Addicted to gaming?

Addicted to gaming?

I recently purchased a new video game which I was very excited about and I immediately started playing it. The company from which I downloaded the game from has an option showing how many hours you have played a game. It says that throughout the times I have been playing these past couple of days the total of hours spent playing the game was eighteen. This has led me to wonder about how many hours kids and adults spend playing games. Is gaming bad? Many parents with kids that have developed an interest in gaming sometimes wonder if gaming is bad for their children. I believe that gaming is okay as long as the child or adult sets a limit for themselves, if the person is able to stop themselves from playing games and go out into the world in order to get some exercise and socialize than gaming for them will be okay since its only a hobby and not a priority. However, if the person believes that it's better to spend more time playing games than socializing,sleeping and maybe even eating, then that is definitely an issue that needs to be taken care of immediately. How to set a limit? If you or your child love to spend time playing games, Its probably for the best to know how to set a limit for yourself. I certainly believe that an hour a day should be enough to fulfill your happiness. what you could do is set a timer for an hour and once that timer is up know that you should stop playing and continue the game the next day. It might be harder for some people at first so its best to keep in mind that your life is your biggest priority and video games are just a hobby that shouldn't take full control of your life. What should I do now? Once you are able to accomplish playing video games for only an hour or so a day the next step is to do something else that will make you or your child happy. You could either find another hobby that is more healthy such as sports or you could try to do fun things with family and/or friends so you won't be bored and have the urge to get back in the habit of playing video games for more than one hour a day. You dont necceacirly have to quit playing, but you do have to do things for yourself as a human being. You must let yourself or your child know that taking care of yourself will always come first.

What I do to make time pass while traveling

Since my parents come from two completely different countries, I have traveled a lot in my life and throughout my many years of traveling back and forth from these two countries, I have learned that while traveling can be fun it can also be very boring. So here are a few things that you could do while traveling to pass a bit of time. 

The first thing you could do to pass the time while traveling is read a book, I know that a lot of people are not fans of reading but, if you find a good book you will be amazed by how much you enjoy it and how much time you can spend reading it! If you are not into reading then your book doesn't have to be a traditional book it can also be a comic book or a couple of your favorite magazines, but I definitely think that reading a good traditional book will make you lose track of time.

The second thing I recommend doing while traveling is drawing. I know that this may sound a bit silly, but I truly enjoy drawing while i'm on the plane and you do not have to be a professional artist to draw. Just get some inspiration out! I remember drawing blue-prints to my dream houses or drawing "portraits" of my family members. Drawing can be a lot of fun and it will help pass the time. 

The last thing I like to do while traveling is playing games! This is a really fun thing to do, especially if you are traveling with other people. Now this game does not have to be a huge board game of some sort, it can also be a game where you don't need anything at all. You can play all kinds of games while traveling such as playing with cards, or coming up with random games in which you don't even need to bring anything to be able to play it. My favorite game to play while traveling is Hangman. In order to play hangman you need a piece of paper, a writing utensil, and a sibling or a buddy. How to play hangman: http://www.wikihow.com/Play-Hangman

Okay guys so these are just a few things I like to do in order to pass the time while traveling! I hope you enjoyed reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it. Feel free to comment down below what are your favorite things to do in order to pass the time while traveling because I would love to read them.

How to become an Outstanding Student!

    Many kids aim to get good grades and be good students in school in order to achieve their dream jobs or to make their parents proud. Being a good student is easier for some kids than it is for others,However everyone has the capability of becoming a good student as long as they try. Here are some tips to get you started on your journey of becoming an outstanding student.

The first thing you need to know about becoming an outstanding student is that you have to want it. Even though grades are a big aspect of being an outstanding student, they are not the only requirement. If you have the perfect grades, but you are constantly caught talking to your friends than your teacher will see that as a sign of disrespect and they might not think of you as an outstanding student. You must be sure to pay close attention in class and avoid distractions.

 The second thing you should know about becoming an outstanding student does not mean you should have absolutely zero social life, however it does mean that you have to put your school work first. If you know for a fact you have a big history test tomorrow, then don't plan on going to the movies today with some of your friends and reschedule it for another day when you know you will be free. If you make plans on a busy day with your friends than you might lose track of time and become very stressed out and possibly even get a bad grade on your test which won't help you become an outstanding student.

The third thing you need to know about becoming an outstanding student is that you should make sure to be wise about who you pick as a partner for a project. If you know that your best friend tends to slack off easily and puts pressure on you to do all the work, than maybe he or she is not the best partner to work with, this does not mean that you shouldn't be friends with that person but it does mean that you have to remember to put your school work first. Be partners with someone who you know will do an equal amount of work and will work as hard as you. 

Okay guys so that's all I got for becoming an Outstanding student. I hope these tips help you out! Remember that these are the tips that I learned in my school so it might not be the same for everyone, however if you try your best,avoid distractions, and really put an effort in becoming a good student then I am positive that everyone will see how hard you are trying and that will definitely make you an outstanding student :D 

How to find your key to happiness?

What is your key to happiness?

As individuals we all have different personalities and different things that make us happy. The number one aspect of happiness which many people agree with is Love, But what else in life do people do to make themselves happy? Lets find out.

As human beings we all try to do what makes us happy as much as possible. For some people Religion is the key to happiness, and for others its something along the lines of shopping or sports. But some people have not found their key to happiness which makes their life a lot more challenging because if you don't find your key to happiness than you don't have an inspiration or something to keep you going in life. I have personally struggled to find my key to happiness but I found it. So now I want to help others find their own key to happiness. 

The number one step to finding your key to happiness is to try new things. You will never know how much you enjoy doing something until you try it. Write a list of different things you want to try for example you can have stuff such as baking, playing a sport, writing, acting...etc. There are millions of things to do in the world so you might not be able to try all of them but write down the things that seem the most interesting or exciting to you. 

Once you tried out a couple of things that you thought were interesting narrow it down to the ones you enjoyed doing the most. Now just because you are not the best at something does not mean you should give up on it. If you enjoyed baking but you feel like the worst cake decorator in the world thats okay you should keep on doing it because with a bit of time and some practice you will get better. Even the best soccer player in the world had to practice before he gained his talent. So you must remember to not worry if you are not the best at the thing you enjoy doing.

After you accomplish finding the thing that you enjoyed doing the most. Get the tools you need to keep doing it. If you want to be a surfer, get surfing lessons or if you are not capable of doing that then go out and teach yourself how to get better at surfing ( as long as its safe!). Whatever you do just make sure that the thing you love doing is on your mind and keep doing it because once you find yourself at the place where you can look forward to doing it and you are motivated to get up everyday to do the thing(s) you love than that means that you finally find your key to happiness! 

A letter to my fear

what is your key to happiness

What is your key to happiness?

As individuals we all have different personalities and different things that make us happy. The number one aspect of happiness which many people agree with is Love, But what else in life do people do to make themselves happy? Lets find out.

As human beings we all try to do what makes us happy as much as possible. For some people Religion is the key to happiness, and for others its something along the lines of shopping or sports. But some people have not found their key to happiness which makes their life a lot more challenging because if you don't find your key to happiness than you don't have an inspiration or something to keep you going in life. I have personally struggled to find my key to happiness but I found it. So now I want to help others find their own key to happiness. 

The number one step to finding your key to happiness is to try new things. You will never know how much you enjoy doing something until you try it. Write a list of different things you want to try for example you can have stuff such as baking, playing a sport, writing, acting...etc. There are millions of things to do in the world so you might not be able to try all of them but write down the things that seem the most interesting or exiting to you. 

Once you tried out a couple of things that you thought were interesting narrow it down to the ones you enjoyed doing the most. Now just because you are not the best at something does not mean you should give up on it. If you enjoyed baking but you feel like the worst cake decorator in the world thats okay you should keep on doing it because with a bit of time and some practice you will get better. Even the best soccer player in the world had to practice before he gained his talent. So you must remember to not worry if you are not the best at the thing you enjoy doing.

After you accomplish finding the thing that you enjoyed doing the most. Get the tools you need to keep doing it. If you want to be a surfer, get surfing lessons or if you are not capable of doing that then go out and teach yourself how to get better at surfing ( as long as its safe!). Whatever you do just make sure that the thing you love doing is on your mind and keep doing it because once you find yourself at the place where you can look forward to doing it and you are motivated to get up everyday to do the thing(s) you love than that means that you finally find your key to happiness! 

A letter to a stranger

Thanks to http://www.writersdigest.com/uncategorized/things-to-write-about-great-places-to-find-ideas for the awesome idea of writing a letter to a stranger!



Dear Stranger,

   In my thirteen years of life, I have learned a few things. One thing I learned that I may have not understood when I was younger is that if you jump down from a flying airplane while holding an umbrella you probably wouldn't survive.

 Another thing I learned is that you will never achieve anything if you are too afraid to try, it seems pretty obvious at first, but I once wanted something that I wasn't able to get because I was afraid to try.

  Not only do I enjoy writing I also enjoy acting and I continue to do it, but when I was a bit younger I was very shy and afraid to talk in front of anyone I didn't know,This fear of mine prevented me from doing many things such as meeting new friends, and ordering a tasty cheeseburger from a fast-food restaurant ( Hmm maybe that was for the best.)

 It has also prevented me from doing a good job at some of my auditions. Because of my fears no one could see my potential at my auditions, This has led me to lose a lot of great roles that could have helped me become more successful at my dream job. Luckily I have become a lot less shy now that I have grown, but I still have my regrets from when I was younger.  I learned that I couldn't achieve the things I wanted if I didn't try the hard way, But you don't have to, My challenge for you,stranger, is to try something that you might have been too scared to try before. Because if you don't, you will live your life wondering what could have happened if you tried. Now I don't want to end this letter on a sad note because it isn't sad I learned something very valuable and important that I can now use for myself and for others in order to not be afraid to try new things. I hope this letter inspires YOU to try something New.

                                                                                                                                                        Sincerely,

                                                                                     Abby :)

When you have a bad day.

What to do when you have a bad day,

Just like everyone has their good days, everyone also has their bad days. So here are some things you can do that just might make you feel a little bit better :)

1) Watch funny shows or videos:

Watching funny,upbeat shows or videos can take your mind off things and help you out a lot. Sometimes a giggle is all it takes to turn your day around. 

2) Talk to a sibling or a friend:

When having bad days some people tend to keep all their anger and tension inside them if you release some of that pain to a close friend or a sibling it can help make you feel better.  

3) Say Goodnight!

Sometimes the only thing that can get rid of a bad day is the day after it. Going to sleep can 

help keep you relaxed and maybe you will 

wake up with a much better mood tomorrow.

                                                                          

4) Go out and about:

Grab some friends and go out to a restaurant or a movie just have fun and take your mind off things. 

This is different then my usual posts but I thought it would be nice to share some things that can help make someones day better. Feel free to write in the comments below what you do to cure your bad day I would love to read them :)

<3

What Is Your Motivation?

What Is Your Motivation?

      According to google the definition of motivation is "The reason or reasons one has for acting or behaving in a particular way." So what is your reason? What keeps you going when times get tough? What makes you determined to wake up everyday and reach for your goals?

   Your motivation does not have to be one thing. If you are lucky you may have plenty of motivations that keep you going in life. For instance, your motivation could be your family. Spending time with your family is very important and it will help keep you going in life. This is because spending time with your family and having some giggles will help relieve your stress. Plan something with your family like looking at old pictures or go out and make some new memories together. Having a close bond with your family will always help motivate you to become a much happier person. 

   Another thing that can keep you going in life is YOU. 

if you plan out a healthy lifestyle for yourself it will defiantly motivate you to accomplish great things. In order to do this you must find yourself a routine, wake up in the morning with a smile, get some exercise, and eat a healthy yet delicious meal. Although you may not be able to do this every day, on the days that you are free try to stick to that routine and it will help you become a much happier person. You can also try to find some time for yourself! you can do this by simply taking a walk or a bath. Its very necessary for you to find some time for yourself so you can live a much healthier lifestyle.

To end this little motivational writing that I wrote I decided I would share some of the things that I do to help keep myself motivated. One thing I do to stay motivated is that every night before I go to sleep, I try to release any grudges that I may have held because I was mad at someone. This really helps because sleeping with a clean heart can make you feel a lot more comfortable and a lot happier. Another thing I do before I sleep is that I try to plan one fun thing Ill do tomorrow, This does not mean you have to go to some cruise it doesn't mean you have to go anywhere at all. It can be something as simple as baking some brownies or inviting some friends over. This has helped me stay motivated to living a much happier healthier lifestyle. 

I hope you guys enjoyed reading this article as much as I enjoyed making it. Feel free to write a comment below telling me what keeps YOU motivated.

At what Age should she be allowed to wear make-up?

At what Age should your daughter start wearing make-up?

As a thirteen year old girl I've experienced many days where I want to feel like a grown-up, and I have also gone through many days where I want to build a fort, watch tv, and play with my barbies, this is because kids around that age are going through puberty and are strugling to find the balance of maturing to older woman while still being a child.

The days that I want to feel more grown up are usually the days I want to wear make-up. Since this generation of kids are growing up with role models that have a face caked with professional make up and perfect bodies, Many kids are now feeling more and more insecure about themselves and feel that in order for them to look attractive or be accepted you have to wear make-up.

Now before we go in too deep I want to say that not all kids feel this way, some kids such as myself like to wear make-up because its fun and all our friends are doing it. But other kids feel that make-up is the only answer to looking pretty. At times like this parents are not sure when to say okay to their kids having make-up. Its usually an argument because the kids end up saying something like "But all my friends wear make-up" And parents find themselves stuck not knowing what to do. 

In my opinion kids should be able to have make up, but only a limited amount depending on their age. If its daily make-up I think that at age 11-12 They should be allowed to wear a little bit of lip gloss, at age 13-14 they should be allowed to wear a bit of foundation and concealers, and then by the time they are 15 and in high school they could get more in depth with Bronzers, blush, and eyeliner. I also think that before they start wearing make-up they should have an adult teach them how to properly cleanse their face as that is very important, but then again I am only thirteen and I still have a lot more to learn. Please tell me weather you agree or disagree in the comments below I would love to know what you guys think about this matter.

Who Am I?

Who Am I?
"Lily Flowers Photos - FREE High Resolution Downloads." Lily Flowers Photos - FREE High Resolution Downloads. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 July 2014. Since I'm just starting out this blog, I thought it would be best to share a little about myself and why I started writing. My name is Abby and I am thirteen years old. I wanted to start this blog considering I have developed an interest in writing and sharing my thoughts with other people.

Even though I am not the best at writing since I have some problems with grammar and vocabulary, I know that with time I will get better. My goals for this blog are simple, I want to be able to keep up with this blog and write about my feelings as much as possible. I have no idea where this blog will take me, but I know that this blog can help me share my thoughts and feelings.

Writing has always been an obsession of mine even though I wasn't always the best at it. If I learned anything in my 13 years of life, it would be that just because your not good at something doesn't mean you should give up on it because if you truly enjoy doing something you will get better at it with time.