Music

In my life music has always been something that awakens me and makes me really thrive as a person. It has gotten me through a lot of things in my life both the happy days and the sad ones. It is something that I am always able to connect with on a more personal level. Here are some of my favorite songs.

1. Slip by Elliot Moss:

This at the moment is my favorite song to listen to. It has a very nice chill vibe to it. It is simple but yet somehow contains something deep that can allows you to get in touch with your emotions.

2. BITE by Troye Sivan:

The lyrics in this song are what really speak to me. "Kiss me on the mouth and set me free, sing me like a choir". Whenever I am listening to this song it reminds me of a simple time, but even when we think things are quite simple they're anything but that because we are always craving something more out of life.

3. Gold by Chet Faker:

This song is really good to listen to when studying or just daydreaming. I also really like to listen to this song when I am driving at night, it has a good bass sound to it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hi4pzKvuEQM

4. Fires by These are your Children:

I was scrolling through spotify in a really bummy mood when I came across this song. It gives a strong feeling of both empowerment and peace. It for some reason brings a smile on my face, it just has a good rhythm and really fits with the two voices joining together. https://soundcloud.com/theseyourchildren/fires

5. Cotton Headed by Coda:

This song is so good. Like I don't know how else to describe it. I am a HUGE fan of this artist, they have such good music and are bringing the meaning back to music. He (Aaron Johnson) writes about things he is passionate about, and nothing about it is offensive towards woman like most rap now days is. This song is chill along with motivating. Agh I just love it. https://soundcloud.com/aaron-johnson-161/cotton-headed

Here are few more of his songs, some ft. Vanessa Tong:

https://soundcloud.com/aaron-johnson-161/on-the-lights-ft-coda-vanessa-tong

Hope you enjoyed! Talk to you soon :)

~Natalie

6 tips to an Un-Stressful Life

So this week is the most stressful week of my entire life. Mid-Terms are filling my schedule. I'm literally living off coffee and granola bars. Through this I have found certain ways to deal with the overwhelming stress... Here are a few tips:

1. Take a bath! I enjoy using with my favorite bath bomb from Lush, "Tisty Tosty". Its amazing and it smells like roses! It also really helps with those dry patches of skin leaving it feel silky smooth after-wards. The bath bomb is also quite romantic leaving real roses to soak with you as you relax.

2. Another tip is to have an Essential Oils diffuser right next to your bed when you're sleeping. My personal favorite at the moment is the Lavender Oil. It not only helps you sleep but its a sweet scent that is also a major stress reliever.

3. Listen to some good chill music. Recently, in order to focus I have been listening to more laid back indie style songs. I am happy to say I have completely fallen in love. If I had to suggest anything I would say listen to Elliot Moss, just his entire album on repeat. It helps to clear my mind and really allow me to focus.

4. Do yoga. I know people cringe at that idea but it really helps me. Just turn on some good music and meditate or do the dreaded warrior pose. Believe me, it works.

5. Try your best to wear what you would usually wear, no matter how late you were up. As tempting as that baggy sweatshirt and sweatpants look try to stay away from those if you don't usually wear them. Wearing clothes to match your mood can only make things worse. When I am stressed I like to try out new styles, it always puts me in a better mood. A little effort can make a world of difference.

6.  Light an amazing candle or wax warmer. I have both and I am honestly obsessed with them! My favorite scents right now are Mahogany Teak wood and a more fresh scent of Cucumber Melon by bath and body works.

Let me know what you think! Hope you enjoyed :)