Lazy Day Essentials (Books, Movies and More!)

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There are just those days when you don't feel like getting out of bed. Those days when you simply want to curl up under a blanket, sipping hot chocolate, and immerse yourself in a good book. Or TV series, movies, and music. During those days, it's hard to find the things that you definitely need to feel relaxed, cozy, and, basically, at home. With the incessant stream of information that we get from social media, we don't often get time to step away from all the stress and simply take time for ourselves and relax. In this post, we'll be showing you some things that you will definitely need during a lazy day.

NUMBER ONE:
A Good Book
Nobody wants to think during a lazy day! I'm serious. We don't even like to move when we're feeling lazy. So, basically, nobody likes to think. A perfect series will be Miranda Kenneally's Hundred Oaks Series.


We're not saying that this series is shallow or anything. We mean that it's a feel good set of books that won't make you worry too much and have happy endings.


A Good Movie
Watching movies on lazy days can be frustrating. Most of the time, they are either too boring or too action-filled. Personally, we believe that there is nothing better during these days than a good, relatable comedy with a valuable lesson. This movie is none other than Mean Girls. Mmhmm.





A Good TV Series
There's nothing better than binge-watching a TV series wherein you do not have to use your brain. I'm not gonna explain much further since I think you get it already with our statement earlier about how nobody wants to use their coconuts. So without further ado, Suburgatory!

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and Dalia Royce (coz she's our favie)

A Good Background Music
We don't know what a good lazy music should sound like. Should it be upbeat or slow? We have no idea, so we just chose songs we like listening to especially in the shower.  

1. Chocolate by The 1975


2. Reflections by MisterWives


3. Steal My Girl by One Direction



A Good, Cuddly Sweater
Sweaters are great for lazy days! You can wear them when you're simply staying at home or when you're going out. 



 This outfit is perfect for a lazy day. The sweater is not only adorable (it has unicorns on it!!!), but it is also very comfortable. You can wear this when it's not too hot and not too cold since that sweater can keep you warm but isn't too thick that you'll sweat buckets when you wear it on a sunny day. The skirt is also great because LOOK AT THE PATTERN! It's simply gorgeous. Plus, it's kinda flowy and bouncy and airy which is perfect for a warm day.


This outfit is more suitable for colder weather since the sweater is quite thick. During colder days, you can pair the sweater with these leggings-pants thing that is super comfortable. Wearing these on lazy days will make you feel relaxed yet pretty. A good pair of black boots will match these outfit.

First Outfit:
Sweater: H&M
Skirt: Bershka

Second Outfit:
Sweater: Somewhere in Instagram (Forgot, sorry)
Leggings-Pants Thing: Uniqlo

Thanks for reading guys! Hope you enjoyed this post. We're really sorry we don't blog more. Happy Halloween! Cheers to being lazy and looking good doing it! ;) Leave a comment because it is highly appreciated. (or else we'll hunt you down)

The Untold Story of How Christmas Songs Ruined My Childhood

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I have never been a great fan of Santa Claus, even if during my childhood years I was being led to believe by several adults that this nice fat man with a beard apparently gives out gifts to children who behaved and were nice throughout the year. I didn't really buy this so I made trouble everywhere I went, without the thought of landing in Santa's naughty list crossing my mind.

I honestly didn't care about all this Santa crap, nor did I believe he was real. And I think I owe it to several Christmas songs for ruining the image of Santa and my childhood at that.

Come on, I wish I were a little more innocent that I had believed in Santa or in something that magical, even. But thanks to these Christmas songs I've listened to as a kid, I've gotten quite suspicious. Though I didn't really understand what they truly meant when I was a kid, I still felt a bit peeved while listening to them. It just gave me this feeling of distrust. It wasn't even just about Santa anymore, because plenty of these supposedly festive songs just gave me this sinking feeling inside. 

Now that I'm older, I took the liberty to research the lyrics and make my own analysis.

And boy, I wish I hadn't.

1. Santa Baby

I first heard Madonna's version of this and I didn't quite understand the lyrics as a child but it surely disturbed me. When I got older, I realized that the song was about this woman flirting with Santa and asking him to sleep with her and give her cars, money, a yacht, and other fancy stuff. Not sure if said woman is a prostitute, but the thought of an old nice man who's usually likened to a grandfather figure sleeping with this younger woman is certainly not that nice of an image. Believe me.

I also don't know if I have a dirty mind or these lyrics really are euphemisms for something else a bit more sensual:

"Hurry down the chimney tonight" "Come and trim my Christmas tree" 

Remember that time Robin Thicke got nominated in the Grammy's?

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I know. I'm as flabbergasted as you are.

I don't usually rant about things and try to avoid ranting as much as possible -basically because I find myself so mad I get full on rage mode and people stop listening to me and/or I lose friends. Not exactly ideal.

But in light of recent circumstances I think this calls for an official rant and complaint to the people who decide on the Grammy nominations.


I have serious reservations about the other nominees and the worst Grammy snubs, but there is one teeny tiny fact that I can't overlook and it's that ROBIN THICKE got nominated for not one not two but THREE FUCKING GRAMMY'S! How is it possible that a man who sings about "domesticating" a woman and spends most of the song whispering "I know you want it" to a woman as he begs her to let him put something "big enough that will tear your ass into two" (and not to mention the army of nude girls parading around him like dogs), gets nominated for the fucking Grammy's the most prestigious awards show in music?! Oh and It's not even the issue that the girls are naked in the video, it's that they are presented like objects and drones and look like they are so bored with it as they follow Robin Thicke around like puppies.





Now I told myself I wouldn't talk about the most controversial VMA's performance of 2013 again but it can't be helped. After Miley and Robin's sexual and provocative performance, Miley was the subject of extreme backlash for what she did and Robin was left unscathed, even if we all know that it takes two to tango. And now with the Grammys season, Miley got robbed with zero nominations even if her music is fucking number one everywhere. On the other hand good ol' Robin the misogynsitc douchebag who sang one rapey song and isn't even ashamed of it is lauded for his actions?! Am I not the only one who is extremely violated by Robin Thicke? Imagine all those rape victims who have listened or will listen to this song on the radio or at some point of their lives and they're gona be so fucked up because it's time to realize that we live in a society where men who think that degrading people is cool and that "I know you want it" is an acceptable argument or rational to force people (not just women!) into bed when it's not, are praised and lauded and rewarded for their belief system. I am so tired of this blatant sexism and double standard in society, it's sickening and disgusting esp when these chauvinist pigs promote such ideals and are given the pat on the back and told "good job" I can't even omg


So screw you Robin you might have the people behind the Grammy noms in yor hands but you aint getting my vote or my respect

My Life as a Jonas Brothers Fan

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It took me 2 long contemplative days  to convince myself to write this post. It won't be easy to get out what I feel about things or to talk about how my life has been being a fan of the Jonas Brothers. But I do believe that writing can do several wonders - including understanding the most complex feelings within myself.

I first found out about the Jonas Brothers in 2007, when I heard their song When You Look Me in the Eyes on the radio. The song was so emotional and heartfelt for me. I was only 12 years old but it made me feel everything. I bought their album, researched everything I could about them and fangirled over them with my best friend to whom I introduced them to. I became known in school as that Jonas fangirl; and to be honest it wasn't always a good thing. People thought the Jonas Brothers was a joke; they thought I was a joke for being a fan. They found my love for the Jonas Brothers as something ridiculous and trivial, but I didn't care at all. 

When the Jonas Brothers joined Disney, I thought that that was the most awesome thing ever. Joining Disney meant more leverage - more movies, tv shows, guestings and more. I wasn't that ignorant to not know what immense power Disney had. It also meant the Jonas Brothers got to interact with other stars I liked - Miley Cyrus, Demi lovato, etc. 

As expected, the Jonas Brothers exploded into superstardom because of Disney. Number one albums, sold out concerts, 3d movies, tv shows - you name it. I was so happy for what they were achieving, and they seemed to look happy too. In fact, all the Disney kids seemed so happy to me. They always seemed to be so close and so happy with what they were doing. I always found myself admiring these people, wishing I could be like them. And now it turns out they were all scarred.

But that's a different story.

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