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Why You Should Celebrate Your Birthday + Tips & Advice | #TeamPisces

March 26, 2017 0 Comments A+ a-


Hey guys! So this will be the last instalment of my birthday series. Yesterday was my friend's birthday and although many things didn't go exactly as planned, it definitely served as a reminder as to why its important to celebrate the one day of the year that should be dedicated to you. I hope you guys have enjoyed my mini series. Although we are now into Aries season, I just thought we're all March babies at the end of the day! Personally, its been a great month full of many happiness and celebrations but also some hard lessons were learnt. All will be explained through a blog post on my blog which I know I keep on saying but there's been too many things happening which I just wish to share at a later date so I can get EEEERRRYYYTHING off my chest. But thank you all for reading my posts for this month and now let's begin this one!

Okay, why celebrate your birthday?

1. Your birthday only comes once in a year

There's no reason as to why you shouldn't just do something small or even large on your behalf. This is YOUR day and therefore it should be acknowledged, even if its by only a few. I remember not wanting to make a fuss for my sixteenth birthday but once the day came, I wanted to feel extra special. Which I did feel, considering that my friends brought me two balloons and I had three badges, causing me to be very distinct amongst a sea of people in uniform. Overall its only once a year and its entirely up to you what you wish to do, so big or small- do what you wish. Its YOUR day.

2. Make memories

In every birthday celebration I've had, no matter how big or small they were, memories have always been made. The fact that you can take photos with your friends/family which you can later look back at in the future is great. I highly recommend that you do something in order to have that opportunity to say "Om my gosh, remember *insert a name* birthday?"  or "that was so funny what *insert a name* did at *insert your name* birthday!". We only got one life y'all, better make the most of it!!

3. Celebration of life in general

As soppy or cliche as this may sound, life's a gift guys!! There are people who did not wake up to see today, there's people who prayed to live long but couldn't and there's those who wish they could take your place in your new age of youth. For whatever reason you may not be fond of not celebrating your birthday, whether it be that your missing someone on your special day or even just worrying about things not going right - remember that things will be alright in the end, they always are. Use your birthday to look to the future or use it to remember that you deserve to be happy and enjoy yourself- no matter what situation may occur.

ADVICE AND TIPS:

For people who want to do their birthday BIG:

-A house party!! (This could be intimate or as wild as you want. Just be sure to keep the numbers low enough so that nothing stupid happens: like someone breaking something or possibly gate crashing)
-A hall party (You can get a little crazy with this one, especially if you've got the money to do this)
-A limo and a dinner outing (make sure people turn up on time. If you know your friends are latecomers - if you want them for a certain time, tell them an earlier time to avoid missing a  reservation or upset)
-Rent a hotel room and do your party there! You may even want to sleep over

For people who want to do something SMALL/INTIMATE:

-Go out for food with a few friends and watch a movie afterwards
-Get your hair, nails, make up done for the day and go shopping. Make yourself look nice for the sake of looking nice because its yo birthday!!
-Small house party/get together (This was what I did for my sixteenth and I had a great time. There was music, food and laughter. This will be great for anyone who wants to do something but nothing too big.)
-Go and do something active. Like jumping giants, go karting, a trampoline park - whatever you fancy.
-If you got a bae or a best friend, do something with just the two of you.

REMEMBER:

-Not everything will go to plan guys. There will always be something that doesn't go exactly to plan, big or small. Do not worry because regardless of these implications, they should not be big enough to ruin your day. 
-People might not turn up. This is the hard truth. Although people will say they will defo come, there is that slight probability that they could pull out last minute. Try not to worry too much, your real friends will explain/give a proper excuse as to why they can't make it or will tell you beforehand so they will not disappoint you last minute. We all hate these turn of events but they do happen - just make sure to not let it worry you and to give people enough notice so that people can tell their parents in advance.
-Not everyone will say happy birthday. LOOOL! This used to really make me feel a certain kind of way. I remember how last year for my fifteenth how the guy I was talking to didn't wish me happy birthday 'properly' (I know, I'm such a drama queen) so I was therefore in a kind of mood. Not to mention like 4 people said happy birthday on my social medias when I turned 15th. All I've got to say is this: If you ain't close, why care? Let people say it if they wish to or not at all - either way, the older you get, the more you care about just surrounding yourself with your close friends/family. You learn that a few posts on your Facebook wall doesn't define your importance or your value. So chiiiiiillllllll <3

Hope you all have amazing week - let's go APRIL!!! Thanks for reading and supporting me xxx 
Remember to check out my previous post: My March/birthday playlist!!
"The bags under my eyes are Prada" - french by design

Simply, Jessy Tee 

My March Playlist: Birthday Edition | #TeamPisces

March 19, 2017 0 Comments A+ a-


Hey guys!! Today is a short post about some of my favourite tunes for this March, many I played yesterday for my turn up and it brought everyone up and on their feet! So I just wanted to show some of the tracks I've been listening to. So far this is my third post in the series and I've got one more to do which I've decided will be all about 'why you should celebrate your birthday'! If you have not already, check out my previous post which was a mini Q & A!! I hope you enjoy some of my favourite tracks guys!! (Low-key can't wait for April because I've got a few interesting posts coming for you guys *wink wink*)
P.S. I know Pisces season will be over by the time I do my next post but - oh wells :D )

My birthday/March playlist:

1. Controlla - Drake
2. Too good - Drake
3. Work - Rihanna
4. Tonight - Burna Boy
5. Like to party - Burna Boy
6. Soke - Burna Boy
7. Hollup - Mr Eazi
8. Intro (difference) - Bryson Tiller
9. Let em know - Bryson Tiller
10. The Morning - The weeknd
11. Your number - Ayo Jay
12. Black Barbies - Nicki Minaj
13. Recognize - PND & Drake
14. Kontrol (extended) - Maleek Berry
15. Run up - PND ft. Nicki Minaj
16. Clean - Ty Dollar $ign
17. Daniella Whyne - Patoranking
18. Regret in your tears - Nicki Minaj (FAVOURITE OF THE MONTH)
19. Leg over - Mr Eazi
20. The Mack - Nevada
21. More - IQ
22. Now or later - Sage the Gemini
23. LUV - Tory Lanez
24. Kotch - RDX
25. It's my birthday - Will.I.Am
26. Stickwitu - Pussy Cat dolls
27. Post to be - Omarion
28. Dorobucci - Mavins
29. Promise - Kid ink and Fetty wap
30. Run the world - Beyonce

There was so much more guys but there's only so much I could put down. However thanks for clicking on my posts. Hopefully there's more posts to come but with that being said, have an amazing week guys !!!! Good luck to all that's doing PPE's!! If you know, you know. If you don't it's Pre Public examinations - just before our GCSE's
"Girls just wanna have fun" - Cyndi Lauper

Simply, Jessy Tee 

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The Birthday Q&A | #TeamPisces

March 12, 2017 0 Comments A+ a-


Hey Guys! My second post for my birthday series here on my blog is a mini Q and A. I thought it would be fun and plus I haven't done one yet. Although I would have liked to ask my followers for questions, I didn't know if I would get enough questions to be able to make a proper blog post about it but next time I do a Q&A, I will definitely ask, even if it's just a few! I got my questions from HERE!
Now lets answer the questions!!

1. When is your birthday?
7th March - Early this week :)

2. How old are you turning? (Or if your birthday recently passed, how old did you turn?)
I turned 16 (WOOOIII - Big 1 6)

3.) What was your favourite present that you’ve ever received?
Um, I really don't know. I think it was a variety of stuff like nail polish and other beauty products.

4.) Are you/did you have a party this year? if so what are you doing?
Kind of. I plan to do a get-together with my close friends at home. Like a pyjama/casual thing. It's not a rave but its still gonna be a turn up ;)

5.) How do you usually celebrate your birthday?
Usually, if it falls on a school day, I go school, come home, go out to a restaurant with the fam and then come back home to cut cake. That's it to be honest.

6.) What was the most memorable birthday that you had?
All my birthdays have been quite memorable even if the memory is quite faint or if I've done something quite small. I remember seeing the Lion King in theatres I think I was like 8? Last year I went out with friends and the journey home along with us being at the restaurant was just hilarious. I can hardly remember what we were even talking about. Then I went bowling at 10 with primary friends, birthdays are quite memorable for me.

7.) If you had an unlimited amount of money what would you do for your birthday?
Bruh, my birthday would legit last throughout the whole month. I will spend one week with the family in an expensive hotel here in London. I will decorate the hotel room like crazy with flowers and balloons. The second week will be spent with my friends- we shall go to the Caribbean for the week, probably go on a cruise!! Third week will just be spent buying whatever I want for myself and seeing as its unlimited - friends and family too! Then the last week - it will be planning and preparing for a MAD party. You guys can come and everything will just be lit. 

8.) What’s your birthday wish list?
Copic markers for my artwork, shoes and products relating to beauty :)

9.) If you only had one birthday left, what would you do for your birthday?
I really don't know. I will probably go all out. Everyday is my birthday

10.) Show a picture from your birthday, preferably an embarrassing one
Its not embarrassing and I didn't really take any on my birthday, of myself,  because I wasn't fully glo'd up for the day but I'll just post one anyway.



11.) Do you have any birthday traditions?
Not really except that my mum does a prayer every morning whenever its me or my brother's birthdays.

12.) What’s your favourite part about your birthday?
Being recognised and appreciated! Your birthday only comes once a year, I don't think its something negative or extreme just wanting to do something big on that particular day. Yesss, you better acknowledge that a queen was born today!

13.) What's one thing that changed a lot since your last birthday?
Probably my outlook on certain things. But a lot changes within a year so pretty much everything to some degree.

14.) Have you ever been thrown a surprise party or have you ever thrown one for someone?
Nope and nope. But I think I will be attending a surprise party for my friend soon, still not sure what's going on with that cause I ain't the one hosting it.

Thank you guys for reading this post! I really appreciate, if you got any plans for your birthday or suggestions of what I should post - then feel free to comment. Don't forget to follow me on my social medias :)
"Ladies... Your education, career and money will never wake up one day and decide to leave you."-@sarcasm_only

Simply, Jessy Tee 


16 Things I Have Learnt In My 16 Years Of Life | #TeamPisces

March 05, 2017 0 Comments A+ a-


Hey beauties! Its been soooooooo long but I'm really happy to have started blogging again. I'm going to be quite honest with you guys - the past couple of months have been hard. Being in my last year of secondary school really puts a strain on me having personal time for myself and various other things. I'm legit ready to just start exams and get to the summer holidays but the distance has really made me grow fonder towards my blog. I have a few posts after this month before one important post but I'll keep you all updated.
But this March you guys (My birthday month), I will be posting every Sunday relating to, yes you guessed it, my birthday!!! As self-absorbed as that may sound, I will be doing a post that will actually help you guys such as: why it's important to celebrate your birthday, what I did for mine and what you could do for yours and also probably a birthday Q&A but I'm not sure yet. Plus my birthday only comes once a year and seeing as its a milestone, there's no harm in me doing a mini-birthday series on the blog. It's called #TeamPisces - because I'm basic and I rep my star sign, we lit. *Fire emoji x3*
Let's go: 16 things I've learnt in 16 years...

1. The acceptance of others is pointless if you don't accept yourself.

I'm not a psychiatrist or anything but I do realise that as humans we seek people's and societies' acceptance. We want people to like us, to appreciate us and to accept as for who we are. But not everyone will babes, that's just life. People can not like you for simply what makes you, you. People may dislike you based off on a couple of petty flaws. And some will not like you because you don't fit their 'idea' of what or who they require in their life. But either way, there's only one acceptance you should seek for. Yourself. To accept yourself for everything that you are. The good, the bad, the beautiful, the ugly - it's crucial. A lack of self acceptance could mean a lack of happiness but an abundance of it is what could/can make you successful.

2. Friends come and go. Guys do too.



As sad as it might be in the beginning, it's not that deep after a while guys. Every situation and circumstance is a blessing/a lesson in disguise. Take it, appreciate it and focus on your own path. Those who left did not make the cut and those who stray will always return if it was meant to be.

3. Your family will have your best interest at heart



Your family is vital in this life. Although there are times it can be frustrating when they shout, complain, punish or annoy you - they will always care for you in ways that your friends cannot/ will not. There have been many times where I have forgotten about the troubles of school or drama of friendships by simply being in the presence of my family. I've recently started to realise this more and appreicate a lot.

4. You can't control everything, so don't do it

You will hurt yourself so please my angels, if you can't control it just leave it be. What will be will be.

5. If you work hard, you will reap what you sow


Always grind, work hard and strive for what you want. Things do not just get given to you - you got to go get it yourself. The world doesn't owe you nothing , you have to go and get your own success. These past two years of GCSEs, ain't nobody can tell me x, y or z about the work I put into them. When I got Us, I still worked, when I got A*s, I still worked. And what I noticed is that working hard will get you places. Big or small.

6. People are funny...

One minute they love you and the next they don't. People will always be there to celebrate with you but lack presence when you're really struggling. Depend on yourself first before anyone else cause like I said, people are funny :)

7. You've got time and no time all at once. Isn't that great?

'Time is that jealous friend that always gets you back if you go off with procrastination.'Some days I genuinely feel like I've got all the time in the world and other times, it seems like time is just pouring away from me. This year I really have learnt the value of time and its effectiveness when used wisely.

8. Only you can prevent or make your happiness

People will always talk but its up to you how you will react to it. There will come a time where you will honestly do anything to make sure you're happy and you're okay - but its all down to you. Nobody should be having a key to your happiness because when they lose that key, that's it.

9. You will do last minute homework whether you like it or not


LOOOOL! The accuracy is real.

10. You will be thrown out of your comfort zone and rocks of discomfort will be thrown towards you

As exciting (and still is) as starting this blog was, it was a big push out of my comfort zone. And I'm not just saying that I had to alter some things here or there- my routine really did change. It was scary. It was the fear of the uknown. There was a lot of 'what if' and 'who may find out'. And I won't lie, I still feel like that but the fear is slowly but surely seeping out of me because........

11. I will care less about things


Not everything requires my panic, my stress or my worry. If it happens it happens. If it doesn't, it doesn't. The world will still continue either way.

12. My body is my biggest obsession

I do consider myself to be a confident person, at the best of times, but when it comes to my body/my physical appearance - I have a lot of 'Nah's. I do have flaws like everyone else and the older I've gotten, the more aware I've been about them. But I will say that I've become more accepting of some and there's some things that I do love about my bo-daaay. 

13. I'm petty because I am sensitive

Being petty often means taking something so small and putting so much energy into it. Good or bad. It can also be childish at some point as my friends might agree. But they say the more 'savage' a person is, the bigger their heart is. Us sensitive ones often result to being mean when people hurt us or take advantage over us because our sensitivity can't take it. Just remember to know when it has gone too far and take some time to get over the situation.

14. Focus on yourself

The reason why there's such a thing as haters, internet trolls or people just being negative on the internet or in general is because people are focusing on the wrong things. They're so absorbed into what another person is doing and how that person is living their life that they forget they actually have a life of their own. If you are perfecting yourself, taking time to be a better person, competing against yourself and nobody else and your're focusing on your glo'/journey - there's no reason why you should be negative, if anything you should be overjoyed about the person you're becoming into. You may feel discouraged and compare yourself to others at times - we all do! But a truly confident person will not feel the need to purposefully put others down.

15. God will always be there


As a Christian, the amount of times I have prayed, I have begged, pleaded and wished about a situation is incredible. But what's even more incredible is the peace, the calm and the sudden realisation I get when I have done these things. Sometimes we pray so much for something only to have God not respond in the way we want Him to but its all a blessing at the end of the day. I can go on about the amazing things God has done for me (Might do a post about that later) because its actually huge to me. I respect whatever a person's faith may be and I also get people have very different views and perspectives compared to myself - but in these 16 years - this has to be the biggest thing I've learnt.

FINALLY...

16. Many more things are yet to come

It's lowkey scary how I don't know what's to come. So much happens in a year. Although there's a whole load of pressure that comes with getting older, I am happy to be closing this chapter of my life, simply because it was so complicated and hard. I pray for this year to be the best year so far!



That's it guys !!! Thank you so much for reading, I apologise if it was long but I really wanted to write this down and let it out of my mind. I can't believe its March already- feels like my birthday is still months away. But next Tuesday is the big day but I will be doing something the following Saturday so I'll tell you guys what I did and hopefully it will give you some inspo if you're not sure about what to do for your own birthday. Have a blessed Sunday guys!!
"It's the journey that counts, not the destination."-uknown

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Simply, Jessy Tee (Click the links to follow me on all my social media :)

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