the price of being creative is that you’re always expected to keep creating. but what happens when you don’t know what to create? i’m in a creative trap right now. i haven’t written for this blog in a long time. i haven’t edited a video for my channel in 2 weeks. when i created it, …
No. 67: it’s chayli’s 2018
hello friends! happy 2019! i know i’ve been off of Short + Sweet for a long time and i apologize. if i’m being totally real with you, i’ve lost motivation and inspiration for all of it. it reminded of what didn’t happen...and sadly what did. 2018 was a ridiculous year for me, but it was …
No. 67: breast cancer: beyond the awareness
Breast cancer isn't just a pink ribbon for your awareness month. It's more than pink-out games and wearing pink cause it's cool. It's a very real disease that affects so many people, men and women, around the world. Facts about Breast Cancer: 1. 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their …
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No. 66: practice thankfulness
C O W A R D I C E told me i wasn’t strong enough to stand up F E A R told me i wasn’t brave enough to move forward A N X I E T Y told me i wasn’t courageous enough to come out of my shell A N G E R …
No. 65: the story behind my first tattoo
this past week, i turned 18. i had the best birthday i think i've ever had. i got my license renewed, went to target, bought a lottery ticket, and best of all, got my first tattoo (!!!) here it is: from my instagram: "=) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ so, a lot of people have asked me about what …
No. 65: 10 gifts for “The Office” fans in your life
1. Schrute Farms Sweatshirt you can’t go wrong with promoting your favorite bed and breakfast $30 on amazon.com 2. Dundie Award "So, um, finally I want to thank God, because God gave me this Dundie, and I feel God in this Chili's tonight." -Pam $19 on walmart.com 3. Kevin birthday card "At least once a …
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No. 64: the goods and bads of being short
1. some (nice) people let you get in front of them at concerts 2. you get to give stools more lovin than a tall person would 3. you’re forever young (“are you...12? 11? ...6?”) 4. i am not your dang arm rest, you giant 5. there’s not a short joke you haven’t heard 6. you …
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No. 63: the struggle of the unimpressive (future) college student
When you hit high school there’s a question that never really goes away. Eager adults with high expectations approach the scared little high school students and say: “SO! Whatcha gonna do when you get out of high school?” A fully loaded question that a lot of teenagers don’t have the answer to. And to my …
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No. 62: what’s in my bag: makeup edition
I've been wearing makeup for quite a few years now and I just thought you'd like to see a few cheap products that actually work and do their job well 🙂 (Prices included are on products that I did NOT receive from Ipsy) Step 1: Skincare Soap & Glory Vitamin C Facial Wash: $12 St. …
No. 62: the introvert’s wild night in
Do you ever just wanna stay in a night when everyone else is going out and doing their own thing? Don’t wanna talk in a crowded room? Meeee too. Here are some things to get your inner introvert excited for a wild night in: Netflix binge. Even extroverts do this too, but at this point, …