20 Reasons Why I am a Feminist // Video!

Hello everyone! So today I have a kind of follow up post to my last post on this blog about feminism this time telling you guys some more reasons (20 in fact) about why exactly I am a proud feminist. And to make it even better I have included a video type thing. I have had making a video like this in my head for a long time and I worked on it and so I hope you enjoy it! No let's get started.

1. Because some men think that they are above women
2. Because a strong woman is looked down upon
3. Because I believe in social equality
4. Because I believe that women are capable of anything that a man can do
5. Because women are paid less than men
6. Because some girls in other countries are denied an education because of their gender
7. Because "like a girl" is still a phrase that is used
8. Because women who do or do not wear makeup are criticized and men who do wear makeup are criticized even more
9. Because not enough people know what feminism is
10. Because in 2005 1 out of 3 women killed were killed by a partner
11. Because women can wear pants but men can't wear skirts
12. Because the U.S president does not seem to respect women
13. Because in some countries girls are still sold into forced marriages
14. Because boys (and girls) are taught that showing emotion is weak
15. Because the phrase "man up" is still used
16. Because people are criticized for who they like or if they don't feel comfortable with the gender assigned to them at birth
17. Because some people think feminism is a bad word
18. Because women feel the need to tear other women down
19. Because people can get away with saying bad things about women
20. Because I am a feminist and I know what it means and I want to make a real difference in the world

Now for the video!! I really hope you guys like this. It is basiclly just a video version of the list though so whatever.  :)

The faces that I make in this video are like killing me. Why do I have to make such weird faces!? Like bahh. If you want more videos and posts and stuff like this follow my blog and like the video and comment down below. I would love to know why or why not you guys would call yourselves feminist. Comment down below all thoughts and suggestions! I love you and bye. :)

6 Things all Bloggers Know

Hello everyone! How are you guys doing today? So as you all know I am a blogger (you could proably figure that out by my blog and all). And as you also proably know bloggers are basically precious dolphins who know everything (not really we are more insecure little sardines fishing for compliment but we will put that aside for a moment). But bloggers are definitely very different from some of your normal unsuspecting people out there. Anyway so today I have decided to write a post about 6 things that all bloggers will proably know that some others might not.

When using photos that aren't yours you have to give attribution

When I fisrt started blogging I had no idea this was a thing. I have actualy deleted like a whole year of my posts because they were so cringy and really really bad but if I hadn't deleted them you would have noticed that the photos that I used were not mine. I also did this quite a bit in my 2015 posts. But as I learned how to be an actual blogger I learned that using photos that aren't yours without attribution is like not legal (kind of). I did a post a little bit ago where I listed 9 sites where you can find free images which you can find here. 

Doing a happy dance when getting a new follower is not bad

I must admit that when I get a new follower on my blog or on bloglovin I might possible do a happy dance type thing. Sometimes physically and sometimes just emotionally and sometimes both. And most new/not very popular bloggers I am almost absolutelly certain do this as well. I mean think about it. On a blog it is different from social media. When someone follows your blog they want to read all of your content that you worked really hard on. That is like a whole person that actually likes your stuff. It is pretty awesome. 

People have the attention span of gnats 

Most bloggers who know stuff about blogging or have done research knows this fact well. Sometimes through experience and sometimes through being well informed. People need bullet points, they need bright pictures, and they need bolded words. For most teens, tweens, and, young adults they need stuff to stand out, for there to be subheadings just to get one interested. I remember like a year ago (I forgot what post) I was working on a post that I was very passionate about.  It was like 1,000 words and I really really cared about the subject. I thought it would be super popular but once I posted it I got like one comment and like 10 views. I was kind of heart broken but now I think I finally relize my mistake. It had no pictures and the subject was not something that would be interesting for the masses. 

You can't become popular overnight

At first everyone (including me) definitely thought this. Write like five posts and then you will have people knocking at your door asking for a photograph. Not true! I have been blogging for basicly 4 years and I am still not that popular. Sometimes overnight sensations are a thing. But most times they are not and  all  most blogger probably know this by now. 

Blog post ideas can come from anywhere and at the weirdest times

For reals! I actually get most of my blog post ideas at night or during school or when I am walking out and about. None of these are very helpful but true. And I get inspiration from the weirdest things. Like a sentence my sister says or a restaurant sign the title of a book. Notes on phones really come in handy for times like theses. 

It takes about 10-20 photos to get 1 good one

It doesn't matter if we are talking about flat lay photos or outfit posts, this still applies. What most normal people don't relize that taking photos for posts actually takes a lot of times an effort. For like a flat lay post or one of those fall out of the bag pictures it is not just snap and done. You have to organize everything to look natural but clean and nice and adorable and color sensitive and bahh. And then for fashion bloggers when they have an outfit post I don't think anyone realizes what goes into that. It is not (normally) like well I look cute today and this is a nice backdrop dad takes 5 pics of me and done. It is more like what in the world looks cute on me and what is a backdrop in my house I haven't tried yet and dad take about 100 pictures of me. 

I am done for now but comment down below if I should do a part 2. So for all of my bloggers out there do you guys relate to this at all? What is something that you have learned over your time as a blogger that you proably wouldn't have known otherwise?

Beauty from Ashes // Photo Diary + Buescher State Park + Pics of me in a Cat in the Hat shirt

Hello everyone! What's up with you guys? So over superbowl weekend to get away from everything (if you didn't know the super bowl was in Houston which is where I live. I watched like a quarter of the show game and the halftime show by lady gaga almost literally blew me away. She was amazing. I loved the energy.) I went camping at Buescher State Park which is about 2 hours away from where I live. I went with another family who we are friends with and my aunt and we just had a really good time so I have decided to show you guys some pictures that I took.

   

The title is inspired from the park history. A couple year ago the park that I went to went through a really big forest fire. I think it started from an electrical pole falling and it lasted for months. The fire lasted for a very long time. I think if I heard correctly maybe either the biggest or longest fire in texas.  So because of this some parts of the park are still a little bit burnt but it is truly just so bueatiful.    

I am slightly in love with this picture. 

The jungle of mystery. Dun dun dun. 

As a photographer whenever I see someone else's photos I always admire and remember. I have noticed that reflection photos are a thing. So when I saw the way these trees bent I had to make it look perfect. I half succeeded but I am still very proud of this. 

There was this moss stuff like everywhere. The green was so vibrant though. You can't really see it in this photo. 

There was orange moss. I didn't know this before. 

I'm bored *walks away from everyone and my life*

The trees will nearly surround you. Wait long enough and you will see eyes in the branches staring at you from behind.

The stump is now a new home for the mushroom things. 

And as all good campers do we had a nice, cozy, and warm campfire going. Sitting by the campfire late at night is basically my favroite part of camping 

I look like I am 6 in this photo. My cheeks are all puffy. I can't decide if I like it or not. 

This was an accidental pose that I did not mean to do but I think it actually turned out ok. 

Ok so if you know me or my blog you will come to relize that I am slightly obsessed with taking pictures of my shoes. I just like it. Sometimes they turn out ok and sometimes not. Tell me if this looks good at all. 

The alleyway to the end of the world. 

Looking at the ground or my hand. I can't really tell. 

The bark is bright purple. We might have an alien problem on our hands. 

Another picture of my bag. You know I am just realizing that you guys are proably getting really bored of seeing this bag. I have had it as long as I have had this blog (I might have had the blog longer) and this is basiclly the only purse I use. 

I was squatting as I took this photo. I fell right after but it was kind of worth it. 

Full outfit sitting on a long. 

You can chain me, you can torture me, you can even destroy this body, but you will never imprison my mind. 

-Mahatma Gandhi

Bye bye. I turn my back to you because now I must go to sleep. But before that I would love for you to maybe possibly follow my blog and comment if you have ever gone camping, if you like camping, and which of these photos you like the best. Love you! Bye!