Sunday, December 30, 2012

Saying #0019

Hey, here is another saying for you! This one is definitely one of my favorites! Hope you guys like it as much as I do!

Here it is: The best feeling in the world is when the person you like, likes you back!

And I can't relate to this one because my crush doesn't like me back... at least I don't think he likes me back. I'm not sure. I hope he does!

Siri is truly awesome because I'm using Siri to type!!! I love Siri! :P

That's all for today, stay tuned for more sayings tomorrow!!
-- bbbrrookkeee

Monday, December 24, 2012

Saying #0018


I'd rather have bad times with you, than good times with someone else.
I'd rather be beside you in a storm, than safe and warm by myself.
I'd rather have hard times together, than to have it easy apart.
I'd rather have the one who holds my heart.

I can actually really relate to this one! <3
Hope you guys can, too. I am trying to post stuff that you can relate to and take advise from.

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Saying #0017


She said "I'm afraid of falling..." and he whispered "I have wings"

I think  this one is really sweet. But since it's short, here's another one!

Girl: "If you wake up Christmas morning in a box, don't freak, your on my Christmas list"
Guy: "I'm down with that" ;)

I've seen this one all over the place, I did not make it up. But since tomorrow is Christmas 2012, I thought it was perfect!

--bbbrrookkeee
Love y'all

Saying #0016

Guys this one is mostly for you, so read it!

One day your going to look back and say, dang that girl really did love me... why did I let her go?

You are, trust me. Go for her, she loves you! Make her yours, don't have to think that. Think about the fact that you might not love her now, but you will, I can promise you that you will fall in love with her personality and looks. Go for her and trust me! <3

Girls, go for that guy. Give him hints. But... DO NOT ASK HIM OUT. Those relationships never last, I promise, I know from expirence!

--bbbrrookkeee

Merry Christmas guys and gals!

Tip #0017

Alright, this is for two types of people: bullies and victims of bullying.

Bullies:
Hey, I just wanted to say that bullying isn't a nice thing to do. You might not see it as bullying, but others do. So next time you choose to "joke" around with someone, think it through and put yourself in their shoes for a moment. Think to yourself, "would I like it if someone did that to me?" if not, don't do it! Make sure that you are nice to your friends and even if you don't like them, still be nice to them. Another thing that hurts. Name calling. I know it seems stupid to bring this one up, but it happens a lot. Calling people mean names. For example: a**hole, motherf***er, cunt, etc... those aren't nice things to call people. I know one thing for sure, cussing isn't a nice thing to say directly to people. And honestly, it isn't a good thing to do at all. I know I cussed a lot, but now that I think about it, I feel bad about it. Cussing should make you reget saying it, and if you don't then I personally don't think you have a loving, kind heart. And girls want guys who are kind, loving and loyal. And even guys want girls who are those things, too. So if you are considered a bully, think about your actions and stop them. Let's make a community with nice people who don't do bad things! (Sounds like a lot to ask from you? Nah, that's nothing. Just do it and be nice!)

Victims:
Hey guys. I hear a lot about bullying at my school and want to try and stop it! I also hear many people wanting to end their life because of it. Well here's a tip: Next time you feel like you hate your life and want to escape. Find something or someone who can cheer you up. Don't think about a bully or something that someone called you. Think about the people who love you and who want to keep you safe! Don't want to die because of one bully (or a group of mean kids.) If it's cyberbullying: STOP, BLOCK, REPORT (OR TELL) If it's regular bullying, TELL SOMEONE! Make sure that the bullying stops. And if your thinking 'Well, no one but my parents love me,' STOP! Because you have friends at school, and most importantly, you have me! I love everyone of you!

Merry Christmas guys! Keep in mind, I love everyone! (Some I would love to punch, some I love to be around, some I love with all my heart, some I love to avoid... but I love eveyone!) --bbbrrookkeee

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Saturday, December 22, 2012

THANKS!

Ok, this isn't a tip or a saying, its a thank you! I am so happy to have all these viewers. I really wasn't expecting this many (452 pageviews). I want to thank everyone who reads this. Also, I wanna thank all my followers, I know I don't have that many, but I cherish every single one of you! Thank you, and please help me get to 1K! I will be so happy if I get 1K... maybe even higher than that. Love you guys!

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Saying #0015

Alright, mostly sayings right now, but tips will come soon! I promise!


When you say I'm beautiful I say "yeah right,"
but what I'm really saying is "do you really think so?"
When you say good job I say "thanks"
but what I'm really saying is "I love that you notice."
When you say we'll be together forever I say "I hope so"
but what I'm really saying is "I hope forever never ends."
When you say I love you I say "I love you too"
but what I'm really saying is "never stop saying that."
When you say that I dont care I say "yes I do"
but what I'm really saying is
"I care for you more than you'll ever know."


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Saying #0014

Okay guys, here's another!


The hardest thing to do is watch the one you love, love someone else.

It is honestly the hardest thing in the world! I know how you feel and what your going through if you feel this pain. I had to watch it through out my entire 6th grade year and half of my 7th. 

Love you guys!

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--bbbrrookkeee

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Friday, December 21, 2012

Tip #0016

HOW TO STAY ON HIS MIND!!!

1.) be true to yourself- When you spend time around this guy, let him see and know the real you. There is nothing more alluring and memorable then a person who is confident, knows their own mind and has presence.

2.) present yourself at your best- It doesn't matter what you decide to wear , whether it's casual, professional, evening or nightwear, just so long as it's neat, clean and suits your body shape as well as possible.

3.) use scent- Scent evokes memories like nothing else can. It is scent that ensures that a person remembers events, people and places, even if unable to quite place the when, where and the who.

4.) be aware of your body language- It has its own way of lingering in a person's mind, for better or for worse. Good eye contact can help you to connect, while mirroring his actions can create a sense of harmony between the two of you. Mirroring is and excellent way to inveigle your way into his subconscious mind because it will cause him to think that you're attuned to one another, there by creating a strengthening connection. 

5.) KEEP IT FUN!!!

good luck! --bbbrrookkeee

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Saying #0013

Saying #0013!!
25 Reasons Why Guys Love Girls:
1.) The way they always smell good even if it's just shampoo
2.) The way they always find the right spot on our shoulder
3.) How cute they look when they sleep
4.The ease in which they fit into our arms
5.) The way they kiss you and make everything alright in the world
6.) How cute they are when they eat
7.) The way they take hours to get dressed but in the end its all worth while
8.) The way they are always warm even if its minus 30 degrees
9.) The way they look good no matter what they wear
10.) The way she fishes for compliments even though you both know shes the most beautiful thing on this earth
11.) how cute they are when they argue
12.) How their hand always seems to find ours
13.) The way they smile
14.) The way you feel when you see her name on the caller id after you've had a big fight
15.) The way she says "lets not fight anymore" even though you know an hour later...
16.) The way they kiss you when youve done something nice for her
17.) The way they kiss you when you say "I love you"
18.) Actually.. just the way they kiss you
19.) The way they fall into your arms when they cry
20.) Then apologizing for crying over something that silly
21.) The way they hit you and expect it to hurt
22.) Then the way they apologize when it really does hurt (even though we dont admit it!)
23.) The way they say "I miss you"
24.) The way you miss them
25.) The way their tears make you want to change the world so that it doesnt hurt her anymore...Yet regardless whether you love them, hate them, wish they would die or know that you would die without them... it matters not.Because once in your life whatever they were to the world they become the world to you.When you look them in the eyes traveling to the depths of their souls and you say a million things without a trace of sound you know that your own life is inevitably consumed with the rhythmic beatings of her very own heart. We love them for a million reasons, no paper would do it justice. It is a thing not of a mind, but of the heart. A feeling. Only felt.


sequal to Saying #0012
--bbbrrookkeee

Saying #0012

Haha, here's another saying. My mind is racing with them and I need to write them all down before I forget them!


20 Reasons Why Girls Love Guys:
1.) The way they act so innocent sometimes
2.) The way they laugh
3.) The way they smile
4.) The way they get confused
5.) The way they look into your eyes and make everything even just for a second go away
6.) The way they touch you just to let you know he is there
7.) The way they try to defend themselves when you tease them
8.) The way he stares at you when you are walking down the hall even though his best friend is telling him the scores of last nights big game
9.) The way they seem to pop out of nowhere and slip their arms around you
10.) The way you fit just right in his arms
11.) The way he gets embarrassed when he does something clutzy around you and tries to cover it up
12.) The way they kiss you when you just had a big fight
13.) The way they kiss you when your day has gone completely wrong
14.) Actually just the way they kiss you
15.) The way when you hug them they feel exactly like your childhood teddy bear
16.) The way they can stay on the phone for hours even if he doesnt have much to say
17.) The way he looks at you when he thinks you are asleep
18.) The way he says "you look beautiful" even though you are just in jeans and a t-shirt
19.) The way they stare at you in class and then still stare after he has gotten in trouble for not paying attention
20.) The way they say "I LOVE YOU"


Hope yall like it :P --bbbrrookkeee

Saying #0011

Here's another one :P

12 signs your falling in love
1.) You'll read his/her texts over and over again...
2.) You'll walk really, really slow while you're with him/her...
3.) You'll pretend to be shy whenever you're with him/her...
4.) While thinking bout him/her... your heart will beat faster and faster...
5.) By listening to his/her voice... you'll smile for no reason.
6.) While looking at him/her... you can't see the other people around you... you can only see that person...
7.) You'll start listening to slow songs.
8.) He/She becomes all you think about
9.) You'll get high just by their smell...

10.) You'll realize that you're always smiling to yourself when you think about them..
11.) You'll do anything for him/her...
12.) While reading this, there was one person on your mind the whole time...


I know that there's someone on my mind right now while I read this <3

Stay tuned for more amazing tips/sayings! --bbbrrookkeee

Saying #0010

This one is for all the guy viewers ;)

Boys, just do it!----Tell her you think shes cool. Tell her why you think shes so cool. Smell her hair. Talk to her in movie theatres. Pick her up and pretend youre going to throw her in the river; shell scream and fight you but secretly, shell love it. Hold her hand and skip. Hold her hand and run. Just hold her hand. Pick flowers from other peoples gardens and give them to her. Tell her she looks pretty. Let her pay for stuff if she wants to. Introduce her to your friends as The coolest girl I know. Sit in the park and talk to her. Take her to the library, and playgrounds, and train stations. Tell her dirty jokes. Tell her stupid jokes. Write poems about her. Just walk around with her. Throw pebbles at her window at night. When she starts swearing at you, tell her you love her. Take her to shows of bands shes never heard of. Hold her hand in the mosh pit. Let her fall asleep in your arms. Call her. Call her back if she calls you. Sing to her, no matter how bad you are. Carve your names into a tree. Get her mad, then kiss her. Give her piggy-back rides. Go see her band play even if they really suck, and tell her they were great. Give her space if she needs it. Push her on swings. Stay up with her all night when shes sick. Make up pet names for her, but cool ones, not sappy ones. Teach her guitar. Lend her your cds. Write on her. Make her mixtapes. Write her letters. If she asks you to go to a show with her, go, even if it means a 5 hour train trip. Take her to cool shops, and let her take you to even cooler ones. Listen to all the bands she mentions. Dont tell her that her favorite bands suck. When shes sad, hang out with her or stay on the phone with her, even if shes not saying anything. Buy her ice cream. Let her take all the photos of you she wants. Look into her eyes. Slow dance with her, even if the music is fast. Kiss her in the rain.When you fall in love with her, tell her. <3

JUST DO IT!!! -bbbrrookkeee

Saying #009

This one is from the guys point of view to the girls. So girls... I recommend YOU read this!


Don't assume that guys won't care where you are, because we do. It makes us feel secure to know that our girlfriends aren't off flirting with guys we've never heard of. Don't talk about your ex-boyfriends. We never have, nor ever will respect or like them, nor do we want to hear about them. When you do, you're asking your boyfriend to be jealous. You're asking your boyfriend to lose trust. On that, don't hump everything that walks into the room. We don't care if you talk to other guys. We don't care if you're friends with other guys. But when you're sitting next to us, and some random guy walks into the room and you jump up and tackle him, without even introducing us, yeah, it pisses us off. It doesn't help if you sit there and talk to him for ten minutes without even acknowledging the fact that we're still there. When we tell you you're pretty/ beautiful/ gorgeous/ cute/ stunning, we freaking mean it.Don't tell us we're wrong.We'll stop trying to convince you.The sexiest thing about a girl is confidence. Yeah, you can quote me. Don't be mad when we hold the door open. Smile and say "thank you."Let us pay for you. Don't "feel bad". We enjoy doing it. It's expected. Smile and say - everybody together now - "thank you." Kiss us when no one's watching. If you kiss us when you know nobody's looking we'll be more impressed. You don't have to get dressed up for us. If we're going out with you in the first place, you don't have to feel the need to wear the shortest skirt you have, put on every kind of makeup you own. We like you for WHO you are and not WHAT you are. Don't flirt with guys when we're not around.We'll find out. Trust us. We have eyes everywhere. And when we find out, we're pissed. Not necessarily with the guys you flirted with, more-so with you. Don't take everything we say seriously.Sarcasm is a beautiful thing. See the beauty in it. Don't get angry easily. Stop using magazines/media as your bible. Don't talk about how hot Tom Cruise or Brad Pitt is in front of us. It's boring, and we don't care. You have girlfriends for that. Whatever happened to the word "handsome"? Why does everything have to be "hot/sexy"?I'd be utterly stunned by a girl who greeted me with "Hey handsome!" instead of "Hey baby/ stud/ cutie/ sexy" or whatever else you can think of.Claiming girls or guys to be "hot" shows immaturity. Guys cannot stress this enough: if you aren't being treated right by a guy, don't wait for him to change.Ditch his sorry, disgrace-to-the-male-population ass, and find someone who will treat you with utter respect. Someone who will honor your morals.Someone who will make you smile when you're at your lowest.

Later Ladies! -bbbrrookkeee

Saying #008

Okay, so here's another one:

I'm trying really hard not to cry over you because every tear is just one more reminder that I don't know how to let you go.

Peace out lollipops! -bbbrrookkeee

Saying #007

Omigod, another one. Is that going through your head? Because it should be.
Saying: 
Ways to get a girls heart--
1.) hug her from behind
2.) grab her hand when you guys walk next to each other
3.) when standing wrap your arm around her
4.) cuddle with her
5.) don't force her to do ANYTHING
6.) write little love notes
7.) compliment her
8.) hug her in your arms as long as possible
9.) say 'I love you' and mean it
10.) brush the hair out of her eyes
11.) comfort her when she cries (or is sad)
12.) love her with all your heart <3

--bbbrrookkeee; love yall 

Saying #006

LOL, another one!

Saying: Sometimes people put up walls, not to keep others out, but to see who cares enough to break them down.
bbbrrookkeee ;-)

Saying #005

Yet, another one! (I have lots of free time right now, so I will be posting a lot ;))
Saying: 
When a GIRL is quiet,
Millions of things are running in her mind
When a GIRL is not arguing,
She is thinking deeply
When a GIRL looks at u with eyes full of
questions,
She is wondering how long you will be
around
When a GIRL answers "i'm fine" after a
few seconds,
She is not at all fine
When a GIRL stares at you,
She is wondering why you are lying
When a GIRL lays on your chest,
She is wishing for you to be hers forever
When a GIRL calls you everyday,
She is seeking for your attention
When a GIRL sms's u everyday,
She wants you to reply at least once
When a GIRL says I love you,
She means it
When a GIRL says that she can't live
without you,
She has made up her mind that you are
her future
When a GIRL says "i miss you",
No one in this world can miss you more
than that.

Saying #004

Alright, here's another one!
Saying:
WHAT EACH GESTURE MEANS:
- Holding Hands: We definitely like each other.
- Holding you tight pressed against each other: I want you.
- Looking into each other's Eyes: I like you, for who you are.
- Playing with Hair: Let's fool around.
- Arms around the Waist: I like you too much to let go.
- Laughing while Kissing: I am completely comfortable with you.

Saying #003

Since I haven't posted much, I'm going to do a few more!
Saying:
"WHAT EACH KISS MEANS"
- Kiss on the Forehead: We're cute together .
- Kiss on the Cheek: We're friends.
- Kiss on the Hand: I adore you.
- Kiss on the Neck: I want you, now.
- Kiss on the Shoulder: Your perfect.
- Kiss on the Lips: I LOVE YOU...

Saying #002


Hey guys, this is another saying. Sorry for not posting much, I've been SUPER busy.
Saying: Don't go for looks, they can deceive. Don't go for wealth,even that fades away. Go for someone who makes yousmile because it takes only a smile to make a dark dayseem bright.

Monday, December 3, 2012

Tip #0015

Report cards? Mine are coming out soon. I am just as nervous as you probably are. Are you not sure how to break a bad grade with your parents? Tip: This might sound stupid, but it sure helped me! Show them the bad grades first, then be all, "but look here, I have all A's here" they will be upset at first, but then they will be all, yeah, you did get A's here, good job!
P.S. I won't be posting as often because winter break is almost here, and school is getting slightly more difficult, but once winter break starts I will defiantly be posting way more often. To all those 6th graders reading, start preparing for 7th grade this summer, it gets a lot harder... well at least for me it was like a mile jump that seems totally impossible, I am still making my jump; my steep climb to the top.
BU BYE!!! -- BBBRROOKKEEE 

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Saying #001

Hey peoples, this is my first saying!! Yay!! Here you go: Don't follow in my footsteps, I walk into walls and trip over flat surfaces! (LOL, honestly, for me, it's totally true) I remember, I was walking in the hallways with one of my friends, and I walked right into a wall... in front of my crush!! LOL, it was so funny!!

PEACE OUT PEOPLES!! --BBBRROOKKEEE

Monday, November 19, 2012

Tip #0014

Yo peoples!! I bet your all waiting for me to write again, so here I am, giving you another tip. I just wanted to say, I might give MORE than Tips, I might give good sayings to live by, because one day, I will be all out of Tips. But here's another tip for you: Do what YOU think is right, (I'm not saying go out and rob something, but follow what you believe in.) For example, Do you want to stand up to something/someone, then JUST DO IT! Don't do something stupid, think about it for a second, because  once you do it, it can't be undone, make sure it's something you can live with. ANOTHER THING: from now on I will be signing off in different ways!! *YAY*
---First sign off: L8R!! -Bbbrrookkeee

Thursday, November 15, 2012

Tip #0013

Hey, sorry that I haven't been posting lately. I've been really busy. But here's my tip: Do you have a dream? Do you want to make your dream happen? I know that I want to be a young author. I am actually writing a book now. I am going to follow MY dream and get it published! So go out and follow YOUR dream!!!

Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Tip #0012

Hey guys, sorry that I haven't posted in a while, I've had many tests and quizzes to study for and lots of homework to do. Tip: Do you have a crush on someone? Do you have your crushes number? Does this person know u like them? Is your crush slightly older then you? If you said yes to all of these, here's my advise for you: don't text them to often, it will only hurt you in the end.

Saturday, October 27, 2012

Tip #0011

hey guys, sorry for not posting in a while, I've been pretty busy. Now that i have volleyball six times a week. Anyway!! tip: (this ones for the girls who love make up) if your wearing too much make up, I'm sorry, but no guy will like you. guys like girls who are natural, not plastic.

Saturday, October 20, 2012

Tip #0010

I just wanted to say, thanks for reading my blog! I thought there would be 96-97 page veiws, but turns out I have 184! So unexpected! Thanks again! My tip: Who has a fear that practically takes over your life? Your scared to ask someone out, or scared to get up on stage? I know I am. A way to get over your fear-- take 10 deep breaths, count to 20, and aprotch the person you wanna ask out (or the stage, depends on the fear) and just do it before the fear takes over again, just DO, stop waiting, stop cowering, just DO IT!

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Tip #009

Tip: Are you ever lying in bed wondering if it's worth it to get up and pee? Well, here's your answer: YES, if you don't, over time a Blatter infection will develop, and i hear those aren't fun! So, i recommend getting up and peeing ;)

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Tip #008

Hey guys! Tip: Who feels like your best friend is fading? Or leaves you to hang out with someone else? Yeah, I have, and it really hurts, cause the first thing you know, your inseperable and the next he/she's hanging out with someone else and totally ignoring you. I know that feeling and I sure don't like it. So to help, just hang out with someone else who makes you smile/laugh. Don't think about them, and don't ignore them, if you see them in the halls, wave, don't give them dirty looks, it just makes things worse ;p

Sunday, October 14, 2012

Tip #007

hey, who feels like you know people who act fake. Away to help them become more conferrable with themselves is by acting more "out there" with them. Act more wild, become closer friends with them. Soon, they will feel like they can be themselves with you and your friends at school and camps and things like that! If you know they have trouble with fashion, and your good, invite them to go shopping with you. Don't just be all mean and say that they can't dress themselves, that doesn't help.

Tip #006

Hey readers, lets try to get as many views as possible. Tell your friends, and have them tell their friends about my blog!! Tip #006: Have you ever once dreamed about getting something or going somewhere and your parents don't feel like spending that kinda money? Then offer to pay half of it, and they can pay for the other half. I know many people do this, but I feel it should be posted here! Now lets say the thing you want is over 50,000 dollars (I bet it won't be... but...) here's what I say about that: GIVE IT UP!! WAIT TILL YOU HAVE A JOB AND THAT KINDA MONEY!!! THAT IS TOO EXPENSIVE (LOL JK) just keep pushing and try to get a part time job ;) good luck

Tip #005

Hey peoples! Tip: Do you ever get distracted by electronics while doing homework? Well, I do. What I do now is put all of my electronics in another room until my homework is done! You should try it, it really helps!!!!

Tip #004

Hey peoples! Tip: Ever feel like right after you text someone, you need them to reply in a nano second? Well, the thing is, their phone could be dead, or off, or their just busy. But don't keep texting them until they answer. It just annoys them. (I know from expirence)
And don't be afraid to comment!!!

Saturday, October 13, 2012

Tip #003

Hey guys, this is my third tip: Don't change cause someone wants you to. Just be yourself and no one else ;)

Tip #002

Hey guys, finally getting used to this blogging thing. Anyway, my tip: If someone comes up to you, wanting to sell you drugs, just walk away. If he/she follows you, stop, let him/her aprotch, and scream as loud as you can. That normally scares them off.
;) hope this helps if your in this stituation.

Thursday, October 11, 2012

Tip #001

hey, this is my first blog! Just to let you know, i recomend this for 13-19 year olds ONLY! Also, i will be posting as daily as possible (usually when my homework is done) and in the comments: i don't like curse words, so those are going to be deleted if commented! Now, to my tip: make sure you let the boy make the first move, relationships where the girl does it, mostly NEVER work out. So boys, don't expect the girl to come first, they should wait while YOU do it.