Before you start reading, click on this and read it and then come back. You just read my very first post. You are probably thinking, "Wow Sameera, was that really the first post you have ever published on your blog?" I know it is kind of embarrassing, which is why I would like to do an update on my first post. I hope you enjoy!
H e l l o reader, Welcome to my blog! My name is Sameera! One year ago around midnight or later an idea popped up in my head. That idea was to create a blog. I was not sure what type of blog to create, but I knew at that time I wanted my blog to be like the written version of YouTube videos. First I chose WordPress to host my blog, but then I got confused with layouts and templates and quickly switched to Blogger and went with the flow and used all of the provided tools to create this blog. One thing you may not know is, because of my love for the beach, the name of this blog used to be called seasidesameera. Don't get me wrong, I loved how the name was a catchy and all, but then I felt like the blog name did not fit with the content that I was posting. That was when I decided to change the name to sflirtswithadventure after several trials of choosing other names that were taken. I felt like this name would let me expand my horizon, such as I would be able post anything I wanted from baking cookies to an outfit of a day (who knows?!). I also love how the name is personal considering, s stands for my name, Sameera. I also aspire to create my life to be adventurous, extraordinary and filled with joyful memories.
My other aspirations consist of helping people through Medicine, see the world, meet people who have accomplished to turn my frown upside and encouraged me to look at the sunny bright side, and last but not least, to never lose faith.
Well that was my updated introduction.. And now time for the cliché words, I am so excited and can not wait for what the future holds. I may not know who is reading this, but I want to thank you so much for reading my thoughts for the past year. I am positively sure there will be more to come, now that I am learning and experiencing new things about myself and my surroundings whether it is near me or on the internet. As my best friend, Taylor Swift (please just go along with it), said in her clean speech, "You are a product of the lessons that you have learned... And now I believe walking through a lot of rainstorms gets you clean."
Quotes of the day:
"Take the high road, the view is much better." - Kate Spade
"She designed a life, she loved." - Unknown
xoxo,
S
Sunday, January 3, 2016
Friday, January 1, 2016
It's a B16 Deal // Cruel -Free Makeup
It's 2016 and we the people of the world are still applying makeup on to our face that are tested on animals. Why why why?? WAKE UP, WORLD THIS IS NOT OKAY!!! What makes y'all think this is perfectly fine? We should do something about this situation by not buying makeup products that are not cruel-free. If every single of us do this, there's a possible chance that the company's sales will decrease and just maybe they will stop testing their products on animals for good. If you own a pet, then you should not be hesitating..
I have gathered a list of companies that DO NOT test their products on animals! Shout out to them! They're definitely doing something positive to our society!
I have gathered a list of companies that DO NOT test their products on animals! Shout out to them! They're definitely doing something positive to our society!
Cruel - Free Makeup Products
Urban Decay
Tarte
Buxom
Pacifica
Hourglass
Milani
Jordana
Burt's Bees
Pixi
IT Cosmetics
Prestige
Cover FX
The Body Shop
Cargo
Mineral Fusion
L.A. Girl
Bonne Bell
Jane
NARS
Tarte
Buxom
Pacifica
Hourglass
Milani
Jordana
Burt's Bees
Pixi
IT Cosmetics
Prestige
Cover FX
The Body Shop
Cargo
Mineral Fusion
L.A. Girl
Bonne Bell
Jane
NARS
I'm pretty sure there are more cruel-free makeup products!
Check out these Makeup blogs that have detailed information on cruel-free and also vegan makeup!
Quote of the day:
"I believe that all women are pretty without makeup,
but with it the right makeup can be pretty powerful." - Bobbi Brown
xoxo,
S
Thursday, December 31, 2015
Twenty -Fifteen Favorites // Media
As 2015 is ending in a few hours, I might as well write a post on my favorites in music and tv shows of this year. That being said, this will be the last post of this year. Wow. I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday! Happy New Year's! Be safe!
MUSIC
Save by Electric Touch
If you want better quality, you could listen on Spotify!
If you want better quality, you could listen on Spotify!
10,000 Emerald Pools by BORNS
This is one of the very first songs I listened to in the beginning
of this year!!
This is one of the very first songs I listened to in the beginning
of this year!!
Walk Away by LANY
I remembered I was obsessed with these two albums earlier in the year!!
Alex and Sierra
It's About us
21 Pilots
Vessel
AND MY FAV DUH
I remembered I was obsessed with these two albums earlier in the year!!
Alex and Sierra
It's About us
21 Pilots
Vessel
AND MY FAV DUH
There are definitely more songs I liked this year... check out my Spotify!
https://open.spotify.com/user/seabelle
TV SHOWS
https://open.spotify.com/user/seabelle
TV SHOWS
I just finished season 4 today.. Yes I know I have a big storm coming ahead.
Overall, it's a great show! Watch it if you like drama, Seattle, friendships,
quotes, or have an interest in Medicine.
SUMMER OF 2015. Loved loved this show, because of the fashion and the location.. New York City! I mean I guess the drama wasn't that bad, but it was stupid. I have to admit I really love Blair's confidence. I'm not sure if I would watch the whole show all over again, it's time consuming.. maybe just a random episode?
Guilty pleasure and funny. If you're ever curious about Greek life, then watch this satire hahaha.
Quotes of the day:
"It's not the goodbye that hurts, but the flashbacks that follow."
"Forget what ever happened in 2015 and just learn from it and move on."
xoxo,
S
Wednesday, December 16, 2015
Common Sense // Things Everyone Should Know
Hi ya guys! Here are 25 things people should know!
1. ANYONE can open the door for a person.
2. Religion does not define terrorism.
3. Never place a plastic or steel container in the microwave.
4. Never wear black to a wedding.
5. Leave an extra pair of shoes and clothes in your vehicle or locker.
6. Carry at least $10-$15 with you.
7. Treat people the way you want to be treated.
8. Respect people's opinion.
9. Claudette Colvin was the first black woman not to give up her seat to a white woman on a bus.
10. Feeding bread to ducks is harmful to them.
11. The world will reflect your beliefs back at you. If you believe life is filled with pain and struggle, then that's exactly what it's going to be.
12. Laughter increases the activity of antibodies in the body, helping destroy viruses and tumor cells.
13. You can waste your life drawing lines or live your life crossing them. (Meredith knows best)
14. perfect practice makes perfect.
15. People who volunteers are more satisfied with their lives.
16. People are happier when they're kept busy. It keeps them positive.
17. There is no boy cute or interesting enough to stop you from getting your education.
18. The easiest way to talk to someone is to ask questions about their life.
19. Lefty loosey, righty tighty.
20. It always gets worse, before it gets better.
21. Once in awhile, try to walk a mile in someone else's' shoes.
22. Do not laugh at people with an accent. They can speak more than one language.
23. Stay calm and your favorite singer, actor, or whoever that is famous are more likely to have a conversation and take pictures with you.
24. Quality over quantity when it comes to making friends.
25. Eat cake for breakfast. (Okay.. not everyday).
Leave a comment below, if you know a fact that people should know!
Quote of the day:
"Think, travel, celebrate, charm, decorate, dress live - colorfully." - Kate Spade
1. ANYONE can open the door for a person.
2. Religion does not define terrorism.
3. Never place a plastic or steel container in the microwave.
4. Never wear black to a wedding.
5. Leave an extra pair of shoes and clothes in your vehicle or locker.
6. Carry at least $10-$15 with you.
7. Treat people the way you want to be treated.
8. Respect people's opinion.
9. Claudette Colvin was the first black woman not to give up her seat to a white woman on a bus.
10. Feeding bread to ducks is harmful to them.
11. The world will reflect your beliefs back at you. If you believe life is filled with pain and struggle, then that's exactly what it's going to be.
12. Laughter increases the activity of antibodies in the body, helping destroy viruses and tumor cells.
13. You can waste your life drawing lines or live your life crossing them. (Meredith knows best)
14. perfect practice makes perfect.
15. People who volunteers are more satisfied with their lives.
16. People are happier when they're kept busy. It keeps them positive.
17. There is no boy cute or interesting enough to stop you from getting your education.
18. The easiest way to talk to someone is to ask questions about their life.
19. Lefty loosey, righty tighty.
20. It always gets worse, before it gets better.
21. Once in awhile, try to walk a mile in someone else's' shoes.
22. Do not laugh at people with an accent. They can speak more than one language.
23. Stay calm and your favorite singer, actor, or whoever that is famous are more likely to have a conversation and take pictures with you.
24. Quality over quantity when it comes to making friends.
25. Eat cake for breakfast. (Okay.. not everyday).
Leave a comment below, if you know a fact that people should know!
Quote of the day:
"Think, travel, celebrate, charm, decorate, dress live - colorfully." - Kate Spade
Thursday, November 12, 2015
Failure and Imagination // Summary
Hey guys! I'm still here. My two biggest reasons for lack of posts on here are, laziness (binge watching Grey's Anatomy) and studying (at least I got an A on the most recent test). One of my first writing assignments for my English Composition class (ENC1101) was to summarize a speech of our choice listed from a handout given by my professor. At first I decided to summarize Meryl Streep's commencement speech, which was really good by the way, but for some reason I didn't click with her speech. So then, I switched to summarizing J.K, Rowling's commencement, 'The Fringe Benefits of Failure, and the Importance of Imagination . Let me tell you.. I really enjoyed reading this speech. It definitely made me feel better, it gave me a boost confidence about my future and of course myself. Now I understand we are all so caught up with our busy lives (hence the last time I posted), so because of that, I thought it would be nice to share my summary of the speech. I hope you feel different than before you read the summary!
During J.K. Rowling's The Fringe Benefits of Failure and the Importance of Imagination commencement speech in 2008 at Harvard University, Rowling takes a trip down memory lane, where she speaks about her failures in life and the importance of imagination. Being the well-known Author of Harry Potter series, she begins with a wizard joke and transitions into the lessons she learned from her past. Rowling caught herself in the middle of a situation where she ended up studying Modern Languages. Growing up in poverty inspired her to live a better life, so she would no longer have to deal with those negative aspects from her past life. But failure was what she feared the most. Her version of failure occurred after her graduation. She described her experience as being in a dark tunnel waiting for hope. Undergoing this situation had certain outcomes. Rowling became positive about her life and herself, which led to a new beginning. Looking back, she learned that it is okay to make mistakes. It is important to live freely. The knowledge that she has gained from her misfortunes has helped her learn from her mistakes and gave her the chance to learn more about herself and her relationships. She also explored the deeper meaning of life, which is uncontrollable and uneasy, but being modest and humble will lead to good fortunes.
During J.K. Rowling's The Fringe Benefits of Failure and the Importance of Imagination commencement speech in 2008 at Harvard University, Rowling takes a trip down memory lane, where she speaks about her failures in life and the importance of imagination. Being the well-known Author of Harry Potter series, she begins with a wizard joke and transitions into the lessons she learned from her past. Rowling caught herself in the middle of a situation where she ended up studying Modern Languages. Growing up in poverty inspired her to live a better life, so she would no longer have to deal with those negative aspects from her past life. But failure was what she feared the most. Her version of failure occurred after her graduation. She described her experience as being in a dark tunnel waiting for hope. Undergoing this situation had certain outcomes. Rowling became positive about her life and herself, which led to a new beginning. Looking back, she learned that it is okay to make mistakes. It is important to live freely. The knowledge that she has gained from her misfortunes has helped her learn from her mistakes and gave her the chance to learn more about herself and her relationships. She also explored the deeper meaning of life, which is uncontrollable and uneasy, but being modest and humble will lead to good fortunes.
Not only has imagination played an inclusive role in restarting her life, Rowling views imagination as a commodity that can change and advance the world. It can also be used to understand and interact with other people. One of her greatest experiences with imagination was working at the African Research Department at Amnesty International in London. She read testimonials, trial summaries, and letters from victims who suffered from negative incidents. Rowling once escorted a tortured a African victim back to the underground station. He desired her joy for her future. Amnesty International taught her goodness. Rowling learned about empathy, which was to understand other people's problems. Her involvement with the organization was humble and inspiring. Still continuing with imagination, Rowling considered imagination to be powerful. Imagination is a way to get people out of their comfort zone. It can lead people to become more open-minded and dig deeper on personal levels. There are people who are the opposite and live cautiously and with lack of curiosity. For someone to impact an individual, he or she must accomplish above from being aware that the person exists. The type of person he or she is and what their daily routine consists of can lead to something better, such as positive influence on others, better imagination, and helping others. At the end, it is about the quality of the life a person lives and not the quantity.
Quotes of the day:
FIRST
ATTEMPT
IN
LEARNING
"Failure defeats losers, but it inspires winners." - unknown
"What you think. You become.
What you feel. You attract.
What you imagine. You create. " - Buddha
"She lets her imagination runaway with her." - Kate Spade
Quotes of the day:
FIRST
ATTEMPT
IN
LEARNING
"Failure defeats losers, but it inspires winners." - unknown
"What you think. You become.
What you feel. You attract.
What you imagine. You create. " - Buddha
"She lets her imagination runaway with her." - Kate Spade
Friday, October 16, 2015
Personal Goals // College Freshman
Hey guys! I hope all is well. Let me tell y'all something college is hard and tiring. That probably explains why I don't post every few days as I would like to. Honestly for now it would be nice to post at least twice a week, but I'm lazy (sorry about that). Anyway today I want to "talk" about my goals for this school year, so this should be fun haha.
C O L L E G E F R E S H M A N G O A L S
Strive for straight A's
Make at least five new friends
I made two friends so far so yay
Join at least two clubs
I recently found out there's a health profession club so yay again
Take pictures everyday for a month
Start studying/reviewing everyday of the week on school nights, so you don't have to worry about it during the weekend.
YAY for a stress-free weekend!!
Also learn the material, instead of just memorizing it
Also learn the material, instead of just memorizing it
TRY to go to a concert or music festival!!
Embarrassing Fun Fact: I've never been to a concert :)))
Post more on the blog more often!!!
Like I said before, posting twice a week is going to be my goal. I've noticed that this will be my 19th post, so I hope to reach 50 posts by end of December!
When in doubt, ask for help!!
I'm definitely going to take full advantage of my teacher's office hours! Once again, they have office hours, because they want to help you. Also go to your advisor if you have any questions that concerns with academics and student services for health concerns.
Strive to be positive
Trying to stay positive can be hard for me sometimes. A friendly reminder will do the works, such as
post-it notes filled with my favorite quotes and phrases!!
Learn something new
So many things and I don't know where to start.
Here are some things I would like to learn soon: cook pasta with sauce, crochet, read Arabic, etc.
Love myself 100%
Honestly, I need to point out the things I love about myself and accept who I am.
I admire what Zendaya responded to about the question about accepting yourself.
She was asked, "What do you have to say about those insecure girls?"
Her response: "Nobody's ugly, that doesn't exist. I say, take the time to get to know who you are, take the time to love yourself and everything will be alright."
There you go, my personal goals! I hope this helps you all to make your own goals. Good luck and don't give up! You can do it! Much love <3
She was asked, "What do you have to say about those insecure girls?"
Her response: "Nobody's ugly, that doesn't exist. I say, take the time to get to know who you are, take the time to love yourself and everything will be alright."
There you go, my personal goals! I hope this helps you all to make your own goals. Good luck and don't give up! You can do it! Much love <3
Quote of the day:
"Make it happen." - Unknown
"You must not be afraid to sparkle a little brighter, darling." - Kirsten Kuehn
"Make it happen." - Unknown
"You must not be afraid to sparkle a little brighter, darling." - Kirsten Kuehn
"Sometimes you just have to take the leap, and build your wings on the way down." - Kobi Yamada
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Saturday, September 19, 2015
New Beginnings // College Freshman
Hello hello!! I hope you're all are enjoying the new school year! If not, then I feel ya, hang in there! I guess I can say I'm getting used to college (I'm a freshman) and let me tell you, it's been quite an adventure. Although I'm still processing everything in my head and yet I have more to learn. Since I'm going to a community college as right now, my college experience maybe a little different from other people's experiences. I guess the difference is I live with my parents, since dorms aren't offered at my school. The other difference is that a community college is a type of college that offers an Associate Arts Degree and an Associate of Science Degree (usually takes 2 years to complete).
In the past, I've read a couple of blogs that has a post on their reflection about their freshman year. It's always been inspiring and made me wonder, what's my reflection is going to look like. I'm looking forward to writing my reflection by end of the fall semester. But for now, I want to write about my new beginning.
It is not all that great. I really want to transfer by this spring semester. I'm dead serious. It's so hard to make new friends, because from what I can observe, everyone seems to have already created their group of friends. Other thing that bothers me, is how I still see people from my high school. I mean it's whatever, but what is not okay is when they pretend to not to know me. It's completely awkward, it is what it is, and just ruins my day (obviously I shouldn't let that get to me). It feels even worse when you see them as a friend.. Another thing I dislike, is nothing exciting really happens. Overall I feel lonely. I just hope this semester gets better along the way.
On the bright side, college is a lot better than high school. Popularity and cliques are irrelevant. My best friend, Elisabeth goes to the same college as me (she's been wanting me to attend this college). We hangout every single day or at least the days we have class. I love my classes (currently taking Principal of Sociology and College Composition and two more courses in 2 weeks)! I always look forward to attending to my classes almost every morning, because I know for sure it will actually be useful to me in the future. Such as English, I want to be a better writer and would love to write a memoir someday. My teachers are great too! I love their enthusiasm and how they know their knowledge of the subject they're teaching very well.
That was my new beginning. As you can tell it's not as perfect as other peoples' beginnings, but as I always say to myself, it's a learning experience. I hope everyone of you all have a wonderful school year. Work hard, focus on the good, and be nice! :)
Quote of the day:
"If you don't go after what you want, you'll never have it. If you don't ask, the answer is always no. If you don't step forward, you're always in the same place." - Nora Roberts
In the past, I've read a couple of blogs that has a post on their reflection about their freshman year. It's always been inspiring and made me wonder, what's my reflection is going to look like. I'm looking forward to writing my reflection by end of the fall semester. But for now, I want to write about my new beginning.
It is not all that great. I really want to transfer by this spring semester. I'm dead serious. It's so hard to make new friends, because from what I can observe, everyone seems to have already created their group of friends. Other thing that bothers me, is how I still see people from my high school. I mean it's whatever, but what is not okay is when they pretend to not to know me. It's completely awkward, it is what it is, and just ruins my day (obviously I shouldn't let that get to me). It feels even worse when you see them as a friend.. Another thing I dislike, is nothing exciting really happens. Overall I feel lonely. I just hope this semester gets better along the way.
On the bright side, college is a lot better than high school. Popularity and cliques are irrelevant. My best friend, Elisabeth goes to the same college as me (she's been wanting me to attend this college). We hangout every single day or at least the days we have class. I love my classes (currently taking Principal of Sociology and College Composition and two more courses in 2 weeks)! I always look forward to attending to my classes almost every morning, because I know for sure it will actually be useful to me in the future. Such as English, I want to be a better writer and would love to write a memoir someday. My teachers are great too! I love their enthusiasm and how they know their knowledge of the subject they're teaching very well.
That was my new beginning. As you can tell it's not as perfect as other peoples' beginnings, but as I always say to myself, it's a learning experience. I hope everyone of you all have a wonderful school year. Work hard, focus on the good, and be nice! :)
Quote of the day:
"If you don't go after what you want, you'll never have it. If you don't ask, the answer is always no. If you don't step forward, you're always in the same place." - Nora Roberts
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