After stunning photos of Madeline Stuart, an 18-year-old Australian model with Down Syndrome, were posted to Facebook in May, the model made international headlines and has received numerous modeling requests. Just two months later in July, Stuart landed a major modeling contract with the athletic wear brand Manifesta.

Now Stuart has signed with MODA in association with the Christopher Reeve Foundation to walk in New York Fashion Week, and also landed an advertising campaign as the face of a new line of handbags by EverMaya. Her budding modeling career will help to change the general perceptions about people with intellectual disabilities.

In an interview with Cosmopolitan.com, Madeline’s mom Roseanne explained how the world was ready for someone like Madeline to be in the spotlight. “The world was ready. The world wants to be inclusive, it just hasn’t had anyone on such a platform that they were able to do it easily. I remember when I was a child at school, people were homophobic and things like that, and now it’s cool to be gay! Imagine in 10 years what society will be like for people with disabilities. It’s not going to be how it is now, it’s going to be the norm,” she said.

“I would just like people to accept, love, and show kindness. The modeling is fun and everything, but it’s just a vehicle to get the message out. I think that’s why she’s done so well, is because this isn’t about us. It’s about fighting the fight for all the people out there that are a bit different that need to be loved.” Rosanne said, when asked what she wanted people to take away from her daughter’s work.

Are you happy that the fashion world is becoming more inclusive? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

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Being in a relationship can be one of the most rewarding yet challenging things you do in your life. There’s nothing like growing together as couple and learning what it really means to love each other.

While no relationship is perfect, remembering to say these six things each day will make you a better, more considerate partner.

6. “Thank you.”

We always seem to remember our manners when we get a birthday or anniversary gift, but what about the little things? When your boyfriend or girlfriend stopped by the store to get you more eggs or juice, or they remembered to close the lid on the toothpaste, did you thank them?

They don’t have to do those small things for you, but they knew it would make you happy, so thank them and let them know you appreciate those small considerate gestures.

5. “I’m sorry.”

In every relationship, disagreements are going to happen at some point, and when they do, it’s important to be able to say you’re sorry. You hopefully won’t have to say you’re sorry literally everyday, but the point is that when disagreements do happen, you remember to swallow your pride and apologize when you accidentally hurt your partner.

Being able to apologize shows your partner that you recognize you did something wrong, and and will work to make things right.

4. “You look very nice today”

A small compliment like this might not feel like a big deal, but it will give your partner a boost of confidence, and make them feel appreciated. Often times, we frequently tell our partners how nice they look in the beginning of the relationship, but gradually we forget to compliment each other.

Complementing your boyfriend or girlfriend on how they look, will let them know you’re still attracted to each other even after all that time.

3. “I miss you.”

Whenever you miss your partner, you should let them know by telling them. These three words will make your partner feel wanted and appreciated when you notice how their absence effects you.

2. “I was thinking about you.”

One thing being in a long-distance relationship has taught me is that being told ‘I was thinking about you,’ or ‘[something] reminded me of you’ can be even more moving than being told that I’m missed.

Saying that you were thinking of your partner shows them that they are so much a part of your life that they are on your mind even when you aren’t physically together.

1. “I love you.”

The top thing you should be telling your partner everyday is ‘I love you.’ However, I want to make it clear that you shouldn’t just say the words everyday, you should mean it everyday.

Saying those words too often, in moments where it feels like an obligation, will rob the words of their meaning, and make it feel insincere. (Think about how the words ‘I’m sorry’ have a totally different effect depending on if you actually mean it.)

Instead, look for moments to say those words each day when you’re reminded of why you actually love your partner like when they make you burst out laughing.

Do you tell your boyfriend or girlfriend these things everyday? Share with us in the comments below.

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Your favorite morning drink might be a nice hot cup of coffee, but it might be time to switch out that coffee for lemon juice and warm water to reap the almost endless health benefits. All it takes is some warm water and half a lemon.

Take a look at the top 10 reasons to incorporate lemon water into your daily morning routine.

7. Boosts Energy

Lemon juice stimulates the digestive tract, and helps jumpstart the body. It has also been shown to reduce anxiety, and even the scent of lemons helps to calm the nervous system.

6. Rejuvenates Skin

Lemons are a great source of Vitamin C and antioxidants. Antioxidants prevent free radical damage, which causes wrinkles and aging of the skin. Vitamin C helps the skin maintain elasticity and helps clear acne.

5. Boosts Immune System

The same Vitamin C that helps keep your skin clear and smooth also helps fight the flu, colds, and sore throats. Our Vitamin C levels naturally drop when we’re stressed, so it’s a great idea to drink lemon water at the start of the day before heading to the office.

4. Improves Digestion

Lemon juice, which is high in minerals and vitamins, and warm water helps loosen toxins from the digestive track, and flush them out of your system. Lemon juice also eases heartburn, bloating, and indigestion, as well as stimulating bile production.

3. Reduces Inflammation

Lemon juice helps remove uric acid from the joints, which is one of the top causes of inflammation.

2. Supports Weight Loss

Lemon juice helps aid weight loss because it contains a soluble fiber called pectin. Pectin helps fight cravings and keeps you feeling full.

And if you replace lemon water for your morning tea or coffee that’s loaded with sugar, you’ll be saving yourself from all those unnecessary calories.

1. Alkalize Your Body

Although lemons are a citrus fruit, they are extremely alkalizing when consumed, which helps balance the body’s pH levels. When the body’s pH is out of balance, the high acidity can cause inflammation, obesity, and diabetes.

Would you try drinking lemon water every morning? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below.

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Dogs are domesticated pets, but we often forget how much they want and need space to explore and run free. Kelly Lund, from Colorado, hates to see dogs locked away, and has made sure his ‘husky/arctic wolf/malamute’ named Loki has a life full of adventure.

“I believe dogs aren’t meant to live out their lives in a backyard or inside a house. I hate to see that. I hope we are inspiring people to get out, explore our world, and make memories with their pups,” Lund recently said in a post on BoredPanda.

Loki and Lund have a very close bond, as is evident by the incredible adventures the two regularly go on.

“I’m often surprised by how much joy animals can bring into our lives. Even more, the joy that comes from healthy relationships with them is really amazing. It seems hard to describe so I typically don’t try,” Lund said.

Loki has no trouble navigating the snow or steep terrain, and stays right behind his owner.

Watch the whole video below to see Loki hit the trails on one of many adventures.

Can you believe this dog is able to keep up with his owner? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below.

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Raccoons are normally considered pests because they knock over trash cans, and throw garbage all over the streets. But really, they are just fluffy creatures who love a good cuddle, and get into mischief.

Take a look at these 20 pictures that prove that raccoons are actually the cutest things ever.

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Can you believe how cute these little raccoons are? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below.

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Dogs are thought to be the most loyal of pets, but it seems that loyalty falls short when it comes to their fellow dog.

When this troublemaking French Bulldog was found covered in ripped up toilet paper, her fellow companion, China, was quick to tell mom who was responsible.

Even though it was pretty clear who was responsible for ripping up the toilet paper, this dog owner decided to test her pups’ honesty.

When China was asked who made the mess, the massive pup hysterically points a paw at the guilty French Bulldog covered in toilet paper.

“She pointed as you. Did you make this mess?”

Watch the entire video below to see the hysterical moment this dog snitches on his friend for ripping up the toilet paper.

Can you believe how quickly this dog gave up his friend? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below.

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Dogs will do just about anything for a treat or a nice belly rub, however this huge pup has something to say about it when his human mom tells him ‘I think I’m done’ giving belly rubs.

In the video, Sebastian’s owner gives him plenty of attention, but once she stops, he starts rolling around, and whimpering to get what he wants.

Sebastian the Newfoundland is perfectly happy when his owner is giving him belly rubs.

But the minute she stops, he rolls around on the floor and whines like a baby until she gives in, and gives him attention.

His owner tells Sebastian “I’m really done now,” and he still looks utterly crushed as his belly rub comes to an end.

Watch the entire video below to hear this mammoth Newfoundland grovel for more belly rubs.

Would you be able to say no to this adorable fluff ball? Share with us in the comments below.

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Celebrity plastic surgeries are one of the best kept secrets in Hollywood, which is why it’s so refreshing for these A-listers to be so open about their nip and tuck histories.

Take a look at these 9 celebrities who have owned up to getting plastic surgery.

9. Jillian Michaels

The physical trainer inspires people to make changes to their body through hard work and exercise, but she admitted to going under the knife in an interview with People. “I had my nose done when I was 16 years old,” she said. “And I’ll be honest, it did change my life.”

8. Lisa Kudrow

The Friends star has always been very happy with the results of her nose job in high school. “I did it the summer before going to a new school. That was a good, good, good change,” Kudrow said.

7. Ashlee Simpson

Simpson has never explicitly admitted to having plastic surgery but admitted that anyone with eyes should be able to tell. “As long as people have two eyes, you probably know the answer,” Simpson said to Us Weekly.

6. Iggy Azalea

Azalea explained that her choice to get breast enhancement surgery came after having to constantly add padding to her stage costumes, but the decision wasn’t necessarily an easy one. “I’m not denying it, denying it is lame. Plastic surgery is an emotional journey,” she said. “It’s no easy feat to live with your flaws and accept yourself—and it’s no easy feat to change yourself. Either way you look at it, it’s a tough journey. There are things that I didn’t like about myself that I changed through surgery. There are other things I dislike but I’ve learned to accept.”

5. Kelly Rowland

The former Destiny’s Child singer explained that she waited a very long time before finally getting breast enhancement surgery. “I wanted to get breast implants when I was 18, but my mom and Beyoncé’s mom told me to really think about it first. I took their advice and waited 10 years,” She explained.

4. Kris Jenner

The 59-year-old matriarch of the Kardashian/Jenner clan has admitted to going under the knife for multiple surgeries including a face lift and breast enhancement.

3. Ariel Winter

The Modern Family actress attributes growing up in the spotlight and back pain as her reasons to get breast reduction surgery. “It’s hard when you’re a teenage girl and you already have a lot of ridicule and then you pile on more, and it’s kind of…it just gets too much,” Winter said. “We live in a day and age where everything you do is ridiculed. The Internet bullies are awful. I could post a photo where I feel good, and 500 people will comment about how fat I am, and that I am disgusting.”

After the surgery, Winter felt she was exactly as she was “supposed to be.”

2. Betty White

The 93-year-old admitted she was happy about her decision to going under the knife. “It’s not nice to fool Mother Nature! But in 1976 I had my eyelids done. I scolded myself forever, but now I’m glad I did it.”

1. Kourtney Kardashian

The oldest Kardashian sister has always been very candid about the boob job she got in college, but now thinks the decision was stupid. “I have had breast implants, but it’s so funny cause it’s not a secret. I could care less,” she said.

Did you know these Hollywood celebs went under the knife? Share with us in the comments below.

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For many college freshman, the best part about going away to school is the newfound freedom that goes along with not living with parents. However that freedom can be dangerous for the waistline when you’re surrounded by all-you-can-eat buffet style dining halls, midnight cookie delivery services, and enough booze to fill the Grand Canyon.

Take a look at these 7 tips if you want to enjoy your first year at college without having to put on the dreaded ‘freshman 15‘.

7. Don’t say yes to a ‘fourth meal’.

You’ll be tempted to indulge in this late night meal because you never typically had any food after dinner when you lived at home besides the occasional dessert. It might even be masked at a late night study snack, but let’s not kid ourselves, if there’s as much food as you ate at dinner, it’s a fourth meal.

It’s ok to treat yourself to a late night snack, especially when studying, but be sure it’s actually a snack and not another meal.

6. Don’t skip breakfast.

If you do find yourself falling into bad sleeping habits, it’ll be very tempting to hit the snooze button as many times as possible, and wake up just before your first class starts. However, you’ll be leaving no time for the most important meal of the day.

According to a study published in The American Society of Nutritional Sciences’ Journal of Nutrition, calories consumed during breakfast are more satisfying and filling than those eaten later in the day. This leads to less calorie consumption overall, as you’re less likely to overeat.

5. Pick at least three food groups in every meal.

When eating on a meal plan in a buffet style dining hall, the best way to ensure you’re not eating just greasy food and carbs, make sure to pick food from every food group, and an array of color. By consciously making yourself eat a variety of foods, you’ll be getting a wider array of nutrients, and won’t fill up on all the comfort food available.

4. Hydrate.

Drinking enough water is one of the most important- but most forgotten- thing you can do for your health and weight. Drinking water helps keep your metabolism running and helps you feel and stay full. WebMD even suggests drinking a glass of water before each meal to prevent overeating.

Be sure to drink water at all times of the day by carrying around a reusable water bottle with you to class.

3. Not all Liquor is created equally.

Alcoholic beverages are just empty calories that provide no nutritional benefit, and are also many times loaded with sugar. A single can of beer is about 150 calories, so when you drink five or six of those, remember you just drank about 1,000 extra calories in one sitting. (One pound of fat is approximately 3,500 calories!)

And if you choose mixed drinks with even more sugar, you be packing on the pounds in no time. Not to mention, you’ll also have worse hangovers, which will make you want to lay in bed with Netflix all day.

2. Exercise!

Exercising to maintain weight isn’t a new concept, but many freshman fail to fit in daily exercise. There’s no excuse not to be active when you’re surrounded with free exercise classes, cheap physical training sessions, and free gym memberships.

And if you can’t always fit in a workout at the gym, remember to always walk to class no matter how tempting it is to drive.

1. Get your beauty sleep.

Late nights out and heavy workloads are a perfect storms for not getting enough sleep and forming terrible sleep habits. And poor sleep habits won’t just take a toll on your energy levels, they’ll set you up for a viscous cycle of weight gain.

Not only are you more likely to give into cravings and reach for the quicker, sugary snacks when you’re exhausted, but you’ll be less motivated to get to the gym, and your metabolism won’t function properly.

Try going to bed at around the same time each night, and when you do go out on the town, there’s no reason to stay up until sunrise. If there’s one thing you’ll learn, nothing good happens after 2 AM, so save yourself the trouble, and get yourself in bed.

How do you stay healthy on a budget or with a hectic schedule? Share with us in the comments below.

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Our favorite stars of Hollywood may appear perfect on the big screen, or on the glossy pages of magazines, but it’s nice to know that even they need the help of makeup, photoshop, and strategic photo angles to achieve the ‘perfect’ image we have come to expect.

Take a look at these 16 refreshing quotes that prove even celebrities struggle with confidence and body issues.

16. “I definitely have body issues, but everybody does. When you come to the realization that everybody does that – even the people I consider flawless – you can start to live with the way you are.” – Taylor Swift

15. “I don’t have perfect teeth, I’m not stick thin. I want to be the person who feels great in her body and can say that she loves it and doesn’t want to change anything.” – Emma Watson

14. “I get so worried about girls with body image and stuff… And I feel like I have been able to have a fun career and be an on-camera talent and be someone who has boyfriends and love interests and wears nice clothes and those kinds of things without having to be an emaciated stick. And it is possible to do it. In life, you don”t have to be that way and you can have a great life, a fun life.” – Mindy Kaling 

13. “I wish I could go back and tell my teenage self that I was beautiful. But since I can’t, I’m going to say it to you: Every single one of you is unique, beautiful, and worthy of a great life.” – Demi Lovato

12. I’m pretty comfortable with my body. I’m imperfect. The imperfections are there. People are going to see them, but I take the view you only live once.” – Kate Hudson

11. “i’m proud of my body. My body weight will always be something that I’ll struggle with for the rest of my life, but I’m finally in a good place and learning to love me for me, and not somebody else’s standards.” – Khloe Kardashian 

10. “Who cares if there are lumps on my thighs? I’m guilty of having human legs made up of fat, muscle, and skin, and sometimes when you sit, they get bumpy!” – Kristen Bell

9.  “I have cellulite. So what! I’ve never claimed to be perfect. It’s crazy anyone should assume that just because you’re in the spotlight, you’re flawless.” – Kim Kardashian 

8. “Somebody who talks about how much they’re eating and counts calories is unattractive to me. And when you limit yourself in the things you eat, it affects your mood. I’ve seen people who are a nightmare to be around because they’re not eating. That’s why I always have an apple in my purse or a Luna Bar in the glove box in case I get stuck in traffic – I don’t even want to be alone in the car with myself if I’m hungry!” – Nina Dobrev 

7. “[Sometimes] I’m running and get passed by a 70-year-old woman with a better body. I can’t be skinny all the time. I like to drink and I like to eat. I like burgers and bagels. – Chelsea Handler 

6. “You have to remember that it’s not practical or possible for an everyday woman to look like [models]. Being size zero is a career in itself so we shouldn’t try and be like them. It’s not realistic and it’s not healthy.” – Rihanna

5. “I’m trying to gain weight but my body won’t let it happen. What people don’t understand is that calling someone too skinny is the same as calling someone too fat, it’s not a nice feeling.” – Kendall Jenner 

4. “Pretty much everyone I know, no matter what size, is trying some system. Even when someone gets to looking like she should be so proud of herself, instead she’s like, ‘I could be another three pounds less; I could be a little taller and have bigger lips.’ Where does it end? You just have to say, ‘It’s pretty damn good. I am right here at the moment and I’m OK with it. I’ve got other things to think about.’” —Melissa McCarthy

3. “I realize everybody wants what they don’t have. But at the end of the day, what you have is much more beautiful than what’s on the outside!” – Selena Gomez

2. “Now every girl is expected to have Caucasian blue eyes, full Spanish lips, a classic button nose, hairless Asian skin with a California tan, a Jamaican dance hall ass, long Swedish legs, small Japanese feet, the abs of a lesbian gym owner, the hips of a nine-year-old boy, the arms of Michelle Obamam, and doll tits… The person closest to actually achieving this look is Kim Kardashian, who, as we know, was made by Russian scientists to sbaotage our athletes. Everyone else is struggling.” – Tina Fey

1. “If anyone even tries to whisper the word ‘diet,’ I’m like, ‘You can go f*ck yourself.'” – Jennifer Lawrence 

Can you believe even the most ‘perfect’ celebrities have struggled with body image? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below.

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We’ve all heard the term ‘cat burglar,’ which normally describes a burglar with great agility and stealth, but it turns out there’s also a literal cat thief on the loose in a neighborhood in California.

Instead of hunting small mice and birds, this clever cat decided to hunt easier prey, which just happens to be the neighbors’ stuff.

Meet Dusty, Jim Coleman and Jean Chu’s cat. Over the years, Dusty has stolen over 600 items from their San Mateo, California neighbors.

When cameras were finally installed in the neighborhood to find out who was responsible for the robberies, neighbors were shocked to find out Dusty was responsible for the missing goods.

Dusty will steal anything that’s not bolted to the ground, including socks, towels, bathing suits, and children’s stuffed animal toys.

Watch the whole video below to see this criminal cat in action.

What would you do if there was a klepto cat in your neighborhood? Share your thoughts with us in the comments.

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Weather or not dogs are ever actually sorry for being naughty, they sure understand the art of groveling. As any dog owner knows, it’s impossible to stay mad at your dog when they start begging for forgiveness.

While the entire interaction between Anthony Granai and his dog Ettore is in Italian, it’s clear the precious dog was dying knowing his owner was mad at him.

“Are you asking me to forgive you? I don’t understand. I really don’t understand. What do you want? What?”

“What do you want? No, it doesn’t work like that. It really doesn’t work like that.”

When Ettore’s begging for forgiveness was not successful, he decided to step up the groveling, and move on from head nudges to a full on bear hug.

“Ok. We make peace. We make peace. Peace, all right? We made peace.”

Watch the entire video below to see this adorable dog literally beg for its owners forgiveness, and watch here to read the full translation of this adorable interaction.

How would you react if your dog did this to you? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below.

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Most people think raccoons are just annoying pests, but they’re actually one of the smartest creatures with incredible problem solving skills. Not to mention, they’re also pretty adorable.

This quick-witted raccoon figured out that if she knocked on this woman’s door with a rock long enough, the cat food bowl would eventually get refilled, and she would essentially have an endless food supply.

Since raccoons can’t knock on the door with their paws, this clever raccoon, aptly named ‘Rocksy’, figured out a way to knock on this woman’s door with a rock.

Rocksy will knock on the door for hours until the cat bowl gets refilled with food.

While many people think all raccoons who are outside in the daylight have rabies, this woman explains that Rocksy is just a nursing mom who has to venture out of her den during the day to get enough food to be able to feed her babies.

Watch the whole video below to see the clever raccoon’s way to get more food.

What would you do if a raccoon was doing this at your door? Share with us in the comments below.

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For a father, the most concerning thing about having a daughter is the looming knowledge that one day, ‘daddy’s little girl’ will grow up and have a boyfriend.

That’s why this dad decided to nip the issue in the bud, and have his daughter swear off boyfriends on camera.

In order to prevent having to worry about future boyfriends, this dad decided to film his hysterical daughter vow to never have any boyfriends.

McKenna starts to repeat after her dad: “I McKenna, promise daddy that I will not have any boyfriends.” However, she gets a little hesitant at the thought of swearing off boyfriends, and can barely get the words out through her giggles.

When pressed to repeat her father and promise to never have a boyfriend, this bold girl announces “I just want to look at them!”

Watch the video below to see what this hysterical girl has to say when her dad asks her to swear off future boyfriends.

What would you do if you’re daughter said this to you? Share with us in the comments below.

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It may look like real life sorcery or levitation, but the young boy in this video is actually a very talented contact juggler.

The art of contact juggling involves body rolling, palm spinning, and isolation to achieve a hovering effect with the crystal ball.

Contact juggling is a form of object manipulation, which has been performed for centuries.

It involves rolling one or more objects around the body without releasing into the air.

The skill requires perfect balance to hold the ball in various positions of control.

Watch the entire video below to see this contact juggler in action because pictures just don’t do it justice.

Were you mesmerized by this boy’s unusual talent? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below.

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Since the release of the new Snapchat update, people have been loving the new trippy feature called ‘lenses‘ that lets people animate their selfies.

While these ‘lenses’ were created for the use of human selfies, it seems the update works just as well on our furry friends.

Meet Charlie, an adorable cat who happens to be the star of this Snapchat selfie.

At first, Charlie looks unamused even with a fresh layer of blush.

However, Charlie can’t look away once a bright animated rainbow starts pouring out of his mouth.

Watch the hysterical video below to see this cat ‘puke’ a rainbow.

Have you tried this on your pet? Share with us in the comments below.

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You may have achieved the conventional idea of success by having the corner office with a six-figure salary, but none of that matters if you aren’t enjoying and loving what each individual day is like.

One of the most harmful things you can do for your happiness is live by another person’s expectations and desires. Once you take some time to figure out what is truly important to you, you can adjust your efforts to achieve your version of the perfect life.

Take a look at these 5 steps for creating your dream life.

5. Imagine your ‘perfect’ day.

Write down exactly how your perfect day would go from the moment you wake up to the time you fall asleep.

Maybe you’d ideally be waking up 30 minutes earlier, exercising before work, or even going to a completely different job. Whatever your ideal day entails, write it all down. No desire or aspiration is too lofty in this dream day.

4. Write down every aspect of your normal day that wouldn’t be part of your ‘perfect’ day.

After writing out what the perfect day looks like, write down what reality looks like. How different are those days?

Maybe you typically wake up late feeling exhausted, or you spend too much time glued to your phone. Write down every and all aspect of your normal day that you wouldn’t include in that perfect day.

3. Figure out how to remove those things from your life.

Some things will obviously be easier, quicker fixes, and others will require more time and planning. However, you have the chance to make your day look more like your ideal life each day.

If you want to wake up earlier feeling refreshed with more time to workout or eat a healthy breakfast, the fix could be as simple as going to bed earlier without the TV playing as you fall asleep. If your ideal day includes some more major changes like waking up in a different city, figure out what steps you can start today to make that a reality.

Putting off the initial steps, however small or seemingly insignificant, will only ensure that your perfect day is never achieved.

2. Regularly remind yourself of your own version of ‘perfection’.

Every person has a different opinion of what perfection and success look like, so there’s no reason you should be trying to live your life according to someone else’s version of success.

When you feel yourself getting caught up in other people’s expectations and putting unnecessary pressure on yourself take some time to remind yourself what’s important to you and how you want to live your life.

1. Repeat.

The best way to actually make your dream life a reality is by repeating these steps as often as you need to see change. Maybe try repeating steps 3-5 once a week to remind yourself what aspects of your life need more attention, and to prevent falling back into old habits and patterns that don’t reflect your vision of happiness.

When you repeat these steps, you’ll start to notice and find motivation in the fact that the list of things you need to change to have a perfect day will start to shrink as you make changes in your life.

How different does is your reality from your version of the perfect day? Share with us in the comments below.

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Bubba and Fiona are two adorable Pug siblings who have the same birthday. For their sixth and seventh birthdays, their family decided to throw a birthday party with ice cream, candles, and of course, singing.

When their family started to sing happy birthday, the two got to show off their incredible singing voices

Bubba and Fiona look a little confused as the festivities begin, and the family starts singing happy birthday.

However, they soon start singing along with their family in barks, yelps, and rumbles.

The talented duo were completely confused, however, when asked to blow out the candles.

Watch the entire video below to hear these talented Pugs sing happy birthday to each other.

What would you do if your pet started to sing along with you? Share with us in the comments below.

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We typically consider it bad manners to talk with a mouth full of food, but this adorable Porcupine named Teddy Bear gets a pass during his festive feast.

When Teddy Bear discovers his newfound love of pumpkin, he can’t resist chowing down, and telling us just how delicious it is!

When Teddy Bear first sets his sights on a cauldron full of pumpkins, he takes a few curious nibbles.

Before long, the tiny nibble turns into a full-fledged pumpkin binge.

Teddy Bear practically inhales the first pumpkin, and already has a second one lined up.

Watch the whole video below to hear Teddy Bear’s adorable squeaks as he pigs out on his new favorite food.

Can you believe how incredibly cute this porcupine is eating his festive meal.

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Every year, adventurers travel to Black Rock City, Nevada for the annual Burning Man festival. At the end of their 9-day experience, festivalgoers are left with dusty belongings, and many times, missed love connections.

In an attempt to reconnect with playa romances in the real world, people post their stories to the legendary ‘Missed Connections‘ page on Craigslist. However, due to the setting of these chance encounters, each missed connections is more fanciful and extraordinary than the last.

For those unfamiliar to the ‘Missed Connections’ page, users typically include tags like ‘m4w’ to signify a ‘man looking for woman’.

Take a look at this year’s Burning Man missed connections:

5. Burning Man: Zeitgeist looking for Guess from the Ashram Galactica – m4w (Black Rock City)

I should say that I was hardly sober (very much to my determinant in this situation), but I understood your playa name to be Guess. A confusing, but beautiful name if that was correct…I gave you one of my LED hair lights and you gave me a ring light… I was on my way to meet you and your friends at a party at 4:30 and Esplanade, when I got a bit over whelmed by the beauty and chaos of the area, so I walked away to seek some calm off a side street when I got hit hard by my first severe white-out for 30-45 minutes…The romantic in me hopes that with any luck this message will reach you, otherwise I suppose like everything else out there, it will blow away like dust in the wind.

4. Crying under a crocodile at burning man. Mark, aka Fruit Salad – w4m (oakland downtown)

You were crying under a crocodile. I was with a couple friends who noticed. You had a purple (was it blue?) faux-hawk. We descended upon you and embraced and comforted you. We ended up back at your camp in a delirious state of sleep deprivation and substance come-down. You made us bacon and eggs and we lay down for a nap that became a bit of a sticky triangle…Are you out there? I remember you saying you lived in Oakland. I remember your playa name being fruit salad. I remember your hands, and all your bracelets, I remember your brown eyes, with their tears and their intensity. These are the only details I can recall to help me find you.

3. Twelve from Burning Man – w4m

I know this is a total longshot but we hung out Friday night after meeting at a camp “bar” A huge group of guys followed me around the playa calling me Queen until it was late and just the three of us. I named you Twelve. I guess I passed out and woke up confused then ran away. I wish I had stayed and spent the rest of the burn with you. I wish I could remember where you were from. Hopefully that wasn’t the last time I will see you. Also if you are Twelve give me some background details so I know it’s really you.

2. Looking for Ox from Burning Man – w4m

I feel a little silly posting this, but I really thought we would meet again. We met over by the big light up orb. You gave me some of your hair :). You had to leave to volunteer at Center Camp and came to say goodbye. Your energy was infectious and I’d like the chance to get to know you past the few sentences exchanged.

1. Burning Man Irish Bar mishap – w4m

Met at home brew joint in Center Camp at Burning Man on Burn Night–You were a Geologist from Orange County, me, a tax lawyer in Houston, Texas;. . ..had a date to meet at the Twisted Swan Irish Bar at 4:49 & F per iburn ap at 8:00PM, by the time I figured out it was a misprint and at 4:30&C, it was too late! I’m soooo bummed. You were a doll.

Can you believe some of these missed connections from Burning Man? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below.

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