Thankful thoughts

In a previous post, I mentioned that I’ll start this new category or blog project on my Thankful thoughts! So this is my first Thank you post. And the first I want to thank is God. Thank you so much God, for every thing. Although there’s so much that’s bothering me right now. I just pray every day that everything will be alright soon. Please continue to guide me God. Thank you so much for everything!

I am also thankful that my sister’s safe and now at home. I felt so happy when I saw her in the airport. I ran to her and gave her a big hug! And before going to the airport, I even made her a garland or bunting written “Welcome Home Ate” :) I made it the very same day she arrived. It looks kiddy though and I wish I could have just printed some different designs but at least I finished it! I rushed it. Here’s a picture:

I also want to thank my sister for every thing she gave me. I was very happy that night when she arrived! I was shouting and jumping in joy! :) Thank you soooo much sis!

What's inside that bag?

My laptop is having some problems right now. It shuts down by itself sometimes. And it frustrates me when it shuts down and I’m in the middle of doing something then didn’t even get to save it. So I’m typing this really fast because this might shut down again. I’m already deleting unnecessary files.

So anyway, my sister arrived from Philippines a week ago. I totally missed her! We’ve been having a lot of sisterly bonding now. Especially watching Keeping up the Kardashians together. We love that show so much, my sis bought all the seasons. 

 Anyways, here are the things she bought for me! She stored all of the gifts in this bag. I loved it so much and when I opened it to check the inside I was surprised that there are things inside of it! Thank you sooo much sis! No words can express how grateful I am! I love you ate!

• Markers and a craft punch
• Two Paris notebooks
• 3 cute T-shirts
• Cute pencils from Functional
• Blogger passport
• Cute pens from Functional too!
• Two new nail polishes from Etude House
• The life of Taylor Swift
• Face mask, Nail tools and a free face wash from Etude House! 
• And my lovely new Cath Kidston bag. ♥

As you can see I love all things cute! That’s why I love Etude House and Functional! Sis, even though you weren’t here for my birthday, I felt like I celebrated it all over again. And the great things is, it’s even more better! I love you Ate! You’re the best sister in the world!

Love Coach

From Etude House. My sister gave this to me a long time ago. I’m excited to see her tomorrow! And anyway, I’m going to start a new category for my blog tomorrow. I’ll start posting of the things I’m thankful for. It will be very random. And the title will be: Thankful Thoughts 

  I forgot where I got the idea from but I’ll update this as soon as I found the site!You guys can start posting these thankful thoughts too. I’m doing it to appreciate the little things more. Let’s get posting ♥

Anyway, you guys know Neha from amedrops? Well I just think she has a fabulous blog back when I still used my other blog capturingdreams a lot and didn’t have this blog yet. She followed me now, and I’m so glad to find her blog again! I totally missed her blog!! We’ve talked to before, I’m glad that she still remembers me and my old nail art tutorials :’> For me, it feels so nice to hear that someone you’ve talked to a while before still remembers you right? haha 

A Crackling Fire

Aside from the soothing sound of a crackling fire it gives, it also leaves a good smell and atmosphere. Sometimes I wouldn’t even bother lighting it. I just remove the lid and leave it open and it will still leave a great smell. I got it in my favorite color while my sister got in in Pink (her fave color). I don’t think I’ve mentioned it before. But last June 18 she left Riyadh and went to Philippines. I really miss her but I heard some good news and she’s coming back here in the 22nd! 

For Ronnie piano cover

I’m so happy I learned how to play my favorite piano song ever! And I learned the rest by ear! I just tapped to find the right keys until I did. Hope you like it! I also included videos I took of my mom and my sister.

This lovely song is from the movie The Last Song. Miley Cyrus played this song in the movie. It’s my favorite movie. I loved the song so much I tried to learn it on the piano (also the reason why I started playing the piano) and glad I finally learned how to.

Here’s the link on youtube of my video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrWzzws9Op0&feature=plcp

Here’s the link of the scene from the movie: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O87GwuBUUzs

Peanut butter pancakes

I said before that I love breakfast time so I am always into very easy breakfast recipes. And because I love mixing peanut butter with other foods I tried to do it with pancakes! I mix peanut butter with a lot of foods: Oreos, bread, french toasts, biscuits, digestives, granola bars and pancakes! I added a lot peanut butter into the pancake mix. Now, the pancakes tasted like peanut butter! Yum!

I’ll post more easy breakfast recipes for you (and also for me because I tend to forget things often heehee) <3

Oh and look forward for my next post! I’ll be posting my piano cover of Steve’s theme/For Ronnie from the movie The Last Song! <3

D.I.Y Ribbon Watch band

I love DIYs! I love crafty things and making things for myself. Just like scrapbooking! I have saved lots of diy ideas here in my laptop. I’m very excited to make them!

So I saw this idea in one blog. I saw it on google and thought I should make my own watch band. And you can also substitute lace for the ribbon! I’ll totally try it next time! The bow/ribbon made it look so much more cute! And I love bows so much. Next time, I’ll make a bow haul! Anyway, it’s easy and doesn’t need much explanation.

1. I tied a ribbon on my camera lens so I know how long the ribbon’s gonna be. You can ask help for another person.
2. When I cut it, I just inserted the watch in the ribbon and asked some help to tie the ribbon/watch in my hand. That’s it! That was so easy right?

Keep coming back for more easy DIYs in the future! I’ll post more :) Keep in mind I got these ideas from the net. Next time I hope I think of my own <3

Oh and if you want to see my old DIY Yarn earrings holder: http://lovekaycee.tumblr.com/post/23475723459/diy-yarn-earrings-holder

New year for me.

It’s a new year for me because today, July 11, is my birthday! I’m turning 16! Actually I’m not celebrating my birthday in any special way, (it’s obvious because if I was I would’ve been partying instead of making a post here) but it’s okay for me. I’m not used to big parties anyway. I think mom and I are just gonna have a mother-daughter bonding in the kitchen and make delicious and my favorite foods 

 And just have dinner here and maybe have a good family bonding time. I wish my sister and my best friends were here. It would’ve been a lot more fun. So instead my best friends and I just video chatted on Skype. I miss them so much, and my sis.

Anyway, here are 5 things that I want to change for myself:

1. I have a love for scrapbooking yet sometimes I really don’t finish them. So I want to finish things as soon as I start them. I should stop procrastinating. 
2. I make slow decisions, and I want to change it. I should practice on making fast decisions. But thinking about it wisely.
3. Easily complaining and whining. Not always! I just think I complain too much about a little thing. I just realized I just have to accept it because I simply have no other choice.
4. I also think I should be organized. Wherever I use the laptop I bring so much things with me. Notebooks, pens, Galaxy Tab, Earphones, Chargers, my dslr camera, usb connectors are the likes. I should keep my things in a nice place. But I just need them all! Ugh/
5. I also should spend more time not using the laptop. I wake up early and sleep late just because of it. But at least now I’m starting to. I know it’s my birthday but I spent the last 3 hours cleaning the house. I guess that’s what I should do. haha

Victoria's Secret shopping ♡

My mom and I went to shop in Hayat Mall the other day. Finally, I have my own Victoria’s Secret perfume! (It’s different from my other VS perfume) It smells so good and looks just so pretty and classy! I also love keeping a hand sanitizer on my bag. I love how it’s travel-sized. Little and handy things are a must for me. I don’t like heavy bags. And the lotion smells good and looks elegant. I felt so happy when I grasped those shiny new bags. Big thanks to my pretty mom! I can’t wait to display them in my own dresser in my future room. ♡

For those chilly moments

I’m too excited for winter that I bought a Sweater/Jumper from Stradivarius. I loved it so much I couldn’t take my eyes off it! I have always been looking for knitted sweaters whenever we go out shopping. And I’m glad to find one in Stradivarius! I’m so excited to wear it on winter! That’ll keep me warm and comfy.

Anyway, a few days ago I already recorded a piano cover. So I hope you’ll look forward to it! I also love taking videos. So I included a few vids in the piano cover. You’ll know it when you see it! :)

Morning messages ♥

Woke up, prepared breakfast, opened my laptop, and saw new messages in my inbox  on my Tumblr. Many sent lovely messages :) Leave a message in my ask too! Click Contact on my navigation in my tumblr. :)

I love having oatmeal as my breakfast. Sometimes I just do it the simple way, but when I’m in the mood. I put yogurt, oats, milk, sugar, bananas and honey in the blender and blend them all! You should try it too! I sometimes top it with apples and bananas. Strawberries are good too, but right now we don’t have any :(

Tiramisu

Who else here loves Tiramisu? I do! 

July, my month

Welcome July! July is my birth month. I’ll be celebrating my birthday in July 11. 
 I wish I could experience a lot of good things this month. I should quit being lazy and start studying and working hard.

My horoscope says this is my month. And it’s true. It also says I should open my aperture up a little more and let in more light into my life. I could shoot some of my best shots today! Also, I always check my daily message from God ‘app’ from Facebook. This both inspires me and motivates me to keep moving forward. Also gives me advice what to do. The messages are exactly what I need whenever I’m in a good/bad situation. And today it kinda also tell me that this really is my month, and I should always be optimistic and happy.

"On this day of your life, Kaycee, we believe God wants you to know … that you deserve happiness just because.There is nothing you need to do to deserve happiness. There are no ‘minimal requirements’ for you to fulfill before you can claim happiness. You deserve happiness simply by virtue of having been born. That’s it. Nothing more is required. Be happy."