Chocolate chip cookies

~mix wet ingredients first then add in dry~

1.5 cups flour

1 cup sugar

1 cup brown sugar

1 tablespoon vanilla

pinch of salt

2 eggs

2.5 sticks butter

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 cup chocolate chips

cook at 350 for 15 minutes!! 

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You First

 Relationships aren't easy but they shouldn't be hard either. Connecting with people is all about learning the ups and downs, the good and the bad. that's what makes it real and everyone should know that.

I am 19 and engaged. I know, shocking and crazy of me to be so young and that tied down, but it's okay. In life you'll meet people who aren't meant for you or even mistakes, but it is up to you to move through life with discernment. I've had my share of guys who weren't shit or just weren't on my level of maturity and that is what drove me to leave them. We should stigmatize hook-up culture and let people live their lives as they wish if they're not hurting themselves, someone else, or endangering. 

I knew that I wanted to be married and have a family in my 20s. I didn't want to party or live life on the edge BUT my perspective changed as I got older. I still want all those things after I experience life without big responsibilities. My fiancee and I have similar views and when we met he didn't think like that but we learned each other. we grew through hardships as a unit not separate. 

Finding someone in this world to spend the rest of your life with is challenging. You may think some days, "why can't I find something that sticks? or "I don't know why they always disappoint me." I don't have all the answers but I can tell you this, regardless of what you look for in a person, you need to love and respect yourself first. If you had to date yourself, what things would you do? what would you want to say to yourself? What do dates look like? These things are important because the same way you treat yourself is how you want your partner too. 

If your partner can't match your drive and lifestyle, throw them away. Once you learn yourself, you start looking at weird behavior like "I would never do that to me" and you cut it off. That goes for all relationships too. family, friends, boyfriend, girlfriend, coworker, etc. Know yourself first queen then make moves. ♡

xoxo, Yahna Marie

Another day another dollar

GOOD MORNING 

I'm going out with my mommy ayeeeee 

i hope everyone has a wonderful day and i hope its filled with sunshine and loveeeeee

xoxo, yahna marie

Moving on and out

 Its worth it all in the end. That overwhelming feeling you have to leave or be free is what's going to keep you going so don't lose it. I'm not just speaking from an outsiders point of view either, for the past year I've been having that feeling and for once I'm not planning around it with a schedule. I'm going to move to the other side of the country, back to my hometown, with my fiancee, and tell really no one. 

You may be asking yourself, "Why would she want to do that? why don't you just move to another city?" Well, to put it simply, I want to. Its just time for me to do my own thing and make my own decisions. You will hear people offer you things or opportunities to convince you that where you are is the best place for you to be and that's not always true. If that was the case, you wouldn't have that gnawing feeling. 

I live my life with countless mental list and fake deadlines to keep me on the "right" track but if you're anything like me, just leave. No one talks about how hard it is to turn away and choose yourself after not doing it for so long. That's okay. It's so normal to feel but its not normal to feel trapped.

Don't be scared of vulnerability to the people who understand you most. a significant other, siblings, parents, friends, etc. It's always good to have people to lean on that support you. My fiancee is the one person who I tell everything to without a second thought. keep people like that close always. It'll benefit you and them more than you think.

When you finally make your move, let yourself grieve. you'll thank yourself later, trust me. Letting go is 100% part of the process but in order for that to happen you have to let yourself be free emotionally. Don't beat yourself up either if things don't immediately fall in order how you planned. i've learned that sometimes, plans aren't always fool proof, but that's apart of learning in life. Be optimistic but realistic as well. 

Enjoy your life! Life is always about choices and decisions, so why not make the ones you want. Keep the people who support you around when things feel hard. Don't bring yourself down because your ego won't let you express to others in fear of embarrassment. LIVE HAPPILY! TAKE THAT RISK! Love yourself first before you forget who you are.

xoxo, Yahna Marie

RISE AND SHINE

 I woke up still tired today smh. I think that sometimes when I go to sleep, I can’t actually stay asleep. It makes me wonder if I wake up a couple times between the period of sleep and I just don’t remember because it’s such a small window of awareness. 

Anywho, I made banana bread last night and had some this morning, LET ME TELL YOU- it’s so good!! I love banana and it’s my best one yet. I baked one side with chocolate chips and almonds, then the other half is plain. So delicious!!!

Recipe: https://pin.it/1TbrqzsO8 

Banana bread always makes me think of autumn. I can just feel the chilly breeze coming already!!!

 Are you guys looking forward to fall or do you want it to stay summer longer?

All Done

 I finished the blog, YAYYYY!! I'm so excited to share my mind with you all｡◕‿◕｡

i think although it was a process, it was worth every hour!! im already seeing the future and fun im going to have!! LOVE YOU HONEY BUNS

xoxo, yahna marie 

Working

 Music should always be playing when you're working🙄 I think it make life less serious even if you need to meet deadlines lol 

current listen: Someday- Sri