(o^-^o)/ ~ Hi, my name is Selene, and I am a young girl with a blog called, P.I.M & PINK. π
P.I.M & PINK is a soft pink blog encouraging all children to live a life of purity, innocence, and modesty (also known as P.I.M), which are three core qualities I value deeply in my heart. π
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I hope you have a wonderful and peaceful Thanksgiving today filled with joy and happiness. There is so much to be thankful for, even if life can be full of ups and downs. π
Here are three scripture verses that I wanted to share with you.
π Psalm 118:24 π
βThis is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.β
π 1 Chronicles 16:34 π
βGive thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever.β
π Psalm 100:4-5 π
βEnter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise: be thankful unto Him, and bless His name. For the Lord is good; His mercy everlasting; and His truth endureth to all generations.β
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God bless you. I pray that you are safe and healthy always and enjoy a lovely Thanksgiving. β¨
Welcome to todayβs blog post about falling in love with autumn. π
Autumn is here, and I look forward to this season every year. I love watching the autumn leaves drift by my window while I drink a warm cup of tea and play some music in the background. It makes me feel so relaxed and inspired, and it sets the tone for the rest of my day. βοΈ πΌ π
To take a break from all my work, I decided to go outside and spend some quality time immersing myself in autumn nature. β¨
Photo by Charles W.
And as soon as I stepped outside and I felt the autumn wind blow through my hair and skin, I just fell in love with the beautiful autumn world around me. I cannot describe how happy I felt.
Photo by Charles W.
I found tranquility in every leaf that I touched and in the periwinkle blue sky that brought out the bright orange color of the trees.
Photo by Charles W.
And while this may sound cheesy, it was so nice to just hold a leaf in my hand and really look at it. It was a leaf that fell on me while I was kneeling down, and I loved observing how imperfect yet beautiful it was.
Photo by Charles W.
Everything about autumn feels very serene and nostalgic, unlike all the other seasons. It makes me think about my past, specifically my childhood as a little girl who always loved painting pumpkins or skipping on a brick or cobblestone pathway during this time. I tend to enjoy my surroundings even more when I am skipping.
Photo by Charles W.
God is the one who has truly blessed us with such a beautiful season being autumn. And therefore, it is best enjoyed when we choose to slow down and experience it while it is here.
Photo by Selene W.
There was a beautiful river that I just had to take a picture of. I love seeing the autumn leaves float on lakes, ponds, and rivers, only to reach their destination eventually. For I always wonder where they may end up. π
Photo by Selene W.
As my family and I drive by, we see the roads covered in leaves. It makes driving even more enjoyable for us. The scenery is just so picturesque and beautiful that it almost feels unreal.
Photo by Selene W.
And anytime I go to the school library, I find the pathways to be so beautiful with the streetlights, the autumn trees, and the piles of leaves on the grass. There is something so aesthetic about libraries, cafes, bookstores, and academic institutions set during the autumn season that it almost feels like an old, classic film or a movie. π₯ π
Photo by Stephany W.
Recently, my mother went to a bakery and got these adorable fall treats! I think they are so perfect for fall and bring nothing but pure happiness. πͺ π§‘
Photo by Charles W.
I encourage you, reader, that if you have been hard at work, busy, or feeling stressed or anxious about anything in the world or your personal life, allow yourself to just step away and enjoy the autumn season while it is here. You may experience feelings of joy, tranquility, or perhaps healing when you immerse yourself in the nature of the season, and maybe find inspiration or clarity. π
Psalm 118:23 says, “This is the Lordβs doing; it is marvelous in our eyes.” Therefore, understand that God is the artist who created autumn just for you and me to enjoy. It is His doing. So, every beautiful autumn day that you get to spend is truly a gift and a blessing from God. β¨
Also, I want to thank both my mother and my brother who took the pictures and really captured the beauty of this season! π· π§‘
So, are you falling in love with autumn?
What are some of your favorite fall memories?
I hope you found this post to be valuable, and if it resonated with you, I would love to hear your thoughts.
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May your autumn be filled with warm cider, hot chocolate, or tea. βοΈ
And God bless you and protect you always. π π
Welcome to todayβs blog post about being teased for being young at heart.
Firstly, what does it mean to be young at heart, or in other words, a child at heart? To be young at heart means to have childlike qualities, regardless of one’s older age.
The phrase young at heart generally refers to people who are older than teenagers and young adults. For example, a grandmother in her 60s who still likes to collect dolls and stuffed animals would be considered young at heart. Or, a parent who still enjoys going to carnivals and theme parks would also be considered young at heart.
However, anyone can be young at heart!
For instance, I am a teenage girl becoming a young adult now, and already I have been considered to be young at heart because of how I look and how I carry myself. I like to keep things simple and light-hearted.
I like wearing bows in my hair, even though most of the teenage girls my age grew out of wearing them. I also carried a bunny-shaped bag with me everywhere while skipping to class. π° π
I liked to express my creativity by decorating the classrooms for the holidays and seasons, whereas others felt that was too childish.
I like putting sprinkles on my ice cream, which reminds me of a time when I went on a school trip, and kids laughed at me for getting sprinkles on my ice cream. Their faces were like, Did she seriously get sprinkles? Isnβt she too old for that? They felt it was childish of me to have sprinkles on my ice cream, but I did not care what they thought! Frankly, they were immature to even think that way, and besides, who wants to eat a plain and boring ice cream cone! I am an artist who loves the simple things in life, and in this crazy world we live in, we all could enjoy some sprinkles from time to time.π¦
To me, if you grow out of something because you feel that you are too old for it, that is fine. But that does not mean you should tease, put down, or bully someone else for still enjoying something you think is “childish” for their age. And going as far as rallying up other people to laugh with you and embarrass the person about it is just mean, unnecessary, and immature.
Just a few days ago, I went on the swings as a young adult, and it was so much fun. I remembered how much fun I had on the swings as a little girl. Though the concept of being on a swing may seem childish to some people, you have adults who still like to do those kinds of things and there is nothing wrong with that.
Therefore, do not allow people to rob your innocence and the joy of being a kid even when you are an adult.
But most importantly, understand that God loves it when you are innocent like a child, no matter how old you are. He calls us to be childlike.
For instance, here are three scripture verses that tell us that Jesus wants us to come as a child.
1 Corinthians 14:20
“Be innocent as babies when it comes to things of evil, but wise and mature as adults when it comes to things of God.”
Matthew 18:2-4
“He called a little child to Him, and placed the child among them. And He said: “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever takes the lowly position of this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.”
Matthew 19:14
Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”
As far as God is concerned, people who are mature as an adult and innocent like a child are the greatest in all of His kingdom. You can be innocent yet not gullible; young at heart, but mature and full of Godly wisdom. Therefore, let your heart enjoy things that seem “childish” to others, even if they were to tease you. Because it just means that you are young at heart, which is what God calls us to be.
So, are you young at heart?
Have you ever been teased for liking childlike things? If so, how did you feel?
Do you think it is possible to be mature as an adult and innocent as a child?
I hope you found this post to be valuable, and if it resonated with you, I would love to hear your thoughts.
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Welcome to today’s blog post about becoming a late bloomer.
Firstly, what does it mean to be a late bloomer?
A late bloomer is someone who fulfills their potential much later in life. Meaning they have gifts and talents that go unseen for a while until recognized later than expected.
Therefore, I want to share with you a little story about how I became a late bloomer with something I always wanted to try when I was little but started much later in life.
I thought that I would look awkward or taller than all the other girls in the ballet class, even though I was very petite in reality.
Every time my family and I passed by a ballet class, my parents asked me if I wanted to try it. But I always expressed my concern to them about looking like a giraffe. My parents tried to convince me otherwise, but they understood my feelings and did not force me to do ballet.
As time went by, life went on, and I kept getting older, I started to feel like ballet was more and more a lost cause to try out, and I could only blame myself for pushing it off constantly.
It was not until the age of 16 I had enough of holding back my desire to learn ballet. It took watching several ballet shows and recitals to inspire and motivate me so much that I talked it over with my parents, and we decided on a dance school for me.
Knowing myself, I wanted to go to the most prestigious ballet school in my state to be excellent in ballet. But since I was just a beginner, I was convinced by my family that it would be best for me to go to a dance school that would be less strict on me. Therefore, we decided that I would go that route but only temporarily.
I then went shopping for dancewear for the first time, which was fun. Also, we made a stop at the library, where I found a book all by itself in the corner of the bottom shelf called “Classical Ballet Technique” by Gretchen Warren. It was the only one left, and I truly felt like this book was calling me. It gave me hope, and I often used it as a reference to self-teach myself ballet on my own time.
After much discussion, my family and I decided that I would start with two ballet classes every week on Monday and Tuesday and then gradually add more along the way if I wanted to. That way, I could balance both ballet and school without getting overwhelmed. And the days I was not going to ballet class, I was working on my turnout at home, which is the rotating of the hips causing the feet to turn outward. It is a very important part of classical ballet technique that needs to be mastered. But I had to do it within reason because I was just a beginner who was not that flexible. Therefore, I had to be patient with myself as I was learning these new ballet exercises. π
On the day of my first ballet class, my family and I rushed there to get on time. Luckily, my ballet bun was still neat in place in the car. I felt so nervous and unprepared, even though I was more than prepared.
Once I entered the ballet class, I saw girls much shorter in height and younger in age. Therefore, I immediately thought that I would become that imaginary giraffe ballerina. Did I feel awkward? I sure did! π π
Despite having butterflies in my stomach, I was excited and loved my first ballet class. I truly already felt like a ballerina because ballet was no longer imaginary for me. After my first class, I felt motivated to continue taking classes at the dance school and practicing my ballet at home. π
The girls were shocked when I told them, “I JUST turned 16.” As you can see, I made sure to emphasize the word just since it was true. I was 15 not too long ago ( still old ). The girls were surprised because they thought that I was younger than I was.
But after they knew my age, they still embraced me. Some of the girls were very sweet and very wise for their age. They talked with me all of the time and helped me whenever I asked them for help. Meanwhile, other girls just stared at me, which was kind of awkward. π
After a few months went by, the first recital was coming up, and I was going to be a part of it! It was a dream come true, and we were preparing a ballet choreography for one of my favorite songs. I was going to get a beautiful costume and everything. I got so nervous and excited about it all at once.
But for the most part, I thought that a recital was too soon for me because there was still a lot I needed to learn. Therefore, it was my personal choice to not participate in the recital but to continue to learn and improve my ballet skills.
Therefore, I am glad that I went ahead and started ballet, even if it was when I was 16. But when I look back, 16 was not that old to start ballet like I exaggerated it to be.
In fact, what I found very helpful and inspiring was looking up to ballerinas who started late like myself and still became successful, rather than compare myself to ballerinas who started ballet at a very young age. Therefore, my tip would be to look up to other late bloomers in your field of interest who have started like you but still became successful.
I hope that this story of my experience encourages you to step out in faith to live and pursue your dreams. Do something that brings you enjoyment, and do not be afraid to be the giraffe in the room. π¦
Here are three scripture verses that I want to give you to help battle feelings of fear and comparison.
Deuteronomy 31:6, which says, “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.”
2 Timothy 1:7, which says, “For God has not given us the spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.”
And lastly, Galatians 6:4, which says, “Let each person prove and examine his own work, and then he can take pride in himself alone, and not compare himself to someone else.”
So to all my late bloomers, you must know that age does not matter to God. What matters to God is that you acknowledge the desires He has placed in your heart and glorify Him in everything that you do.β¨
So, what is your dream?
Are you a late bloomer?
I hope you found this to be valuable, and if it resonated with you, I would love to hear your thoughts!
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Welcome to todayβs blog post about feeling uncomfortable at the lunch table.
If you are a student, you know that lunchtime is a time for kids to be free to move around and sit with whoever they want at a table. Sometimes, it can get a little chaotic, especially if there are a lot of kids.
Throughout my school life, eating in the cafeteria was quite stressful for me. There were a lot of kids acting very wild and aggressive, while others were quieter and reserved. I was one of the reserved kids.
There were times when I often heard kids around me say bad words, and it shocked me that they would even know those words since they were so young like me. Furthermore, kids would always gossip or say inappropriate things at the table and thought it was funny.
Kids also made jokes that were very inappropriate and offensive, which came from the media that they were watching. They thought it was funny, while I didn’t always understand the jokes.
I started to wonder if kids acted this way for attention or to be considered cool. But personally, their behavior just made me feel uncomfortable while I was trying to eat and relax.
Luckily, I could find my βescapeβ from the cafeteria by eating in a teacherβs classroom, but that didnβt always last. I always found myself back in the lunchroom, where I had no choice but to face the craziness again.
Sometimes, I just felt so frustrated because I wanted to avoid hearing constant cursing and jokes with adult innuendos. I just wanted to keep things simple, pure, and light-hearted.
What helped me to manage getting through these times at school was finding a safe and comfortable place to sit, talking with my parents about my day, writing down my feelings in a journal, laughing with a few like-minded people at school, and praying to God day and night that He keeps my heart and mind pure.
Three scripture verses that I was introduced to helped me during those difficult times and still make me feel at peace today. I want to share them with you. β¨
The first one is Mark 7:15, which says, “Nothing outside a person can defile them by going into them. Rather, it is what comes out of a person that defiles them.”
In other words, nothing outside of you, like your school with kids being inappropriate, should affect you unless you start acting like those kids.
The second verse is Matthew 15:11, which says, “What goes into someone’s mouth does not defile them, but what comes out of their mouth, that is what defiles them.”
What I like about this scripture verse is that it is specific in focusing on the mouth. The mouth, the tongue, has the power to speak life or death. Therefore, when cursing is happening around you, it can enter your mind and play like a record player. However, this scripture verse lets me know that I may hear and absorb the curse words, but as long as I donβt say the curse words myself using my mouth, I havenβt been defiled, corrupted, or conformed to curse like those around me who are.
And lastly, the third verse is Philippians 4:8, which says, “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable–if anything is excellent or praiseworthy–think about such things.”
This scripture verse is pretty straightforward. It encourages you to think about things that keep you in the mindset of being pure in heart and mind, which is the will of God.
I hope these scripture verses bring some level of comfort to you, reader, and I encourage you to talk to your parents or another adult you can trust whenever you feel uncomfortable or disturbed about something happening at school or anywhere else. It is better to tell someone you trust about what is bothering you than to keep it inside.
But most importantly, pray to God about the situation that is making you feel uncomfortable. God knows you and your heart. He knows what is bothering you or making you feel uncomfortable, even if you stay quiet about it. So, don’t hold back from telling Him. God will give you peace if you come to Him. And He will help protect your heart and mind from anything that only serves to corrupt.
It does not have to be the lunchroom. You have to protect yourself wherever you go. You will always somehow see and hear inappropriate things, and the best thing for you to do in a situation like that is to speak up, pray, and remove yourself from those things.
Proverbs 4:23 says, “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” β€οΈ
So, do you have a similar story? Have you ever felt uncomfortable at the lunch table or anywhere else? If so, how did you deal with it?
Have you ever felt the need to step away?
Let me know in the comment section down below. I would love to hear from you! Also, make sure to like and subscribe to my blog so you can be notified of new blog posts and content! β¨
Whether you are in elementary school, middle school, high school, or college, if you are a new student and you feel nervous, this is for you.
Being the new student can be very nerve-wracking and intimidating. You don’t know what to expect, you’re afraid that you might get lost, you fear that you will forget your combination lock, you think you won’t make friends, you wonder if your teacher will like you, or maybe you are concerned about the homework.
If these are any of the reasons you feel nervous, they are legitimate concerns. However, don’t ponder on them for too long because you have a whole school year to adapt and show people who you are and what you can do.
I could tell you to be confident and be bold, but it almost feels insensitive, because at the start of a new change like being the new kid in school, you are going to be nervous and that is ok.
If I had to give a tip though that worked for me when I was a new student on my first day of school, it would be to try to show myself friendly by simply saying hello and engaging with the class, even if it feels uncomfortable.
Because the Bible says, “A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.”
πΈ Proverbs 18:24 πΈ
Also, another tip would be to not feel afraid to ask questions if there is something that you don’t understand or if you need help.
I encourage you new student to be courageous.
God wants you, His precious child, to be bold in Him!
Don’t worry about how others may think of you.
You are not alone, and there are other students just as nervous as you.
Your new environment may feel big at first, but it will feel smaller with time.
And you will meet that new friend or two who will help you adjust to your new school.
Also, say to yourself that you will have an amazing school year.
Be yourself, and let your light shine.
This is a scripture verse I always say to myself.
“The Lord is my light and my salvation – whom shall I fear?”
“The Lord is the stronghold of my life – of whom shall I be afraid?”
πΈ Psalm 27:1 πΈ
I hope you found this post to be valuable, and if it resonated with you, I would love to hear your thoughts.
Be joyful in your youth, donβt let anyone take your spirit away, and God bless you.
I wish you the best, and have a wonderful school year!
Welcome to my first ever blog post for the P.I.M & PINK Blog! Thank you for stopping by this little corner in the Internet! I am so happy you could be here, and I hope you are safe and healthy. π π
The purpose of this post is to welcome you to this blog, introduce myself, explain to you the meaning of my blog’s name, and what to expect from the blog moving forward.
Firstly, who am I? I am a young college student who has a passion for art, writing, fashion, music, singing, ballet, learning foreign languages, and so much more!
Secondly, why the name P.I.M & PINK? Well, the acronym, P.I.M, stands for Purity, Innocence, and Modesty. This blog will center around the values of purity, innocence, and modesty, which I believe is important in our lives today.
The word, PINK, basically represents the fact that I love pink, and I wanted to pick a color that would convey feelings of softness, sweetness, purity, and innocence.
I hope that you choose to subscribe and become a P.I.M PAL!
P.I.M & PINK 