Failure.

“I don’t believe in failure, because simply by saying you’ve failed, you’ve admitted you attempted. And anyone who attempts is not a failure. Those who truly fail in my eyes are the ones who never try at all. The ones who sit on the couch and whine and moan and wait for the world to change for them.”

—	Sarah Dessen

Life.

"THIS IS YOUR LIFE. Do what you love. And do it often. If you don't like something, change it. If you don't like your job, quit. If you don't have enough time, stop watching tv. If you are looking for the love of you life, stop; they will be waiting for you when you start doing things you love. Stop over analyzing. All emotions are beautiful. Life is simple. When you eat, appreciate every last bite. Open you mind, arms, and heart to new things and people. We are all united in our differences. Ask the next person you see what their passion is. And share you inspiring dream with them. Travel often; getting lost will help you find yourself. Some opportunities only come once, seize them. Life is about the people you meet and the things that you create with them. So go out and start creating. LIFE IS SHORT. LIVE YOUR DREAMS. AND SHARE YOUR PASSION."

Always Blushing,
♥
Jessica Michelle

Revamping.

Revamping my blog. As days turn to weeks, and weeks turn to months... I am noticing that I am changing in life. My thoughts. My views. My dreams. My passions. It is time for me to start embracing these changes, rather than being afraid and running from them. It is time for me to tell people "If you don't like me... that's fine. But this is me and that's all you are getting. Nothing more. Nothing less." No more bending my thoughts to please the world around me. Time to revamp this blog and bring Blushing Out Loud back to a place where I can find myself. And that is what Blushing Out Loud is about... celebrating the things that you believe in
Keep Blushing World
♥
Jessica Michelle

"Set it Free... Let it Go"

I woke up in a horrible mood today... frustrated, upset, and a little hurt. But damn it, life is too short to hold onto negative feelings. So, I am letting it go... along with a long list of other negative feelings. There is no point in holding onto to anything that doesn't make you smile. So, here is a list of some of the things that I am working on letting go of today...
* frustration
* stale tears
* insecurities
* jealousy
* fears


Always Blushing,

♥

Jessica Michelle

Truth

Always Blushing,

♥

Jessica Michelle

“Just be happy and don’t be stupid.” — Adele

             I will be the first to admit, WAY too often I am guilty of becoming a "stupid girl".  I get caught in my own mind and create stories upon stories upon stories. I am so good at letting my imagination run wild, it is almost scary. I am usually able to force myself to shut the book that I am creating in my mind, but, there are times when I continue to write chapters in my head. If you were to disect my brain, you wouldn't find books... you would find shelves full of novels. And the truth is, I know better than to do this. I caught on to this habit of mine years ago. And yet I still allow myself to get caught up in it. Why? I am literally sitting here laughing at myself, because even as I write this, I am creating stories in my mind about something that is bothering me. It is ridiculous.
        I have asked myself repeatedly why I do this? And after years of trying to figure it out, I think I know why I do it. So often in life we are told that we are not good enough... that we are not worthy of certain things. We are always pushed to become more than what we are. And, if you are told it enough times, you start to believe it. And when you start to believe that you are not worthy of certain things, you get scared when those things start making their way into your life. You almost expect that things will go wrong. So, why not be prepared for it? Why not be prepared  for any heartache or disappointment that will come your way? And my way of becoming prepared??? I start imagining the worst possible outcomes. When you imagine the worst, 2 things can happen.
                1. The worst actually does happen, but, at least you were prepared. No surprises involved. You are ready with a wall up, and defenses high. (Didn't say this way healthy btw, lol)
              2. Something *less* than the worst happens, and you have more strength to deal with the situation because you had been prepared for a tougher battle.
             Neither of these 2 outcomes make it worth while. When you create stories in your head that involve other people, all you are really doing is creating a barrier between you and that other person. And more often than not, the other person is undeserving of that barrier. These stories are a result of fear.  Fear caused by our own insecurities. And at least in my experience, they usually have very little to do with the other person.
              So. . . . solution?!?!!? Well, I am working on it. It all starts within. Realizing, that

*YES, you are deserve happiness. 

*YES, you deserve good things in your life.

*YES, you deserve someone amazing in your life.  

*YES, you deserve to smile. 

          Once we start to realize and appreciate just how amazing we are, we will be more willing to allow amazing things to not only enter, but STAY in our lives. 

Always Blushing,

♥

Jessica Michelle

Take a Step Back

 

Always Blushing,

♥

Jessica Michelle