To be a Queen

To be a Queen


Hello My Beauties,


   This past September I decided to do something ambitious and fun, and actually social for once. I entered a beauty pageant, and that's not even the crazy part...I won.


Here's the full story: Every year the local fair, the Albert County Exhibition, has a country beauty pageant for girls ages 13-18 as the grand opening of the exhibition, This has been a tradition for years, and every year 9-12 girls enter, and compete to see who has the brightest personality, and who is the most beautiful inside and out.


Of course I've always known about the pageant and had gone to the fair grounds to watch it annually, and just like every other little girl I had dreamed about being in it and winning. But as I got older, I became more and more aware of my body, and to be honest, I didn't always like what I saw. So when I finally became old enough to join, I just sat on the bleachers and watched from a distance, instead of joining the rest of my friends on the stage.


One thing you should know, is that I'm pretty close with the director of the pageant, and when she heard that I was not entering that year, she came to find me as soon as she could. She told me that she thought I would of been perfect for the pageant, and that she would of loved to see me up there. I simply explained that I just wasn't feeling it that year.


A year passes, and people are beginning to sign up for the pageant again. I had thought about it that entire year and asked plenty of people for the opinion on it, and they all had the same answer.
"Do it! It'll be an amazing experience!" So, with a bit of hesitation, I joined.


The moment I pressed send on the email, my brain began to over think everything. I knew that it was my first year entering, and I was most likely going to be the thickest/curviest girl there, and I'm not exactly popular, so I thought there was no chance in hell that I could even get runner up.


 The weeks slugged by in an agonizingly slow pace, but sooner than I had hoped, the day of the pageant arrived.


My older sister had come over to help me prepare, and to take some pre-pageant pictures. And before I knew it she had dropped me off at the assigned building for the interviews.

I remember walking into the building, feeling like my heart was going to fly straight out of my chest, and that I had a huge lump sitting inside my throat. But despite my quickly rising anxieties, I kept walking until I reached the sitting room.


I noticed 5 things straight away about the other contestants.

1. They were all blond or light haired.
2. They all go to my school and are in the same friend group, a.k.a, the popular girls.
3. They were all smaller than me.
4. I was the only one with a dress that had multiple colours.
5. They were all looking directly at me.

Each set of eyes felt like a set of scanners that was taking in every single possible flaw on me, each whisper felt like someone was ripping bits and pieces of me apart, and the overall experience felt like someone had just dumped a bucket of ice water over top of me.

With a shaky breath I began to approach the table, painting a smile onto my face and giving them a cheerful 'Hello'.

The rest of the wait time was more than awkward for me. The group of friends were gossiping among each other about any recent drama that had happened in school, I on the other had a very quiet conversation with the shy person on my right.


It wasn't until the interviews had begun, and some one had come to give a presentation on another pageant that would be happening that I had finally become comfortable.


Since my last name began with 'W' I was one of the last people to be called by the judges. In the meantime I sat through two presentations, ate a bit of food, and practiced the dance that we would be expected to preform later that night.


In the end all the presentations in the world couldn't of held it off, and the dreaded moment had finally came.


"Brooklyn Wilkins? We're ready for you now."


After a few deep breaths I got up, and followed the man to the judges room, the advice from my friends and family running through my head.


'Just be yourself, you'll do great.'
'Don't be scared, be confident in everything you say.'
'Don't lie about who you are or what you do. Let them see the person we all love.'


With the words of encouragement imbedding themselves in my brain, I was ready.


The judges had asked me a series of questions. Some were about me, and my hobbies and interests, others were about what I do in my community, or asked about my involvement in the fair and what I would change about it. I listened to parents and answered every question with my heart, keeping a very real smile on my face the entire time. I discovered that being myself was working, when halfway through the interview one of the judges stated,
 'You seem very passionate about everything you say, leading into the next question-'
from that point on I couldn't help but feel as though I actually had a shot at this thing.


Once the interview was finally over, the hard part was done, and all that was left was the dance and  the crowning ceremony.


Now one thing I haven't told you, is that all the contestants of the pageant choreographed the dance ourselves, the original choreographer had gotten sick the night before, leaving all the planning in our hands. Somehow knowing this left me feeling more confident in my performance, that night, and when the country song 'Head Over Boots' by Jon Pardi began to play, I knew that dance like the back of my hand, and let my soul take control as everyone began to dance.


Unfortunately, after the fun dancing part, came the heart stopping, adrenaline pumping part. The crowning.


I remember there sitting in my chair, the sentence 'And the 2016 Albert County Exhibition Queen is... Brooklyn Wilkins!' whispering tauntingly in the back of my head, but I quickly corrected myself, reminding myself that it was my first year, and there were some girls here that had been in it multiple times, that the crown usually went to a grad student, and that I was only in grade 10.


They announced the Miss Congeniality, a girl who had talked to basically everyone, and helped out a lot in the dance, I myself had voted for her.


2nd Princess, a girl who was in my grade, and actually a some what close friend of mine.


1st Princess was surprisingly the same girl who one Miss Congeniality!


And then it was time for the Queen. At this point I had told myself 'Well, there's always next year' , and my older sister told me that she had actually began to put away her camera.


The judge began to give the usual speech. 'Before I announce this years Queen, I just like to say that we would give it to all of you if we could, you are all such amazing young ladies, but sadly we cannot. So this years Albert County Exhibition Queen is... Brooklyn Wilkins.'


I could of sworn I got whiplash from how fast my head shot up. In a daze of shock, I stood up, walking towards last years Queen, who traditionally crowns the new queen, and allowed her to place a sash reading 'ACE QUEEN 2016' in bold, gold letters, a velvety, purple cape, and of course a beautiful tiara on me. I could hear the area where my family was sitting screaming in applause. I remember being herded towards the other winners for pictures, lots of pictures, and repeating the judges words in my head.

I don't think it even really sunk in until I saw my family waiting for me by stage. We laughed and cried and took even more pictures, and I was honestly the happiest I had been in a long time.


The rest of the weekend was spent with me giving up many hours for my 'Queenly Duties' This included participating in a parade, handing out ribbons for the many contests and events, accepting many 'congratulations', and visiting the local nursing home. In total I spent a tiring 37 hours there that weekend, and was pooped out by the time it was all over.

     Now this wouldn't be a 'Nerdy Blogger' post if I didn't include some kind of life lesson, or deep take on this entire thing.


What I really learned from that weekend is don't underestimate yourself, that you are capable than so much more than you think, and that it doesn't matter your size, race, hair colour, eye colour, gender, anything, all that matters is it's what you hold on the inside that counts.


 And I know that all sounds so very cliché but it's the truth! I don't care if you are small or big, short or tall, black or white. If you are kind, and nice to those around you, even if they aren't so nice to you, you are truly gorgeous and it's up to you to show off that beauty to the world.


And if you find your way to shine, but you think that you can't do it, or that you'd only fail in the end, don't listen to yourself. Take it from me, accepting that one opportunity can open a world of other doors, because of that weekend I was invited to enter the Miss Teen Atlantic Canada pageant in Dieppe and was encouraged to enter by an army of people.


So when life gives you an opportunity, please give yourself the biggest gift you can and accept it.


Always Smiling,
The Nerdy Blogger
(Brooklyn Wilkins)


P.S. QUOTE OF THE POST!! "They asked her 'How did you free yourself?' She answered 'By embracing my own power.' ~ Yung Pueblo

Books, Test, And.... Art?

Books, Tests, And.... Art?


Hello Dears,


     It is, more than, definitely the time of year where everyone is back at school and have finally gotten down into the groove of things. Some may argue that school is boring or blocks out people's creativity, while I on the other hand have experienced quiet the contrary.


    I am known as one of the more creative and overall artistic people in our class. And although that's mainly because of my writing, I also love to express my emotions and personality through painting, drawing, singing, acting, or even baking sometimes. For me it's mainly a way to wind down, and help me become grounded when I'm overwhelmed by the pressures of school. The main thing that allows me to do all of this at school is the variety of clubs I'm in.


I join at least 2-3 clubs and teams every school year, and always have a full schedule. Now this is just a personal preference, because I like to stay busy and to always be doing something, but for me it really helps.


For example, most of my clubs are during lunch hour, and before that I have French Immersion Math or NRF, French Immersion Social Studies, and English Language Arts, so by lunch hour my brain is either nearly at it's limit or just completely fried. But because I have, let's say, Art Club, or Glee Club during lunch hour, I get that one full hour to let my brain relax and just do something I really love.


Let me show you! This is a piece that I finished just last week on a huge canvas that will be going in my school's library. I cannot name how many times, while making this, that I had begun painting absolutely frustrated with something that had happened in class, but as time slowly passed, and I spent more time concentrating on painting, all of my worries and frustrations just melted into the canvas.


'Galaxie Tourbillon' by Brooklyn Wilkins   

     Now I am in no way saying that school isn't hard, or that just because you join a club you will never be stressed about school, because saying that would be a huge lie. I get majorly stressed during math class daily, I've almost fallen asleep in science at least twice, and I do tend to day dream in nearly every class.

What I am saying is to put yourself out there! Find something you love, and see if there is a club or a team for your passion. It'll give you something to look forward to that day, and will give you some personal time.  Not to mention joining clubs can look good on resumes and for scholarships. :)

So please, give yourself a goal this school year, and join a club or team, and if you can't find anything, then maybe just try something new.

Yours truly,

The Nerdy Blogger

(Brooklyn Wilkins)

P.S. QUOTE OF THE POST: "To live a creative life, we must not lose our fear of being wrong."

~Joseph Chilton Pearce

Pocketful of Poetry

Pocketful of Poetry


Hello, Gorgeous!


So I have decided that I want to share with you guys some of the other stuff that I write. I knew I didn't want it to be too long, and that it had to be, I don't know, not fan fiction. Eliminating anything that fell under those categories I was left with one thing..


Poetry!


So this is one of the many poems I have written, and this particular is- well I guess you'll have to read and find out!


Enjoy!




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Title: Who Am I?


Who am I?


It's a weird question isn't?
To know your name and what you look like,
But not who you truly are.


The world makes it seem like we all have to be the same,
Or else.
Or else we'll be something horrible.


Different.


Because of this we're scared to see who we are,
Who we could be,
And what controls us.


Because it seems that what identifies us is what controls us.


So who am I?


Am I fear?


Am I constantly anxious and worried about other's opinions?


Am I blinded the anxiety that I'll mess up, and fail, and be judged for one mistake by the whole
world?


Am I terrified that one day I'll wake up and be alone,
But am too afraid to confront others?


Am I drowning in the voids of my brain as I constantly over think everything?


Every person,
Every event,
Every location,


Every single aspect of my life until I'm too afraid to breath?


Could that be? Is that even possible?


Or am I something else?


Am I anger?


Could I be someone who will simply explode if you approach them?


Or am I the kind of person that just glares at life as it dares to pass by?


You know.


The kind that are angry at themselves for every regret?


The ones that are so full of rage, and so frustrated at their own actions, that they take it out on others?


One of the people that are so angry they just want to scream.


Scream at their failures,
Their mistakes,
Their emptiness,
Their self-pity,
Their emotions.


And simply continue screaming until they have no voice to cry out with, and are left stranded and alone on an island of misery.


No.


That's not me either.


So am I sadness?


Is that me?


Am I surrounded by the weighted gloom of depression?


Have I taken on so much hate, and so much pressure that I've become numb?


Has life fired one too many bullets at me and forced me to build a wall around my fragile heart?


Do I lie to those I love to protect myself, and lie to myself to protect them?


Am I really the kind of person who doesn't truly trust anyone enough to even consider letting them in enough to help lift the weight?


The weight of my insecurities,
My lowest moments,
My biggest fears,
My major issues.


Would I rather be crushed under all that weight than risk even the smallest possibility of getting hurt?


Is that really who I want to be?


Are these really options to be considered?


Yes,
They are.


Because all though I'm scared to confess this,
And all though it fills me with rage every time I look back at my past,
And fills me with sadness when I look at some of the stuff that's happened;


It's part of who I am.


I've allowed myself to drown in fear.
I've exploded, and demolished entire friendships with my anger.
I've hidden myself in sadness.


Because that was me.


But I've also laughed at memories of my childhood.
I've shrieked and howled in happiness as I've adventures outside of my home,
I've cried tears of joy as I've told my friends my story, and have them support me.


Because through out all of this, I've really learned one thing.


Maybe I wear weird clothes, and talk to myself sometimes.
Maybe I obsess over strange things and talk non-stop about said things.
Maybe I'd rather spend my time in a library reading than sit at a table of strangers,
Maybe I dream wild things, and rebel against others to prove myself right.


Maybe I am different.


But that's okay.


Because different is beautiful.


It's unique, creative, fantastic, mystical, enchanting and simply, fascinating.


Different is being able to say, "Yah, I did that." And not give a damn what others think.


Because you are you.


You may not be a model, or a pop star, or an athlete, or smart.


But you are special, and that's gorgeous.


So yeah, I am different.


And that's what makes me proud of who I am.


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There you go guys! So that went out to all of you, who are having a hard time, or have ever been hurt, or just simply don't really just much they're worth. Hopefully this cheered you up a little and made you think a little better about yourself.


Thanks for everything guys, I love you all!


You're busiest friend, and poet,
The Nerdy Blogger
(Brooklyn Wilkins)


P.S. QUOTE OF THE POST: "Forget the risk, take the fall. If it's what you want, It's worth it all." ~Anonymous

Summertime Madness

Summertime Madness


Hello there, my darlings!


MAN! How I have missed you guys! Time has flown by, and it's already summer, months since my last post! (Sorry about that by the way) but let's get back to business...


Who am I kidding? What the heck am I talking about?! It's summer! And that means lots and lots of spontaneous fun... unless you have a summer job... like me... God I have no life.


Anyways back to fun! I don't know about you, but it's been pretty sunny up here in the Maritimes. And sunshine means perfect whether for the great outdoors! And New Brunswick, specifically the Moncton and Albert County area, is the perfect place to do everything. I should know, I grew up there! So here's a list of the different things that area ALWAYS on my summer to do list for Moncton, Hopewell Cape, and Alma. All of those part of New Brunswick!

1: Magic Mountain


My family and I go make a stop at the water wonderland every year. And just recently it's gotten even better. For those who don't know Magic Mountain used to be an amazing water park on Magnetic Hill in Moncton. But now, it's new and improved. The waterslide topic has expanded into 4 different zones.


First there's the Splash Zone. This part is the real original, as it holds all of the waterslide, and pools and has always been apart of Magic Mountain. In this zone there's stuff for everyone! There's multiple waterslides, my favourite being the Tornado, each one leaving you thrilled and refreshingly soaked. For those who have no fear there's the monstrous Kamikaze. This bad boy has an over 100 feet (30 meters), nearly vertical drop that looms over the entire park, and will leave it's victims with one heck of a wedge! I know from experience! For the more mellow folks there's the Wave Pool that's basically a huge pool that switches from your average simple waves to huge, crazy waves that are bound to make you smile. And if you simply want to relax you can take a ride the lazy river and bob around the river in a comfy tube. 


The next zone is the Fun Zone! This area is brand spanking new. Although I haven't personally been there yet, I know for a fact that this place is full of rides and roller coasters of all kinds! Going off the little bit of research I've done, the different rides in this zone consist of  Wave Swinger, The Star Jumper, The Rio Grande, and the Sky Flyer.


There's also two other smaller zones known as the Golf Zone, for a good day of golfing, and the Tech Zone, an arcade for all the gamers out there.

2. Hopewell Rocks


 Now maybe I'm a biased because I practically grew up at this place, but it is seriously amazing. The Hopewell Rocks is home of the Bay Of  Fundy, which has the highest tides in the world. And I'm not talking about a petty 10ft. No, these tides are actually 3 times that at least! The Bay Of Fundy has an average of 36ft and a maximum of 52ft in height! Over a periods of 6 hours over 160 billion tons of water flows in and out of the Rocks daily. That's enough to fill the Grand Canyon!


During high tide at the Hopewell Rocks, they give you the opportunity to see the murky, chocolate coloured water as it fills up our coves and leaves the only the top half of their ginormous flower pot rocks visible. If your the kind of person that likes to get up close and personal with nature, you may enjoy this next bit, because they also give you the chance to get into a kayak and glide along the surface of these powerful tides. With the Kayak Tours it gives you a chance to experience the Bay of Fundy like no other, as you are literally paddling through the waters and around the breath taking rock formations.


Another 6 hours later you have a completely different and new site to adventure, because once the tide goes out, the ocean floor is revealed and left for you to explore. And this is what is really special about the park. Because sure, when you physically see the tides you get an idea of how big the tides are, but it's not until you are standing on the muddy floor, looking up at the flower pot rocks that you really grasp how massive it is. Not only is it a unique and one of a kind tour, but it also allows you to leave your foot print on the ocean floor and discover the different formations like Dinosaur Rock or Mother-In-Law Rock or the world famous Lover's Arch.


If you think that's all the Hopewell Rocks provides you're extremely wrong. They have an amazing restaurant that makes my taste buds scream just from looking at the menu. It's honestly that good! And if you're waiting for the tide to come in or just looking for the perfect way to remember the trip, the Tidal Treasures Gift Shop can help with that. The gift shop has everything! From clothes to toys to ornaments, books, and food, the gift shop will never leave you unsatisfied.

Over all the place is spectacular with fantastic staff and costumer service, and the sight and the Bay Of Fundy itself is truly a wonder of nature.

3. Fundy National Park

In case you didn't get the chance to really 'be one with nature' at The Rocks you can always go and camp out at Fundy National Park. They have everything a nature love could ask for. Amazing trails, breath taking scenery, relaxing waterfalls, cozy campsites, and a heck of a lot more! I have come here multiple times, and Fundy never fails to impress.


Not only does this place have great wilderness stuff, they have awesome activities to help make your experience even better. You can kayak on Bennett Lake, or swim in their heated salt water pool, you can learn about the nature and wildlife itself at their information center, or take the kids to their crazy, wonderful, play park. Now instead of going on and on about this place, which I very well could because it's so astonishing, I'm just going to show you in a video my class made about it 2 years ago.


Here's the link. Keep in mind this is a year old though.

And there you have it! My top three places to hang out during the summer in New Brunswick, Canada. If you guys ever do get the chance to hang out in NB, make sure you check these attractions out, you won't regret it.

Now get out there and soak up the sun. Have a great summer everyone!


Sending huge rays of sunshine,
The Nerdy Blogger
(Brooklyn Wilkins)


P.S.: QUOTE OF THE POST! "Tan line may fade, but memories are forever." ~Anonymous.

A Mother Daughter Date

A Mother Daughter Date


Bonjour Mes Amis!


Don't worry, that'll be the only French in this post. Today was supposed to be a boringly normal day, but it seems that it took a turn for the better. Let me explain.


First of all it's my friend Taylor's birthday! (Happy Birthday Taylor!) So while her and my twin went bowling and all that other fun stuff, my mom and I were sort of stuck in Moncton, New Brunswick with nothing to do.  So what do two creatively, crazy women with a love of culture do in said city? We find the nearest café to go people watching of course!


Now for those who don't know what people watching is, I'll give you a quick summary. It's when you find a nice quiet spot to sit and relax, while you point out different people and create absurd stories about them.
For example: A man dressed in all black and a hoodie walks by holding a dirty duffel bag, and suspiciously seems to be in a rush. Obviously that man had just robbed a bank and in the midst of getting away. But when his escape car never showed, he had to dash on foot. Now he weaves through the crowd as he tries to blend in and hide from the cops, but it's only a matter of time before they catch him.
Something like that!


This is what my mother and I do in our spare time. And no, we do not have a life.

Now this post is less about people watching and more about the café we happened to stumble upon and went people watching in. The café is called Café C'est La Vie, and it is the most artistic, most comfortable, most amazing café I have ever been to! Seriously it is now on my list of: Favorite Spots in Moncton!


This place is something else! It exhibits a local artists art work for month, every month. It has a huge variety of teas, and different international food selection, that tastes amazing by the way. They offer some food gluten free, and when they do, my mother noticed they added a little more food beside her sandwich because gluten free bread is smaller than normal bread. Talk about considerate. The service in this place makes you feel welcomed, and the building itself is over flowing with inspiration!


The workers there are polite, and very kind. I honestly felt like I was at home there! So, if you're ever in Main Street, Moncton, N.B, Canada, be sure to stop by at Café C'est La Vie! 

So that just about sums up my day. As I said before, no life!


I'll see you all later


The Nerdy Blogger
(Brooklyn Wilkins)


P.S. QUOTE OF THE POST:  "Reve ta vie en couleurs, c'est le secret du bonheur (Dream your life in colors, it's the secret of happiness)"  ~Walt Disney

Do You Believe In Magic?

Do You Believe in Magic?




Welcome Princesses, and Princes!




Once upon a time, in a land not so far away, there was a nerdy blogger. She and her family had craved and planned to search and discover a world of magic and adventure for many years, but because there was so many of them; they could not. But as fate would have it, after 15 years of waiting the moment had finally arrived. They got into their mystical carriage and drove to the place where wishes come true. Disney World.




In case you couldn't tell from my epic intro, I'm going to just say it. I went to Disney! Now for those who have already been there multiple times, or don't really care about it and probably think that I'm over reacting, let me explain something.




 I have been waiting to go to Disney World for as long as I can remember. But there are 7 people in my family, and it cost a fortune to go, so we never got the opportunity. So I grew up to all my friends going, and lived off the stories that they'd return with, and dreamed of when I would be able to experience it for myself.




For some reason, my mom grew tired of waiting and finally decided to work a few things out so that this entire trip would be possible. We all hopped into our sexy mini van and drove 3000 km, one way, to Florida (this is of course with many stops in between) On March 9th we finally did it. We went to Disney!!




It was exactly as I dreamed. We had gone to the Magic Kingdom, which is fabulous! You enter through old fashioned Main Street before you had the option to go four ways: 1. Into the futuristic  territory of Tomorrow Land 2. Explore the magical sites of Fantasy Land 3. Go back in time through Frontier Land or 4. Discover new wonders in Adventure Land. And sitting in the middle it of all this was, of course, Cinderella's beautiful castle!


Now we went on almost all the rides. From the really fast ones like The Dwarves Mining ride, Space Mountain, Splash Mountain, and Thunder Mountain, to the slow yet magnificent one like Under The Sea, The Pirates Of Caribbean, and Peter Pan's Flight. To be honest I absolutely adored the slow ones because it's the slow ones that take you into the movie in a way I didn't now was possible!


If you are to go to Disney there is positively one thing you must do to finish your Disney experience, and that's stay for the closing firework, and light show along with the closing parade! They are so marvelous, and all together fascinating! I swear I was 5 again as I watched fireworks explode above my head to the beat of my favorite Disney songs. And if you don't catch the afternoon parade, you have to see the night time one, because it's that one that has the floats all strung with lights!


So that was my Disney experience, my one day of royalty. Comment about your experience, and/or your favorite Disney movie.


This is Brooklyn Wilkins signing off!


The Nerdy Blogger


P.S. QUOTE OF THE POST: "Laughter is timeless, imagination has no age, dreams are forever." ~Walt Disney

We Found A Zoo!

We Found A Zoo!




Greetings Mates,




So I didn't post anything yesterday, for one simple reason. Nothing really happened yesterday. We went shopping at the Legacy Place in Dedham. I got a new dress :)




But today is a completely different story. Why you may ask? We went to Roger Williams Park Zoo.


Now where is this zoo? Well, let me tell you! Roger Williams Park Zoo is on Rhode Island, and is absolutely amazing!!

This zoo has just about everything there is to offer. There's cheetahs, zebras, elephants, giraffes and even a red panda. A RED STICKEN PANDA!!!! Do you know how cute those things are? They are so adorable.

Roger William's is a huge zoo. My family and I were able to go around the entire thing in around   1.5 - 2 hours. The experience is astonishing.  It makes you feel like a child all over again!

This zoo is definitely a place to put on your bucket list. It's given me tons of new memories that will last a life time, as I hope it will for you too!

Bye-bye for now,

The Nerdy Blogger

(Brooklyn Wilkins)

P.S. QUOTE OF THE POST: "We have more to learn from animals, than animals have to learn from us."

ROADTRIP!!!!

ROADTRIP!!!!!


Hello, My Friends!


Alright! So for the next 10 days I will hopefully be making a new post everyday. Why you may ask? BECAUSE MY FAMILY'S GOING ON A ROADTRIP ACROSS THE STATES!!!!!


That's right! We start in my home town in New Brunswick, then make our way through to Boston for 3 days, Washington just for a night, then our main stop Florida (Disney!!!), and we continue on to Myrtle Beach, and make one last stop on New York City.


Now to be honest, we actually started our trip yesterday. So allow me to fill you in.


My two sisters, my step-brother, my step-dad, my mom and I, all hopped into our van around 5:00 a.m. We began our super long car ride to Boston, after hours of fighting, sleeping, eating, singing, and readings, we actually arrived there at 3:45 p.m.


Our hotel is amazing! We're staying and the Hampton Inn on the outskirts of Boston, and it is beautiful. They have a pool and hot tub, a gym,  and awesome free breakfast, beautiful furniture, and so much more. Not mention the fact that the staff are amazing and really friendly. I absolutely love it here. Yet again if you stick anywhere with a pool, free wifi, and free food, you'll have my heart in your hands! 

 

After settling into the hotel, we decided to head out for supper....At the original Wahlburgers restaurant!! This foodie hot spot, is a definite must see if you are in Boston. It is so awesome! The atmosphere itself is spectacular. And the food, oh my gosh, it is sooooooooo good! I'm telling you their burgers are moan worthy! I still can't believe how good it was. This restaurant definitely lives up to it's reputation.

Now, what do you do after you eat a wonderful, filling, meal? Why walk around and do a little shopping of course. We walked around the beautiful town of Quincy and stopped to multiple stores. Bed, Bath and Beyond, Trader Joe's, and Marshalls. Now understand I've never been to any of these stores, with the exception of Marshalls. To say I was impressed was an understatement. Bed, Bath and Beyond, not only looks beautiful but the stuff inside it is amazing! If you're starting to move out on your own, I would definitely recommend going there. There's also Trader Joe's. They bring a whole new definition to grocery shopping! They've got all kinds of different foods. There's Cookie Butter, Shrimp Nuggets, and lots and lots of other stuff. Now I didn't really do much at Marshalls. But it's the only place I actually bought something at. I got a brand new bathing suit, that I absolutely love! So thank you Marshall where ever you are.

The day ended with a nice swim at the hotel, and quick relaxing shower. We all headed to bed and got ready for tomorrow. A day reserved for shopping.

Until then,

The Nerdy Blogger

P.S. QUOTE OF THE POST: "And then I realized Adventures are the best way to learn" -Anonymous

Who I Am

Who I Am


Hi Guys,


So I just found out that if you share one of my posts it says my name in all caps right underneath it. So I am going to reveal to you my identity.


Hi, I'm Brooklyn Wilkins. Call me, Brook. I'm a 14 year old from New Brunswick, Canada. I don't really have that much of a life. But my dream job is to be a travel writer, so that I can explore the world doing my what I love. Writing. 

I like to say that I'm smart, whether it's true or not I have no idea. My favourite colour is TARDIS blue, my favourite Marvel character is Captain America, my favourite Whinchester is Sam, my favourite Doctor is 11 (But I never skipped 9 or 10, their still amazing too), and Loki will forever be better then Thor.


To say I'm a Fan Girl is an understatement. I tend to obsess over almost everything, and 'ship' all kinds of couples. I'm talking about anyone from my O.T.P. 'Captain Swan' (from Once Upon A Time), to 'Destiel' (From Supernatural), to 'Sherlolly' (From Sherlock, and I do like the idea of JohnLock too)


So that's basically who I am. I hope this has answered any questions. I'll see you guys around!


Signing off,


The Nerdy Blogger (Brooklyn Wilkins)


P.S. QUOTE OF THE POST: "Take me as I am, or watch me as I go." ~Anonymous

All The Single Ladies

All The Single Ladies


Why Hello, Sweethearts


     Oh Valentine's day! A day of love, caring, and cherishing your loved ones....Unless you're single like me. Then it's a day of chocolate, ice cream, and a marathon of romance movies. It may seem sad, but I actually love being single on Valentine's day. Instead of having to go on some kind of cliché date at an over booked restaurant, I get to stay home, dig into a pile of 50% off chocolates and let my heart break over romances that I will most likely never have. It's quite fun, actually. So instead of going on and on about the perfect date, and how hot my imaginary boyfriend is, let's talk about how we don't need no man, or woman to be happy! We can simply be happy and free!


   Even though todays society may seem to tell us that you need a partner to be happy it's not true. We can all survive perfectly fine independently. Take myself for example! I have been single, and proud for about 3 years. Not because I can't get a guy, but because I don't need one. And to tell you the truth these 3 years have been some of the happiest years of my life! I've got great friends, great grades, and no worries what so ever. It kind of reminds me of a post a saw on Facebook. 'Being single doesn't mean you're weak. It just means you're strong enough to wait for what we deserve.' and you, my friends deserve only the best. So please don't treat being single like it's a bad thing. It just means we are waiting for some one who will treat us like we're their everything.


  Now I will admit, I am being a slight hypocrite right now. Why, you may ask? Because I'm a complete hopeless romantic that's why! I believe in 'soul mates' and 'love at first sight' and all that crap! I don't really cry at romance movies, but my heart literally aches! For example, I was watching my one of my favorite romance movies, 'What's Your Number?', and screamed at the T.V. because of how clueless the female lead was, then squealed like the teenage girl I am when they finally got together. I love classic love stories! I get so happy when someone finally finds their perfect someone. It kind makes you wish you had a love like that of your own. But you just got to remember that you will find it someday. And if you already found your other half, congratulations! You've found the true love of your life, if you could be so kind to tell me just how you did that, that'd be wonderful!


Anyways, all the roses and paper hearts away, love is a very fragile thing, that I'm sure we'll all find eventually. Until then don't be ashamed of being strong and independent. Enjoy life as it is, and be happy!


With lots of hugs,


The Nerdy Blogger


P.S. QUOTE OF THE POST: I know that I'm not perfect, and I want to be with some one who appreciates me. ~Ally Darling, What's Your Number

Happy New Year!!!

Happy New Year, Dearies!


    
       Welcome to the 2016 world of my blog! I know this post is more then a little delayed, seeing how it's now February, but I am still going to remind you all of your New Year's resolutions, and tell you about mine. So lets pull back out those party hats, and noise makers, cause this may get a little crazy!




     Ah, New Year's resolutions! We put all of our hopes and dreams into this one goal, and tell ourselves that it will last for the rest of the year. Only for it to go completely down hill within 2 weeks. I actually attempted to do this myself this year. I told myself I was going to loose all the weight I could, and get into shape for basketball season. I was right into it! I downloaded the 'Fitness Plus' app, it let's you track how many calories you need to eat and loose to reach your goal weight. All I simply had to do was record what I eat, how much I ate of it, pretty easy. I also added the 'S Work It' workout app.




      All had been well, then I hit my first weak day. I was at my Grandmother's, and she decided I needed to eat a pre supper snack, then a full course meal, and then dessert. It was so sooo good, and I couldn't say no to my Grandma! Everything went South from there. I had stopped working out, and stopped tracking my calories, but still played basketball every week.




     And do you know what? I'm perfectly okay with that! So screw New Year's resolutions! I'm just going to enjoy being me, just the way I am...or was...whatever! If any body out there actually have stuck to there promises to themselves, I applaud you. Because it's a lot harder then I thought it would it be.


Any how, that's it for now, Ciao!


The Nerdy Blogger


P.S. QUOTE OF THE POST!!! Wake up with determination. Go to bed with satisfaction. ~Anonymous