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Everything Has Changed {#SummerBloggerChallenge}

My life has been a constant wheel of change. Change of friends. Change in homes. Change in majors. Change in my favorite foods. I have an obsessive personality, and become obsessed with different things all the time. Whether it's a TV show or a fashion trend or song, I latch on and don't let go until the obsession passes. 

So what's my latest obsession? Changing my life. Sometimes I have random epiphanies, and it just gets me thinking way too much, and I recently realized that I want need to make some changes this summer. I want to start changing things about my life to become the person I want to be.


I want to change the world.
I know that sentence is so vague, but it's what I'm feeling right now. I've been spending way too much time on social media lately, and I come across these articles or YouTube videos that just change my perspective on so many things. I read this article about this 8 year-old girl who was forced into marriage with a 40-year-old man, and she died from sexual trauma. After reading that, I wanted to throw up. My heart broke for that little girl who was too young to make any sort of life decision, and her life ended too soon due to the hideousness of her "husband's" heart.

I also stumbled upon a YouTube video of people in third world countries reading first world problems, and it put so many things into perspective for me. It made me feel stupid for harping on the most ridiculous things and complaining about problems that other people wish they had. 


I made Jon promise to hold me accountable for when I start complaining about material things like my phone or my car or my computer. So my things may not be in the best shape, but at least I have them. People in other countries don't even have air conditioners or clean water or shoes! And I'm over here complaining about how it gets too hot under the covers. I really want to make this small change in my life and try to shine light on the people that do have real problems.

I want to be a writer.
I recently finished reading Summer in the City by Candace Bushnell, and, while I found the book pretty hard to get through, Carrie has inspired me. She has this amazing desire to be a writer, and she will stop at nothing to make sure that it happens for her. This is the only element of the book that I really enjoyed. 

After getting my post published on Thought Catalog, it sparked something in me that I haven't felt in a long time. I'm not sure that I'll ever get a job in publishing or be a famous author or anything like that, but I do want to be a writer. But then this poses the question - am I writer? Blogging is considered writing, right? But I digress. My point is, I may not become famous from writing, but it is something that I want to incorporate into my everyday life for a long time. 

So those are two of my plans for the summer. I want to make changes for the better, and there's no time like the present. 

What are your plans for the summer?

This post was written for the #SummerBloggerChallenge. This week's prompt: Write a post about how you're going to spend your summer. This could also be filmed, but you MUST embed the video into a blog post.

#SummerBloggerChallenge

27 comments :

  1. Writing is my passion! I'm working on and off (more off at the moment) on a book. I read about that poor girl, too. Horrible!

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  2. My plan for the summer is to see as many place as I can. Good luck on become a writer.

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  3. For some reason summer always does this to me. I think it's because for so long (when you are little) there is an ending (school) and we still feel that even though we are older. The end and the need to start something new. That's awesome that you are able to pin point the changes you want to make

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  4. You ARE a writer, Tiff! Bloggers don't haveeeeee to be writers, but some of us are and take such pride in that (and rightfully so). You're inspiring to read and follow, because you can feel your drive and ambition through the screen! You're gonna soar so high.


    lovelovelove,
    Erica
    cominguprosestheblog.com

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  5. I love when I get reminded to put things in perspective. I remember one time I was mad at my sister because she owed me money and I was like "I have my facial appointment on Monday and the new iPhone comes out the same day. I need that money!" She was just like, "Do you hear yourself talk?" I sounded like such a brat, but it is so easy to get wrapped up in our own little spoiled lives that reminders like that video are refreshing and much needed. I try to remind myself as much as possible how lucky I really am.

    I also share your passion about writing! It's why I blog. I enjoy writing nonfiction, so I do consider myself a writer for my blog. I also have a few freelance gigs, so that helps me stay sane & switch it up. You can definitely do it girl! Seriously, I didn't used to believe it until it happened for me, but you can do anything you want!! Keep up the good work :)

    xo Megan, Lush to Blush

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  6. Ah! I love that video!

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  7. I've watched that video before, and it definitely causes you to pause for a little bit. It's a powerful video. And I liked this post. I like that you're consciously trying to improve yourself in that way by not being materialistic and being content.


    As far as being a writer goes, good luck with it! I want to be a writer too so I'm in the same boat as you. Keep working at it!

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  8. I know how you feel!!! I feel like I'm long overdue for some changes in my life!!! My biggest issue is living my life the way others expect me to...I'm a people pleaser and I hate letting others down. But I need to start thinking of myself and putting my wants and needs first!

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  9. Hi, Tiffany! I nominated you for the Inspirational Blogger Award. You can find my post here: http://www.extraextravagant.com/2014/06/the-inspirational-blogger-award.html.

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  10. I've been working on and off on a book too. I really want to make time to do it every day, but it's so hard. The story about that girl really broke my heart. It was definitely hard to stomach.

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  11. I want to see as many places as I can too! I just want to go everywhere!

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  12. I think that makes so much sense! Summer just always feels like it should be a long break of not really learning, so my brain just automatically goes to "what changes can I make over the summer?" I definitely do a lot of thinking during the summer, that's for sure.

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  13. You are the absolute sweetest, Erica! Thanks so much for saying that. I think my blog has definitely helped improve my writing, and following along with other bloggers just inspires me and makes me want to be better in certain areas of my life.

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  14. Right?! It really put things into perspective.

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  15. I was so inspired by that video. I watched it several times and shared it with a lot of people in my life. Thanks so much for your sweet words!

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  16. I am a people pleaser too, so I definitely understand where you're coming from. I've gotten better about it over the years, but there's a fine line between being a people pleaser and being selfish, and I'm trying to figure out the balance.

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  17. You are so sweet, Sockwun! Thank you so much! I'll definitely be checking that out.

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  18. It's amazing how one YouTube video or one article or post can just change my whole perspective on something. The video that I shared was something that I never even thought about it. It wasn't something I was concerned with at all, but after watching it, it really just tugged at my heart and made me feel like I should be doing something, and I want to! That's awesome that your sister was able to pull you back like that. It's good to have someone to keep you in check!


    I'm really hoping that one day I can truly consider myself a writer. It's something I have always loved doing!

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  19. I remember that video! It made me feel so stupid for a bit but I couldn't stop hashtagging first world problems over stupid things :/ changing the world and becoming a writer are great goals for a (productive) summer! I suggest look into self publishing with Kindle (and Amazon, I think?); one of my previous supervisors self published her books with Amazon and it was just a fictional love story.



    My summer goal is to start networking professionally, start financial budgeting/awareness, and look into throwing stuff away for a minimalism lifestyle.

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  20. Augh, reading your blog always leaves me feeling so inspired and ready to take on the world- thank you for that! I just hope to get a head start on college apps and enjoy my art class!
    xo, Hima
    Hima Hearts

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  21. Yeah, I think we all have had that "change the world" desire. Have you tried doing long-term volunteering somewhere locally?

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  22. Yea, I felt so silly with all of my little problems, but it's all relative. I'm trying to get better about it. I've definitely looked at self-publishing. I'm still writing, so once I get closer to being done with my first draft, I'll definitely have to look into Kindle and Amazon.


    Your goals are awesome too! I feel like we're both going to have a pretty productive summer. I definitely need to work on budgeting! It's so hard.

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  23. That makes me so happy, Hima! Thanks so much for saying that. My goal is to inspire just one person, so I'm glad that I was able to do that for you! Good luck with your college apps! I really want to take some art classes too. If only I had time!

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  24. I've looked into volunteering at several places in my area, but with a lot of them, the application process is so long that I start it, put it aside and end up forgetting about it. It's so horrible. I have volunteered with random organizations here and there, a lot of it through work, but I haven't found anything long-term yet. I'm definitely on the hunt.

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  25. That video is life changing!! Also, is Summer in the City the second book in the series? I need to read it. Why was it hard to get through?

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  26. Just now seeing this. Ah! But it is the second book in the series. I just didn't like it because Carrie is just so unrelatable for me. Every decision she made didn't make sense to me. She was just really selfish. And because she is the main focus of the book, I just found myself not liking it much at all.

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  27. I agree that she is so selfish! I read the first book when I was 20 and probably selfish myself.

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