life update including why i've been gone and end of middle school stuffs

Well hello there. My name is Nabila and I am a blogger. Or at least I've been calling myself one for.... the past five years I think? You probably didn't notice but I missed a post last week. This is probably normal for most people but for me, it's just not. I've been posting consistently for about two years now. That's pretty cool. For a while I was posting on both Mondays and Thursdays but with school it was downgraded to just Monday.

Lately though I haven't had much motivation. I think this has been a thing for a while but I just ignored it. I was like oh, I guess I'm just tired today or I just haven't had that much time. But I missed a post last week and.... I wasn't sad about it? And I mean... I had time to write one. But I was majorly procrastinating. It has been kind of nice though. I've been hanging with my family more. But yeah basically I've been in a total blog slump and I'm still not sure what I'm going to do. I thought I would hop on though and give y'all a little life update.

1. It's been raining a lot

Pretty much this whole week there has been a flood watch. Friday (Yesterday as I'm writing this) we got off of school because it was flooding and raining really hard. I've had experience with flooding but it's always stressful. This time thankfully my neighborhood hasn't been hit and no one I know has actually gotten there stuff flooded. Mostly just some street flooding.

2. STAAR Testing

STAAR is the big test that we take every year. The subjects that we have to take vary by year. In 8th grade we have to take math (or for me algebra), reading, science, and US history. The reading one was easy and I took that one like a month ago. Algebra though was seriously stressing me out. I'm not the best at algebra and since it's a high school credit you have to pass the test to get the credit. I actually studied which is not something I can say about most tests. I have science and history next week. I'm actually so annoyed about next week. Basically the whole week we are going to be in testing sites. Monday and Tuesday, 6th and 7th graders are testing so we have to be in the same class the whole day. My teacher said we'll have study material we can look at. On Wednesday and Thursday are the actual science and history tests. History is supposed to be hard cause there is just so much material. I have been studying some for that so I would say I'm pretty prepared.

3. It's the end of the year and everyone's done

I'm in 8th grade now so I'm going to high school next year. There is only like 3 more weeks left of school until break and pretty much everyone in my grade is done with learning. We all know where we are going to high school. We still have to take all of our finals though so it's a bit of a struggle

4. End of year activities 

There are some fun end of year activities for 8th graders though!! Next week is the 8th grade dance which I'm very excited for!! It's a formal so everyone is dressing up and it's just 8th graders. All of the other dances are mixed grade levels. The other grades can be, well... annoying sometimes haha. Splashdown, graduation, the improv show, broadcast video showcase, and my belt ceremony are also all coming up!!

5. Instagram deleted all of my drafts

I have a bunch of photos and posts saved on Instagram so I think three days ago when I was about to go post they just weren't there. I just kind of freaked out. It takes me a lot of time to write posts and that's also how I knew what photos I had already used. At this point I just haven't really posted. It's not like I was growing anyway. My follower count has literally been decreasing??? So yeah that's definitely not helping my spirits. I'm thinking about totally changing my feed and not using long captions or hashtags anymore. I know that's how you are supposed to grow but my thought process is, what's the point in putting in all of that effort if it's not working?  Which I know is terrible but just ahhh. ALSO since I have to go through my photos again I'm thinking about starting another theme. Maybe more warm tones? I've been doing cool blue vibes for a while and I think it's time for a change.

6. Video content

I've been getting more and more into making videos whether it be on IGTV or youtube. I've been becoming more comfortable with it and also just getting more ideas. I think over the summer I'm going to work a lot on editing. As of this point I'm not sure but I think I'm going to make YouTube my main channel. I'll still write blog posts because I think some stuff is better written, but a whole lot less often. That's currently what I'm thinking but I'm not sure. I just think YouTube has made me happier and it's a more accessible and popular platform especially for people my age.

7. High school

I've been going to a bunch of events lately for my high school. I'm doing theater there so I had to audition (I got in!!!), we had to go to pick classes, and next week we're going for a little orientation because I'm planning on taking health during the summer. Because of this I've also been around a bunch of high schoolers and it's low key making me freak out. They are so much cooler than me???? And have cooler clothes than me?? And there was this couple like making out in the hallway one time and I was just like ahhhhh. I do have a lot of friends going there though I think is going to help so so much. :)

This post has taken me like all day to write because I guess I'm just crazy?? I don't know?? Anyway though yeah. I don't really have my life together right now. But that's A ok. I'm going to figure it out, but first I'm going to enjoy my last weeks of middle school (and possibly vlog it because why the heck not, memories right?). 

Some Of My Favorite School Supplies For Back To School | Ultimate Back To School Essentials Guide

I haven't done a back to school post at all this year???? Like what???? I've did a couple last year and the year before including 30 Back To School Blog Post Ideas, 27 Things You Should Know Before You Start Middle School,  and 12 Back To School Tips And Life Hacks Everyone Needs To Know but I've done literally none this year?? Sooooooo since people seem to like back to school posts I've decided to do onneeee finally. Today I'm going to be listing a bunch of fun and cute school supplies I've been loving! And because I am just so organized I split them up into categories so if you're looking for a specific thing you can find it. :) Annnnnnnd to make it even easier I'm linking everything to Amazon because Amazon is super easy.

Backpacks:

Pencil Bags:

 

Pencil/Pens:

Binders/Folders:

Notebooks:

Aren't all of those so cute?? I haven't done back to school shopping yet but when I do expect a haul. :) I'm going to be doing a bloggers confessions post and I want a bunch of my blogging friends to be in it! Basically, I'll get a bunch of fun confessions related to blogging (kind of like this post I did) from a bunch of different bloggers and put it in a post. If you're a blogger I would absolutely lovvvvvve to have you!! Email me at nabilaeve@gmail.com if you want to do it. :) It only had to be like 2-3 sentences so it's super easy and simple. :)

When do/did you go back to school? Are you excited for school starting again? 

A Letter To My (Future) High School Self

I have been trying to come up with a blog post idea for like ever. Like since I woke up 4 hours ago. I have also been watching youtube but that is besides the point. As you can tell from this post I did come up with an idea and I like it. I think. Kind of. I love to read posts with either letters to your older/younger self so I though I would do one myself. This is a letter to My High School Self so me in about 3 years. Wow. I will be in high school in 3 years. That is so weird! My mind is going crazy even thinking about it. Lets get started!

Hey Nabila a couple years from now.  I hope you are doing well. 

If you remember (which you probably won’t unless you have a better memory then me) you will be reading this your first day of high school. 

You will be about 15 and a teen which I can’t currently say. 

You will have been through middle school. That time that is supposed to be awkward and weird and crazy. I hope it was good. I’m currently excited for the school year and I hope all that works out. 

By that time you would have taken all of the 8th grade tests (and hopefully passed) and you have perfected that whole test taking thing. 

By now you probably know a little bit more about what you like to do and say and maybe what you want your job to be. 

You will have auditioned for high school already and probably written a bunch of stuff for it. I wonder what High School you will be at. I’m pretty sure I know and I’m fine with that. 

So. Has any thing big happened in your life yet? If everything goes according to plan you will have been to Egypt which is crazy to think about.

Maybe if you are lucky you might have been to some other cool places as well. Like New York for your birthday one year. Now that would be cool.

Have you been in a relationship? Probably not. That is weird just to think about. You are going to be one of those people who is not going to kiss anyone till your like 25 and you know it.

Is the family ok? I hope so. They are literally one of the most important things ever and even if you are mad at them go give them a hug.

Tata Negma (or however you spell her name) is 100 by then. Wow. Having an 100 year old great grandmother must be cool (unless you know, something happened and if so I’m sorry).

If you followed my goals you will have participated in some kind of play in a lead role and entered some kind of video/talking competition. If so well done. Give yourself a pat on the back because that is cool. 

If you are not still blogging then go get on the computer and write an apology/explanation post and and keep writing. Unless of course you have become a youtube star and in that case its fine.

You are probably even more awkward now that you are an official teenager. I even feel awkward talking to you which is me because I’m not sure what to write. 

Just advice. I can see myself as that person who puts school over everything else even things like friends and family. That is ok in moderation but remember the people who love you.

Oh wow how was your 13 birthday? I hope it was fun. It is in like 3 months for me so I’m excited. 

Oh you must be excited to turn 16. The whole sweet 16 thing. That's cool. Don’t be cliche though. Do something cool and hang out with friends.

Speaking of friends you have probably made new friends by now. I wonder if you are still friends with your elementary school friends like Emma, Alyssa, Lydia, and kind of more recently Isabel. If you are still friends with them that's cool. If not then that's ok too. Friends grow apart.

If you are stilling blogging (which you better be) you will probably have 200 followers by now. That must be cool. And you have probably done something super cool blogging related like go to some event or met someone cool. Also you might have changed the blog name.

Has Taylor Swift released a new album yet? If so did you happen to go to her concert because if so that would be cool. Like super cool. Like amazingly cool. 

I wonder how technolagy has advanced. Probably not majorly but something like google glass or stuff like that might be a thing by now. If so I predicted it.  

If you are reading this then write a letter to your graduate self like the day you graduate high school or your middle school/kid self. It could be an interesting post.

Remember though that you are cool and awesome and amazing and if you try really hard and give it your all you might just get somewhere in the world. 

How was that? Should I do a letter to my younger self? I love reading posts like this for some reason but I wasn’t really sure how to write one so sorry if it is very confusing. If you are a blogger feel free to do a post like this and link them in the comments down below because I would love to read them. Do you ever think about your future self? Do you ever think about your younger self? If you could give your future self one piece of advice what would it be? Do you like reading posts like this? Do you like my blog? Remember my high school self will be reading these comments so say something cool. Are you following my blog because if not then you totally should. It makes me happy every time someone does. 

27 Things You Should Know Before You Start Middle School

Oh hi. I’m Nabila. I’m also a blogger. Oh yeah I’m also 12 and going into 7th grade. I bet you didn’t expect that. A 12 year old blogger? I know so weird. I’m a very weird person. So since I am going into 7th grade that means that last year at this time I was going into 6th grade which in the US means starting middle school. It is extremely scary. You are going from elementary which is like a little kid school to middle school where you are supossed to be all responsible and its hard. Somehow I actually survived and I am still here to tell the story. Although the story is not really that interesting since I don’t have that much of an interesting life but you get the point! Because the transition is so hard I want to make it a little less hard for all of you guys who are going into 6th grade this year by listing a couple things you should know/just advice . Lets get started!

1. Don’t be scared 

2. Summer reading assignments are a thing

3. Friends are one of the most important things on the planet 

4. First impressions are everything 

5. Just because it is summer doesn’t mean you shouldn’t learn

6. Homework is important

7. The older kids aren’t crazy people (most of the time)

8. Trying to be cool is kind of stupid. Just being you is actually being cool

9. Some friends aren’t forever

10. Getting involved in drama (not the theater kind but the gossip kind) is never smart

11. If you have a hobby then sign up for a club or competition in something or get really involved in a class

12. Saying hi can sometimes do amazing good

13. Talk to people

14. Take classes that you enjoy

15. Whenever you can get ahead then do it

16. Most teachers aren’t idiots

17. So be nice to them

18. Middle school isn’t that horrible

19. It’s actually pretty awesome

20. Getting the correct school supplies is important

21. Actions almost always speak louder then words

22. Choose your friends wisely

23. Rules are there to protect you, not hurt you

24. Choose what you believe in not because it is popular, but because it is right

25. Don’t be afraid to reach out to new people

26. Don’t rely on one friend or teacher or person

27. Grades count

I originally was trying to list 100 and then 77 then 49 but I only need up doing 27 because why not. Sooooooooooo. Was that helpful to any of you guys? Are any of you guys starting middle school or 6th grade soon? If so are you scared? What are you most excited about? If not, what is your advice for people who are? Were you scared when you start middle school? Do you guys have any advice for me? If you are in school what grade are you in? Are any of you guys excited for school to start? If so why? I want to know!