Dear Friend,
One of our friends told us about a really cool website and we thought we would share it with all of you:
www.futureme.org
On this website, you are able to send emails to your future self. You can type up a little message to your future self right now and then set it for a date to be emailed back to you. This could be used for many different reasons- you could send reminders or little positive quotes for an upcoming rough day. You could even write an email to your future self for the heck of it.
This is a very fun website and we highly recommend that you check it out. Plus, who doesn't like messing with the future?
"Dear younger me, you will get much better with age."
Yours truly,
Kylie and Catherine
Friday, December 7, 2012
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Reasons to Smile
Dear Friend,
Sometime life can seem overwhelming and dreary. Maybe you have to much homework, or your friends aren't being as supportive as they ought to be, or you're counting the days 'til winter break. Below we have listed 10 little reasons that you should be happy and smile right now:
1. Leg warmers are back in style
2. Kate Middleton exists
3. You read our blog
4. Coffee dates with friends
5. Cats
6. Your favorite sweater
7. Warm cups of tea
8. Channing Tatum
9. Hugs from friends
10. The fact that tomorrow is a day with no mistakes. Make it the best!
"For every minute you are angry, you loose 60 seconds of happiness." -Ralph Waldo Emerson
Yours truly,
Kylie and Catherine
Sometime life can seem overwhelming and dreary. Maybe you have to much homework, or your friends aren't being as supportive as they ought to be, or you're counting the days 'til winter break. Below we have listed 10 little reasons that you should be happy and smile right now:
1. Leg warmers are back in style
2. Kate Middleton exists
3. You read our blog
4. Coffee dates with friends
5. Cats
6. Your favorite sweater
7. Warm cups of tea
8. Channing Tatum
9. Hugs from friends
10. The fact that tomorrow is a day with no mistakes. Make it the best!
"For every minute you are angry, you loose 60 seconds of happiness." -Ralph Waldo Emerson
Yours truly,
Kylie and Catherine
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
How to Start a Blog
Dear Friend,
When we first had the idea to start a blog, we both had doubts. Would we be able to keep it up? Would anyone read it? What would we write about? And the biggest, Why does anyone care about what we have to say? If you've ever pondered starting a blog of your own, you may have had some of these questions.
Would I be able to keep it up? This is entirely up to you. If you choose to put forth the effort to write often, then you will obviously keep it up. The great thing about blogging is that if you don't have the time, there is no punishment for not posting.
Would anyone read it? If you get a good follower base, this will encourage you to post more often. When people tell us that they like our blog, or even just that they read our blog, we feel incredibly happy and lucky. This keeps us motivated to write more, which is why this is a daily blog (our apologies for getting behind in publishing these posts...if you check the date, we still have 1 a day...we haven't failed yet!). If you write about things you are interested in or passionate about, we guarantee you that at least a few people will read it. If no one does, send it to us, and we will check it out (you can e-mail us if you have our personal e-mails, or contact us on twitter, link on the sidebar). Also, who cares if no one reads it? Just open yourself up to that vulnerability, and keep writing no matter what.
What would I write about? Starting to write can be scary. The two of us spend nearly three hours on the phone writing our first blog post. You've probably heard this before, but write what you know. Write about funny stories, or sad stories, or things that pop into your head, or advice, or quotes, or really ANYTHING. There are no wrong answers. As long as you enjoy writing it, chances are, people will enjoy reading it.
Why does anyone care about what I have to say? This is tricky. We're sometimes self conscious about blogging, because we don't want to seem like we think that what we have to say is any more valuable that what other people have to say. But we are proud of what we come up with, so we post it anyways. Self pride can sometimes be seen as a negative thing, but in reality, it is great. If you have pride in your work and are proud of your accomplishments, there should be no shame in that. Stand tall, and trust that your voice matters just as much as anyone else's. If you care, people will care. Just start writing.
"I used to think that bloggers were twenty-something pariahs who sat in the back of coffee shops drinking green tea and complaining about humanity...until I became one of them."
Yours truly,
Kylie and Catherine
Song of the week: Vienna by Billy Joel
When we first had the idea to start a blog, we both had doubts. Would we be able to keep it up? Would anyone read it? What would we write about? And the biggest, Why does anyone care about what we have to say? If you've ever pondered starting a blog of your own, you may have had some of these questions.
Would I be able to keep it up? This is entirely up to you. If you choose to put forth the effort to write often, then you will obviously keep it up. The great thing about blogging is that if you don't have the time, there is no punishment for not posting.
Would anyone read it? If you get a good follower base, this will encourage you to post more often. When people tell us that they like our blog, or even just that they read our blog, we feel incredibly happy and lucky. This keeps us motivated to write more, which is why this is a daily blog (our apologies for getting behind in publishing these posts...if you check the date, we still have 1 a day...we haven't failed yet!). If you write about things you are interested in or passionate about, we guarantee you that at least a few people will read it. If no one does, send it to us, and we will check it out (you can e-mail us if you have our personal e-mails, or contact us on twitter, link on the sidebar). Also, who cares if no one reads it? Just open yourself up to that vulnerability, and keep writing no matter what.
What would I write about? Starting to write can be scary. The two of us spend nearly three hours on the phone writing our first blog post. You've probably heard this before, but write what you know. Write about funny stories, or sad stories, or things that pop into your head, or advice, or quotes, or really ANYTHING. There are no wrong answers. As long as you enjoy writing it, chances are, people will enjoy reading it.
Why does anyone care about what I have to say? This is tricky. We're sometimes self conscious about blogging, because we don't want to seem like we think that what we have to say is any more valuable that what other people have to say. But we are proud of what we come up with, so we post it anyways. Self pride can sometimes be seen as a negative thing, but in reality, it is great. If you have pride in your work and are proud of your accomplishments, there should be no shame in that. Stand tall, and trust that your voice matters just as much as anyone else's. If you care, people will care. Just start writing.
"I used to think that bloggers were twenty-something pariahs who sat in the back of coffee shops drinking green tea and complaining about humanity...until I became one of them."
Yours truly,
Kylie and Catherine
Song of the week: Vienna by Billy Joel
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
How to Stop Stressing for Finals
Dear Friend,
With finals right around the corner, many of our classmates have been freaking out. Freshman seem to feel like this is an end-all in their high school experience, and some seniors are scared because this grade may determine their chance at college.
The best advice we can give you is this:
FEAR NOT.
Someone sent this to us in an e-mail around this time last year, and even though she said it offhandedly, we have used this as one of our guiding mottos. Fear Not has helped us navigate many situations. Some people will tell you not to worry or stress over finals, but if you're anything like us, this just makes us more nervous, because we then feel like we should be more freaked out than we actually are, causing a terrible chain reaction. Fear Not takes a little different approach.
Finals do not determine your life. Sure, they are a big deal, but in the larger scheme of things, they are not something you should be afraid of. Life throws things at us that seem overwhelming, but if we just remember to breath, we can overcome more than we could if we hold our breath. Fear Not and trust yourself. Have confidence that you are going to A-C-E that test, and even if you don't, that is okay as well. Nothing life threatening will happen if you get a bad grade, so don't be afraid. You got this.
The worst thing you can do is stress yourself to the point where you actually do worse on the final because of your anxiety. We have both been in this position, and it is not fun. Make sure that you get enough sleep the night before-this is important. There is nothing worse than taking a test on material that you know, but being too sleepy to recall any of it. Drink tea before you go to bed, and when you wake up. We recommend some form of green tea in the morning, as this has caffeine that will wake you up, but just a little bit, unlike coffee which is sort of like being hit by an energy bus, and not in a good way. Coffee is great sometimes, but you should be calm and collected during your test.
Good luck!
Yours truly,
Kylie and Catherine
With finals right around the corner, many of our classmates have been freaking out. Freshman seem to feel like this is an end-all in their high school experience, and some seniors are scared because this grade may determine their chance at college.
The best advice we can give you is this:
FEAR NOT.
Someone sent this to us in an e-mail around this time last year, and even though she said it offhandedly, we have used this as one of our guiding mottos. Fear Not has helped us navigate many situations. Some people will tell you not to worry or stress over finals, but if you're anything like us, this just makes us more nervous, because we then feel like we should be more freaked out than we actually are, causing a terrible chain reaction. Fear Not takes a little different approach.
Finals do not determine your life. Sure, they are a big deal, but in the larger scheme of things, they are not something you should be afraid of. Life throws things at us that seem overwhelming, but if we just remember to breath, we can overcome more than we could if we hold our breath. Fear Not and trust yourself. Have confidence that you are going to A-C-E that test, and even if you don't, that is okay as well. Nothing life threatening will happen if you get a bad grade, so don't be afraid. You got this.
The worst thing you can do is stress yourself to the point where you actually do worse on the final because of your anxiety. We have both been in this position, and it is not fun. Make sure that you get enough sleep the night before-this is important. There is nothing worse than taking a test on material that you know, but being too sleepy to recall any of it. Drink tea before you go to bed, and when you wake up. We recommend some form of green tea in the morning, as this has caffeine that will wake you up, but just a little bit, unlike coffee which is sort of like being hit by an energy bus, and not in a good way. Coffee is great sometimes, but you should be calm and collected during your test.
Good luck!
Yours truly,
Kylie and Catherine
Monday, December 3, 2012
A Question
Dear Friend,
We are sort of on a low for blog post ideas, as you might be able to tell by the short posts lately. It wold be greatly appreciated if you could send us a quick comment or e-mail and let us know if you have ideas, so that you don't have to be continually disappointed by lame posts like this one.
You rock.
Yours truly,
Kylie and Catherine
We are sort of on a low for blog post ideas, as you might be able to tell by the short posts lately. It wold be greatly appreciated if you could send us a quick comment or e-mail and let us know if you have ideas, so that you don't have to be continually disappointed by lame posts like this one.
You rock.
Yours truly,
Kylie and Catherine
Sunday, December 2, 2012
We Feel Awkward When...
Dear Friend,
We all have situations that make us feel out of place or awkward. Some people have more than others, and below is a list of 20 times that we feel awkward.
1. When we fill up our cars with gas
2. When Kylie tries to park
3. When our special "God Saves the Queen" text tone starts playing in Panera
4. When certain people refuse to carry on or end conversations
5. When we get read receipts on text and e-mail, but no response
6. When we come to school wearing the exact same thing to a T
7. When Catherine runs red lights
8. When people say that the library is a long walk
9. When Catherine accidentally responds to the wrong group e-mail
10. When we try to shop at J Crew
11. When we miss 11:11, even though we have alarms set
12. When people eat from our eating corner
13. When friends replace friends
14. When Kylie has to order extra large boba teas with extra boba because of a 4$ credit card minimum
15. When the gas light comes on
16. When people write on our white board
17. When the campus minister is gone and we become homeless
18. When we think we're funnier than we actually are
19. When people think we carpool
20. When people dislike us because of our friendship
These are just a few situations in which we feel particularly awkward. Oh well, at least we have each other through them all.
Be yourself.
Yours truly,
Kylie and Catherine
We all have situations that make us feel out of place or awkward. Some people have more than others, and below is a list of 20 times that we feel awkward.
1. When we fill up our cars with gas
2. When Kylie tries to park
3. When our special "God Saves the Queen" text tone starts playing in Panera
4. When certain people refuse to carry on or end conversations
5. When we get read receipts on text and e-mail, but no response
6. When we come to school wearing the exact same thing to a T
7. When Catherine runs red lights
8. When people say that the library is a long walk
9. When Catherine accidentally responds to the wrong group e-mail
10. When we try to shop at J Crew
11. When we miss 11:11, even though we have alarms set
12. When people eat from our eating corner
13. When friends replace friends
14. When Kylie has to order extra large boba teas with extra boba because of a 4$ credit card minimum
15. When the gas light comes on
16. When people write on our white board
17. When the campus minister is gone and we become homeless
18. When we think we're funnier than we actually are
19. When people think we carpool
20. When people dislike us because of our friendship
These are just a few situations in which we feel particularly awkward. Oh well, at least we have each other through them all.
Be yourself.
Yours truly,
Kylie and Catherine
Saturday, December 1, 2012
Sleep Cycle
Dear Friend,
Think about how you feel when you first wake up. You either want to throw your alarm clock across the room and curl back up in bed or you feel fully rested and ready to conquer whatever the day has in store for you. Wouldn't it be great to find a way to start each day feeling wide awake? Well, if you keep reading, you'll find out how.
If you have a smart phone, you're in luck! The app, "Sleep Cycle," is one worth buying if you would like to wake up feeling rested. Each night, you go through different states of sleep, from deep sleep to light sleep. This app is able to sense your movement at night to determine the different sleeping states you are in every hour. By doing this, it is able to wake you up during your lightest sleeping state so that you feel most relaxed. Before you go to bed, you select a time frame (half an hour is recommended) in which Sleep Cycle can wake you up. For example, if you choose 6:30 to 7:00 a.m, Sleep Cycle will wake you up during your lightest sleeping state in that time frame. In addition, you are able to choose from a variety of alarm tones to wake you up. You can choose anything from "Warm breeze" to "Sunrise" to "December moon." Just by their names you can already tell that each one is so super soothing. Also, after you wake up, you can view some statistics from the previous night. You can see how long you were in bed, when you were in deep vs. light sleeping states, and your overall sleep quality compared to other nights.
We highly recommend this app!
"There is a time for many words, and there is also a time for sleep." -Homer, The Odyssey
Yours truly,
Kylie and Catherine
Kylie and Catherine
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