Elevator Party

So this happened... Funny story:

I major in graphic design and this semester I am doing a Colour Theory course and of my classmates and I went to CNC3 for a field trip last week Thursday to see how their "blue screen" is used. I know the story doesn't sound funny, but I promise it gets better.

When the tour was done, on our way down the elevator we had an impromptu "elevator party". I assure you this is something I would never part take in....like ever. I would usually be thinking "Are these people crazy? Are their cameras watching us? I'm sure their are cameras watching us." Instead of doing my usual thing and second guessing myself, I embraced the moment and this we totally had an elevator party.

It was actually super fun... I think the video says it all.

Simply Thanks

For all of you that prayed for my baby nephew, I thank you a million times over. His surgery was yesterday and it was a success. He is strong and he continues to get stronger. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

I know this seemingly has nothing to do with my the challenge that I have taken upon myself but I beg to differ.

I have never been the type of person to reach out for help, even when things have been out of my hands. My nature has never been to think, "hmmm, this or that is happening in my life, let me tell someone about it and ask for help" and that is not right. At times in life it is necessary to seek help from others. 

I can't use the excuse that I want to be independent anymore, and I don't think anyone should (not that being independent is bad, it just has a time and place). There will always be a time in life where SOMEONE is needed, whether it's a family member, a friend, or God, and we (I) need to be willing to reach out and accept it. 

Strength is also knowing when to reach out for help.

For everyone that reads my blogs, THANK YOU, not only for my nephew but for hearing me out and making me feel like I can do this. I am growing and you have played a part in it.

Being Honest

This week has been crazy for me and my family, my sister actually gave birth on Monday to my adorable nephew Tristan. It was all bitter sweet, we are all happy for the new addition to the family except baby Tristan is sick an has been in the Intensive Care Unit since birth and is scheduled to have surgery sometime this week. I haven't gotten out much this week, only leaving home to go to the hospital and to go to school so unfortunately I was unable to really focus on breaking out of my shell.

I didn't want to not post anything at all this week so I decided to let you guys know what's going on in my life at the moment.

Please keep him in your prayers.

Seeing A Crack In The Shell

This journey has definitely been a learning experience, I have been learning things about myself that I believe I may not have noticed otherwise. This Friday was my sister's baby shower and I had to play host.

This got me thinking about the numerous times we have had 'limes' at my home and I would show my face for a period of time and eventually go back into my room and find something else to do. You would think this was situations where it was my parents' friends, but no, I would even do this with family, and not only at my own home, but also and other family members' homes. 

WOW! Am I that bad....or should I say "was"...please tell me I'm not the only one with this problem.

I truly do find comfort in being by myself, I feel confined when in big groups. I'm always nervous about what I should and should not say. My shyness was totally put to the test on Friday... Me going from being the girl who usually ends up in her room before the end of the night, to being the host....LIKE WHAT!!! Lol

It was totally not what I expected actually.

I was extremely nervous when the first game came along (and I did want to retreat to my room) but as the night went on it became easier....I even made a couple of jokes, and people actually laughed, lol. The night was a success, there were no awkward moments, and my sister had a blast (her words, not mine....I'm not lying, lol).

So the next time there's something at my home, I will challenge myself to not retreat to my room but truly make an effort to talk to people...

Things are always as bad as they may seem.

Inspiration

Hey guys, I'm gonna switch it up a bit this week and show you some images that have inspired me to keep going along my journey. Pinterest has played a big roll in keeping me inspired, whenever I feel down or feel like not doing anything on any particular day I tap on my Pinterest app and head over to the 'Quotes' area and let the images inspire me.

Here's a bit of what has helped me along the way:

I hope this has inspired someone in some way.

Check out other quotes that have inspired me on my "He Said...She Said" board on Pinterest http://www.pinterest.com/daniellawhite2/he-saidshe-said/

Outside Of My Comfort Zone

In the spirit of Halloween I painted my face yesterday (well half of it). I was a butterfly =].

I usually try my hardest to blend into the background, I really don't like drawing attention to myself but for some reason when I walked into school and I saw my friend who had her face painting kit, I decided to take the plunge.

As she was painting I remembered thinks "Daniella, what are you doing? People are going to watch you" but I sucked it up and let her continue, lol. It actually was not that bad, people saw and continued with their lives, no one stopped and asked a question or anything ( I'm guessing that was because it was Halloween). 

This made me think about the fact that I may have been unknowingly worrying about how others perceive me, and that is not what life is about. I have to do what makes me happy and it was fun doing something I don't usually do.

P.S. It did help that I was not in City Campus but in The North Learning Centre and I was also totally out staged by my friend that came with a knife protruding from his chest.

Getting A Little Personal

I am the type of person that appreciates personal space and time spent alone, but I never realized how intense that feeling was until recently. 

My sister moved to St. Vincent a little over two years ago when she got married and now that she's pregnant she decided to come back home to have the baby. I know doesn't really sound like a big deal, right, and I guess it isn't, but it's taking me a while to adjust to this.

I live in a four bedroom home, with my parents and brother, and we'll currently my sister. Unlike when we were growing up, the forth bedroom is currently unlivable (I call it the storage room) so my sister is staying with me in my room. Also shouldn't be a big deal, but it's a readjustment to me.

A little history: Even within my family, although we are really close I always thought of my room as my sanctuary and it has always been the space where I spend most of my time (even when my family members are all in the living room I was the one that was away from everyone else, always doing my own thing. MY SHELL APPARENTLY EXTENDS TO WITHIN MY FAMILY (but I have been working on that and we are a lot closer than we were in the past).

Anywhoooo, back on target...

It's really stranger for me to go back to being the "little sister" it's especially hard having her in a room with me. She is for lack of a better word...messy, and to me everything has it's place ( slight OCD complex, don't judge). I even have a routine, a time to get up, even a time to make my bed (again don't judge, lol), and that has all been messed up since she came....it's kinda annoying (I probably sound like a brat) but honestly I think anyone that is used to doing things a particular way struggles when somewhat pushed out of your comfort zone.

I must say, it is getting better, we don't wanna kill each other, I mean I do love her (shhhhhh....don't tell her I said that). 

This is another way that I'm breaking out of my shell, even though it's by force. It's good to break out of your typical schedule and accept things as they come, and that's what I'm trying to do.

I've got a while till her due date, if anyone wants to come teach her how to be more organized feel free, LOL.