Books that changed my life for better. Literally.

And I'm not even exaggerating.

I promised to introduce you to some books (and I mention some movies, too) that changed my life. They helped me to grow as a person, heal me mentally and physically, I started achieving my goals ... taught me to love my life. Every bit of it.
Let's just start with the post already, Deja :) ...

That is one dirty closet door! And crazy hair. ^^

1. Maybe you have maybe you haven't heard of the Law of Attraction. It was unfamiliar term for me until I watched movie The Secret. It's basically a documentary, that introduces you to basic information what law of attraction is about. It's a good starting point, but it doesn't teach you or show you much in depth how to use law of attraction. You'll realize that everything in life (bad, good and ugly) happens because you attracted that in your life. It's hard to swallow at first, but once you start accepting that and start thinking positive thoughts and become grateful for every little thing in your life, your life will turn upside down ...

Movie is based on a book The Secret by Rhonda Byrne, she also produced the movie. The book has maybe few more stories and more examples, other than that is basically the same. 

Conclusion: movie and book basically the same, good starting point to get introduced to the law of attraction, I recommend movie, but if you also read a book, it won't harm you ;)

2. Second book from the same author I highly recommend is The Magic. This is no ordinary book. It has 28 chapters, you read one chapter per day, because one chapter means one exercise you have to do that day (each exercise is fully explained with examples). It start with "count you blessings" (how and what to be grateful for), "magic rock", "magical relationships", "magical health", "magic money", "have a magical day" ... you get the picture. After 28 days you will have all the information you need to know to have a magic life and you can do and achieve amazing things. You start achieving them in the process already though :).

Conclusion: let's 28 day magic begin, it's a must have

3. Just recently I've read The Law of Attraction: Basic teachings of Abraham from Esther and Jerry Hicks. Esther is translating from a group of non-physical entities called Abraham. Jerry is asking all sort of questions and Abraham answers. It's much more in depth version of Law of Attraction then the Secret. All your questions are probably answered in this book AND it introduces you to other universal laws. The day I finished reading this book which was borrowed from a library, I bought a copy for myself. It's just one of those books you re-read numerous times and always get more from it. I like having my own copy because I like highlighting and marking quotes, sentences, things that seem important to me. 

Conclusion: in depth Law of Attraction experience, get your own copy, so you re-read answers you forget

4. Now, let's move a little bit away from Law of Attraction. Books that will teach you about life in general, the power of positive affirmations, how to love and heal yourself are all books from Louise L. Hay. This amazing lady has written many inspirational books, they can totally change your mental state of mind. And she had some rough times in her life - sexual abuse, had to give her child for adoption, cancer ... I own Heal your life, you get to know everything about life, experiences and how to work on yourself. I've also read Life! Reflections On Your Journey, borrowed from library. In this book she deals with growing up, relationships, work, health, spirituality, aging, death ... How to overcome any problems in your life and what LIFE is all about (you know that thing in between your birth and death).

She has over 20 books and is still active (she is 86 years old!), including books with just positive affirmations for every day. Here is about Louise on wikipedia: click.

Watch a movie You Can heal your life on YouTube: click or with Serbian subtitles: click.

Conclusion: get all her books, you won't regret it! :)

5. Last, but definitely not least, is book from the toughest fitness trainer and life couch Jillian Michaels: Unlimited: How to build an exception life. This was actually my first "serious" book I've read in English, as a slow reader I read it in 2 days, I think that tells you how amazing it is :). And I absolutely adore how she writes! What is book about, you ask?

Lose the chains ... There's an anecdote I came across in a self- help book years ago that I have never forgotten:

A father and his young son are at the circus. The son sees a huge elephant shackled with flimsy, rusted chains. Turning to his dad, the boy asks, "Isn't that elephant strong enough to break free from those chains?"

"Of course he is," his father answered. "It's just that he's been chained like that since he was too small and weak to break free, and now he doesn't know the difference."

I hate to say it but, buddy, you are the elephant in this story.

You can leave the job you hate, You can leave the alcoholic spouse. You can go back to school. Want to know what's holding you back? Absolutely nothing but you. - from chapter 6, "Get an Attitude Adjustment".

Conclusion: really engaging writing, I found it better than book The Secret (oops), READ IT!

I suggest you get all this books, you can borrow them, but I prefer having my own copies, I can re-read whatever I want at 3AM at night if I want t, to lift me up whenever I feel down, and because I like to mark/highlight important points. 

All English books were bought on Book Depository (I search on bestseller.si and then you're redirected to Book Depository).

Slovenian books were bought: Svet Knjige, Felix or somewhere else (just google it to find the cheapest version ;)).

Have you read any of them? I would love if you recommend me some books in the comment section!!

Halloween series: ALEX girl (Clockwork orange)

Another Halloween look based on a character of one of my favourite movies: Clockwork orange (book is also awesome). Originally, I planned to do all four droogs, but then I decided to do just main character, Alex DeLarge, but in girly version, just like I did the Joker. If you don't know the movie, just google it :)

I applied MUA BB cream all over my face, Bourjois Healthy mix concealer under my eyes and imperfections, set everything with Catrice powder LE Welcome to Las Vegas.

 

I contoured the hell out of my face with Catrice eyeshadow in Starlight Expresso, applied Catice duo blush in Chocolate Cream and Bourjois eyeshadow Blanc for highlight.

  

For eyes I used Arteco orange eyeshadow all over the lid, Carice Starlight Expresso in crease, Sleek Au naturel Bark in crease, Essence pigment Smell the caramel on the lid, Bourjois single eyeshadow in Blanc in the inner corner and in the center of the lid.
For winged eyeliner I used Essence Gel eyeliner in Midnight Paris.

I applied natural looking lashes on upper lash line and on the right eye I used spiky looking falsies for bottom lash line, all from eBay.

All droogs wear white shirt, suspenders and pants in the movie, but I don't have white pants, so I decided to go with black pants from Bershka, black suspenders eBay and white shirt H&M (it's the same as I wore for my evil nurse look). For shoes I went with Get a grip boots and hat from New yorker (men's section).

I got this wooden stick at home.

 

I bought this wig at eBay last year. It's kanekalon wig, it's super soft and shiny, I love it, bacause it looks so natural and you don't get any tangles. I don't remember the price, but it was quite cheap for a wig.

For lips I used NYX jumbo lip pencil in Deep red, Revlon matte Really red and Bourjois eyeshadow Blanc in the center of the lips. I applied clear gloss on top.

Alex: "There was me, that is Alex, and my three droogs, that is Pete, Georgie, and Dim, and we sat in the Korova Milkbar trying to make up our rassoodocks what to do with the evening. The Korova milkbar sold milk-plus, milk plus vellocet or synthemesc or drencrom, which is what we were drinking. This would sharpen you up and make you ready for a bit of the old ultra-violence. " (source)

I am cured, all right!