What is Love?

Now I've been taking a poll the past couple of weeks on the hunt for the true definition of love.

Many people have mixed definitions of love.

Some said things as simple as "Looking past flaws and loving them anyways", while others were much more thought proving.

I believe love is something so heart encompassing that it's hard to give it a true definition.

"Love is not a feeling, It's a verb. It's an absolute unyielding decision to never quit. No matter how much you want to quit, you don't leave them. Love is giving your life."

You may be wondering, "Why is she telling me about love?"

Well, many minors these days are very quick to decide that they are in love. They could be dating the person for as short as one month or as long as three years. It really doesn't matter how long you date that person. I know someone who dated for six months and decided that she would never want to be with anyone else, so she married him and now has a child. She's as happy as she could be.

Unfortunately, it's not always that easy. Life is full of heartbreak. Minors are so driven by lust and longing that they conclude that they are in love with their partner very casually.

I know why though. People are so obsessed with movies and songs that idolize unwed actions and passion driven things, so minors believe that love is a physically achieved noun; unfortunately that's why the world is not traditional in the dating world anymore.

 

 

 Sadly, love is dramatized in the real world. I love Breakfast at Tiffany's and The Notebook as much as the next girl, but love is so much deeper and life consuming than a movie could even capture; which is probably why we're saying this:

Where are the traditional men that make love easier? Well they're out there.

In conclusion, love is giving your life, so think before you give your all to someone.

Also, what do you think love is? Do you disagree with me? Let me know. I'd love to hear your definition of love!

p.s. check out my last post :)

http://goingreene.blogspot.com/2014/07/merica.html

'Merica

The Fourth of July

AKA let's see how many fireworks we can release without setting trees on fire.

I actually LOVE the fourth of July.

Who doesn't love a day full of freedom and coming together.

You get to eat, shoot fireworks, swim, and celebrate with friends. Does it get much better?

Seriously though, the fourth of July is a day completely devoted to our veterans and everyone who has made America what it is today.

Thank you veterans; and, God bless America!

 p.s. check out my last post :)

http://goingreene.blogspot.com/2014/06/highschool-in-gifs.html

Highschool in Gifs

 

 

You plan to have an eventful summer, but end up just being like

 

 

You do that the majority of my summer until you actually have to do something, then you're like

 

(But, let's face it, Rether wouldn't let you wimp out on doing something because you're tired)

 

 

You spend summer enjoying your bed and don't keep up with the date. That is until your mom tells you school's about to start back and you're like

 

 

 

Then, reality kind of hits you like

 

 

 

 

The first week you're exhausted from staying up all summer watching marathons of you're favorite TV show, so you react kind of like

 

 

and people make you want to

 

But soon you get into the groove of school and start being like

 

 

That is until you get into exams and people start bragging about everything they're doing great in and you're like

 

 

and

 

 

On top of studying for exams, you also get homework so you're like 

 

 

 

And

 

 

to all of your teachers

 

 

 

Then, you finally get through your final exams so you and your friends are like

 

 (you're just praying you passed, really)

 

Until you realize that Summer Vacation is coming up, then you stop worrying about your future and you're like

 

 

 

 

 

And feel like

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

That is until you actually get back into Summer... 

Then you go back to doing what you did last summer.

 

(Which is extremely productive)

 

 

 

Hello!

I decided to do a High School in Gifs today because:

1. They're accurate
2. They're hilarious
3. Who doesn't love gifs?

Enjoy! and I'll see you all next week!

 

 

I hope you all enjoyed! Today's blog post was inspired by http://www.pleated-jeans.com/, they are hilarious and I love their gif reactions! Tell me what you all want for next week and/or if any of these relate to your life. I love getting feedback and hearing if people enjoy my blog!

 

 

Also, check out last week's blog post at http://goingreene.blogspot.com/2014/06/friday-favorites-top-5-book-promotions.html

Keep Going Greene!

 

Summer Struggles

Let's face it.

This summer your bucket list is to get tan and to lose weight. Who doesn't want that over the summer? You wanna look like one of the Pinterest girls who have the smoking hot, size four bodies with a gorgeous summer tan. Trust me, I want it too. Unfortunately, it's not always how your summer works.

If you had my summer last year, you probably ate ice cream and sat around watching Doctor Who (just me?).

Let's just me honest, summer is the first time you get a real break from life, school, work, etc. really anything that stresses you out and makes you feel overweight during the year. So your big plan is to go out get tan and feel like a skinny Pinterest girl.


NEWS FLASH: 
 You just finished all of your stuff during the school, so you're going to want to relax. Trust me. No one blames you for that. I do the same and so do your skinny friends (they're lying if they tell you any different). Summer is recovery time from all the stuff you put up with through the year. So, here is my advice on how to get your summer bucket list done and to have a relaxing summer.



1. How to Tan Like a Pro




Let's just be blunt. Tanning sucks. You sit out there trying to get a nice brown bod, but end up sweating like a pig and having to take a cold shower just to not suffer from overheating.

Well here is a helpful hint from Rether's book o' tanning tricks. (Rether's is my mom btw. Her name is Retha, but come on- Rether is catchy!)

My mother, being the good influence she is, told me the best way to lay out in the scalding sun is to put a giant fan out there and lay out. 

Now before you get all catty wampersnack on me, just listen. This realllllllly works! I layed out in the sun for two hours and got nice and brown! Plus, with the fan blowing over me, I felt like I was enjoying the ocean breeze.

Hey, a girl can dream, right?


2. Getting in Shape

The worst part about summer is wearing a bikini. You wanna look great in it, but if you don't, you feel self conscious and don't enjoy laying out in the sun or swimming.

My advice this summer is this:

Find a TV show or movie you love.

I know what you're thinking and yes, I'm serious.

This way, you can go run (or walk quickly because who likes running?) for the amount of time as your TV show lasts, that way you're distracted by one of your favorite things.

Trust me on this, time flies when you're distracted and not focusing on your heavy breathing and sweat dripping down your back.

30 minutes every day. It's really that simple.

I mean come on, how can you not love watching these cute faces.
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3. Aqua for the Boda

(Sorry for the cheesy name. It was just hanging in the air.)


Another important factor this summer-

Water water water water water water

Trust me it helps!

 It flushes out everything and keeps you nice and hydrated for those hours laying in the sun.

Water also just makes you feel great!

Do you think the Egyptians looked for Coke to hydrate themselves when building the pyramids?

No! They drank water.

Just trust me on this one.

4. Nap Time

Last, but certainly not least!

Get some SLEEP!

Do I really need to say much more?

 

It helps the metabolism and sleeping is great!


Those are my tips for an awesome summer.
Enjoy friends!