Day 6: Zodiac

So it would seem Day 5 of this challenge was skipped. I just couldn't bring myself to do it yesterday. I will tack it on to the end of the month.

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Cancer the Crab.

Some keywords to identify with Cancer are gentle, conservative, nurturing, feeling, defensive, and contemplating. Those under Cancer are typically able to adjust to different environments, often retreat into themselves when sad or hurt, and also tend to try to blend with their environments and not become the center of too much attention. They prone to moodiness and try to avoid too much change to their environment. They are intrigued by objects with a history to them (antiques, photos, etc.)

Being born on July 13 means that I am a Cancer. How much do I think the above description matches my own personality. I'm convinced they just wrote my personality out as the sign's description! It is for the most part completely similar. I do tend to keep to myself and stay quiet, and have pride in the fact that I am able to adapt to most situations and environments that I find myself in.

Do you think your personality matches what is described by your sign?

<3 Ashley

Day 4: The Perfect Casting

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Well this is what Blogger looks like on a Saturday! This is the first time in a long time that I have posted anything on the weekend. But seeing how this is a 30 day blog challenge, I want to keep it confined to just the month of May. Today's prompt is this: Who would be cast as you in the movie of your life?

This is an excellent question which I do not entirely think that I could have come up with an answer to on my own. So after asking a few friends who have gotten to know me well I received...no unanimous responses. But I did find one interesting and a few others agreed when I asked about this one: Meryl Streep. Eliminating the factor of age completely I won't disagree with them. They cite mainly my humor and the way I carry myself. I find her incredible and will take these comparisons as compliments! :)

Who would be cast as you in the movie of your life?

<3 Ashley

TGIF Pins

Oh the joys of the weekend! Even though I have been doing a whole lot of nothing on this break so far, there is still a lot to appreciate about the relaxed feelings that the weekends have. That being said, this whole month of blogging thing will bring me out of my weekend silence and call me to think about some intriguing questions. Make sure you check out those posts! Here are my pins of the week for you :)

Fashion

Shoes

Accessories

Beauty

Home

Food

Travel

Humor

Excuse my humor, I've been in a bit of an Avengers mood lately. But also in terms of the second one...Mean Girls quotes are always appropriate.

Have a great weekend!

<3 Ashley

Day 3: Madam President

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I must admit that I feel quite spoiled by all of this time off that I've allowed myself to have. I gave myself two weeks between the end of school and the start of summer work. Hey! If you have the opportunity to take a break, wouldn't you take it? But two weeks is certainly moving faster than I would like it to. I am going to miss the late rising, enjoying reading outside all afternoon and the overall relaxation. The real world awaits! 

But the real world can wait just a little bit longer. Today's blogging challenge prompt requires some imagination and is one that we've all thought about at one time or another: If you could be president for the day what would you do?

Currently, I find this to be a difficult question because I don't want to be president. I've seen the job that guy has to do and let me tell you, he can keep it! That's a job where no matter what decision you make, thousands will love you and thousands will absolutely abhor you. However, if you had asked this question to my 8 year old self you would have gotten a much different and more comical answer. If 8 year old Ashley could be president for a day she would destroy all of the boys, there would only be 3 days of school in a week and Aaron Carter would First Man (?) Aren't we glad I wasn't voted into office? Haha!

So now I shall ask you,

What would you do as president for a day?

<3 Ashley

It's Ok...

So I stumbled upon this Thursday link-up on Brunch with Amber. It's a lovely idea to list everything that you are okay with in your life and not think about those things that have stressed you out over the past week. So today, I am okay with...

...taking some time out before working again

...finding nothing to watch on TV

...finishing a great book only to start another one

...taking a walk by myself to clear my mind

...discovering a new movie and falling in love with it

...getting into an argument but still sticking to my guns

...unintentionally snorting while laughing

...staying home

What are you ok with?

<3 Ashley

Day 2: In 10 Years...

I am the kind of person who thinks about the future constantly. I like to forget the past and ponder the things to come--meanwhile, the present could use some more attention! But the present is not going to get it's deserved attention in this post. Day two's question is this: Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

I must admit that much of that kind of thinking has been put aside for thoughts of classes, exams and essays but I love a good daydreaming session, so here it goes!

Exactly 10 years from now, I will be getting ready to turn 29 and will NOT be panicking about being on the edge between my 20s and 30s. I hope that I will be well set on my ideal career path and embracing the ups and downs that are inevitable on that front. I would very much like to be married by that point or at least in a very loving relationship. Maybe kids, maybe not yet...I'm not going to set that deadline in stone. In 10 years I would like to have quite a few adventures and good times to look back on--basically all those trips to Europe that my friends and I have been talking about need to happen! I want to be worldly and have had experiences (but will continue with even more!) In 10 years I see a happy women who is very content with little to no regrets and with much more wisdom.

So now it's your turn...

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

<3 Ashley

30 Day Blog Challenge: Day 1 Fun Facts

Happy May everyone! Next month is the 1 year anniversary of All That Glitters and as a lead up to that I have decided to do the 30 Day Blogging Challenge. I thought that maybe you would like to get to know me a little bit better. So with day 1 I am giving you a list (who doesn't love lists?!) of basic facts and favorites of mine.

Birthday: July 13
Color: Mint
Movie: Breakfast at Tiffany's, The Devil Wears Prada or Ferris Bueller's Day Off
Song: "Give A Little Bit" - the Goo Goo Dolls
Book: "The Great Gatsby" - F. Scott Fitzgerald
Vacation Spot: A beach
Beauty essential: Mascara
Food: Quesadillas (they are a go-to for me)
TV Show: The Rachel Zoe Project
Drink: Water w/ lemon
Starbuck's order: Large latte
Dream Job: Magazine editor
College Major: Communications
Favorite School Subject: History

These are just a few of the basic facts I have deemed important to know. Expect a pop quiz at the end of the month! Haha!

What are some of your favorites? Do we share any similar answers?

<3 Ashley