Get to know me

Hello guys! Hope your summer is going well. I have enjoyed my summer so far. Binge watching Netflix, eating junk , and watching a Rangers game are some of the things that I have been doing. Since I have new readers , I want you guys get to know me a bit. It has been a while since I have done a get to know you type post. Here I answer some questions: 

Favorite song? Thy will by Hillary Scott. This song talks about God's timing. He has a reason for things. Sometimes there are hardships and  Good times that God brings.

What is your favorite language? American Sign Language is my favorite language but I don't know it very well. I know a few signs but I am learning more. Spanish is my second favorite language. I know a lot of Spanish and communicate pretty well. Occasionally I post in Spanish.

What is your favorite food? I love Asian foods. Carbs is one of my favorite foods. I love spicy foods.

What is my favorite makeup product? Eyeliner is my favorite products. 

What are you studying in college and what are your career goals? I am studying psychology and Spanish. Child life specialist is the job that I want to do. I love being in a children's hospital and I want to help children cope with being in a hospital. I also want to research in the areas of adoption and children.

what challenges have you faced and overcome so far this year? Health has been a big struggle. I learned talking about my struggles help me cope with it it. Accommodations has also helped with my challenge. School had some struggles. I really had to learn patience. I learned to work better with people and handle stress better.

I would love to get to know you guys better. Please comment below and tell me about yourself. Have a great weekend and stay tune for next week's post. I have a lot of posts for incoming freshmen.

~Liu Miao~

Sophomore Year Reflection

  Hello!, I am finished with my sophomore year of college. I can't believe it. These past two years have gone quickly. There were many changes that happened this past year. Here are a few things that happen this past year :

- In the fall 2016, I took 17 credit hours. This was a lot for me but I learned a lot on how to manage time. In the spring , I took 15 credit hours.

- Assisted As with mesa de español. This was so much fun. It was a time that the Spanish 1 class got to practice speaking Spanish during lunch. They were able to practice in a more informal setting.

- Changed my major. I was a biology major. When I started helping the profesora, I found my love with Spanish. I also realized that I did not enjoy biology and chemistry. Now I am a psychology major with a minor in Spanish. I plan to get a Masters in educational psychology with a emphasis in Child life and continue learning Spanish.

- I TA in Spanish 1 class. This was such a great experience. I learned to interact with student in a different way. I learned that profesora did a lot for that one class and she teaches other classes. Worked closely with the professor and help tutor some of the students.

- Presented in my school research symposium. I loved it and it gave me great practice for public speak. In the fall, I will start on another research project.

- Found out that I will be getting a hip replacement surgery ( plus some ligament work) this summer. This surgery will help reduce pain and give more functionality to my legs. I am not doing this surgery to fix my disability(i.e. try to be "normal"), but I am doing it to give me a better quality of life.

This was a good but hard year. My health did become worse during this school year but a lot of good things happen. I am very excited for the summer. It will be a nice break. I will be blogging on a more consistent schedule.

~Liu Miao~

Graduation gifts!

Hello readers!

It is almost the end of the semester and some of us are graduating this year! I am not graduating this semester but I know a few people graduating from high school and college. It is an exciting time for those graduating. When there are graduations, there are usually parties and gifts. It can be difficult when buying a gift for a high school/ college graduate. Here are some gift ideas:

- Money/ gift cards.  Target, Walmart, best buy,  and home goods gift cards are great because the graduate can buy dorm/ apartment stuff.

- Gift cards to restaurants or to activities make great gifts. Many college students do not have extra money to spend on fun activities since our money goes to school bills and other living expenses. Students would appreciate the ability to do something fun without the worry of spending money. One can personalize the gift card according to the person.

- Care package. Fill a basket with things that a college student needs. One can personalize it according to the person. School supplies, candy, food, and small dorm items are some things to consider for a care package. There are so many things that one can put in a care package. This is a great personal gift.

Remember we are almost to the end of the semester. Congrats to those who are graduating from college and high school. You are entering into a new season of life. Since school is almost done, I will be posting more often. This semester has been super stressful with TAing and health problems. Don't forget to check awordwithlm on Instagram so you can  get a sneak peak into my life.

~Liu Miao~

Finishing the semester strong

Hello Readers, there is about a month left of school for most college students. At this point of the semester, most of us are ready for the semester to be done and go have a great summer. It is so tempting to start slacking off in homework since the semester is almost done. We need to remember to finish the semester strong. Here are a few tips:

- Do extra credit. It can help boost your grade.  Even thought it might be 5 extra points, those points can determine if you get a B or an A. When I took government , I got Cs on all my exams but I ended up with an A in the class. Turning my homework on time and attending my class helped me get an A in government.

- Find out if your finals are cumulative or not. If it is cumulative, I would start reviewing the material from the beginning of the semester. It it's not cumulative, find out what chapters the exams are over and study those chapters very well. The less chapters an exam covers, the more detailed questions will be on the exam. Remember that final exams can be group presentations instead of a test.

- Find out when and what times your final exams are. This can help you  make a study guide for your finals.

Have a great week and finish the semester strong. What are your tips for finishing the semester strong?

~Liu Miao~

A Time for Everything

Ecclesiastes 3:1

There is a time for everything,
    and a season for every activity under the heavens:

I really love this verse. The rest of the chapter talks about a time for laughter, crying and etc. I am seeing the truth of this verse in my life. My life has been pretty easy. It really makes me think. Right now , I am in a season of struggling and learning to wait. It is hard to be in this season. Everything happens for a reason. I know God can use my struggles for something but I don't know what it is. One positive about struggles is that you can relate to others who are going through the same struggles. This can encourage your fellow brothers and sisters in Christ or just any person. What season are you in? Let's encourage one another in our different seasons in life.

~Liu Miao~

5 Quick hairstyles for busy Mornings

We all have those mornings when need to get ready fast. Even though you may be rushed, you still want your hair to look cute. It can be tempting to always put your hair in a bun when rushed. Let’s spicy up that hair for those busy mornings. Ready? Set Go.

1-    Half up hairstyle is great for those busy mornings. This hairstyle looks great with straight, wavy, and curly hair.

2-    A French braid can make you look put together without spending too much time on your hair. This may not be true if you are not good a braiding hair.

3-    Overnight curls/waves are great things to do for busy mornings. I love to do this when I have to wake up early or I don’t want to take a lot of time with my hair.

4-   A high/ low ponytail can look stylish. This style looks great with curl or straight hair. I like to use this style a lot.

5-    A simple braid is a great hairstyle for when you are buys. This a great style for those who don’t know how to French braid.

What kind of quick hairstyles do you like to do? I would love to read about them.  Have a great morning/night. I will be posting on a regular schedule.

~Liu Miao~

my everyday makeup products

Hello guys! I am going to start  blogging again. My health is doing better. Today, I want to talk about my everyday makeup. There are those days that we don't have much for makeup. On those days, I still want to still look put together. These products would also be great for beginners in makeup wearing. Here are the products that I use:

Elf eyebrow kit: Groomed  eyebrows bring a fresh look for a person. Eyebrows define your face and you want them to look nice. This product was inexpensive too.

Elf eyelash curler: My eyelashes are super straight. If you have curly eyelashes, I am jealous of you and you can skip this step. I would not recommend a beginner to use a eyelashes curler.

Eyeliner: I use a liquid eyeliner in a maker tip form. NYC is one of my favorite brands to use. I sometimes use gel eyeliner. It depends on my mood on which form of eyeliner to use. I find that gel eyeliner stays on better.

Mascara: I use cover girl brand. Do not buy elf mascara because it is poor quality.

Don't forget to check Instagram and Facebook for updates on the blog. I would to hear about your everyday makeup products.