With lots of love,
Kylee
Hello, my name is Kylee Baker. If you're new here, welcome to my blog. Here on Trés Chic I often post pieces on fashion, beauty, and all that jazz. But today I'm going to be posting more of an intimate piece. Truth is Trés Chic isn't me. It is a part of me, but it simply is not me. I use Trés Chic as an existential character. Here online, I like to pretend that I have it together and such, when in reality I haven't got my shit together. In real life, I am without a doubt the most introverted person you'll ever meet. I often find myself isolated, isolated from people, isolated from school, isolated from the world in itself. It's not that I've chosen to be an introvert, I just am. Even since the age of four, I have always had trouble opening up to others and even striking a conversation. Now okay I am not the most introverted person. Although I do have some friends, I am not really sure where I can find them or if they even truly see me as a friend of their own. Although I have been an introvert my entire sixteen years of living, it has never gotten as bad as it has recently. Now I am not one to put myself out here in the public eye, but to tell you the truth, I haven't been doing so well and I was told to open up so I decided to be a bit brave and open up in this blog piece. This sophomore year of high school, I changed, and I changed drastically. When I say I changed drastically, I don't mean I became utterly rebellious or anything of that sort, but I began to look at the world and our society in itself in a different retrospect. Lately, everyone around me has changed. They either found a significant other and left me in the dust, just started ignoring me because I wasn't good enough to be seen with them, or only talked to me when it was in their benefit. I finally came to the realization, that I was more alone than ever. Because of this realization, I tried gaining friends by offering others to copy my homework, or constantly giving away my lunch money and saying "Don't worry, you don't have to pay me back"! And no matter how nice I tried being, nothing worked. As idiotic as this may sound, I was surprised. I was always under the misconception that the world was a safe place and that everyone was nice and that life was simply rainbows and sunshine and boy, was I wrong. Now it's not like I don't have acquaintances, I do, however, these so called acquaintances were doing their own things in their own life. As for my best friend, it's not like I can just stop by and say "hey!", due to the fact that she lives two hours away from me now. Obviously feeling alone, while simultaneously dealing with the stress of school, teenage angst, and the struggle of trying to fit in wasn't exactly the best combination for my mental health. Not only did this have a significant impact on my mental health but also on my physical health as well. I constantly slept for hours during the day, ate large amounts, and cried on a day-to-day basis. As bad as the physical impact this whole ordeal had on me, it wasn't nearly as bad as the impact this had on my mental health. As much as I tried to distract myself from the fact that I was miserable, nothing seemed to work. At this point, people around me started to ask if I was okay, people such as teachers, family members, and even strangers. Apparently, It was so obvious to the point where people stooped low enough to call me Hannah Baker or say "Please don't put me on your tape!". Originally, I didn't think anything of it since we seem to share the last name "Baker", but later a friend told me in private that they were making these so-called jokes because I appeared to be depressed, and well I would be lying if I said I wasn't. But more recently (last week), I have been feeling better and am now getting help. Now you may think that this whole blog post was for attention, or a cry for help, and it isn't. May is known as the month of mental health awareness and I know that there are probably thousands of people my age who are in the same position I am in. I wrote this for the outsiders, misfits like me, who feel as if they don't have a voice, or as if they feel as if they don't belong. I am here to tell anyone who is reading this, be kind, be nice, be loving. Radiate nothing but peace and love.
With lots of love, Kylee
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As each day passes, we are only getting closer and closer to the season that everyone dreads: AP/Final Exam season. Luckily, I am a sophmore and am currently taking one AP class, in the area of world history. Literally, the only thing that has been on mind this whole time is that horrendous exam that I am taking. Unfortunately, my class has not been given ONE SINGLE LECTURE this entire year and have just been given a myriad of assignments. I know it may seem quite exaggerated, but it really isn't. Because of this, we are expected to cram a whole year's worth of college-level material in literally less than a month! However, whenever I have a test coming up (with the exception of geometry, I'm the worst) I use a variety of tricks to help me achieve the best grade I possibly can to the best of my indivual abilities. Before we continue, let me say one thing, and one thing only: It's just a test. Yes, I am aware that tests are truly significant and can make or break your grade. I feel as if everyone around me is so incredibly intelligent, whereas I am the only deficient person around. A lot of people act as if an exam is life or death, when really it isn't. I know I am probably ( no not probably, I really am) going to fail this AP exam, yet I am still binge-watching Crash Course videos on YouTube and highlight almost everything in my practice book. You may ask, why Kylee? Although I know I am going to fail, I would like to at least know that I gave it my all and worked to the hardest of my abilities. Whether we pass or fail, what really is important is if when we fall down, we get right back up and stand taller than the last time, metophorically speaking of course. Keep on reading to see some of the best study hacks out there! 1. Crash Course and Documentaries For those of you who didn't know, there is a series on YouTube that is narrated by John and Hank Green that is dedicated to learning with various videos on US History, World History, Psychology, and so much more. Besides Crash Course, there is also a myriad of documentaries that you can find on Youtube that are solely based on any subject. 2. Establish Mental Associations As complicated as it may sound, making a mental association is actually quite simple. When you are studying and find a complicated word or fact, remember something that may have a correlation to it. For example, last year I really struggled with biology and I came up with a simple mental association. What does a chromosome include at its centromere? Now think of Anna and Elsa from Frozen. What are they? Sisters which would lead you to the word sister chromatids. How many people are Anna and Elsa? Two, the same amount of identical chromosomes in sister chromatids. It may sound pretty idiotic at first, but in the long run, chances are you'll get a higher test score. 3. Jog Your Memory There are two methods to this study hack: either a certain flavour of gum or an unfamiliar scent. Studies have shown that our minds are more likely to remember a certain piece of information when something unfamilar is in our surroundings at the time such as an odd scent or gum flavour. 4. HIGHLIGHT EVERYTHING & INDEX CARDS As obvious as this one may seem, highlighting key facts and summarization on index cards are crucial when it comes to studying. It is a known fact that your brain is more likely to absorb information when it highlighted in a bright and flamboyant color. Index cards are great because you are able to list numerous key facts on such small space. 5. Quizlet Live Quizlet recently released a new feature called Quizlet Live, which is basically another version of Kahoot!. Quizlet Live is much more fun in the sense that you are shuffled into a group of 3 or 4 people and are supposed to help one another in finding the answers to various questions. Whiehever team finishes the round first with the most correct answers wins. Grab some friends, order some pizzas, and throw a Quizlet Live party! It may sound pretty lame, but it really will help you in achieving a higher test score. 6. Use Disciplinary Websites to Block Your Social Media Ages ago, we lived in a society without internet and teenagers were forced to go to the library, rather than scroll on the non-existent World Wide Web. While the internet has its benefits, it also has it downsides. It really is hard to study when you simply can't stop binge-watching 13 Reasons why or stalking someone's twitter handle, but it is vital to ignore these distractions in order to gain the test score you would like. Luckily, there are various websites online such as SelfControl or ColdTurkey that are used to block every social media website there is.
Lastly, best of luck! xoxoxo, Kylee Many people have the misconception that stress is an inescapable thing in life, and while there is some truth to this, we can lift some of the stress off our shoulders in the simplest of ways. Lately I have been going through serious sleeping problems, which may be the result of anxiety and stress. I am often asked "what do you have to be anxious and stressed about?" I believe the source of my anxiety and stress may be the fact that I am constantly scared. Scared of many things, scared of being alone, scared of growing up, scared of not being as intelligent or athletic as others. I am a sophomore in high school, and although it doesn't seem stressful whatsoever, it really is. I have been making an effort to simply let go of the stress a bit and I wanted to share some of my tips with you all also due to the fact that one of you guys even requested a while ago that I do a piece like this. Mental health may seem pretty irrelevant right now, but it still affects you in the long run. In order to be physically healthy, you need to be mentally healthy as well. Keep on reading to see some of my favorite ways to detox stress. 1. Get things done Look, I know how tempting it is to suddenly take a nap right after school and catch some z's, but next thing you know you wake up and its already 6:30 pm! When you are more productive, a lot of weight is suddenly taken off your shoulders, as well as feeling much more accomplished. 2. Vent, Vent, Vent Whenever you are stressed, anxious, or depressed, the worst thing you could possibly do to yourself is stay bottled up. I find it best to open up to someone whenever I'm feeling down or just completely stressed, to whoever it may be, my Mom, Best Friends, Aunt, or Grandmother. Now there is a fine line between complaining and venting, so please do not mix up the two! If you ever feel alone, please do not be afraid to contact me at all, my social media is all located on the home page! :) 3. Take a walk, jog, or run A lot of you don't know this, but I am the absolute worst at sports. It is very often in my P.E class that I am one of the few girls that doesn't get chosen on a team and is forced to walk in circles around the gym for the whole period. When I'm walking, I ponder about everything. Sometimes it just helps to clear your mind a bit and is also a good way to get in some exercise! 4. Prayer/Meditation Out of this whole blog piece, the most efficient method to relieve stress would have to be prayer and meditation. I find that on my darkest days of stress and anxiety, prayer seems to make things much better. Now for those of you who are secular-minded you may disagree with me, but trust me on this one, with prayer things will get better, and if it hasn't gotten better, then it isn't the end. 5. Have a guilty pleasure
When I say guilty pleasure, I don't mean anything that is harmful to you like drugs or things of that sort. By guilty pleasures I mean eating cake, buying that pair of shoes you've been eyeing, or taking a weekend getaway. A small guilty pleasure every now and then is okay and is also a great way to take off some stress by enjoying. 6. Music Music is something that most people usually find comforting. It can be comforting in the sense that it makes us feel as if we are not alone and also gives us a sense of security. In cases like these, music can be something quite personal. Unfortunately, we live in a day and age where we are suddenly ridiculed if our music does not fit in with today's standards or is not "trendy" enough. If a certain genre of music gives you comfort and makes you feel like you're not alone, then go ahead, listen to it, because you should and you can. 7. Do what makes YOU happy Everyone has a hobby, and if someone thinks they don't they one, they just haven't found it. We all have a certain interest that makes us happy, that makes us feel like we have something to look forward to at the end of the day. Painting, Acting, Basketball, Soccer, Swimming, Poetry, whatever you can possibly think that will make you happy and is completely healthy to take part in, do it. My hobby is blogging because within my blog pieces, I have the ability to get my creative juices flowing, visualize and write a story, and share it with you all! I genuinely pour my heart out onto every post published on this blog and whether you are a frequent reader or this is your first time here, thank you very much for taking the time to read my content! 8. Laugh it out On the most severe cases of stress and anxiety, something that I find that really helps is simply laughing. Whatever it may be, talking to a friend, watching old friends re-runs or silly vine compilations, if it makes you laugh then its working! The more you laugh, the more you will tend to forget about your stress. 9. Give thanks When we are severely stressed, we will often focus on the negative aspects of our everyday life and we fail to appreciate the many blessings as well. Although you are probably at negative point in your life right now, things could be much worse. When you take account for all your blessings, chances are that some of the stress will already fade away. 10. Remember life goes on At the end of the day, stress is an inevitable thing in life and there is simply no way around it. We must remember that over time, stress will come, and it will go. As long as we do not give up and do not fret, everything will be okay, and if it is not okay, then it is not the end. With lots of love, Kylee Yesterday, I finally had the privilege of going to my first high school dance and I wanted to share my experience with you all! Now it may not seem anything out of the ordinary that I am a Sophomore and this was my first dance. I remember as a young child, my aunt ( now 25) was in high school and her friends and dates would come over to our house to get their prom pictures taken. Seeing everyone so dressed up was so mesmerizing to me. Ever since that day, I genuinely could not wait to go to my own homecoming, winter formal, etc. Unfortunately, my freshman year did not go as planned at all, now I am not gonna go in-depth with my freshman year, that's a whole different story. I had quite some trouble making friends at the beginning and the few friends I did have at the beginning and middle of the year were quite introverted like me I guess, but were a bit dark and were against the idea of actually going out and getting dressed up. Because of this, I obviously did not have anyone to go with and it felt as if the next three years of my life would not go as planned either. Luckily, I had the privilege of switching schools and was able to see all my old friends that I had known for almost my entire life and had the chance of meeting so many more kind, wonderful, and all around great people. Our school has one dance each year and it takes place in February usually around Valentine's Day. When I first got there hardly any people were there, but as time passed by more and more people showed up. There was a rush of gleaming excitement inside just because we all got to play dress up and it was trés chic seeing all the girls in their gowns and the guys in suits! When we finally sat down for dinner, I felt a bit out of place and awkward due to the fact that I was the only single person at the table. Across from our table, I saw someone that I had admired for quite some time with their own significant other. Despite the fact that this person is not even aware that I exist, (they actually do and if they are reading this right now then RIP my social existence) a part of me felt a bit gloomy inside but also genuinely happy because they looked happy. Although I felt somewhat lonely and unpleasant with myself, I found comfort in knowing that I was there for myself only and no one else, I was there to make the most out of the night, and to simply let go all of my worries. As people started dancing, I decided to go along with it and just have fun. The music started playing and it was as if everything was finally starting to fall into place. For those of you who don't know, I am, without a doubt, the worst dancer ever. I have absolutely no rhythm at all, which only leads me to clapping my hands, bobbing my head, and slowly moving my feet. After dancing, my friend and I made our way onto the photo booth and took some photos there. Finally after some dancing and photo booth fun, the queen was crowned. There were three candidates and the first girl to receive five roses is declared queen. Whoever's name is drawn out she will then receive a rose. After the girl was crowned, we finally went home, well at least I did! There was an after party and I was allowed to go, however I was unable to find a ride. Now reminiscing, I am a bit glad I didn't go because my feet were killing me and God knows I can only handle wearing heels for so long. On the car ride home, I simply could not help but to reflect on the great time I had and how fast time is moving. It seems like just yesterday when I was playing with my barbies, awaiting the day I would get to play dress up on my own. I know this blog piece does not benefit anyone at all, but my blog is kind of like my very own diary, expect for the fact that hundreds of people are reading (yes I checked my analytics and we're close to 1000 monthly views)! Thanks for reading and have a great day!
With lots of love, Kylee ![]() My whole life, my mother has always told me to "follow my dreams" or to "do what makes me happy", but I cannot help but to simply wonder if maybe she has said these things only because she is a mother and it is necessary for her to often use wise words of encouragement. Yesterday in my environmental science class, my teacher decided to show us a video that was a bit off topic from PragerU.com, a website that offers a variety of videos that cover significant topics such as political science, environmental science, philosophy, and so much more. The video was titled, "Don't Follow Your Passion", and basically went in-depth with the idea that we are often told to "follow our dreams", yet the people telling us do so, do not even have the slightest clue as to what our aspirations are and also covered the fact that certain people have dreams that are too unrealistic, for example, someone who is too diminutive cannot play in the NBA. In some rare circumstances, this is considered to be true, however the shortest person to ever play in the NBA was Muggsy Bogues, who is approximately five feet and three inches. Bogues is known to be an exceptional basketball player and has even played on teams such as the Hornets, Raptors, Bullets, and even the Warriors. Due to his height, I am sure that throughout Bogues' career, people may have discouraged him and told him that his aspirations were too unrealistic, but I cannot help to wonder, what if he gave up? The most incredible thing to me is that he didn't. Now you may argue with me here and say that he's the one in a million. But my oh my, that is wrong. The reason why Bogues was able to play for these substantial basketball teams was the fact that he had perseverance, persistence, and passion. The video that we viewed in class left me quite flabbergasted, due to the fact that it hardly even covered the idea of having a good work ethic. I am proud to say that I am firm believer in hard work and if you truly give it all you got, then almost any dream you can think of is possible. Now for a moment, think of The Little Engine That Could. There is a moment in the story where the train is struggling to roll over the mountain, but keeps repeating the phrase "I think I can, I think I can, I think I can" numerous times. Once the train was able to roll over the mountain, it happily said the phrase "I thought I could!". The book was published in 1930, but even if you have that mindset today, if you genuinely believe that you can do something, and you work to the very best of your abilities, then you most likely will. Throughout the road of achieving your goals and aspirations, there will be some bumps in the road, but what is important is that you do not give up, no matter the circumstances. People will also tell you that it simply isn't worth it or to not even bother, but you must not give in to what they're saying. You have to go for it, because as time passes by, you will only wonder, what would've happened, what you should've done, and what you could've achieved. As this piece comes to an end, I just want to say to whoever is reading this, please, please, please do not give up. Everyone has a dream, but unfortunately many people give up on that dream and look back on all the amazing things they could have achieved and the people they could have made proud, especially themselves. With hard work, dedication, and faith, it is possible. Thank you for reading and have a great day. With lots of love, Kylee Disclaimer: Here on this blog, I speak frequently about topics like beauty and fashion, but I also want to use my voice and speak about things that are truly significant at this point in time. This is the one place where I can freely express my opinions and beliefs. If posts like these trigger you or you strongly disagree with me, you can simply click off and read another post. xx, Kylee Last Saturday, January 21st of 2017, millions of women throughout the globe marched and marched for their rights and I truly thought that was amazing. The fact that these women fought together in unity is absolutely incredible to me. Originally, I was not going to write this post due to the fact that I live in a very conservative, pro-Trump environment and I did not want to cause any chaos. It was not until yesterday, that I realized that I truly need to speak about this and use my voice to the best of my abilities. Yesterday, my sister came home from the mall with my family and ran into my room telling me the horrendous thing that took place at my grandparent's home a few days ago. A middle aged woman was walking her dogs at around 7:00 pm, but was suddenly beaten and molested and was later dropped off on the door of my grandparent's house. My grandmother heard a large thud on her front door only to see the poor women soaking in blood at the back of her head. My grandfather soon called the police, while my grandmother offered her some water. I just heard about this yesterday, and I am still shaken up. Occasionally, when I am dropped off by the bus to my local parish/school that I used to attend, and my mother is too busy at work to pick me up, I will often walk over to my grandparents house, which is fairly close. I cannot help to wonder, God forbid, what if that ever happened to me? Now you are probably wondering, how does this correlate to women's rights, well you see, ever since Donald J. Trump was elected president, hate crimes have actually increased, according to the NYPD. Not only crimes on women, but also on those who differ in the sense of religion, race, and sexuality. But if the leader of our nation makes it seem acceptable to sexually harm or take an advantage of women, it is quite obvious that others will think so too. Now you may argue, that it was just simple locker room talk or that men are men. I am sorry, but you are very wrong. A lot of people are under the impression that because he is a male that it is simply okay, when in reality it really isn't. Next, equal pay. Need I say more? It is honestly so mind-baffling to me that it is already 2017 and we still have to fight for something as basic as equal pay rights. It is common sense, if two people are doing the same task they should be fairly and equally paid, despite their biological differences. Besides women rights, we still must fight for rights such as religious rights, gay rights, etc. With President Trump, we honestly do not know what will happen or what is to come, but it is important that we all stand together in union, as one nation. On December 3rd of 2016, I was lucky enough to celebrate my sweet sixteen with some of my favorite people! As some of you know, Breakfast at Tiffany's is my favorite movie of all time, so that is when the idea came to me: Tiffany's! I had a great time, even when I managed to spill a glass of coke on my couture dress ( I actually wanted to cry inside lol). Having my best friends there, It was definitely one of the best nights of my life! Last but not least, special thanks to my parents for putting this all together! I love you guys! Now without further a due: here is my sweet sixteen! Greeting the guests! Thank you to everyone who came, it truly meant the world to me! To be honest, my favorite part of this whole thing would be the dessert table that included all treats Tiffany's! I'd be lying if I said I didn't get emotional because I really did! :') Watching the childhood slideshow, which yes I will, link down below. Get ready for a whole lot of cringe-worthy middle school pictures! Yes, we got shots. No, they were not real! And yes, I freaked out when they gave me the torch! Huge thanks to Patty Saenz, PhotoWee, and Otra Ronda!
HAHAHAHA HERE IS THE LINK TO MY CHILDHOOD SLIDESHOW, ENJOY: https://vimeo.com/194076428 *Cue the song Sweet Sixteen by Hilary Duff On December 20th, 16 years ago, as of tomorrow, I was born. It honestly feels like yesterday when I was five years old thinking of the day when I would turn sixteen years old, and let me tell you I have never been more disappointed. I had expections of me being six feet tall, driving myself everywhere, and being a social butterfly. I am turning sixteen tomorrow and I am the total opposite of everything that I just described. I have vivid memories of myself complaining that I simply wanted to grow up. Fast foward up until now, and let me tell you I want to grow down. As a child, everything was so much easier and carefree. Every single day, the only thing that mattered was that I had my bowl of alphabet soup and that I watched an episode of Arthur. TIMES HAVE CHANGED. Nowadays, mental breakdowns are the norm thanks to deadlines and finals.Throughout my sixteen years of life, I have learned very important life lessons, which I will now share with you: 1. Time goes by fast I seriously could have sworn that it was only two years ago where I had my 8th High School Musical 2 birthday party. Except it wasn't. That was EIGHT years ago. Sometimes I just need to pause and take things slowly and make the most out of every single moment. 2. As I grow older, so do those around me A majority of the time, I am so caught off where I forget to realize that fact that we are all growing old. Sometimes it hurts thinking that one day my loved ones will not be with me, but that's life for you. We are brought into this world, we are expected to flourish and thrive, and then we leave. 3. I am BLESSED I constantly am looking at the news and I always happen to see tragedies taking place throughout the world. It is times like these where I realize just how blessed I truly am! I have a roof over my head, the basic necessities, a family, friends, health, and so much more. 4. Times get tough, but they will get easier over time Sometimes we are in a certain situation where things do not go as planned, and we begin to fret. But everything happens for a reason and things will get better and if they don't, then it is not the end. 5. I am okay just the way I am If you read my last piece on self-love, then you already know that I have struggeled with my insecurities and the concept of self-love. But I am human and I am flawed and I like myself just the way I am and you should too. 6. I can achieve anything I am constanly being told that my aspirations are unrealistic and that there is only a one-in-a-million chance and I am sick of it. You do not know if you do not try and who are you tell me that I am not that one-in-a-million? 7. Take Risks If you personally know me, then you already know me as quite the scaredy cat. For example, when it comes to rollercoasters, I often chicken out and wait for my friends to get off the ride. But sometimes, I do it for the thrill of it. It is moments like these, where I realize that sometimes taking a risk can be a pretty good thing. 8. Recieving stuff feels much better when you earn it Now I am not going to lie to you. My whole childhood, I constantly got what I want handed to me. But lately, my parents have made an effort to teach me the value of hard work. This has made me realize that when your truly work hard for something, you will appreciate it much more in the end. 9. Coffee is life and life is coffee As I grow older and older, I realize how truly important coffee is to me. Yes this may sound a bit cold, but well, it's the truth. With finals and finals this week, coffee has been the only thing to keep me sane! 10. Take it Easy Sometimes I am too hard on myself and I often forget that I am human. It is important that I give my all in everything I do, but not to the point where I have begin to have a mental breakdown. 11. There is nothing a good cup of tea can't fix On the days where I am feeling quite down, I often tend to go for a cup of tea rather than coffee. This is due to the fact that it soothes rather than excites me. My favorites include green tea, lemon tea, and chamomile tea! 12. Feeling really down? Watch Breakfast at Tiffany's. On those extremly gloomy days, or on the days where I have the mean reds to be exact ;), I know there is only thing, that can and will cheer me up: Breakfast at Tiffany's. If you have not seen this cult classic yet, then please exit this blog and watch it immediately, trust me you will not regret it. 13. Not everyone will want to be your friend, and that's okay. Although I am a timid person, I am also quite friendly. My whole life I thought that everyone wanted to be each other's friend and that the world we live in was all sunshine and rainbows. Wrong, wrong, and wrong. It wasn't until last year where this life lesson hit me in the face and in the heart, to be honest. I had a friend, or so who I thought was my friend, would tell me that I was not allowed to eat lunch with her and her friends or would even ignore me when she was hanging around with the popular cheerleaders. Ok, I'm also going to be honest here, sometimes I still miss that person and the inside jokes I had with them. I am no longer in contact with this person, and maybe it is for the better, but I still wish them nothing but happiness and love :).And at the time, I thought it was perfectly fine even though it's not. Last year, at my old school, I hardly had any friends which led me to eating alone in the bathroom and feeling so worthless that I truly thought I was. In the end, your true friends will stick by you and that is all that really matters. 14. Do not apologize for being you I am quirky, I am a misfit, I am different and that is okay and I simply will not apologize for being me! 15.Dream Big I live in a small town, where there are only three main occupations: nurse, teacher, and engineer. For those who were curious, an occupation that I may be interested in pursuing is in the field of design or writing. I am constantly being put down and told to change my mind, but I simply will not. I have dreams and aspirations and I will do everything in my power to achieve those dreams and aspirations. 16. Enjoy life I am always focusing on important things, but I often forget the most important, to LIVE my life and enjoy every single second of it with the people I love. Thank you for reading and don't forget to subscribe! I love you! xoxoxo, Kylee Now I'm going to be honest with you. I'm not one to promote self-love. I am constantly torturing myself by talking to myself in the mirror and saying horrendous things such as "God, Kylee you need to lose weight" or "I swear, you have so much acne, it's insane." It wasn't until this Saturday night where I realized I'm truly hurting myself. This Saturday, I gave someone a ride home. My friend, we'll call her Lauren , is known to be such a delicate and graceful ballet dancer. Lauren is smart, gorgeous, athletic, and well basically perfect. My mom had been wanting to enroll my sisters and I in some dance classes for quite some time, so she asked Lauren about the dance classes that she had been taking. And as Lauren was describing the dance class, she stated that sometimes they might tell you to lose weight and to not get butt hurt but it's only because they want their dancers to look delicate, graceful, etc. As we dropped Lauren off, My mom was telling me that maybe Lauren said what she said for a reason. Then It dawned on me: I was overweight and I could no longer deny it. My whole life I have been told by parents and grandparents, that I needed to lose weight, stop eating, etc. One time, I was supposedly even called "fat" by a classmate's mother. As I began to realize this, I was crushed. Usually, I try not to get upset over foolish things like this, but I did. I cried thinking that everyone knows but me. I looked
in the mirror and cried some more just wondering and wondering why am I like this? The next morning I realized that I was wrong . I am okay just the way I am. I realized that no one else's opinion mattered but mine. Because in the end, it's my body and no one else's. Self-love is actually quite significant because when we learn to accept our own flaws, we begin to accept our own individual, amazing, wonderful selves. Instead of bringing each other down, we must bring each other up and spread nothing but pure love, peace, and positivity. At the end of the day, we are all human and we are all flawed. And that's okay. What is important is that we accept those flaws. I beg each and every one you show nothing but love to not only yourself, but to those around you! I hope you all have a great day and remember that I love you! Xoxoxo, Kylee <3 Hi, Hello, Hola, and Bonjour. My name is Kylee and welcome to Trés Chic! I turn 16 this December and it finally dawned on me: It was time to start a blog. For the longest time, I have always wanted to create a blog because well, I am in love, with writing. Believe it or not, I actually find writing essays therapeutic. And no, not AP world history essays! I love writing about things that I am truly passionate about. Thanks to my wonderful cousin Rosie, I finally have a blog where I can write about what I truly love! So let's get acquainted, shall we? Here are some things you should know about me:
1. I love Audrey Hepburn 2. My favorite movie is Breakfast at Tiffany's 3. My favorite show of all time is Friends, which I am currently watching for the fourth time. Yes, you read that right. The fourth time. 4. I love a good grilled cheese. 5. I love love love the 1975. 6. My best friend, Apollonia, is Blair Waldorf and I am her Serena Van der Woodsen. 7. I am veryyyy short. Five feet to be exact! 8. My favorite song of all time is Moon River, sung by Audrey Hepburn herself. 9. I love french fries. 10. Fashion. Vogue. Couture, whatever you want to call it. I am and always will be in love with fashion. The idea of expressing yourself through your clothing has always been so intriguing to me and that is one of the main things I will be writing about on this blog. So that's all you really need to know about me! Now I want to know about You! So please comment some fun facts about yourself! Until next time! XOXOXO, gossip girl, just kidding it's me Kylee. <3 |