tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69920298965002211202024-03-14T10:02:39.671-07:00* Make Your Change *Make Your Changehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04785102695164634513noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6992029896500221120.post-10660523993462556492017-09-16T07:17:00.001-07:002017-09-16T07:17:14.146-07:00Fall Essentials 2017<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Summer is officially over, a new season begins. The season often associated with phrases like cuddling, falling leaves, Halloween, pumpkins, tea and much more.</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Food</b><br />The love for apples continues. Especially the combination of apples and cinnamon is amazing! For breakfast, a bowl of oatmeal with apples and cinnamon tastes very nicely and is also a warm start in the morning. I know, I have already mentioned beverages above, but a nice cup of hot choclate is also a great recommendation, especially for those of you who do not like tea very much.<br /></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Music</b><br />In fall, I love listening to music that calms you down and helps you relax, but also creates an atmosphere that fits perfectly to the weather outside. Due to the fact that one of my next posts will be a playlist, I will only mention some musicians briefly here: Ed Sheeran and Ross Copperman, for example.<br /></span></li>
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Magica Poeticaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14203692615327351883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6992029896500221120.post-47592610906587222302017-08-14T04:38:00.003-07:002017-08-14T04:38:57.735-07:00Changes & Chances<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">As you may have recognized, I have changed the design of my blog. I just wanted to try something new. Thinking about it also leads to thinking about changes and progress in general.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Day by day, nothing really changes, However, when we look back on our lives, so many things have changed over the years and we developed different character traits, made new friends, experienced adventures and much more. Some friends stay in our life while others do not. We realize who our real friends are. And this is such a precious thing. Of course, it hurts when you see that someone is not there for you although he or she promised to be. But new friends occur and always have your back and this is worth so much more than having many friends that are only there for you when the sun is shining.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Sometimes, we spend so much time thinking about the past that we do not see the future with all its possibilities right in front of us. We cannot change the past, the only thing we gain from it is learning from previous events and seeing how far we have come. Take a step back and see how much you have achieved, how many things you are capable of you have never thought you would be! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">True friends will always find a way to be in your life. You do not have to see each other every day, you can even live miles apart - but whenever you see each other again, you will see that it feels like yesterday since you have seen each other the last time. Such friendships are amazing, so be thankful for life showing you who is worth it and who is only there to teach you a lesson. This is what I believe, everyone you meet has something to teach you. You may experience good things, you might get hurt - but in the end, all that counts is you and no one can change who you are, do not stress about what others think - be the best version of yourself, and the only one you can compare yourself with is the person you were yesterday!</span></div>
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Make Your Changehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04785102695164634513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6992029896500221120.post-57342623221977520702017-04-10T05:03:00.000-07:002017-04-10T05:04:13.868-07:00Music Suggestions #3 - Currently Listening<div style="text-align: justify;">
"Spring has sprung - April has begun" - Today, I want to share some music with you. Songs, I have recently discovered, some I have always loved and some that fit perfectly to the warm weather and sunny time.</div>
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<li>"Like a Prayer" by Madonna</li>
<li>"Lemon Tree" by Fools Garden</li>
<li>"Alone Again (Naturally)" by Gilbert O'Sullivan</li>
<li>"Proud Mary" by CCR</li>
<li>"Bitter Sweet Symphony" by The Verve</li>
<li>"This Town" by Niall Horan</li>
<li>"Lot To Learn" by Luke Christopher</li>
<li>"Animals" by Ben Hobbs</li>
<li>"Breakfast at Tiffany's" by Deep Blue Something</li>
<li>"Treat You Better" by Shawn Mendes</li>
<li>"Superheroes" by The Script</li>
<li>"Bad Day" by Daniel Powter</li>
<li>"Another Love" by Tom Odell</li>
<li>"These Days" by Take That</li>
<li>"Happy" by Leona Lewis</li>
<li>"Unbreakable" by Nick Howard</li>
<li>"Lola" by The Kinks</li>
<li>"Let It Go" by James Bay</li>
<li>"Up" by Olly Murs & Demi Lovato</li>
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Make Your Changehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04785102695164634513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6992029896500221120.post-4854202273175326592017-04-08T08:09:00.002-07:002017-04-08T08:09:30.098-07:00Some Writing - Loving & Hurting & Missing<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">What is it that we all want to achieve in life? Happiness? Love? Wealth? Purpose? There are so many people in this world - will we ever find the right one? The one that we connect to on a different level than any other person we met before? The one that makes our life better and completes us? What if we do not find this person? What if we have to spend our life alone? Will we be happy? Will we still feel like everything turned out great in the end?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Yes, it hurts when someone said that he or she will always be there and then decides to leave... Was it my fault? Have I said or done something wrong? Did he or she get bored of me? Should I have told them more often how much they ment to me? Or did I even say it too much and it overwhelmed the other person? Do they even mean what they say? Or are they just scared of the feelings they start to develop, scared of getting attached to someone, scared of being so vulnerable? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">How can someone look you in the eyes and tells you that you are not the one he or she wants anymore? When their whole behavior was so different? When they told you that they would never hurt you? That they will stand by your side, no matter what, and never leave you? When they have touched your soul in a way you would have never thought anyone ever could?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Yes, I miss you... It still hurts... But I am trying to move on... To fall in love again... To be strong. - That is what you feel and what you tell yourself. You will feel better soon. You will find someone who values you and shows you how much he or she cares and will always be there and never leave you. Be strong, move on and you will be happy again!</span></div>
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Make Your Changehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04785102695164634513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6992029896500221120.post-19675305406301573862017-03-28T07:33:00.001-07:002017-03-28T07:33:18.657-07:00These are a few of my favorite things<div style="text-align: justify;">
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The moments you will never forget. The little things in life. Things that money cannot buy. Experiences. Happiness. Feelings.</div>
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Feeling the warm sun touch your skin.</div>
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Laughing with people you love.</div>
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Exploring a new city or country.</div>
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Making new friends.</div>
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Magica Poeticaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14203692615327351883noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6992029896500221120.post-79631617915363470752017-03-26T08:52:00.001-07:002017-03-26T08:52:21.126-07:00Breakfast - Fruit & OatsAs spring is just around the corner and the sun is shining, I love to have a light and sweet breakfast that makes the day perfect.<br />
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For that, I am having my <a href="http://makeyour-change.blogspot.de/2016/10/oatmeal-in-minutes.html">Oatmeal in Minutes</a> as a basis. Afterwards, you can add every topping you want. Here are some ideas I really like:<br />
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Simply add vanilla extract and vanilla yogurt to your oats, it tastes amazingly light and a little bit sweet.<br />
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Here, you cut an apple in slices and put some cinnamon on top. After they have soaked the cinnamon, you put the mixture together with your oatmeal. This tastes especially good in winter, but apples and cinnamon are a combination you can eat every day.<br />
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Smash a ripe banana by using a fork and stirr it under your oats. It has a nice sweetness and smooth consistency.<br />
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Simply put some strawberries on top of your oatmeal and add vanilla. This is perfect for summer!<br />
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Today I want to share some of my current favorites with you. Things I recently discovered, always loved or just want to tell you something about. Let's start:</div>
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<li>"The Lying Game" series by Sara Shepard<br />These novels are about a girl called Emma whose twin sister Sutton has been murdered. They have not know about each other, until Emma finds out that she has a sister and tries to get in touch with her. However, her sister is not alive anymore and her murderer wants Emma to be the new Sutton Mercer. Tied to her, Emma has to take her role and pretend to be her twin. Will she find out who has taken her sister away from her?</li>
<li>"Who I Wanna Be" by Suite 16<br />I absolutely love this song, listening to it always makes me happy :) (I already listed it in my fall-themed music suggestions <a href="http://makeyour-change.blogspot.de/2016/10/music-suggestions.html">here</a>.</li>
<li>Apple Cinnamon Snack<br />Cut an apple into tiny pieces and put them in a bowl. Add cinnamon and stir it until the spice is wrapped arount every piece. Enjoy! <3</li>
<li>Large Scarves<br />I definitely am a scarve person. I wear them almost every day - and this fall I got myself a huge one, just like a blanket you carry around with you. Absolutely cozy and every outfit looks even better with it.</li>
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Make Your Changehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04785102695164634513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6992029896500221120.post-21088017250878536252016-10-14T00:56:00.004-07:002016-10-14T00:56:50.195-07:00Music Suggestions #2 - Pure HappinessThere will always be those days when you are not in a good mood, when everything annoys you and even this annoys you more. Therefore, here are some songs that brighten your mood instantly and make you happy.<br />
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<li><a href="https://youtu.be/5z13KMOCBB0">Can't Stop This Feeling </a> by Justin Timberlake </li>
<li><a href="https://youtu.be/OAEKvmlpj7A">Roar</a> by Katy Perry</li>
<li><a href="https://youtu.be/nfWlot6h_JM">Shake It Off</a> by Taylor Swift (especially <a href="https://youtu.be/V0C5vgP5hYY">Chester See's Cover Version </a></li>
<li>"Lemon Tree" by Fools Garden</li>
<li>"Wake Me Up Before You Go Go" by Wham</li>
<li>"Breakfast At Tiffany's" by Deep Blue Something </li>
<li>"Who I Wanna Be" by Suite 16 - my absolute favorite at the moment!</li>
<li>"It's Time" by Imagine Dragons </li>
<li>"Summer of '69" by Bryan Adams </li>
<li>"Somebody" by Bryan Adams </li>
<li>"Some Nights" by Fun.</li>
<li>"1973" by James Blunt </li>
<li>"Heart To Heart" by James Blunt </li>
<li>"These Days" by Take That </li>
<li>"The Flood" by Take That</li>
<li>"Millennium" by Robbie Williams </li>
<li>"Black Or White" by Michael Jackson </li>
<li>"The Way You Make Me Feel" by Michael Jackson </li>
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Make Your Changehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04785102695164634513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6992029896500221120.post-23009150831489506602016-10-10T03:27:00.001-07:002016-10-10T04:30:52.677-07:00Motivational Monday<div style="text-align: justify;">
There will always be people who tell you that you cannot do it, that you are not good enough, not as talented as others or simply doing it wrong. Do not listen to them, you are great the way you are! Sure, some people may give you advice and if you have the impression that they support you in a nice way and give you constructive feedback, listen to their point and talk to them. However, if you realize that they want to see you fail, that they do not support you at all and only drag you down - distance yourself from them. You do not need this kind of negativity in your life. Removing those people from your life will make room for those who truly belive in you, encourage you and get through everything together with you, no matter how hard it will be. Hard times always reveal true friends. Always believe in yourself and in your dreams. Just give it a try. </div>
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Make Your Changehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04785102695164634513noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6992029896500221120.post-87243748816638660472016-10-07T04:26:00.001-07:002016-10-10T04:30:26.892-07:00Oatmeal in Minutes<div style="text-align: center;">
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Put some oats inside a bowl. There comes 1 cup of water on 1/2 cup of oats. But you can easily just boil more water in order to make the consistency the way you like it best, the measures are only a guideline.</div>
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Leave it for a while during the time you spend getting your toppings ready. Personally, I like my oatmeal best with berries (especially strawberries and raspberries) or with apples. To sweeten it you can use honey, maple syrup or sugar and cinnamon. A smashed banana stirred under it also tastes very nice and sweet.</div>
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<li>"Holding On And Letting Go" by Ross Copperman</li>
<li>"A Drop In The Ocean" by Ron Pope</li>
<li>"Back For Good" by Take That</li>
<li>"<a href="https://youtu.be/sVaRHJn_dgM">She's The One</a>" by Robbie Williams</li>
<li>"Who Says" by John Mayer</li>
<li>"Another Love" by Tom Odell</li>
<li>"<a href="https://youtu.be/lp-EO5I60KA">Thinking Out Loud</a>" by Ed Sheeran</li>
<li>"Read All About It" by Emeli Sandé </li>
<li>"<a href="https://youtu.be/puOoZB_uqY4">Catch & Release</a>" by Matt Simons </li>
<li>"The Mountain" by Ross Copperman</li>
<li>"Photograph" by Ed Sheeran </li>
<li>"I See Fire" by Ed Sheeran</li>
<li>"Stay With Me" by Sam Smith</li>
<li>"<a href="https://youtu.be/_X12b5R17_8">Who I Wanna Be</a>" (Rykkinnfella Remix) by Suite 16</li>
<li>"Calm After The Storm" by The Common Linnets</li>
<li><a href="https://youtu.be/5hPfL4zBY-c">Who Am I To Stand In Your Way</a> by Chester See</li>
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Make Your Changehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04785102695164634513noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6992029896500221120.post-12813233557064738762016-09-24T08:34:00.001-07:002016-10-02T06:45:21.195-07:00Current Favorites (Fall 2016)<div style="text-align: justify;">
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Fall is just around the corner. Therefore, I have decided to show you some of my favorites regarding this season. The season of coziness. Speding a whole day cuddled up, reading books or watching series or a movie.</div>
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The season of fall = the season of tea. My favorite is roiboos, especially with vanilla. In addition, I also enjoy a cup of apple tea (recommendations are Turkish apple, it contains fig, as well as apple tea with a hint of vanilla). Some companies also sell specials regarding winter, some of those flavors are cinnamon, marzipan, orange or almond biscuit (Spekulatius in German). Do not be afraid to try something new, go for whatever suits you best!</div>
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One of my absolute all time favorites is "The Vampire Diaries". It is not only a great one, no, it also fits perfectly to the darker side of fall, the mystic side as it is in Halloween. Another one I stumbled across recently is "Desperate Housewives" - such a great mixture of drama and comedy. It is very catching and interesting and, just as TVD, a continuing series, so all the episodes create one whole story.<br />
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As one year is coming to an end. another one is just about to begin. I do not know what about you, but, personally, I like to write down all of my dates on paper. Some are saved electronically as well on my tablet or cellphone, but I am a huge fan of writing it down and having it in a real book. Later, when you take an old calendar in your hands and get through it, all the memories come back; and it is way more personal than only some text passages on your electronic device.<br />
Until this time, I always had a calendar in which every day has its own page. It is very useful if you have lots of things to do or if you like to write down quotes or other inspiring quotes. However, on the other hand, these ones are actually very heavy. Therefore, I have decided to try something new: After thinking about it for a while and having a look at several options, I chose a Moleskine in the "Weekly Notebook Diary" edition. If you take a look inside, you will see this structure: On the left side, there are all the days of the week listed below each other; whereas on the right side there is space for all of your notes or to do lists or whatever you like to keep there. As far as I am already using it, I am very content. Whenever I want to write something down that I need more space for, for example quotes or inspiring texts, I use a separate notebook and this works very well for me.<br />
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I have always loved literature and reading. From my point of view, there is nothing better than cuddling up reading your favorite novel when it is cold and grey outside. Here are some recommendations: For entertainment, I enjoy reading Jojo Moyes' novels. Some I like a lot are "The Girl You Left Behind", "The Ship of Brides" as well as "Me Before You". (Recensions on two of them can be found <a href="http://makeyour-change.blogspot.de/2016/04/jojo-moyes-ship-of-brides.html">here</a> and <a href="http://makeyour-change.blogspot.de/2014/02/you-only-get-one-life-its-actually-your.html">here</a> ).<br />
What I also enjoy is reading books about philosophy. It is such an interesting and inspiring topic! Besides, I also like Shakespeare. The language is absolutely beautiful. In some app stores, you can download some of his play for free (e.g. "Romeo and Juliet", "Hamlet" or "Othello"). So just give it a try, it will be worth it!<br />
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Make Your Changehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04785102695164634513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6992029896500221120.post-91751775957369857302016-04-27T12:30:00.001-07:002016-04-27T12:33:42.012-07:00Jojo Moyes: The Ship of Brides<div style="text-align: justify;">
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"Australia, 1946. 650 brides are departing for England to meet the men they married in wartime. But instead of the luxury liner they were expecting, they find themselves aboard an aircraft carrier, alongside a thousand men.</div>
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On the sun-baked decks, old loves and past promises become distant memories, and tensions are stretched to the limit as brides and husbands change their minds. And for Frances Mackenzie, one bride in particular, it soon becomes clear that sometimes the journey is more important than the destination."</div>
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The novel tells the journey of four Australian women crossing the ocean in order to get to their American husbands. Each one a different character, they face problems, but also learn to stick together and to get along with difficult situations. They have to adjust themselves with the<i> </i>uncomfortable ship, with living together at very tiny space and much more. </div>
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Frances wants nothing more than to escape her past. However, one day she cannot hide it anymore, the secret she carried with her thorughout the whole journey. Will it destroy everything she fought for? Margaret cannot wait to be together with her husband, but also misses her family back home. Having a deep heart, she always tries to solve the occuring conflicts and takes care of everybody. Avice, coming from a rich family, struggles to adjust herself to the new circumstances on board. Having her own prospect on how things should be, she often gets into conflicts with the other brides, especially with Jean. Jean, the youngest of the four brides the story is focused on, is kind of simple-hearted and, therefore, does not seem to be as sophisticated as Avice, for example, which leads to a stressed relationship between the two young woman.</div>
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The novel has autobiographical traits due to the fact that the author's grandma was one of the original brides who went on the long journey hoping for a better life. Her grandmother's journey is the basis for the fictional story. Moyes has written a wonderful book full of emotions that makes you feel like you are on board with the brides. Each chapter focusing on a different character perspective makes it very lively, touching and you definitley get into a relation with the characters and understand their hopes and fears. You feel with the brides and while reading you get the impression of the limitedness and the impact it has on the woman who have no minute for being on their own. A great story with realistic characters, interesting and stunning developments that makes you feel like you travelled back in time to the 1940s. I really enjoyed reading it and I am looking forward to reading the next books written by Jojo Moyes.<br />
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A blogpost on Moyes' novel "<a href="http://makeyour-change.blogspot.de/2014/02/you-only-get-one-life-its-actually-your.html">Me Before You</a>" can be found on my blog as well.<br />
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Make Your Changehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04785102695164634513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6992029896500221120.post-87571493999425311522016-04-25T05:01:00.001-07:002016-04-25T05:16:39.364-07:00The Only People You Need in Life are the Ones that Need You in Theirs<div style="text-align: justify;">
Sometimes, you have to realize that not everyone loves the same way you do. Not everyone shares the same values nor has the same standards on how a relationship should work. Of course it hurts when you find out that you do not mean as much to someone as you thought you did. It is totally fine to cry, to spend afternoons lying in bed listening to sad music and eating ice cream; everyone gets to a point where they cannot do it anymore. However, after a certain amount of time, you have to get up and live again. It might be hard, because all you want to do is to be alone and not see anyone. Fight against the urge to go back home. Go outside, spend time with good friends who encourage you, believe in you, make you happy. You deserve to live your life the way you want it to be. Therefore, focus on the people who contribute to your happiness, moments that make you smile, hobbies that relax you etc. There is so much more outside our cages; the world is such a huge place - you will find the right one when the time has come!</div>
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Meanwhile, live your life, smile, give each day the chance to be the best one you have ever experienced. Be grateful for the lessons - you were hurt due to realizing that some people do not care as much as you do. However, it is much better to see it now than living a scheme. You were given the chance to find someone better, someone who values you, supports you, sees you as the wonderful person you are. Say "thanks life for showing me what I do not want" and move on. It is hard, it is a long process and there will be moments of doubt. Never give up, do not look back - only to see how far you have come and be proud of yourself.</div>
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Make Your Changehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04785102695164634513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6992029896500221120.post-84145964513547245642016-01-13T02:23:00.002-08:002016-01-13T02:43:50.939-08:00Happy New Year! & Welcome back<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>HAPPY NEW YEAR! 2016. 12 months. 366 days. </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Be happy. Live and enjoy every day. Be thankful for all the little things that make your life better. A cup of tea. Waking up to the sound of chirping birds. Reading a wonderful novel. Listening and dancing to your favorite music. A great and deep conversation with a friend. Laughing until it is hard to breathe. </span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">(for more positive and motivational quotes visit my instagram profile <b style="background-color: #f4cccc;"><span style="color: #660000;">@motivationfromheart</span></b>)</span></i></div>
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Make Your Changehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04785102695164634513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6992029896500221120.post-42591595303555840782014-03-03T02:50:00.005-08:002014-03-03T02:50:39.098-08:00Bucket List & Instagram<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Everyone thinks about their lives at one point. "What am I going to do after school? Will I find the love of my life? Do I want to have children and if, how many?" and lots of more questions. Personally, I think that planning is very essential, because you can structure your time and often good results come from hard work and time management. However, too much planning and over-thinking destroys the wonderful moments life gives us when we do not plan anything. Relax, calm down! You do not have to know exactly what you want to do with your life. Enjoy everyday and be thankful for every wonderful moment. Life is too short to spend it worrying what might be or over-analyzing what a person said. Look at your future with your heart full of happiness and expectations. Further, there are so many bucket lists with things you want to have done before you are old. From my point of view, this is kind of fun, and some of the ideas are really nice - but, do not stress yourself with thoughts like "I want to do bungee-jumping before I die - let's get up and try it out now!". Everything happens for a reason and will happen the right time. It is always good to have aims and wishes, but never forget the most important thing: Life needs to be enjoyed!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I want to tell you about my Instagram account: <span style="background-color: #fff2cc; color: #e06666;"><i>@motivationfromheart</i></span> . As you all know, I want to make people happy and I love quotes - so if you are interested in this: Check it out ;)</span></div>
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Make Your Changehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04785102695164634513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6992029896500221120.post-21876604786550519082014-02-17T08:46:00.001-08:002014-03-03T02:52:31.858-08:00How I Study & Tips for you<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">How are you, my dears? I think you all know this situation. You have to study for an exam, but you are not in the mood or you do not know how to start or to work properly. Today, I want to give you some tips on how I study.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Starting to study at 10pm will not bring good results, because you are so tired and your motivation is on a really low level. Instead, studying in the afternoon is way better, because you are fit and you can spent the evening doing something relaxing and fun. I also recommend to start early enough, at least at the weekend before your test - well, that is actually a bit late, but better than starting the night before.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">First of all, I write down the topics I have to study. Then I start to write summerys - in keywords. Even if I write down exactly the same as in my notes - when I start using a highlighter the sheet will look very different! ;) Further, writing helps you memorizing the contents you write more. When I am done with writing it all down, I read it out. I kind of do some small presentations to myself to remember everything better. The evening before the exam, I just read everything, but I usually do not add something new. If you did not study it until this time, you would not succeed in starting now.</span></div>
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<br />Make Your Changehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04785102695164634513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6992029896500221120.post-46246794066496991332014-02-08T09:28:00.004-08:002014-02-23T04:01:38.952-08:00Inspirational<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">"Be with somebody that can make you laugh when you do not even feel like smiling."</span></div>
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"Never blame any day in your life. Good days give you happiness, bad days give you experience, worst days give you a lesson."</div>
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"Waterloo" by ABBA - Although it is quite old, listening to it makes me happy and I start smiling immediatly.</div>
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"Summer of 69" by Bryan Adams - This song is awesome! Great voice, power, rhythms etc.</div>
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"Angels" by Robbie Williams - I love this song. It is so nice. </div>
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</span>Make Your Changehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04785102695164634513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6992029896500221120.post-30079328246646369852014-02-01T08:52:00.002-08:002014-02-23T04:02:43.674-08:00"You only get one life. It's actually your duty to live it as fully as possible.” * Jojo Moyes: Me Before You<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Do you know the novel "Me Before You" by Jojo Moyes? I just finished reading it and all I can say is that I absolutely enjoyed reading it and really love it. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">27-year-old Louisa Clark looks for a new job after the cafe she was working in has been closed. Unable to find a kind of work that suits her, she gets the offer to work at a private household as a companion for the 35-year-old quadriplegic Will Traynor for 6 months. Will had an accident two years ago that changed his whole life. He does not like and does not want his new life. During the time they spend together, they influence each other and develop feelings toward the other...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;">Reading this book was wonderful. It is so moving and catching and you definitely feel with the characters. It will make you cry. Gorgeous, a book about the beauty of life, which makes you think more about yourself and the way you live your life. One of the best books I have ever read.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">"What a wonderful, thoughtful and moving book. I was riveted all the way through. Absolutely loved it." <i>Sophie Kinsella </i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">"This truly beautiful story made us laugh, smile and sob like a baby - you simply have to read it." <i>Closer</i></span></span></div>
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Make Your Changehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04785102695164634513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6992029896500221120.post-19871545511378624402014-01-26T11:12:00.001-08:002016-04-25T05:09:44.027-07:00Recent Quotes<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Sometimes the people who don't talk to you are the ones that really want to.</span><br />
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</span>Make Your Changehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04785102695164634513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6992029896500221120.post-19830590936954684982014-01-19T05:23:00.000-08:002014-02-23T04:47:38.100-08:00Cute Sunday Things #2<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">How are you, my dears? Hope, you all enjoy your weekend and start into the new week full of energy. It is time to share some cute things with you. <span style="font-size: x-small;">(<a href="http://makeyour-change.blogspot.de/2013/11/cute-sunday-things-1.html">klick here for the first "Cute Sunday Things" post</a>).</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">are people you don't need to talk to every single day, you don't need to talk to each other for weeks, but when you do, it's as if you'd never stopped talking.</span></div>
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There was a girl who was playing in the park when she saw a picture in the bush. She kept the photo, but forgot about it until she was married. Her husband asked, who is that little boy in her wallet. She answered: "My first love." Then her husband smiled and said: "I lost this picture when I was nine years old."</div>
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The love of your family. Your greatest source for love, advice, happiness, hugs and happy moments. <br />
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</span>Make Your Changehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04785102695164634513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6992029896500221120.post-50578813859592897622014-01-10T07:13:00.003-08:002014-02-23T04:52:21.363-08:00Everyone Deserves to Love Who He Wants<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Recently, the topic homosexuality is in the media's focus, because a former German football player has come out. This was very brave and he earned lots of positive feedback for what he did. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">However, in our society there is still a problem with homosexuality. But why? Everyone deserves to love who he or she wants. Whether this is a woman or a man - never mind! Why insulting people only because they have a different sexual orientation than you? This attitude, in the worst case homophobia, is absoultely bad and should be changed. We all can make a difference! Accepting others the way they are. <span style="color: #0b5394;">Everything is normal.</span> Support this topic, make people open their eyes, make them be more openminded. Everyone has the right to live his/her life - no matter what others think.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">People who discriminate others make me angry and sad. In our time, the 21st century, where we all are enlightened, something like that simply should not happen. So, for making a change, support the ones who are excluded. <span style="color: #0b5394;">We are all equal. </span>It is so sad that football players, for example, cannot come out, because they fear the reactions of the people. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Make a change. Create a society full of tolerance. Everyone can love who he/she wants. There is nothing wrong with being homosexual.</span></div>
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Make Your Changehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04785102695164634513noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6992029896500221120.post-85202275198696910832014-01-07T08:21:00.000-08:002014-02-23T04:48:47.857-08:00Life Is What Happens To You While You're Busy Making Other Plans / A Jar of Good Memories<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Hallo meine Lieben! Ein Post auf deutsch? - Ja, ihr habt richtig gesehen. Ich habe mich dazu entschieden, auch auf deutsch zu schreiben, da sich so manche Dinge viel besser sagen lassen und mir so das Schreiben auch viel leichter von der Hand geht. Nichtsdestotrotz werde ich den gleichen Post auch noch auf englisch schreiben.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Das neue Jahr ist gerade einmal eine Woche alt, da macht man sich schon Gedanken, wie es denn so verlaufen soll. Was man sich erhofft, wünscht, geplant hat... Meiner Meinung nach sollte man das nicht alles so verbissen angehen, sondern manchmal auch nur schauen, wie sich alles entwickelt. Dazu gibt es ein schönes Zitat aus einem Song: "Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans." Das beschreibt es doch ganz gut - Leben ist, was uns so passiert, während wir geschäftig durch die Welt eilen.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Ein altes Jahr ist vergangen. An manches erinnert man sich vielleicht weniger gern zurück, doch jedes Jahr beinhaltet auch seine schönen Momente. Um diese nicht zu vergessen, kann man sie aufschreiben. Es gibt eine nette kleine Idee dazu: A jar of good memories. Schreibe einen tollen Moment, an den du dich erinnern willst auf einen Zettel, falte diesen und bewahre in auf. Das kann in einem Glas sein, einer Dose... Deiner Kreativität sind keine Grenzen gesetzt. Mit jedem schönen Moment wächst auch deine kleine Sammlung an Zettelchen. An Silvester öffnest du dein Glas der guten Momente und erinnerst dich wieder an sie.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Hello my dears! A blogpost in German? - Yes, you are right. I have decided to post in German as well, because it is easier. Nevertheless, I will write in English too.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2014 has started only a week ago - and you already ask yourself how the new year should or will turn out. From my point of view, you should not plan too much. Let life go its way - that is what life is about. There is a nice song-quote regarding this topic: "Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans." It describes the meaning of life very well.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">An old year is over. Some moments were not as good as others, but what about capturing the good times. There is a nice idea: A jar of good memories. Write down a great and special moment you do not want to forget on a piece of paper, fold it and keep it in a jar, a box, wherever you want. With every passing wonderful moment your amount of papers grow. On New Year's Eve you open your jar - and remember the great memories.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">♥ xoxo</span>Make Your Changehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04785102695164634513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6992029896500221120.post-62377300481586882972013-12-28T12:31:00.000-08:002014-02-23T04:52:41.296-08:00Songs Teach Us About Life<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">How are you, my dears? Do you know that situation: You listen to a special song and, automatically, you begin to feel a certain way. Whether you feel happy, sad, angry, bored etc. music always brings you in a different or emphasizes your mood. Music is emotional, it transports feelings. However or especially because of that, we can learn a lot from the lyrics. Writing a song that inspirates or moves lots of people is an easy and also great way to spread a message. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Michael Jackson's songs "Earth Song", "Man In The Mirror", "Heal The World", especially "We Are The World" are kind of songs making people care more about the others, help each other, make the world a better place. In general, all Michael Jackson songs have an important message. Therefore, and, of course, also because of his amazing talent he is one of my absoultely favorite singers. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">And I Know That It Is Love</span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">If You Care Enough</span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Make A Better Place...</span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Heal The World</span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">For You And For Me</span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I'm Asking Him To Change</span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I've Been A Victim Of A Selfish</span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We are the ones to make a brighter day </span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">So let's start giving </span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">There's a choice we're making </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">So, keep your eyes open for the people around you, for everyone. If we all help together, be there for each other, everyone can be able to have a great life. Focus on lyrics - they (can) have a deeper function than only entertaining.</span></div>
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Make Your Changehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04785102695164634513noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6992029896500221120.post-7262193483454062942013-12-06T08:56:00.002-08:002014-02-23T04:01:38.958-08:00Advent Calendar - December 4, 5 & 6<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">How are you my dears? Sorry for not posting the last few days, but I was very busy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Something very upsetting happened last night: Nelson Mandela passed away. He did so many wonderful things for the world, for making it a better place and was a very important person in the Civil Rights Movement. Here are some of Mandela's great and inspiring words:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>"I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear."</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>"It always seems impossible until it's done."</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>"We must use time wisely and forever realize that the time is always ripe to do right."</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>"Let there be work, bread, water and salt for all."</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Today is a special day in some countries: "St Nicholas' Day" if you translate it in English. The children get small presents. Usually, they clean their boots the night before, place them in front of the door and St Nicholas will gift them something, but only if they behaved well during the last year. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">For December 4, 5 and 6 I want to share some ideas for Christmas presents with you:</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Music</b>: You could create a list of songs you and another person share with each other, songs which make you remember great moments.<br /></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>"You-Don't-Have-To"-Tokens</b>: A great gift for your parents or other family members. You can write "You don't have to make the dishes" on one and then this person can give it to you and you will do the work.<br /></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Personal letters</b>: Sounds very simple, but it has a huge effect. Just write down what you love about the other one, what he/she did for you etc. It just has to be nice and personal. Much better than everything bought. And isn't Christmas the time you spend with the ones you love and to let them know how much they mean to you?</span></li>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #cccccc; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: xx-small;">source for the quotes: http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/n/nelson_mandela.html</span></div>
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