This is Lanikai Beach in Kailuau, on the island of Oahu, HI. I can’t even begin to explain the feelings I had while I was here and how grateful I am that I was able to step foot on this amazing island. This is one of the happiest memories I have, and love sharing it with others. Many people feel the same way about certain memories they have and choose to share them with the public through blogs/social media, much like I have chosen to do. Many of these blogs post about things in life that are supposed to make us happy, or that should lead us in that direction. Which is the message that I’m trying to portray to my lovely audience. Taking a moment to see what makes others happy, and what is worth posting to them, can help us see beautiful things through the eyes of others, and open us up to different things that we may not normally find intriguing.
Website #1
http://noelalva.com/upk9s5ywwb0ah96zelx4alsunp3kmo
This is a photo blog posted by an author by the name of Noel Alva. She posts amazing photos about traveling, friends, and experiences that have brought her happiness in her life. Whether it be something like traveling to a beautiful beach, or riding in a car with your friends with the windows down, enjoying the nice weather and time together… You can’t help but smile at her posts, and see the small beauty in those instances in your own life. I look at this blog and see how the simple layout and simple use of photos is effective, and because of this blog I’ve decided to include a photo with every post I make on my own blog.
Website #2
http://m.madlyinlovewithme.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fmadlyinlovewithme.com%2Fcategory%2Fself-acceptance%2F&dm_redirected=true#2855
This blog is called Madly In Love With Me and also falls close in line with the message in trying to portray. The blog talks about ways in which it’s readers can change their potential negative self image into a positive one through actions such as foregoing negative comments on oneself or to quit comparing ourselves to other people all the time. This blog gives me a good idea on some people’s insecurities that I may be unaware of, and gives me a better understanding on some good potential aspects to touch on.
Website #3
http://tinybuddha.com/blog/3-principles-for-accepting-yourself-and-being-authentically-happy/
This website is called Tiny Buddha and offers its readers advise on how to because happier and how to appreciate things in their lives. This website gives me advise on what to do in some instances, and helps me ultimately make better decisions so that I can help others if they ever come to be for advise… And helps provide me with experiences to share with my readers.
Website #4
http://justasiamexperiment.blogspot.com/?m=1
This website is called Just As I Am – An Experiment in Self Acceptance. The title says it all. There’s a particular post on this blog in which I related and revisit. It talks about taking risks. I’ve found that going out of your comfort zone and doing things you normally wouldn’t do can bring some of the happiest moments. This helps me remember that I need to project the importance of risk taking, because it can bring people many happy experiences and helps them appreciate their current situations.
Website #5
http://justlittlethings.net
this is the most intriguing website to me, and one that I visit often and almost idealize, as far as blogs go. It’s called Just The Little Things, and lists out little instances in life that make us happy even for just a small moment. Things like someone saving you a seat, hearing crickets at night, or even rapping your favorite part of a song and completely slaying it. These things make us smile, even if only for a moment. This is what I hope to do with my blog, to be completely honest. I think it’s great and to the point, and think that everyone would enjoy it!