Bookworm!

When I was little, my older sister would come home from the library with a huge stack of books in her hands. She'd read and read, and she loved it. Being a little sister, I wanted to do what my big sis did.. so I read and read as well, and guess what? I fell in love. I'm a bookworm, and proud of it!

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I just finished reading "My Sister's Keeper" by Jodi Picoult.. if you haven't read this book yet, you really should read it. The story is so fantastic, and the ending is such a shocker.. But I wont give it away (: Even if you've seen the movie already, read the book.. it's different. It's BETTER! Trust me.. just read it (:

Loner or Loser?

Its incredible how close the two words are... Half the people I know would say loners are losers... Why would ANYONE be content with being alone all the time? But if you think about it, they aren't content. I know I'm not.

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If you meet a loner, no matter what they tell you, it's not because they enjoy the solitude. It's because they have tried to blend into the world before, and people continue to disappoint them.

- Jodi Picoult, "My Sister's Keeper"

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I didn't ask to be a loner. I never pushed people away, saying "No, I want to be alone, and have no friends." No one asks for that.. it just happens. So what's the next step? You deal with it... I don't like being alone, I'm USED to being alone. I don't enjoy having no one to hang out with, I'm USED to being in my room and at home all the time. After a while, being a loner becomes who you are. You accept it as your life. Is that right? No, probably not.. It's probably wrong to accept not having friends, or accept not going out with people... But it's what I'll do to make myself happy. And as of now? That's all I really want.

Watercolor Painting....

I really, truly, am in love with art. The whole concept of it... Colors, blending, contrast, everything... I've been learning a lot from painting, and drawing, and growing in my art. I keep thinking I'll learn some great life lesson from my experiences with it, but I'm still waiting... I wonder what my purpose is for having the talent. I got told this weekend I have a natural talent for art... But what good is having a natural talent, if there's no purpose for having it?

New Look!

I felt a new look would uplift things a bit, and I hope you find it enjoyable... Please give me your opinions on The Tip of a Star's new design! (: Thank you so much..

The Game Plan!

First I want to say thank you to those supporting me, including my friends here at home, and my followers here in the Blog world. (:

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Just to update a bit here... I did figure out how to post a comment haha, and I guess my blonde roots were sticking out a little bit there. But I'm excited I figured that out! I also want to touch up on being positive... It has been one day, and although it hasn't been long, I feel small steps are far better than no steps, or walking backwards. (: I'm currently reading a book called "The Power of a Positive Teen" in which I am learning how to become a better person, not only for myself, but for my Lord and Savior, who without I would have nothing. I am also focusing on the positives of those around me, or being non judgemental. I feel that would help me very much. Another idea I had was... making a 'Project Positive' board, where I can look to remind myself of being positive, and on which would be positive quotes, uplifting Bible verses, and cheerful photos of myself and my friends and family. If anyone has done something similar to that, if you could tell me if that was helpful or not, that'd be fantastic.

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I actually have a few questions for my readers... If there are any crafts, or activities, or anything you feel I could work on that would help me, please let me know by commenting below. I would love to stay busy to keep my mind upbeat. I also considered making a post per chapter for "The Power of a Positive Teen" in which I could focus on the message, and give my take on it, etc. I was just wondering if anyone would find that of good use to them? There wouldn't be much point of me writing about it if no one got anything from it. (:

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So yeah, thats what's going on so far! I'm super excited about what I have planned (: and Again, please comment any ideas, thoughts, suggestions, questions ANYTHING.. and I will get back to you soon! Enjoy your day.. (:

I need to work on myself.

While visiting youtube, I found a video of a teenage girl. She was addressing what she called "haters" and their comments to herself and her videos. Their comments, in which they called her "ugly", "fat", and then went on to describe the reasons she was unnatractive, as well as adding that she was "full of herself" and thought of herself as perfect. The girl, named Megan, then gave her words of wisdom to her viewers. At a young age, Megan realised someone would always dislike her, even if she did nothing to them. To her, being the best person she can be isn't about pleasing those who dislike her, but about being true to herself, having a good heart towards others, and doing her part in the "haters'" game by not participating.

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Watching Megan talk inspired me. I know I have problems that I need to address. I am incredibly negative, and have extremely low self esteem. Living with such issues will get me no where in life. Being unhappy is just that... not happy. I am ready to make a change. I need to work on myself. My journey will exist in my life, as well as here on my blog, The Tip of a Star. Please feel free to join me, make any comments you wish (although, like Megan, I do not appreciate "haters", and please know any negative comments will be deleted), and offer any words of advise for me as I begin my journey to making myself a better person. Thank you so much for reading. (:

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On another note, Thank you so much to everyone who has commented on my posts. I am extremely grateful for your comments. For some reason, I cannot seem to figure out commenting on my own posts. I end up going in circles. So, while I work on that, I'm sorry for not responding to you there, and I hope you all read this so you can see I truly am gratefull for the comments, and, please continue commenting, suggest my blog to any friends you feel would recieve something from me, and Thanks again! (:

The Trap of Mr. Negative

He's sneaky, Mr. Negative. He creeps up on me, and Ohh Boy, does he catch me in his grasp. He's strong, Mr. Negative. That guy can hold onto me for days, and getting free would be equal in comparrison to a fly freeing itself from the hold of a venus fly-trap. You've met him, as have I. He's held you in the same hands that hold me. He wouldn't let you go, either, I'm sure of it..

How did you get out? Did your friend pull you free? Perhaps you laughed so much, the shaking of your chest tickled his palm, forcing him to free you. Maybe you're stronger than he is. Ohh I sure hope you are. 'Cause I'm telling you... that Mr. Negative, he's one strong fella. One sneaky, strong fella...

Candle...

When you loved me,

I was a candle,

and you were my owner.

You lit me up,

and made me shine bright.

You admired me,

and adored me.

But then you got bored,

you blew me out.

And left me sitting there,

all alone in the dark.

That Urge To Run and Never Come Back...

It's here. I'm scared. I want to run and never come back. Beginings are scary, endings are sad, but the middle makes it all worth it. Sometimes I feel like it's all a joke, all a dream... I fear I will grow attatched to him, but he won't attatch to me... It leaves me frightened, in fear of a spear slicing through my heart and mind in searing pain. But there's no way to avoid that, is there? After all... There would be no joy with the lack of pain and sorrow..

When the Rain Falls, The Colors of Our World Blend Together...

Yes, that's right... everything blends together. Beautifully, too... Like dancing to loud rock music when youre home alone, or summer's green leaves fading to fire over time. Simply beautiful, that's what rain is to me. Rain cleans the world and brings fresh scents of wet grass and fresh mud. When it rains, the stars fall out of the sky... and when it slinks down your window pane, it fogs up your vision.. and Yes, the Colors of Our World Blend Together, Beautifully...

Just today I have finished my first serious watercolor painting... the way the colors blend have inspired this post, and I feel sharing my painting as well is an excellent way of showing you the wonders a bit of water can do...