The Chill Blog

 Hey guys! Long time, no see! Today's post is something a little different to my blog. As you may know, the year is about to end, and the new year is about to begin. And with the new year beginning, Valentine's Day is right around the corner. It is so easy to lose time whenever the new year rings, so today I am going to share some ideas I have for a nice date night for you and your partner. If you're super single like me, then some of these ideas could be used for a friend's day.

 This post is in collaboration with Turo. They are a car renting company that offers people the opportunity to rent cars, or if you've got a car that isn't getting much love, you can let people rent your car and get some money! It's like an Uber, but you don't have to sit with someone you don't know and make casual conversation with. If you would like to check them out, here is the link the their website.

 Now onto the post :)


Idea #1: Grocery Shopping

 This might sound like the lamest idea ever, but hear me out. I have always wanted someone, whether that be a significant other or a best friend, who could make the mundane things in life fun. So put it to the test! I saw something on Facebook the other day about a Target date where each person gets $5 and 30 minutes to browse the store, looking for something the other person might like. You could do something like that. Another idea I had was you and your partner make a list of all the things you need from said store. Each person gets a list and 30 minutes. The person who gets the most items on the list first, or whoever completes the list first, gets to pick dessert. You can obviously change the reward to something you and your partner would really like. But that is just an overview of the game.


Idea #2: All About Your Partner

 Everyone in the world loves to be treated like they are special. So if it's your turn to plan date night, why not make the date revolve around the things your partner likes? If you are dating someone who loves to watch basketball, take your partner to a local game. If your partner likes wine, take them wine tasting. Plan the day with things you know your parnter likes. You know what would make this day even better? Renting a nice car to top off the evening. If you partner is anything like me, then they would love a nice night driving around, blasting songs that were popular ten years ago, and just talking. How much fun would that be in a convertible? Or maybe even a sporty looking car?

Idea #3: Make a Night In Exciting

 Netflix and Chill is cool, but making a night in feel nicer than a 5 star restaurant is even better. This doesn't have to mean going all out on decorations and choosing the nicest meal you can think of. This could mean getting take out and playing a game. This could mean watching Netflix and lighting your partner's favorite scented candle. It means so much more when you go the extra mile. In the case of staying in, details are everything. If the vibe of the date is more on the casual side, your partner could get the wrong idea. So let them know you care! Staying in is a great way of getting to know someone better, so make sure you get it right.

 Thank you so much for reading! As well, thank you to Turo for reaching out to me. I hope that you find them to be as cool as I think they are.

Thanks again, and I will see you soon. Let me know if you have any easy date night ideas in the comments below :)

 Hey guys! I am back with an updated playlist of songs I have been loving at the moment. I am always listening to music, and my taste is always changing, so I thought I would share my most current playlist! I hope you enjoy :)

I Feel It Coming - The Weeknd ft Daft Punk




  I am absolutely obsessed with this song. I had heard it pretty much when the single was released on Spotify, and I was immediately in love with it. I think it has such a, forgive me for saying it, groovy sound. I really love the songs that were in collaboration with Daft Punk. The album in its whole is quite pop/R&B, but the Daft songs have more of a pop feel, and anyone who knows me knows that I am a sucker for pop music. This song feels like the best of both artists combined in one song. So I totally recommend you to check it out.


Chunky - Bruno Mars



The past week in album releases has been a crazy good one. Bruno Mars' new album 24K Magic is like the epic throwback, 90's R&B mixtape. Every song on that album is so good, filled with everything you loved about Bruno Mars in the first place. The romantic songs are not so much sappy like Bruno in the Doo Wops and Hooligans era, but there is still an element of romance in the album. Chunky in particular is probably my favorite song on the album, and I knew it was going to be. When I first heard it on Saturday Night Live, I knew that that song was drenched in 90's R&B. Plus, it's so catchy that it's literally impossible to not want to dance when you hear it.


It's Alright, It's Ok - Ashley Tisdale



This is probably the most random song on my playlist at the moment, but that's totally like me to have a few random songs! I loved this song in middle school, and I rediscovered my love for it when Ashley Tisdale sang it on her YouTube channel. It felt like a wave of nostalgia when I saw the video in my subscriptions feed, so of course I listened to it! Afterwards, I think I listened to the actual studio version on Spotify like 10 times. This song is the most Disney version of an angsty breakup song you will ever hear, but I love it for that reason.


 I have a playlist in case you want to hear the other songs I have been listening to! Thanks so much for reading, and I will see you soon!

 Hey guys, I am back for something a little different today. As you may or may not have seen online, it is World Mental Health Day. I know I have never really talked about what I am struggling with, but today I decided I wanted to share something with you guys.

 My name is Tiffany, and I am depressed.

 To be honest, I don't really know when it started, but I think I can tie to a certain time in my life. I won't go through the workings of it all because quite frankly, I am not at that level yet to be so honest.  But I do know that I am not the same person I was ten years ago. The things that used to interest me no longer have a spot in my heart. I am living to "make it through the day." I have feelings I know I shouldn't have about life and death. I'm not saying if those things apply to you, you are also depressed. But for me, those were the first symptoms I noticed about my depression.

 If you do not know if you are depressed, but think you might, I highly recommend you do some research. There are so many resources online about discovering your depression. If you do know you are depressed, then I am going to give you guys some of the things I do to sometimes deal with it.

Tip 1: Know The Signs 

 Like I said before, look for all the symptoms you are experiencing, and see if those correlate to depression. There is no harm in doing some searches on Google; in fact, it could save your mental health if you do. I know that once I figured out I was depressed, I became more aware of it, which helped me go about helping myself.

Tip 2: Be Selfish

 I know that taking a break to help is yourself is a foreign idea in today's world, but you have to. The only way to help yourself is to take a break from all of the things that could be triggering your depression without you being aware that it is. For me, I "take my break" by driving. I do not know why, but driving by myself is a stress reliever. Having a few moments to yourself is normal, and it something healthy people do. So don't be afraid to seek those moments.

Tip 3: Treat Yourself Well

 This kind of ties into the last tip, however with this tip, I am talking about your overall health. I know that when I was first feeling depressed, I compensated for my terrible feelings about myself by eating. This is actually a common symptom of depression: eating too much or too little. Once you know that you have an issue, take some actions to make sure you are treating yourself well overall. It's crazy that a mental illness can affect so much of your overall life! But it can, because the brain tells everything else what to do. So stay ahead of your brain! Eat well, get some exercise, get enough sleep but not too much. I know these things won't cure your depression, but it will prevent it from ruining your life.

 Thanks so much for reading. I hope that this can help someone else out there. If you or someone you love is suffering from any mental illnesses, be sure to seek the help you need. I know that is easier said than done, but this is your life.

Hey guys! I am doing something a little different for today's post! As you may or may not know, I really like to take pictures. I find that there is so much beauty in the world, and I love trying to capture it, if even for a moment. So today, I want to share with you some pictures I have taken. They are all related to rain, or a rainy day, hence the title of this post. I hope you enjoy these kinds of posts!

 Hey guys! It's been a long time since I cranked out a blog post! Today I am here to give you a little taste of what Coachella would sound like if I could arrange the acts. This post is in collaboration with TickPick! They are a site that makes finding tickets to concerts and events easier. Sometimes you can straight up buy the tickets, and sometimes they have bids for the tickets. What I love about TickPick is that the prices are what they are: There are no hidden fees. If that sounds like a place you are interested in, here's the link to their website!

 Without further ado, here is my dream lineup!

Hey guys! It's been so long since I have made a new "What Am I Listening To?" playlist for you! Honestly, I am always listening to something new, but when I find some songs I can't get out of my head, I have to share! So, here is my summer 2016 playlist! I hope you enjoy :)

Can't Stop The Feeling by Justin Timberlake


  I am absolutely obsessed with this song! Well me as well as the rest of the world XD. It's just a feel good pop song, and the world needs more of those. I feel like this song is the 2016 version of "Happy" by Pharrell. It's everywhere I turn, and it's just infectious! The song just makes you want to dance. Plus, I am obsessed with anything Max Martin touches. He is just a musical mastermind, and the more I research about him, the more I admire his work. Overall, I feel like I am going to be listening to this song for a VERY long time :)

If It's Lovin' That U Want by Rihanna






 So this is a random favorite. But in May I went to see Rihanna and she was amazing live! So I went back home with an obsession of Rihanna songs! As I was searching through Spotify, I realized how much I loved this song. I remember when it first came out I was obsessed with this song too. I thought it was such a cool sounding song. Now, I just find this song as a guilty-pleasure song. I will forever adore Rihanna, and this song was pretty much the start of my love for her.

Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car by Billy Ocean



 That video cover is so random, but to be honest, so is this song. I love 80's music, and this song is almost like the epitome of 80's pop. It is groovy, as well as just catchy. This song makes me want to dance and have a little party in my head every time I hear it. Anyone who knows me, knows that 80's music is one my favorite times in music history, and this song is 80's pop in a tune. (Plus it was on Pretty Woman so there's another fun fact XD)

 Thanks so much for checking out what I am listening to! I think the overall pattern is upbeat songs, which is perfect for summer! As well, I have made a totally random, but summer approved playlist on Spotify, which I will share down below! I hope you enjoy, and thanks so much for reading :)