You're a 90's kid if...

Yes, I was born in the 80's, but it was near the end. So...technically I'm a 90's child. Today at work we came across this list of things that makes you a 90's child, and after going through it, I remembered a bunch of super fun things that made me happy.

Here are some of the websites I found:

http://nineteenninetyschild.tumblr.com/

http://www.scribd.com/doc/63972/You-know-you-are-a-80s-and90s-child-if-you-

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=105x5866820

You can find others, but these are just some that I looked at today. I did find that most of them have some of the same things on there, but there's a variety of things on there.

Some of the things I remember from my childhood were:

The shows:
Arthur
Dinosaurs (which apparently only a few people I know remember)
DragonBall Z
Power Rangers with Kimberly and Tommy (who by the way, were totally in love)
Doug
Hey Arnold
Where in the world is Carmen Sandiego?
Rugrats
Ren and Stimpy
Magic School Bus
Pinky and the brain
Fresh Prince of Bel Air
Home Improvement
Full House


We actually played outside!
Kickball
Racquetball
Dodgeball
Foursquare
Tetherball (everyone at my school always fought for it)
Pogs
Pokemon cards...I did own them.

Music like:
Spice Girls
Britney Spears
Christina Aguilera
N'Sync
Backstreet Boys
98 Degrees (don't know how to make a degree sign sorry)
Aaron Carter

Style:
Stirrup Pants
Tights underneath your shorts
Scrunchy socks
Scunci (those things in your hair)
Those clips that you would put your shirt through
Wearing shorts underneath your skirts
The side ponytail
THE CLAW...yes, I had bad hair days too.
Giant hair bows

Movies!
The Lion King...seriously my favorite movie ever.
The Little Mermaid
Cinderella
Snow White
Sleeping Beauty
and...just all the awesome movies ya know?

Well...what era are you a child of? It is so fun to remember all the fun things from when I was a child. It brings back awesome memories!
Sometimes the past can be fun! haha

Have fun!

-Sasha

Oh how time flies...

So, lately I've noticed how fast time flies. I mean, you always look at the calender at the end of the month thinking, "Wow that went by fast!", but this month, I seriously have been so surprised at how fast time has gone by for me. Really, I have been even more amazed at how time has gone by in general.

For example, I've seen how my cute little cousins have become grown ups and how my little brothers have become such responsible young men, and this seems crazy to me! I think about what my life plan was when I was my youngest brother's age, 16, and I'm kind of disappointed. But then again I'm not. I've done a lot in the past few years and although there are things I wish I could have done differently, I wouldn't be the person I am today without having gone through those experiences.

I remember when I was in 8th grade, I made a list of what I wanted my life 10 years from them. I was 14 at the time. I've gone over that letter recently and man was I crazy back then!

Here is what some of my letter said:

I will have moved out of my house.

I will be done with college.

I will have my career established.

I will be a business woman.

I want to be married.

I want to have great money.

Well, those were a few of the things I "wanted" for my life at my age now.

Out of those 6 things, I have only accomplished 1 of them. ONE. I moved out of my house. Let me tell you, it's been an adventure. I've gone to college and I am no where near close to being finished. Which would trump the business woman, and great money ideas. Also, I am not married.

It's funny how when I was 13, I thought that all of these things were what was going to make me happy. Little did I know the amazing changes I was going to go through that have really taught me a lot. So, in honor of the 10 year anniversary of this letter to my future, I am going to write myself another letter. Only this time, it is going to be from me now at 23, to myself at age 13.

I was going through a hard time when I was 13 and did for a while. I always tell people how I would be a genius if I knew what I know now when I was in jr. high and high school. If I could tell myself anything, here is what I would say. And preface, I am not all up on myself or anything, just a little confidence booster ya know?

1. Be completely honest and loyal to your TRUE friends. You know who they are. They are the ones that will help you when you truly need it.

2. Cherish the time you have with your parents. They only want to see you be the best you can be. And...they are always right. Unfortunately.

3. Become closer with your brothers. Even though they don't show it, they love you and will do anything for you. I mean ANYTHING.

4. Don't worry about being "FAT". You are not fat and you are a beautiful young lady. You have so much potential you don't see in yourself. You are smart. Don't beat yourself up about your appearance. You really are beautiful. Love yourself.

5. Don't worry about boys. Just have fun and be yourself!

6. High school sucks! It sucks for everyone, but you are a smart, wonderful person and you are going to be ok. NOBODY, remembers what happened in high school. If they do, they need to learn to move on and you shouldn't worry about them.

7. Have faith. All I can say is, things will get better. I promise you. Don't ever give up. Things are going to get rough, but you are strong!

Aaaannnd....last but not least....

8. Don't ever forget who you are. Remember what mom and dad said about being humble. That will be very important. Swallow your pride. Keep working hard. Again, love yourself.

I keep trying to tell myself the last rule, but we are always learning right?

Well, I was kind of embarassed to post this, but I like it. I feel like everyone should write themselves a letter. It really helps. Makes me feel like I'm not so disappointing after not meeting all my 13 year old goals! haha.

Thanks for reading! Hope I don't get too boring!

Thinking, thinking...

Here is a quote that I read at work today. I feel like I'm going to try to find more quotes. Some are extremely inspiring. I especially love this one.

"Anyone can give up, it’s the easiest thing to do. But to hold it together when everyone else would understand if you fell apart, that’s true strength.”

I am going to put this down as one of my favorite quotes. We really are only as weak as we allow ourselves to be. Don't give up. Ever. Life is about finding what makes you happy. Remember that everything happens for a reason. Stay strong. If one door closes, an even better one will open. It might not be the next one you open, or even the next one after that. But don't give up. Keep searching. Ask anyone if they have regretted not giving up. This takes me to my next favorite quote...

"I'd rather have a life of oh wells than a life of what ifs"

I love this quote too because it is the perfect example of what life should be like. While you explore and try to find what makes you happy, if it doesn't work out, just keep trying, eventually it will.

Just a quick thought of what I had in my day today. I love inspirational quotes! Sometimes I wish I wrote them. I wish I could be the person that had a website full of these. Maybe I will take my own advice and try it and if I fail I will just say "Oh well", and not "What if..". Hmmm...we'll see how this works out.

Oh, AAAAND...the fish I keep at my desk...he attempted suicide. I put him in a bowl while I cleaned out is home and when I came back from cleaning it, my co-worker was putting him back in the bowl because he had jumped out! What a rascal! My friend's fish that she keeps at her desk also did this a little while ago. I'm not sure what the issue is...but it freaks the freak out of me. Ugh, well, we saved him so he is safe now. But if he does it again and he dies...I will cry. Whoo! Dodged a bullet there!

Well...have a good night. It's late.

Thanks!

-Sasha