For Auld Lang Syne

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Happy New Year's Eve! Or as we say here in Trinidad, Happy Ole Year's Day! With the impending start of a new year, filled with the promise of new beginnings, I've decided to give my blog a makeover. I know I always say I'll try to write more but I never do, this time I'm really going to make the effort. This past semester at uni has FINALLY taught me the value of time management and so my aim is to work on improving this aspect of my life even more, which will ultimately help with making more time for blogging and writing and other extra-curricular activities (hopefully). Year 2 of University is proving to be quite a challenge and I really need to up my GPA, so a lot of my time has been spent focusing on my academics this semester, which I'm quite proud of. 

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2012 was a whirlwind experience for me. I've been through quite a lot and I'm still reeling from some events but I'm thankful nonetheless for another year (especially since it's the one which supposedly marked the 'end of the world'). I don't think I would have been able to make it through this year without my amazing friends, despite the fact that they're not plentiful in number, they sure make up for it in everything else. Some of the highlights of this year definitely have to be: Valentine's Day, My 19th Birthday, My trip to New York City (seeing the city lights from the top of the Empire State Building at night was magical), Going to see a live musical of Hairspray, Finally owning my own Kate Spade accessories,The Foreign Language Film Festival, and realizing who really matters right now. So I've now embraced both the good and the bad of this year and moving on to the next with my head held high and no time to look back.

I take 2013 as a sort of new beginning for me, to better myself in every aspect, really try to make the most out of life. I don't know why but somehow I feel like this year really has some sort of good fortune for me, even if I have to make it myself. I've been making resolutions for years, which have never materialized, so this year I'm not making any. I'm just going with the flow and utilizing my time more wisely to hopefully gain positive results. So this year, will hopefully be my year. The goal is, as always, happiness.

Cheers and here's to a Happy New Year 2013!

xoxo...Shantilly

Oh Olympia!

I know it's been ages since I've posted but some things never change, like being swamped with work and still being obsessed with the Olympia Le Tan book clutches. I've gathered even more photos of the coveted book clutches which I love and here they are...

Now, if ever there is a "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" book clutch made, I would sell my organs to have it, so I'm hoping it's made in the future when I'm working for some actual cash -_-"

xoxo, Shallowbeauty.

BOOKWORM STYLE

My latest obsession, well actually, it's been an obsession for quite awhile now...BOOK CLUTCHES! I'm so in love with them, they're absolutely brilliant and super cute. I'm dying to have one, living in the Caribbean sucks at times like these, especially when you can't source the things you want online. The other problem being, the price >.< Low and behold, they're all quite expensive. The first set of clutches I discovered were the Kate Spade ones, seeing as I'm a fan of the brand already, it wasn't hard for me to fall in love the moment I saw the cover of "Pride and Prejudice" on a clutch. I literally became obsessed after that, hence, research (lol), which is when I came across the amazing, Olympia Le Tan book clutches *_* << starstruck. The one I love the most has to be the Pride and Prejudice clutch by Kate Spade, however, Olympia Le Tan, literally has an entire collection of just about every amazing book known to man kind. (Okay, so maybe I'm exaggerating) But, she really does have an amazing collection.

Check these out...

Want...so...badly...*covet covet* All the pretteh!

xoxo, Shallowbeauty.

~*Poui Blossoms*~

(Poui Tree in bloom at the Queen's Park Savannah, Trinidad)

One of the best things about living in Trinidad, for me that is, is the month of April, which happens to be my favourite of the year, not only because it’s my birth month, but because that’s when the beautiful Poui trees are in bloom. I have a special love for the pink ones in particular (there are also yellow, which are stunning as well), but the pink reminds me of Japanese Cherry Blossom trees or Sakura. Just sitting under one of those trees, surrounded by the blanket of delicate pink blossoms on the grass is just peaceful and comforting. It is absolutely breathtaking, and something about it, for me seems promising, of what, I do know but hopefully I will one day.

xoxo, Shallowbeauty.

Things I'm Thankful for...

Today I watched the movie "Soul Surfer", I've been wanting to see it ever since it came out in cinemas but never got the chance to. It didn't disappoint though, it's just one of those movies that really make you sit and think and be extremely thankful for the little things we take for granted everyday. So here's my list of things I'm thankful for :)

1. Being alive and healthy for 19 years and counting
2. Having no physical abnormalities
3. Being able to see, smell, touch, hear, speak, taste, walk and breathe
4. My parents
5. Most of my family members (There are some I really wish I weren't related too)
6. My other family, a.k.a. My amazing friends <3
7. The comfortable life I have, I may not have the most extravagant life but at least I'm not living on the streets
8. Music, because it comforts you in the most unexpected times when no one else can
9. Books, because they provide an escape and allow you to visit the entire world even if you can't physically do so.
10. Every little God-given miracle on this turmoil infested planet, He knows we need it.


xoxo, Shallowbeauty.

Words Cannot...LOVE Magazine

So I am in love with LOVE...these covers are amazing and I want them all :'( however I may never have one because I doubt they'll ever get down here. They're all so beautiful and exquisite and these young actresses are each amazing in their own ways. I need to repost this on my livejournal too, but since that's down for the moment, it'll have to wait, but these were just too beautiful not to share.

xoxo...Shallowbeauty

Harry Potter Tribute

Today was the final premiere of the Harry Potter series, The Deathly Hallows Part II and I couldn't think of a better post to blog right now than one dedicated to this amazing, epic, masterpiece. The premiere held at Trafalgar Square was absolutely magnificent, Potterheads are the best! :) I would've done just about anything to have been there and get my books signed by all those stars and the woman herself, J.K Rowling.

The end of a decade, but the start of an age.

Neville Longbottom taught us that sometimes you must face your fears and stand up for what you believe in..he taught us how to have courage.

Luna Lovegood taught us that it’s okay to be yourself and not care what other people think about you because if they were true friends they would like the real you..she taught us how to be unique.

Ginevra Weasley taught us that it’s possible to fight off demons on your own, but sometimes you need friends to help you..

Ronald Weasley taught us that even if you have the emotional range of a teaspoon and nasty temper, you will always be needed..

Hermione Granger taught us that it’s not a bad thing to have a thirst for knowledge and research..

Draco Malfoy taught us that everyone makes mistakes, and that no one is completely stonic..he taught us that everyone has feelings.

Bellatrix Lestrange taught us that really are some horrible people in the world..she taught us to be cautious around strangers.

Severus Snape taught us to not judge a book by it’s cover..

Narcissa Malfoy taught us just how important family really is..

Lucius Malfoy taught us how easy it is to become power hungry..he taught us to make sure to always stay grounded.

Albus Dumbledore taught us that there is life beyond death..he taught us to never fear what can’t be escaped.

Molly Weasley taught us that mothers not only have a caring side, but a vicious protective side..she taught us that we can always rely on our mother.

Arthur Weasley taught us that it’s okay to be curious about the unknown..

Fred and George Weasley taught us that even in the most darkest of times, there is light, love, and hope..

Remus Lupin taught us that no matter what happens, there is a way to push through and survive..

Sirius Black taught us to never betray your friends and always remain loyal to those who are loyal to you..

Lord Voldemort taught us that prejudice is all around and there will always be people like him to take things too far because they are against something.. he taught us to be ready for people like that.

Harry Potter taught us that life might not turn out the way you excepted it to, but as long as you never lose sight of the future that you want, anything can happen.

And finally :

Mr. Harry Potter,
Thank you for remaining strong when we couldn’t be.

Mr. Ronald Weasley,
Thank you for always coming back.

Miss Hermione Granger,
Thank you for having a good heart.

Mr. George Weasley,
Thank you for finding humor when we could barely smile.

Mr. Percy Weasley,
Thank you for believing in the power of family.

Mr. Albus Dumbledore,
Thank you for lighting the way.

Mr. Dudley Dursley,
Thank you for seeing kindness.

Mr. & Mrs. Weasley,
Thank you for all you sacrificed.

Mr. Sirius Black and Mr. Remus Lupin,
Thank you for your loyalty.

Mr. Rubeus Hagrid,
Thank you for your undying compassion.

Mr. Neville Longbottom,
Thank you for your bravery.

Miss Luna Lovegood,
Thank you for your wise words.

Dobby- free elf,
Thank you for showing us the value of friendship.

Mr. Fred Weasley,
Thank you for the memories.

And to Mr. Severus Snape,
Thank you for your love.

And to Mrs. Joanne Kathleen Rowling,

Thank you for my childhood.

xoxo...~*Shallowbeauty*~