Life Updates & Harry Potter Talk

Hey guys, 

So good news is that I have lost 10 pounds! I finally hit my small goal. Now a lot more to go but I try to think in smaller steps, So now hopefully in the next week I can lose 2 more pounds, etc. That's just how I have to think in order to achieve my overall weight loss goal. 

Next on the list of things to talk about today is that I had the best time this past weekend with Chelsea, we took a spontaneous trip to Universal Studios for A Celebration of Harry Potter. We actually got to see some of the actors with our own eyes. It was so surreal. I still can't believe that it actually happened. Sadly we didn't get to meet any of them but we watched their Q&A panel on Saturday. (The actors we saw were: Rupert Grint: Ron, Katie Leung: Cho,  Evanna Lynch: Luna, Bonnie Wright: Ginny, Matthew Lewis: Neville) 

On the same related topic of Harry Potter, can we just talk about how I'm a bit miffed about the new sorting hat quiz on Pottermore. Everyone was telling me that it's so different and people are getting sorted into different houses than they were put in originally by Pottermore... So naturally I had to create a new account and take the quiz. Originally I was sorted into Ravenclaw, and it's always been the house that has made the most sense for my personality, but as the fates would have it, I too was sorted into a different house.... any guesses..... Gryffindor. 

I was genuinely upset to see Gryffindor house colors all over my new Pottermore account. I can see how I would be sorted into it because of loyalty, and bravery, etc but more of my qualities fit in with Ravenclaw better. So I'm still going to say I'm a Ravenclaw to anyone that asks. 

Anyways, sorry this post was pretty random, feel free to send me topics that you would be interested in hearing my opinion on so I can write posts about them. Thursday's post will be about my recent favorite beauty products, as well as some that just don't work for me. As always thanks for reading. 

xo Cassie 

My Top 10 Ways to Relieve Stress for 2016

First of all how is it already January 25th?? 

Almost a whole month of 2016 has gone by and I bet the majority of you have already experienced some stressful situations. Don't worry, you are not alone. So here are my top 10 ways to relieve stress for the new year. 

1. Be organized and plan ahead! Set some goals for yourself so you are always on track towards something you wish to achieve. 

2. Do more things that make you happy. If you have a hobby, make more time for it.

3. Spend more time with the people you love. As well as spend more time with the people you wanted to spend time with last year that you didn't get the chance to. 

4. If you are having trouble waking up in the morning, take a shower before work/school. If you are having trouble getting relaxed before bed take a hot bath/shower to calm you down. 

5. Try not to sweat the small stuff. Don't let the little things get you down. 

6.  Learn to not worry so much about the things that you can't control.

7.  Get rid of as much negativity in your life as possible. It's hard and you may lose some people in your life but it will be worth it. 

8. Talk through your problems with someone else. Just make sure that you don't put all of your burdens on them or take your anger and frustrations out on them. Don't be afraid to ask for advice.

9. Don't put yourself into stressful situations. Use your better judgement and think before you act and speak, you will more than likely save yourself in the end. 

10. Don't let anyone else plan your life out for you. (except for God) Only you can change your current situation, if you are unhappy then do something about it. You don't have to be stuck in the same place for too long, you have the rest of your life to figure it all out. You don't have to have it all figured out right now. 

Thank you all for reading! Stay tuned for Thursday's post about gaining self-confidence and learning to love the you that is beyond the surface. 

xo Cassie