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The Autumn Tag

By Aashna 2:15 PM autumn

I found this tag on Sailboat, done by Jennie and I wanted to have a go as well because I love autumn!

1. Okay, we're talking coffee. What is your favourite seasonal drink from Starbucks/Costa/Cafe Nero?

My favorite drink has to be warm and have chocolate in it. If not chocolate, then caramel for sure.

2. Accessories - What do you opt for - boots, scarf, gloves?

Mostly boots and scarves, not much of a gloves person. I love wearing boots but the nice ones can be pretty expensive. I'm trying to find the perfect pair of berry and tan boots this year. As for scarves, I'm looking for a warm knit berry scarf (:

3. Music - What do you love to listen to during the Autumn?

A lot more Ed Sheeran. I listen to more mellow songs compared to what I listen to during the summer. Now that Alex & Sierra released their album, I'll be listening to their album more. So basically Ed, Alex & Sierra, some Maroon 5, Before You Exit, The Fratellis.

4. Perfume - what's your favourite scent at this time of the year?

A lovely warm vanilla scent.

5. Candles - which scents will you be burning this season?

Warm scents. I'm loving Autumn Wreath by Yankee Candle and Harvest Gathering from Bath & Body Works. They both smell like a combination of Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas to me ^.^

6. What do you love most about Autumn?

The thing I love most about autumn has to be those cloudy/rainy days/evenings when you're wrapped up in cozy pajamas and a blanket and either read a good book or watch some classical Christmas movies. Or going out on dreary days to a local cafe and ordering hot chocolate and just relaxing.

7. Favourite make up look?

More neutral eyes and berry lips.

8. What are you looking forward to most during this season?

Definitely the weather and the food. It's the perfect time to eat and not get judged about how much you're eating, because everyone else it eating the same as you!

This was really fun and if you do this tag, let me know so I can read it too!

For #Blogtober, Day 12: What is the best advice you have been given?

become the person you would ideally fall in love with. lie in the sunshine. daydream about the life you would lead if failure wasn’t a thing. open your eyes. take small steps to make it happen for you.

The first sentence is from my "Flushing out negativity" post and the the rest is a different step that I haven't spoken about... yet (;

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By Aashna 10:43 AM autumn, music

HAPPY NEWS

By Aashna 10:30 AM autumn, music

Okay, so I'm a huge X Factor fan (thank you Simon Cowell for canceling it in the US, I really appreciate it -.-) and this last season had to be my favorite. You guys must be so confused right now xD The moment when I heard Sierra Deaton's voice for the first time, I got goosebumps. Literally. And then Alex sang and I didn't know at the time, but I knew deep down that they were going to win. Long story short, they won!

Yesterday, they released their debut album (and the mv for Little Do You Know) and I couldn't be more excited or proud. I'm just a fan, and they'll probably never see this, but it needs to be said. I absolutely love every aspect about them. They're both so down-to-earth and lovable and it translates through their body language and music. Sierra has come so far from that shy girl who couldn't preform without looking at Alex to a girl who will dominate the stage with her powerful voice and charisma. Alex, I honestly think he is still the same hilarious, adorable, talented guy who stepped out on that stage. His vocals have improved and his stage presence definitely has increased.

I have been playing their album every chance I got. I love how different their music is from everything that's trending now. I love how sultry and seductive Sierra's voice is. I love how Alex has this deep raspy voice that easily translates into a falsetto. I love everything about them. I'm just waiting for them to headline their own world tour. And work with Ed Sheeran.

I just have one problem, I can't find a fan mail address!!

I'm going to try to do #Blogtober. The keyword is try. So Wednesdays and Sundays will be the same and Fridays will still Song of the week, but everyday I'll try to answer the question of the day.

So day 7: Best/Worst Vacation

-My best vacation has to be.... I haven't had one.... Is that sad? I mean I've traveled a lot, but I don't feel two days in San Francisco counts as a vacation.

-My worst vacation is the first time I ever went to India. We were on our way from the airport to the house and we crashed into a truck that was parked in the left lane of the road (people drive on the left side in India). By the time my uncle realized the truck wasn't moving, it was too late. Some people were kind enough to help us out and they called the police and ambulance. But yeah, not a great way to start off my trip.

So let me know what you think of Alex & Sierra and if you want me to talk about something specific!

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AUTUMN IS FINALLY HERE

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Flushing out negativity

By Aashna 9:03 AM happiness

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I noticed that when I started this journey to being a better person, I always felt bad, like I was doing something wrong. And I was. It's such a small thing that people tend to do naturally that no one notices how...negative it is.

15. become the person you would ideally fall in love with. let cars merge into your lane when driving. pay double for parking tickets and leave a second one in the machine. stick your tongue out at babies. compliment people on their cute clothes. challenge yourself to not ridicule anyone for a whole day. then two. then a week. walk with a straight posture. look people in the eye. ask people about their story. talk to acquaintances so they become friends.

I always had this mindset, even as a child: be the person you would like to meet. Be the person you want to fall in love with. Treat people the way you want to be treated. But as I grew up, I drifted from this mindset. The reason why is a completely different story. But I got back on track after eleven years. ELEVEN! Eleven years of negativity. I use to get mad easily, shout at people who didn't deserve it, give people attitude for no reason. I was miserable.

When I read #15 in the 16 Small Steps to Happiness, it truly struck me. I was a negative person in general. How could I be happy if nothing about me was happy?

It took me a while to get use to this lifestyle. Not talking bad about anyone, not getting mad at little things, being nicer to those you don't know. But I did it.

When a thought pops into your head (for example: Why is she wearing that, it makes her look terrible) and you change it, I think of it as how you were raised to think and how you want to think. Your first thought is what you are use to but the second you stop and realize what you were just thinking and change it (If she feels hot in that then she should be workin it like she's a part of New York Fashion Week), it shows that you don't want to think like that. And it shows who you really want to be.

When I see someone, I never judge them anymore. I don't have the right to judge them.

I smile at strangers. I pay attention when someone talks to me. I never let a small argument get to me. I ask myself, "Do I really need to get mad over this?" I pay for my friends (occasionally). I want to start traditions. I want to fall in love with myself before anyone else. I stopped hating on celebrities I don't like. Their life doesn't affect mine, so I don't care anymore.

I feel like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders and it feels great.

Try it. I want you to try going one day without getting mad or talking bad about someone. Then try two. Three. A week. A month. Let me know how it feels.

Sometimes it's about taking baby steps....

By Aashna 6:08 PM happiness

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