Happy April Fools Day!

The question of today was where did April fools day originate.  The answer to that question is that its a mystery.  Personally I love April fools it's a day where you can get away with anything.  It's also a great day to play a little joke on your friends.  My friend tried to get me by making a fake Facebook pretending to be the only guy to ever break me.  Which is why I must say only play jokes that you know your friends will enjoy and have fun with and not cause any trouble.  It's not too late to play some last minute pranks here are some ideas.

1. Paint a bar of Soap with nail polish to keep it from lathering 

2. Stock your refrigerator will A scary Frankenstein head

How creepy would it be to come home to this in your fridge.  

3. Make your own "Orange Juice"

 

 

 

This one is so easy all you need is a juice picture and some kraft mac and cheese

4. Carmel Covered Onions or apples?

Who doesn't like coming home to some sweet fall Carmel apples in April well not so much when they are stinky onions.

5. Fill the hallway with cups of Water

Just don't try this one at school. 

Have fun xoxo-DBC

Spring 2014 Lip Colors

1.  Lilac

2. Buff

3. Coral

4. Orange 

5. Pink

6. Fuchsia 

7. Peach

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xoxo-DBC

The Dash

Have any of you ever read the poem about how you choose to live your dash?  A dash is referring to the 1946-2014 on a epitaph.  I just wanted to take a little time out to write a little life post about my feelings about living because its been a little while since I've shared my thoughts on living.  If that makes any sense.

 Even though this is probably the most over used saying the truth is as far as we know you only live once.  So my advice is don't spend that time being unhappy.  Be a positive person and don't let others bring you down.  Recently I have had this problem.  If someone is trying to make you feel bad and uncomfortable just ignore it.  Some people are horrible lets face it the only true monsters in life are humans.  I feel that is someone feels they need to discuss your life then they are just envious of you.  

I have always been the kind of person who says how I feel.  You only have once chance in this life and it's your job to take hold of that life and control it.  Stand up for yourself and share your feelings and believes.  If you see something that's not right stand up and voice your opinion.  Another thing I want to share is don't be the person that sits in the corner and doesn't join a discussion.  Join in and meet new people, you never know what could happen when you put yourself out there.

My last thing is about what it seems like every high schooler is obsessed with RELATIONSHIPS.  Yes some relationships can be great but most of the time there not.  If you don't feel that you are the best you can possibly be with that person it's not worth it.  If they try to make you into something you are not they are not worth it.  You are a wonderful person and don't let anyone else tell you otherwise.  People are cruel you just have to find someone who makes you happy and feel safe.

How will you live your dash?  Be happy, stand up, and know that you are amazing.  Live your life they way you want to and don't let others advise your life.  Don't Be Common was created on the goal to inspire anyone who found this blog to be and individual.  I don't want in the future to everyone to be carbon copies of each other.  We are all people but we are all different and that is amazing.  Be yourself because being something you are not will not make you happy.

Xoxo- DBC

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5 Foods that Help Clear Acne

1. Salmon

Salmon has vitamin D that keeps your brain, colon, bones, and heart healthy.  Salmon has Omega-3 which can help fight ache.

2. Spinach

Yes I realize  the last thing you want to eat is gross spinach.  But I do have a way of getting around the gross taste and still eating the right amount of spinach.  Make a green smoothie.  Yes those gross smoothies people drink in movie actually are not that bad when made right.  Add some yogurt, orange juice and a banana and blend it and you will have a healthy breakfast.

3. Almonds

This is a great way to eat almond because there tart taste is balanced out with a fruit and the yogurt.  

4. Chia Seeds

The Omega-3 in Chia seeds is known to fight ache and wrinkles.  A good way to eat Chia seeds is to add it to a smoothie.  Why not add it to your power green smoothie and kill two birds with one stone.

5. Coconut oil

Coconut Oil is high in lauric acid which fights off infections, ache, and viruses.  It also has vitamin E and essential fatty acids that keeps skin smooth and soft.

5 Hair Styles for When You're Running Late

We all have those days, some more than others (waking up 20 minutes before I have to leave is not the best system).  But even though we took five minutes to get ready doesn't mean we have to completely forget about are hair.  Here are some easy ways to get your hair looking great when you are in a rush.

1. The Messy Bun

This is the perfect hair style when you only have a few minutes.  All you need to do is tease your hair fix it into a bun and pin down the stray hairs.  The best thing about his hair style is the messier it looks the better. 

2. The Ponytail

The pony tail has been seen everywhere from the gym to on the academy Awards.  The great thing about this hair style is it removes all the hair from your face and takes under a minute to accomplish.  

3. The Fish Tail

I really like this hairstyle because of how complicated it looks.  Yes at first it takes a few tries but after you master it it will always look amazing.

4.The Braided Head Band

This Hair style is great because it removes the hair from your four head and takes only minutes to make a braid.  

5. Hair Bows

This is my favorite version of the Half up half down look.  The hair bow is so simple to use to quickly pull back your hair.  

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3 Alternatives to Black Leggings

Today I made the mistake of wearing jeans to school.  Which since I started wearing leggings wearing jeans feels like wearing a straight jacket.   The reason I did not wear leggings was because leggings have become a constant and kind of boring fashion item.  Here's some ideas to how to make leggings a little more unique, I hope you enjoy.

1. Floral leggings

If you are going to wear floral leggings match them with a solid color flowery shirt.

Here are some floral leggings I found from ROMWE

2. Animal Print

When wearing animal print leggings it is best to match them with a neural color shirt. 

Here are some animal print leggings from 6pm.com

3.  Geometric Print

Geometric leggings look best with a cozy over sized sweater.

Here are some Geometric leggings from love Culture

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25 Questions Tag

1. Do you have any pets?
Yes I have a dog named Bela

 2. Name 3 things that are physically close to you.
My friend Hannah, School work, and a mouse

3. What's the weather like right now?
It is snowing and freezing :(

4. Do you drive? If so have you crashed?
Yes I have had my license for over a year and have never crashed or got a ticket
5. What time did you wake up this morning?
3 am
 6. When was the last time you showered?
This Morning
 7. What was the last movie you saw?
Hitchcock

8. What does your last text message say?
Meet you in the library

9. What's your ringtone?
We are never Getting back together

10. Have you ever been to a different country?
Yes I have been to Canada

11. Do you like sushi?
Sometimes
12. Where do you buy your groceries?
Stop and Shop
 13. Have you ever taken medication to help you fall asleep faster?
yes I have taken Melatonin

14. How many siblings do you have?
I have two brothers
15. Do you have a desktop computer or a laptop?
Laptop

16. How old will you be turning on your next birthday?
19
17. Do you wear contacts or glasses?
Yes

18. Do you color your hair?
yes

19. Tell me something you are planning to do today.
Doing some blog posts
20. When was the last time you cried?
Three months ago

21. What is your perfect pizza topping?
Peperoni
 22. Which do you prefer-hamburgers or cheeseburgers?
Hamburgers
23. Have you ever had an all-nighter?
Yes

24. What is your eye color? ]
Blue
25. Can you taste the difference between Pepsi and Coke?
Yes

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Got Senioritis?

Hey guys! I'm sorry I have been so distant lately.  As many of you know I m a senior and suffering from a little well a lot of senioritis.  Here are some tips that will Help you guys and hopefully help me!

1. Take care of yourself

The last thing you want to do is have your frustration with school overtake your life.  I get it trust me June can't come soon enough but stay healthy.  Eat breakfast every morning because your brain can not work with nothing.  Take a run after school or in the morning, trust me it will make you feel better.  

2. Be organized

The worst thing is being lazy as a senior.  My example is not naming your documents on good drive.  Trying to find a document when all are called untitled documents becomes challenging.  Take a few minutes everyday to schedule your homework and plan when to do your work.

3. Get Motivated

Yes you might of already of gotten into college but that doesn't mean you can give up on your school work.  Study there is only four months left make it count and actually learn.  You never know how much you can learn when you take the time to care. 

4. Be Realistic 

This is my favorite.  I'm one of those people who is the hopeless romantic that nothing ever happens to.  Senior year is about closing ties and living with to regrets.  Tell that person you like them before it's to late and they leave or someone beats you to it.  Be realistic and don't get your expectations to high because like that boy your future won't just happen it is up to you to work hard to make your future.

5. Have Fun but not too much fun

This one has to be the most important.  Yes I understand it's your last year at home and the last time your going to be wight he people you have know sense the beginning.  Your 17 years old your smart enough to make the right choices, don't make some mistake that will ruin your future.  This is your time to be young and happy make sure it stays that way.