How to Make a Difference

Everyone wants to make a difference in life. It could be for a homeless person, an elder, a parent, or a child. There are also many ways to make a difference; I feel the best way is to just be there.

This is my story:
This summer, as with many recent summers, I have been working at JCC Grossman Camp in Westwood, MA. I was originally assigned to Bunk 8 within the Galil Unit. It was pretty nice, and the kids usually behaved, but my Unit Head came up to me on the day when a camper got lost. She asked me to be his one-on-one. I was kind of nervous, but I had to do it. So when the same boy, who will remain nameless, I was already an authoritative figure in Bunk 13. It's been two weeks, and all I can say is it's a great feeling to make a difference. It makes me ecstatic.

Today, my Unit Head came up to me again, this time to help with Bunk 11, which is the Special Education bunk. The main counselor, when asked she wanted me, immediately agreed. That makes me feel great.

The nameless boy in Bunk 13 is doing great. He doesn't hit or kick other children, or get lost. It makes me feel amazing that I could do something to help this boy. I guess what I'm doing is a mitzvah(good deed).

Sugar,
LenaLightening

I is Loving...

• Pretzels and Frosting

This is the most awesome snack. It's sweet, salty, creamy and crunchy. It was everything good rolled into one. Yum. Try it.

• Sushi

Last week, I had sushi twice. At the same place. It was so good. It was Yama in Weselly, MA. It was so yummy. Striped bass is awesome! Again, try it!

• Pre-experiencing

Pre-experiencing is an idea that you experience things before you actually do. An example would be going to a new place, and slowly getting used to what will happen. This is my idea, so please don't steal it.

Sugar,

LenaLightening

Fall Fashion Preview

Fashion is a great thing. It's creative, and forever moving. So, here is a preview of some of my favorite brands, and how to pull it off in real life.

DKNY: bright, bold colors; ethnic prints; grey tights.

This type of purple is very hot within the walls of DKNY. The skirt has a golden pattern of some kind of animal, and I added a pair of gold earrings to match. Mary-janes will make a comeback with DKNY, and this pair is great. Grey tights finish off this look. This outfit could go to work, then out to dinner, or to a night out.



Chanel: suits; structured; lace; crazy prints.

This look is structured and girly. By the way, the tights are textured. Chanel will bring pencil skirt suits, mary-janes, patterned tights and lace to the table this fall. I could see someone wearing this to work. It's not too out there, but the tights add some texture.

Tarina Tarintino: candy colors; Alice in Wonderland; bows.

The shirt is an Alice in Wonderland print, the necklace has candy colored charms, and the boots have bows on them. Tarina's style is sweet, yet crazy and loud. She includes plastic bows, yummy-colored plastic balls, and cameo-style necklaces. This look is for a girls night out, or for a teenager. It's silly and fun and colorful.

Have fun!

Sugar,

LenaLightening

I is Loving...

• Stardoll.com

It is a website devoted to digital paper dolls in celebrities likenesses. In the site, you adopt a MeDoll, which you can personalize, and a suite. You can buy furniture and clothing with Stardollars. The Real Brands are Sephora, DKNY, and Vivienne Tam. In buying Stardollars, you recive Superstar status, which means you can buy things that non-Superstar members can't. Real Celebs have dolls and their own suites, and include the Olsens, Vivienne Tam, all of the Pussycat Dolls, Heidi Klum, and others. There are Role Models, with whom you can become friends. It's such a fun place to make friends, have fun, and be fashionable.

• High-waisted skirts

They, to me, look so polished, yet you can wear them down. I need a few. It's true.

• Camp

It's like a built in family. You already have friends. And the kids are so awesome, you just want to take them home.

• Looking out of the window in a moving vehicle

It's just a time for me to space out, and it inspires me. I get to look at people, houses, everything. This might sound a little creepy, but I love looking into house windows and seeing what they are watching on TV.

Sugar,
LenaLightening

Summer Fashion

Summer is a great time. It's warm, full of days at camp, and hanging out with friends. But what to wear? Here's some tips.

Tall:
Tiffany loves being tall; her favorite things are maxi dresses. She doesn't look overwhelmed by the dress. She loves going to the park, and people watching. She makes back stories for the people she sees.

Petite:

Gem loves color, and this outfit shows. She also loves to not wear shoes. Whith her petite figure, she loves wearing short shorts. They elongate her legs, and are really cute. Her shirt has a print of a necklace on it, so she has no need to wear a necklace. Gem's favorite thing to do is go to the playground with her friends. This is what she would wear.

Pear-Shaped:

Being pear-shaped, Jeanie loves, and needs to, have ruffles of some sort on her bustline. This red dress is perfect for that, as well as summer. The gladiator sandal adds a touch of trendiness, while the heart ring and maple leaf necklace add some bling.

Sugar,

LenaLightening

Food for Thought- Red Wing

You know that little place that you've always known and loved? Well, that's Red Wing for me. It's always been a mecca of fried seafood, but not tonight. Tonight, I got broiled scallops, rice and peas, and mussels for an appetizer. The scallops were yummy; the rice and peas, however, were average. I had to pour salt on them. Then they were okay. The mussels were delicious; they smelled, looked and tasted great. They were very buttery; that's what made it so good.

I'd give Red Wing an 8/10. This is because it's a classic for me, and the food is pretty good.

Sugar,
LenaLightening

How to Wear a High-Waisted Skirt

High-waisted skirts are great; one can dress them up or dress them down. They are appropriate for work, play, and after dark. They give one a great shape, and are always sexy, yet refined.

To go dancing, out to eat, or on a date, put on a sexy combo of black, teal, and silver. The sleek, silver earrings highlight your barren shoulders. Two rings will do fine, if one is hard plastic, like the heart ring, and one is silver, like the crown ring. Wear one ring on one hand. The shoes are sexy and strappy.

This is the best outfit for work: it is sexy, sweet, and not too revealing. The simple accessories complement the frilly pink top perfectly. The watch is beautifully simple, as with the shoes. You will look the best as you glide down your hallway.

This is a great shopping look. The shirt has green and pink safety pins, so to tie in with that, the bag is green, and the shoes are pink. The shoes are flat, as to prevent hurting feet. A giant black bow adds to the funness of the outfit.

Show me how you wear your high-waisted skirt!

Sugar,

LenaLightening

Inspire Me...

Wear a tutu; sprinkle fairy dust; indulge your inner child; have a glitter fight; match your hair to your outfit; wear fairy wings; always smile; put your hair in pigtails.

Wear lots of necklaces; wear loud bracelets; wear lots of lace; have a tea party; crane your neck; make lots of noise.

Tease your hair as big as it can go; wear bows in your hair; act like a kid; put on a fake lipring and see how many people think its real; buy colored hair extentions; wear skinny jeans.

Color your hair an unnatural color; wear heart shaped sunglasses; bust out your white tights; wear plaid; get your skin as white as you can; wear pink every day; put a pedicoat under your dresses.

Be obsessed with shiny things; play up your eyes; buy a sliver dress and wear it; wear a tiara and tell everyone you're a princess; get really big eyelashes; buy glitter and use it on everything; be over-excited.