sophrosyne :

(n.) a healthy state of mind, characterized by self-control, moderation, and a deep awareness of one's true self, and resulting in true happiness.

Wednesday, October 28, 2015

PSA!!!

I know it's Wednesday, (& on Wednesdays we wear pink.... Oops, I didn't today), BUT THIS IS URGENT!! 
My best friend for yearsssss, my ultimate princess-in-crime, my twin (literally, we have the same birthday), & my heart bought me this beautiful blanket scarf... why you may ask? I asked the same thing. This came completely out of nowhere, her reasoning was how proud of me she was with all of my progress, current lifestyle, & starting this blog, so I needed a treat. I'm so obsessed! I'm so blessed with her in my life, always have been! I love you so much, KayRay. If you have a friend like this, KEEP THEM! 

Follow Kayla's blog too! She posts about health, fashion, stories, and her crazy life. She has always been such a great influence & role model in my life growing up & continues to be every day. Not a day goes by that we don't talk! Her blog is... her! You won't regret it. 
*hopefully doing a collab soon, yay!!

http://www.glitternsweettea.com

Have a great week, babes.

Xoxo. 

Tuesday, October 27, 2015

Dear past Macy Jo...


Dear younger self,

Stop. You're okay. Honestly, everything is not as dramatic as you think. These friendships will end, these boys won't be worth your time, do the things you want to do but stay on this path that you're on... you end up great! But here's a reminder if you get stuck along the way:

I know you think you have to have everything right on track all the time so soon, but trust me, you still don't fully and you don't need to be at either point. You're going to have these bad grades in biology or geometry, and I know you're studying and staying after... I'm so proud of you, sometimes things just don't click... and that's fine. Don't be so hard on yourself... these just aren't your subjects. You get a bomb score on your ACT, and that's ultimately all that matters. Either way, you win. When it comes to senior year, you don't have to know that you want to be a nurse just because of CNA, you won't be a nurse, but enjoy that class... it'll change your life and so will the people in it, be thankful and cherish that semester more than anything. Girlfriend, I know you think this "emo" stage early on is cute, it's not, but if you're going to do it, own that, heck, go all out, if people judge a bubble emo cheerleader, let them. (*as I currently listen to my throwback "pop to punk" playlist). I know you feel like you have to be dark because you feel like the world is crashing because of silly things and that you don't have anyone by your side (because let's face it, they were petty things), continue writing in your journal... I wish you wouldn't have ripped it up, it was a healer. You'll never really leave this dark stage, it'll just get classier! *hair flips*. You'll learn one day, these minor details were just the depression clouds growing into something more down the road, and even then, just breathe, you're not alone... truly. Your so-called "friends" are NOT your friends, do notttttt waste time worrying about making them happy instead of yourself, trust me, they wouldn't do the same for you. They are not worth your tears. Sure, give them a second change, but not a third, fourth, or fifth... they are not deserving. I know you do this because you have such a big heart and also feel like they will be your only friends, no. When it comes to your first date freshman year, you'll enjoy it. When it comes to your first kiss sophomore year, don't worry, you did fine, nothing to be scared of... it was a great date, but don't get hung up on this guy, when you break up after a month, move on, he wasn't thatttttt into you- oops. I know you think you're in love when junior year and senior year comes around... enjoy this as much as you can because it won't last and don't expect it to... you'll learn that things change, people change, and you will fall in love again with someone else (lol, don't worry though, it hasn't happened yet or for a long time, thank goodness), but be thankful he was the first love you had... but when you break up, pick yourself up, be strong, things just change and you can't help that. It wasn't your fault he left, you did everything you could have. I wish you wouldn't have quit cheerleading because of that. I wish you wouldn't have dropped your friends because of that. I wish you wouldn't have been inactive in your senior year because of that. Heck, you'll fail classes your freshman year of college because of that, but also because you just don't understand the subjects, again, that's more than fine... get the credit and move on. C's and D's get degrees, right? Stupid GenEds... You'll change your major anyways, trust me, this was the best decision you can make... thank Professor Harney as much as you can for that! Transferring sophomore year wasn't scary, right? I'm so proud of you for doing this... THIS was the best decision you could make, I promise you'll fall in love with this school more and more by the day. MSU EagleNation! You were meant to be here. I'm proud that you made friends, I'm proud that you went to the gym, I'm proud of you for stepping out there, I'm proud that you studied- even if your depression kicked in more of the time and you skipped classes often, you still made those good grades! I know it's hard having a boyfriend who goes to a different school, but you've got your girlfriends, they will take care of you. But be prepared, this relationship won't last either come the end of the semester. But coming into junior year this year, you're whole life will change... and when I say change, I mean it... you're a different person and for that, I cannot be more proud and happy of/for you. You're entire personality is going to change, and I know you couldn't care less, own it... no one can stop you. You're a boss, girlfriend. You'll lose a few friends but now you've got the best of friends you've ever had by your side, you've got a bomb roommate, you've met so many new people and are so much more active with those friends than you would have been, you're getting out there, you're not letting people walk all over you, you're so strong with emotions- and maybe too strong, you found your passion and you're making a life you're excited for and actually want/need! I'm not saying you're not going to have a bad day or 70, but be thankful you have realized how to help yourself during it and not depend on anyone else for anything, especially that. It's okay to go out and have fun- you're safe and know your boundaries, it's okay to go on a date then never talk to him again, it's okay to kiss different people- that DOES NOT make you a slut, it's okay to skip your first class so you can cuddle with your roommate after a bad night before, and it's even okay to have a random turnt Monday night in the room. Girl, get back in that gym, go see a tutor for finance, and make this next year and half YOURS!!! Out of everything, I'm glad everything has happened the way it did to lead you to this point, I just wish you weren't so hard on yourself during it... trust me, life couldn't be better right now... listen to my words on how proud I am of you and that you are not alone, I'm here, things get so much better. BE POSITIVE!
6 years ago to today sure had a lot to offer, and I can't wait to see where we are 6 years from today.

I love you so much, Mace.

Xoxo.












Friday, October 23, 2015

Fashion Overview


Just my weeks top favorite outfits. I'm obsessed with these outfits!! Here are the leather jackets and fur vests I was talking about in my Fall Favorites Tag!

On Monday, I wore black leggings, a black high-low three quarterlength fitted shirt, with of course my fierce fur vest! *Considering this was just a selfie for my family, I didn't show the shoes, but they were the shoes from the first photo, black wedge booties! I could wear them every day of my life!!! For my makeup, I did a natural eye with my every day natural face routine that I will show later on.

Then today, on Friday, I wore flower lace tights with my favorite "SUP" shirt tucked into black dress
shorts with my b.a.b. grey leather jacket. Though it was little warmer today, I couldn't not finish the outfit off without this dime! Then again, my black wedge booties. I was also really pleased with my makeup today, I used a purple smokey eye with a wing. I did my usual dressy day-time face routine that I will be posting sometime in the next few weeks! I also went with a red lip, being the NYX Fall Favorites Tag, though I didn't use the overlay to make it the darkest it can get.

Again, thanks for reading this week! Have a fabulous weekend, be smart and safe!

Xoxo.



Hey, Roommate!



ROOMIE APPRECIATION POST!!!
(you're welcome, Aubs)

There are several different types of roommates: randoms that turn out good- becoming friends or at least getting along for the time being, randoms that turn out bad- weird but tolerable or just horrid, best friends that turn out good- love living with them, or best friends that turn out bad- friendship ruiner. It's always a difficult situation when finding a roommate, will you get along or will it be miserable living in your own room?

BACKGROUND INFO: This is currently my junior year of college. I started out my first year and half at a community college, then I finally *upgraded to one of my dream schools. Being my first semester away from home, I got put with a random roommate... I didn't know a soul at this school, but that's what I wanted. My roommate ended up moving back home, so I got the room to myself for the first two months, goals, but then housing made everyone get a roommate or pay extra for a private room... sike. So I got a new random down the hall. My emotions were everywhere, I couldn't go back, but I was really excited. It's like a guaranteed friend, right? God was definitely on my side when it came to this, He blessed me with my first roommate, and she wasn't a psycho. She was a senior, so it was kind of like a "big sister" type deal. She showed me the ropes. She was there to take care of me. We might not have been "close" but I loved living with her. But since she was a senior, it was back to the random drawing... I couldn't do that. To all of my college readers, you know about Yik-Yak, right? The anonymous college based app that connects to the closest college near you. My school revolves around Yik-Yak. Why am I bringing this up? Because that is where I met my current roommate... sketchy? yes. funny? yes. successful? yes!

Now, let's talk about roommates. A roommate, in a dorm like mine, is someone you share a tiny room with. Is that all? No. You share your whole life with! You are with this person almost 24'7, you have to make the best of it... in my situation, my roommate is my best friend. We are inseparable. We started like that too, from texting and calling all summer to the first day we moved in, we continue to get closer and closer by the day! We are probably the same person. We wake up, go to class, come back in between classes to hang, go to more classes, come back at the end of the day, hang out, go eat together, shower at the same time (while hitting on the wall to each other in code to still talk, guilty), then go to bed at the same time. But when you are roommates with someone, that is your family. Aubry is definitely my family. And I am hers. We know anything about everything in each others lives. When you are roommates with someone, you become their guardian. Aubry is definitely my guardian. And I am hers. We've got the facial expressions down pat when a f-boi comes in hot, we've got the phone call down to bail us out of awkward situations, we've even got the code for any type of situation needed. A roommate is a friend for life, and Aubry is that. I am forever grateful for her. You're supposed to meet your "brides maid" in college, right? WELL HERE I AM AUBS!!!! (and Alex)
*as Aubry literally just said "we hate everyone but each other, right Macy?!".....true*

When you live with someone, you are accustom to their habits, quirks, fears, ambitions, and beliefs. Though you two are completely different people- whether you know it or not, whether you mean to or not, you become each other in some form. You can say you do this with other best friends, but when you are living someone, it's completely different. When you are broken, they are the first ones to pick up the pieces. When something great happens, they are the first ones you tell. It's a soulmate... maybe more of a soulmate than your significant other... actually, I know its more of one. I have gone through so much lately, on and off, and I know Aubry has as well, but I honestly don't know where I would be without her being here when I come home. I can always count on her getting a girls night ready, even though a roommate is like having a girls night every night. I can count on her to be ready to cuddle at any point of the day, and when I cuddle, I mean cuddle. I can count on her to remind me to take my medicine when she can tell I didnt take it. I can always count on her to tell me she loves me before we go to sleep or leave for the day! I LOVE YOU SO MUCH, CUPCAKE!!!

Have a very very safe and fun weekend, babes... See you on Tuesday!

Xoxo.


Tuesday, October 20, 2015

Slay, Queens!



I know, I know, I said I would only post once on Tuesdays and Fridays, but I cannot keep this in for another three days! Why should I restrict myself on my own page? Sike. What, it's been a few hours since I last posted, and already so much has gone on, and already this blog is my safe haven (if only Josh Duhamel saved me like he does in the movie, but moving on..)

Let me start off by saying, this blog is not going to be me venting, I am just speaking exactly how I feel whenever I feel and hoping you learn from my experiences in some form or fashion (yay fashion!).



I strongly believe in calling myself a "Queen" and believe every strong lady out there should, as well. I strongly believe in "slaying", and again, believe everyone out there should as well. I started doing this over the summer, I had the worst heartbreak I will probably (and hopefully) ever go through... but it didn't destroy me like I thought it would, why? Because I turned into a queen. I had a whole new mindset, I became a whole new person, my life changed instantly, because I wanted it to. I lost who I thought was my soulmate, I lost who I thought was my best friend, and I lost who I used to be. Losing these three people, and being called the "brat" and "b*tch" that I was, taught me that I truly did need this change. I would win and I wouldn't stop winning. I would slay and I wouldn't care who stayed or left, I would follow who I truly was and what I needed. That is when I finally found myself. Most of you know, and if you don't, let me inform you really quickly that I suffer from depression and anxiety, I have had suicide thoughts, I have skipped classes consecutively for days and days, I have shut everyone out. My hands shake from past panic attacks. It has been a rollercoaster of emotions for me dealing with it, it will hit at any time, and though I still struggle with it, it has been nowhere near where it had been living ever since I have committed to this new lifestyle and became who I am right now. You may have never thought that because I try to hide it so much, or you might see through my "I'm fine" lies, but it's time to own who I am to you all.

Now, let me define what being a "queen" really is. A queen, to me, is a woman who is strong in everything she does. (and guys, be kings). She doesn't let anyone or anything get to her, she knows her worth and will not take anything less than she deserves. She has ambition and won't stop until she gets what she wants. She has no filter and will speak her mind, risky or safe. No, she is not heartless, but she knows how to control her feelings (or the feelings that she has) and only lets her walls down for ones who deserve it, who deserve her presence. Be happy and positive, because you deserve to.

Slaying, basically the same thing. Owning exactly who you are and being confident in everything you do, say, or feel. If you want to wake up with a messy bun (and not the cute messy bun you tried 37 times to get, I mean the greasy left over pony tail you had in the night before, got up and left messy bun) and start your day, slay that laziness.. if you want to wake up, spend almost two hours doing your hair and makeup and wearing heels to class (make fun of me all you want, I'll never stop wearing heels to class), then slay that divaness. Whatever you want to do or be, be confident in that. Don't you dare let anyone or anything alter that or try to make you feel bad for it.
People will come in and out of your life, whether you allow that door to be dead bolted shut or not is ultimately up to you. How someone treats you is how they seem themselves, remember that. If they are able to walk out from your life without worry, girl, let themmmmm! Sure, they may regret it later, come crawling to you for forgiveness, but wait, won't they just do it again? Yeah, I learned that the hard way, by too many people. But turning into the queen I am today, my door is only opened for the vip. Be strong enough to learn how to leave these peasants on the other side.

I adore reading. Right now I am in the middle of a fabulous book called, "You are A Badass", the author, Jen, goes into detail on how we cannot let others tell us who we are, we tell them. (cough cough, being queen). But first you have to tell yourself. Ask yourself: who do I look up to, why do I look up to them? would I really be happy living in their shoes? if so, how do I get there? where do I want to be, why? how do I get there? if I could have absolutely any one thing in the world without question, what would I have? let me go get it. I am a firm, firm, FIRM believer on "if you want it- go get it", yeah sure, "timing is everything" but why would you wait to see if time allows it? Go for it now, keep it longer, right?! Jen, in this book, talks about your subconscious and how much control it thinks it has, but it doesn't. Our subconscious mind is just a reflection of what we were taught when we were younger, they are so-called beliefs we tend to cling to, but in all honesty, are myths. You have power to change your perspective of your reality, you have the power to believe anything you want. Nothing is impossible, yet the minute you do doubt yourself and your goals, then it is impossible. How she explained it was perfect: we have all had that dream we are flying, but then we realize, wait, I can't fly, then we crash down... but if we instead said, heck yes, I'm flying, we would continue on that high. Think so highly of yourself and it will be hard to disappoint yourself. You always slay, boo! Remember that!

I can't stand negative people stuck in something they want to be stuck in... your girlfriend or boyfriend broke up with you and they found someone new or are messing around with the guy/girl you were suspicious of? Yeah, it hurts, trust me, but you sitting there dwelling about it isn't going to make them come back? If it is going to bring them back, ha, lie again. If this happens, please don't go for the first human you see as a replacement... finding someone true is a process and a hard journey, but finding happiness in general isn't. I found happiness in soooo many other healthier and more successful options, now, guys and relationships are the last thing on my mind, honestly, I'm not even sure it's on the list in my mind. I think too highly to lower my standards for friends, let alone a guy. I am definitely not saying you won't miss them, or want them back, you will, it will take time to move on, if ever, it will change you completely, but never look at yourself like it was your fault they left... lift your head, babe, don't let someone make your crown fall off your head. A friend of mine asked me tonight, "why is it you're not interested in dating? is it because of your ex?", and honestly, no, it's not because of him, yeah it might have started out that way, but if he is happy doing what he is doing, great, I loved him for a reason, but I'm not going to down myself just because we aren't a match. The reason I'm not out "looking" for a mate is because I have come to the reality of who I am and what I want and where I am going, I'm not stopping until I get that. That is why I am a queen. I'm not going around kissing frogs to find that Prince Charming, when God sees that I am settled where I want to be, and has someone prepared, I will, but as of right now, I adore being just me! (plus it's a lot easier being the diva I am).
I'm challenging all of my readers, female and male, be a queen/king for a week. Change your whole attitude. Wake up tomorrow, blast your favorite song, start the day with the mindset that you are a b.a.b. and no one is standing in your way today! SMILE. LAUGH. If there is something you've always wanted to do, do it this week without question, you deserve the world. Put aside the thoughts that have been eating you alive, take one thing at a time or realize it's not even worth worrying about because you are priority. I promise after even one day of having this new alter-ego, it will become who you are and your life will change so positively because being confident is the key to success. Let your queen-self out and slay these peasants.

Xoxo. 

Fall Favorites Tag



For my first "official" blog post, I am going to do the Fall Favorites Tag that I originally got from MannyMUA and Jaclyn Hill (you'll grow to understand my obsession of these two YouTube makeup divas, one word:) because what better on a chilly October afternoon than a cup of white chocolate moca and some comfy slippers to express my love for the fall season!?

Let's get down to it, shall we?!

Favorite fall candle​: uhmmmmm... I adore candles, don't get me wrong, but living in a dorm, I don't get to use candles so I don't go looking for good ones, wah.

Favorite fall lip color​: yes... lipstick... my favorite word. I am currently obsessed with NYX's Simply Red, it is actually more of a burnt brick red, I can't get enough. I also am obsessing over, don't laugh, Forever 21's Nude crayon pencil.... yeah, random, I know, but it is such a beautiful Nude that is honestly just a year round Kylie Jenner color, but with a smokey eye, this is my favvvvv!​ ​

Favorite fall drink: I just mentioned one of them, WHITE CHOLOCATE MOCA, omg, Heaven. Again, I could drink this year round, but it just tastes like cuddling up in 10 different blankets. I also enjoy peppermint hot chocolate, even though that is more Christmas season, I still dig it.​​

Favorite fall clothing item: ​okay, this one is difficult because I have several, but I'll try to narrow them down. Starting last fall, I got my first fur vest, obsessed, I've already worn it twice in the month of October. It literally makes me feel so fierce and flawless that I have to own it. Same goes with leather jackets, as soon as I put one on I feel like a b.a.b. who scares off everyone she walks by.... so naturally, I'm obsessed.​​

Favorite fall movie: ​I'm pretty sure we can all agree on this one, HOCUS POCUS!!! "Come little children, I take thee away, into....." okay, moving on.​

F​avorite fall TV show: oooh!! this one is new for me and I could talk hourrrrrrs about it, AMERICAN HORROR STORY! Ahhhhh! I can't get enough. I literally started from season 1 probably 2 or 3 weeks ago on Netflix, and I just started season 4 while watching season 5 at the same time. I was so against watching it so I didn't fall into the bandwagon, but sue me, I'm hooked. And who else can't get enough of Jessica Lange & Evan Peters (even if all I see him as is SpongeBob from the movie Sleepover, am I right?) flawless. 

F​avorite Thanksgiving food:  I know y'all aren't about to ask me to pick ONE favorite FOOD.... food is my soul, I can't just pick one. But if it has to deal with Thanksgiving, I can. My Mama makes theeeee bessssst sweet potato casserole with brown sugar and pecans on top, *drooling*, it takes up majority of my Thanksgiving plate every year.

F​avorite Halloween costume: I​ literally love Halloween. You can be so creative and become whatever you want. I've heard whatever you choose to be reflects who you really are, myth?, I don't know. Last year I was half glamourous Barbie, half zombie Barbie. I was pretty pleased with the outcome! Usually I would have my costume chosen, practiced, and hung up to stare at all October, but I have been so busy with school that I haven't even begun to thinkkkkk of what I'm going to do! That's a problem....

YAY! So, that was all the Fall Favorites Tag questions! Though I nominated myself, it was so fun doing it! Now, I nominate all of my readers to do one, either on your page, a comment, or just send me your answers! I love hearing about everyone's favorite things.

See you on Friday!!

Xoxo.

FIRST POST!!!

THIS IS MY FIRST POST, YALL!!!

I am so beyond excited to start this new blog column, it has taken me a while to get the courage to even think of beginning one. BUT HERE I AM!...... in the middle of class....... writing to you all, but college, am I right? My plan is to write to you lovelies every Tuesday and Friday, unless of course it's urgent. I will be talking about anything and everything, there are noooo limits and noooo filters! But it will mostly be about beauty, life advice, personal experiences, or even just random thoughts that I want to share. I mean, what could be more important than the newest lipstick shade and what I think about the cute guy sitting across the class? Be prepared to enter into Macy Jo's mind.... My Mama always says that it would be a scary site to see, oops. Though I will probably be writing just for my personal satisfaction, I'm more than happy if you are here reading.  

Let's begin this journey of blogging......

Xoxo.
Gossip Girl?....... I wish.