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- 2010“Happy girls are the prettiest!”
- Jul26The One Where You Don't Need to Explain Yourself“ Breathe in and out — you own your life. Explanations are not required.”24Step Seven: Less is More“"Less is more", from Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, was one of the slogans ...”22How To Approach Anyone“ Often we are under the impression that certain people are superior, unreachable. We forget that ...”20Luana's Style Signatures“ If I were taking one of those magazine 'What is your style?' quizzes, I know ...”19The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath“I'm trying to get ahead on my 50 Books Challenge (I've been bad!) and so ...”18Sometimes the Smallest Things Take Up the Most Room in Our Hearts“ In less than half a week I abandoned lazy summer days in the sun for ...”
- Jun28How to Stay Afloat When Everyone's Trying to Pull You Down“ Picture success. Your dreams coming true, small changes in the world like a clockwork shifting ...”15Why do you (or don't you) wear makeup?“ When I was 12, I became obsessed with BonneBell lipgloss and Bath & Bodyworks glitter. ...”13Step Six: Biorhythm“It's all over the internet and plastered in every self-help book out there: 'take charge ...”12The Ultimate Guide to Making the Best First Impression“First impressions can be deadly, in the way that they give you a few seconds ...”1020 Ways to Be Amazing“ Amazing comes in all shapes and sizes, colors, sounds, textures and tastes. It fits and ...”08Stop Listening to Yourself“ No matter where in the world or how old, there are certain decisions that will ...”07Step Five: The Fish Dilemma“ While seafood (specifically prawn) holds a dear spot in my heart, I am not that ...”05LS And the Future“ The result of having all the time in the world right after having to squeeze ...”0350 Quotes From 25 People Who Made History“ Inspiration comes and goes, and I like to keep a repertoir of resources I can ...”01Top 10 Ways to Fail at Everything“Happy Monday everyone! I came accross 10 Sure-Fire Ways to Be a Complete Failure at Everything ...”
- May30Step Four: Corners in the Home“In Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close, Oskar's grandparents had these rules when they first moved ...”Lemon Soda Relaunch!“ Hi lovelies! I've decided to make Lemon Soda up differently again, this time using a ...”27A Year Ago Today...“ A year ago today I was running around Beijing, finishing Mandarin exams and packing my ...”26Working Backwards to Achieve Your Goals“ When coming up with an action plan to reach our goals, it's likely that we ...”24Decisions, decisions!“ How has everyone's weekend been? I took advantage of the fact that I'm done with ...”23Cinnayum“I first came across Cinnayum back in 2005, when she was still 035 on Livejournal. ...”22Step Three: Spending Wisely“ So money doesn't equal happiness, but it definitely helps! Whether you are a student, or ...”18The Big What If: What's Yours?“ There's always the question: is it fate or is it choice? I think it's a ...”15Step Two: A Moment of Stillness“ Happy weekend everyone! It's been a week since our first resolution to incorporate more water ...”10How To Dine Alone“It is terrifying for some but necessary for others: the art of dining alone is ...”09Step One: Begin With the Essentials“ Hi lovelies! Remember a few days ago, the 40 Steps we agreed to embark upon ...”0340 Steps to a New You“ Dear sugardrop, Are you stuck in a rut? Have a lot of ideas, many goals, but ...”01Advice for Life“ Do it for yourself! Happy weekend everyone :)”
- Apr30Best Feeling (II)“ Slipping into bed after a shower. Clean you + clean bedsheets = amazingness. Having your pet ...”2821 Springs“ Being 21! Going to lunch and a lovely little dessert picnic at the Royal Gardens in ...”26The One Where I Accept My Flaws (Pardon the Cliché)“ It is no secret that Monday is my least favorite day of the week, and ...”25Interior Ideas & Eye Candy!“ I may very well be obsessed with The Selby and often fantasize about what it ...”24Things that Count“ Not everything that counts can be counted, and not everything that can be counted counts ...”20A Love Like That“ Even after all this time, the sun never says to the earth, "You owe me." Look what ...”18Le Love“ Le Love has been around for quite a while now, and when I first stumbled ...”1713i carry your heart“ i carry your heart with me(i carry it in my heart)i am never without it(anywhere i ...”11I Love Muffins“ Although we have a troubled relationship, I love cakes and muffins. Looks like I'm not ...”10A Quick Start Guide To Lemon Soda“ I've compiled a quick and easy Start Guide to Lemon Soda for new readers joining ...”08Stop Binge Eating!“ Up until now, Doritos and Crunchie Bars have been my best friends in-between hours. I ...”05We're Plastic But We Still Have Fun!“ Lyrics from Lady Gaga's Papparazi that ring true, sometimes to extremes. Where to draw the ...”04Stop Waiting“I hope everyone had a lovely weekend — some inspiration for the coming week! Thanks ...”
- Mar30When You Know That You Know“ Hi beauties! The only thing that can keep me from blogging is class and work, ...”22A Good Start to Any Week: Power Mondays“ A little unusual for Monday, yes: it's the first day of hell week, shark week, ...”21Color Me Katie“ Katie Sokoler is too cute for words and her blog is just a little burst ...”20In 20 Years“ Happy first day of spring everyone!”16A Day For Stars“ Hello lovelies! The sun has finally come and it is now okay to let my ...”15How To Deal With Rude People“ The "R" factor, as my third grade teacher called it, is unfortunately the only way ...”14Keri Smith & The Wish Jar“ These little messages have made their way to every corner of the internet, and ...”1312The Kind of Girl“ I'm the kind of girl who is just as happy at home watching bad TV ...”0915 Things I Learnt Living in Beijing“I was 18 and fresh out of high school. Most of my friends went straight ...”08How To Look Decent in a Photo“So you went on a trip to Greece with your besties and get back home ...”07Youtube Treasure Chest“ It is no secret that I spend unhealthy amounts of time online, but what's even ...”04Luana Loves“ So far this week I still have a cold that won't let me breathe at ...”02Sky Piece IV“ summer Imagine a dolphin dancing in the sky. Let it dance with joy. Think of yourself at the ...”01Dealing With Nerves“ Sweaty palms, racing heart, a little tug at the pit of your stomach...Nerves are physiological ...”
- Feb28Krisatomic“Krisatomic's illustrations have captivated me ever since I saw her around Livejournal, way back when. ...”2726This Week“ This week has been hectic! I've been getting to class for 9h every day, getting ...”24Lemon Soda Relaunch!“ Hi lovelies! It's been two busy days, but Lemon Soda has finally been made over! ...”22Feel As Special As You Are“ Oh, it's so good to be Queen — don't we know it! Purpurine realms of ...”21My Life is Average“This was too damn cute not to post. Via Caroline, ages ago! Four years ago, when ...”18When Your Body Gets Sick“ What do you guys do when you're so ill you can barely move? And I'm ...”15How To Avoid Looking Like a Tourist“ Hi lovelies! How is everyone and what have I missed? Barcelona + Tom = amazing weekend! ...”09LDR Valentine's Day Ideas!“ U5MFK6VSFZ9W We all know the deal — in a relationship, every day should be Valentine's Day. ...”08Spread the Love“ If you're next in line to put your week's worth of groceries through, let the ...”07Lovely Bows“How was everyone's weekend? I definitely could have gotten more work done, but it has ...”06How to Eat Tricky Foods“ At some point or other we've come across foods that appear to be incredibly delicious, ...”04If I Were“If I were a month, I’d be April. If I were a day of the week, I’d ...”02How to Make a Treasure Map“ You create your thoughts, your thoughts create your intentions, and your intentions create your reality. ...”01Dalai Lama's 18 Rules“ I am a little late with this, but needed to share with you guys in ...”
- Jan31Ghost Town“ I love this! How was everyone's weekend? I spent mine with my cousin in the ...”30Keeping Friendship Alive“ It might be cheesy, but it is so true: real, true friends are not easy ...”28Party Right!“ To party Know where you're going and assess the situation; dress accordingly (seemingly straightforward, but not.) ...”27Loving Yourself More“ The most terrifying thing is to accept oneself completely. — Carl Jung You're going to be ...”25Tips for Better Ideas“I absolutely love this! Happy Monday everyone! I had a good start to the new semester, ...”24Sunday's Eye Candy - Little Treasures“Here are some treasures living in my drawer, hoping to find other little gems to ...”23Sky Piece III“ spring Imagine a cloud slowly going across the sky and back. Send a postcard to your friend — 100 Acorns We ...”20Looking Decent on No Sleep“ So last night you stayed up til four in the morning, which may or may ...”19Fairies & Myths“ I believe in everything until it's disproved. So I believe in fairies, the myths, dragons. ...”13Through the Looking Glass: Ellie Goulding“ I only recently discovered her and I have to admit I might be on the ...”11Hemingway's Hack“ Not all of you lucky gals are cramming for exams like I am, but I ...”Sky Piece II“ Look at a star in the sky not as something unreachable but as a planet you would ...”09How to Get Ready in 10 Minutes“ If you are not a morning person (like me) or put off getting ready in ...”06Big plans for a big year! Hello 2010!“ Off to a good start for now (without counting the insane procrastination happening)! I welcomed ...”
- 2009“The benefits and dangers of daydreaming”
- Dec29Preparing for 2010!“ Starting fresh is a very important concept for me, one that I take literally to ...”28Looking Back on 2009“ Ah, 2009! It caught Tom and I by surprise as we lined up to enter ...”25Happy Holidays!“ Happy Holidays & Merry Christmas to those of you celebrating! A lot of amazing food ...”24Goodbye, Frizzies!“ My fine hair has been battling frizz eternally, and no matter how dry it is ...”22Buried in Books“ It is almost Christmas (!) and I am still up to my neck in work! ...”21anyone lived in a pretty how town“ anyone lived in a pretty how town (with up so floating many bells down) spring summer autumn ...”20Pugs Not Drugs!“ This is damn cute. Thinking of getting this for a friend! I have to say ...”19Daydreams and Tea“I am finally free for the Holidays! Well, semi free, as I have four exams ...”15You Are a Galaxy (Of the Universe Part II)“ We are of the universe, a galaxy of thoughts, of happiness and mystery, love, anger. ...”1413Sky Piece I“ The first time I noticed the sky I was running around a sandy playground holding ...”11This Week“I learned how important attitude is; I woke up extra happy today as my father ...”10'To keep me happy there's no limit to the things you did'“Last Friday, right before I became deathly ill (and I say that literally), I went ...”08It's the Gift that Counts! (or this year's wish-list)“December = extended family dinners, random decorations (which may or may not be too colorful, ...”07For Glum Days“ A list of pickeruppers: Get out of the house and get lost in your city. Draw ...”01World AIDS Day 2009“ As the world has proven time and time again, it is when we are put ...”
- Nov30A happier ending“ I was a mere spring and half a summer away from becoming flesh the day you ...”29Lazy Sunday“The weather is getting slightly colder now, enough to make me want to stay inside ...”28Surviving LDR Part II - Get Creative!“So you've decided to go long distance; the bothers and pain of your s.o's absence ...”17How To Pack a (Light) Suitcase!“ Do you find yourself sitting on top of your luggage so you can get it ...”16here's to opening and upward“ here's to opening and upward, to leaf and to sap and to your(in my arms flowering ...”15Through the Looking Glass: Steve Jobs“ You've got to find what you love - Steve Jobs Imagine waking up to do exactly ...”10Best Feeling“ being indoors while it pours outside waking up before your alarm and knowing you still have ...”06To Kindle or Not to Kindle? Good Question.“ The Kindle craze slash talk has been going on for quite a while now and ...”01Of the Universe - Part I“ Know first, who you are; then adorn yourself accordingly. - Epictetus, Greek philosopher Yesterday's quote of ...”
- Oct29(Amazing) Interior Candy!“I was going though my 'inspiration' folder (yes, I have all my stuff separated into ...”27Surviving LDR - Part I“ (Stacie & Geoff) Surviving relationships is already tough, but when you add distance to the ...”26Luana Loves“ Gaining an hour for daylight savings. Skype dates with Tom (Lately we've been watching a lot ...”23Operation: NO More Spelling Mistakes!“ Nothing turns me off more than a spelling mistake or a typo. When I seek ...”17The Wheel of Your Life“What do you need to focus on to grow as a person? Here is a ...”
- Sep26In a Notebook - Life Between Pages“ On carrying pockets of inspiration Like many list lovers & neat-freaks out there, I pretty much ...”21A Letter to My Body“ Dear body, We've been through so much in the past 20 years and five months! From ...”15Love Your -Self- and Stop Picking Up Rocks!“Sometimes, whatever it is other people think about you is their bag of rocks to ...”13What to Do When You're Too Tired to Do...Anything!“ The busier I am the easier it is to multitask, the easier it is to ...”11101 in 1001 & Why You Should Start!“ Day Zero: The Mission To complete 101 preset tasks in a period of 1001 days. The Criteria Tasks must ...”50 Book Challenge“ I can spend hours in a bookstore; when I am surrounded by books I ignore ...”10LDR is for Long Distance Relationship““It’s the tragedy of loving, you can’t love anything more than something you miss.” A lot of couples ...”09My Piece“ NAME (include all the names you are called by): Luana, Luani, Lumadi, Lu, Maruna, Pollyanne Address: * ...”08Here, There & Everywhere“In life I have had the fortune (misfortune?) of moving around, calling different countries home. ...”
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