DIY Pinterest Inspired Projects

For my Bucket List of 2014, I decided to do at least 5 DIY Pinterest projects. I decided to put that in my bucket list because I surfed through Pinterest several times before and Pinterest has many interesting images. There were many things that I not only wanted to make or eat, but go travel to just because I saw it on Pinterest. So, I made it a goal to get one of those things done.

One of the first things that I decided to make was "Fairies in a Jar". It looked so beautiful in the pictures that I saw on Pinterest that I decided that I wanted to make it. All I needed was a few simples items in order to do the project.

When I first attempted to do the project, I put too much dark glitter which didn't go well with the glow and did not work out as much. So, when I tried again the second time I used a lighter colored glitter and added more glow, so the jar would really glow.

My second DIY project was actually inspired by a cute scrapbook note. DIY does mean Do it Yourself after all, so I decided to make my own version of the note that was very similar to what I saw on Pinterest.

Among one of the awesome projects I saw on Pinterest was the "Lollipops in a stick". I thought that it was very cute and simple. I automatically decided that I wanted to do the project. When I first did it, I thought I had enough Lollipops, but I didn't! I believe there's over 100 lollipops in ball! Also, I think this is my most succesful DIY project!

All Pinterest projects look so beautiful. I guess that means that people aren't really a fan of posting their failures. When I attempted the crayon art project, I imagine that all the crayon wax was going to come down slowly in one line. But, I ended up messing up when the blowdryer blew all the colors in the middle and spread them around. I also should have chosen only a few colors.

My last project was inspired simply by seeing a project that had two stamped thumbprints on piece of paper, which was most likely used for a card. I thought it was simple and cute. I decided to do the project and wanted to use my thumbprints to make a heart. Hmm.. maybe I should have decorated it more?

After completing these projects,  I was really happy that I did them all. But, I did have a headache after finishing them. Through browsing through Pinterest to look for more DIY projects, I found myself also interested in making Pinterest inspired meals. I was also inspired to go to places that looked amazingly beautiful on Pinterest!

Ending my Gaming Addiction

I finally came to the point in my life, in which, I realized I had to stop playing Clash of Clans. I stopped playing the game for over 2 weeks now. Firstly, I started by saying goodbye to all the clan members. Then, I stopped attacking and going on as frequently until I finally stop going on the app at all.

I know I said it before that it was hard to leave because of my commitment to my clan and how much I wanted to help them. Also, I wanted to keep building up my base and made it as strong as possible. But, what I realized was that I had spend too much of my time building a game and clan in the virtual world. There's so much in my life now that needs major development and what I need to do is work on them. I need to accomplish goals in my life. I need to work towards getting into a career that I enjoy and want. I must spend the time that I used on the game on life development and improving myself.

It was super hard to let go. But, knowing that I am working towards something good helped me let it go.

I learned a lot from playing Clash of Clans. So much so that I could have made a tutorial on attacking, base building, and so on, but I never attempted. Now that I have distanced myself from the game, I must make the things I do worth my time.

Bucket List for 2014

I find the best way to keep myself productive is to make a list of everything I want to do. Even if I did the thing before, it's still something I want to do again. I used to believe when I made a list that I had to complete every single item on the list. But, then, I realized that sometimes it's not entirely possible. A list is created to remind you of everything you want to do, but also to encourage you to make that possibility a reality. Its not only about making possibilities happen, but also sometimes getting past a roadblock in life, taking on challenges, and making improvements. Although it would be awesome completing every single thing, its not always possible.

2014 will be a new year and I want to make that year amazing because I'm still young, have lots to do, and need to make improvements or more things happen in my life. 

2014 let's go!

1. Go to a concert
2. Go to some place I always wanted to go
4. Learn how to braid my hair nicely
5. Straighten my own hair for the first time
6. Do at least 5 DIY from Pinterest
7. Ice Skating
8. Watch the sunset
9. Watch the sunrise
10. Go to Disneyland for the first time
11. Finish one book a month
12. Be surrounded in snow when its many inches above the ground
13. Do Run to Feed the Hungry in November
14. Learn how to cook 5 new dishes
15. Do at least 3 random acts of kindness
16. Do something you think you would never do
17. Write 2 poems
18. Write 3 songs
19. Take a picture with at least 3 places and 3 things that has my name.
20. Go to a zumba class
21. Have a new verified account or someone I admire follow me on twitter
22. Attend 3 twitter hashtag events and participate in 5 twitter trends
23. Blog way WAY more than this year
24. Have a meaningful conversation with a stranger
25. Major DIY Project--mosaic?

26. Read at least one popular banned book and watch 1 banned movie

27. Become an expert on 3 different topics

28. Become a master of what you once feared

29. Find a cause, club, or long term project that you are passionate about and can be involved in long term

30. Add 50 new words to my vocabulary

31. Be completely surrounded by a plant, trees, or other part of nature