17-Year-Old Took a Whole Month to Hand-Paint Her Own Gorgeous Graduation Ball Dress

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Nicole
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Graduation is the period for celebration. High school is finally over and we are preparing ourselves for the next step – adulthood. However, before we started worrying about our careers and future jobs, all of us have been preoccupied with one thing – the prom.

Prom night means having fun, dancing and what’s most important great look. Picking the perfect outfit can be a very tiring process, usually for the girls. While boys simply go and pick up the best suit, shirt or pants, the girls, however, spend more time and energy on that. Many of the girls go from store to store until they buy the perfect dress. But, some girls are in search of something more creative and unique.

The 17-year old Ciara Gan from the Philippines, was just like that. She wasn’t satisfied with the offer of the stores and she and her mother decided to make a totally unique dress. The results are fascinating.

The initial idea was to hire someone to create the dress. However, Ciara did not like the outcome and she decided to step into action. The one-month work finally paid off.

She and her mother went to the local stores and bought all necessary supplies. With 13 yards of fabric, crystals, boning and crinoline, the girl was ready to design her best dress.

Step by step the dress was getting its shape. They sewed the panels and the form of the dress looked very well. However, the dress wasn’t getting anywhere near the end. The last details were the most beautiful decorations of the creation.

Ciara decided to hand-paint the flowers of the dress. This process lasted five days and the results are stunning. Ciara’s real work of art was inspired by the Jodi Lynn Anderson’s ‘Tiger Lily’.

Ciara says:

“I recently reread the book Tiger Lily by Jodi Lynn Anderson (which touched my heart) and then decided to paint the orange florals. I strayed away from basic roses and dainty florals because although they’re pretty, they don’t reflect my personality. I love the vibrancy of loud colors like orange and green — they speak more about who I am.”

Of course, no one knew about the dress. Until she showed up at the graduation ceremony.

https://twitter.com/ciaragan/status/1115103684181078016

She tweeted about her work, saying:

“i painted over 80 flowers, sewed + stoned my dress with my mama and designed the whole thing myself!”

With more than 82,000 retweets, Ciara’s creation was an instant hit. The positive comments and admirations were evident. People simply marveled at her talent and the results she achieved. She adds:

“I still really can’t believe it…It really warms my heart to see people appreciating my art.”

Real masterpiece, right? Have you seen anything similar?

These 18 Kids Brought a Whole New Meaning to ‘Logic’ On Their Homework Assignments

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Nicole
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When you are a student, you feel the pressure of the examination and the stress of having a test. We mostly hated school just because of that – having a lot of assignments and test. We thought those things will never end.

Many times we felt quite unprepared for these kinds of examinations. The assessment of our work made us feel nervous and sometimes angry. However, we have all been creative in avoiding these tests or, in case we can’t avoid them, we have given our best to improvise and get the good mark by pure luck.

Kids come up with very interesting and innovative ‘tricks’ or answers to solve the problems. Not prepared for the test? You haven’t studied for the tomorrow’s test or homework? No problem, just improvise. These kids and their answers tell exactly this. There isn’t any assignment that can’t be done.

Let’s see how these kids tried to  ‘outsmart the teacher’.

  1. Google Translate?

This student lives in China, and he’s learning English. We think he might be using Google Translate to do his homework.

2. Stating the Obvious

That’s definitely one thing that ended.

3. Clarification Needed

This student isn’t exactly “wrong.” Maybe “solve for x” would’ve been better phrasing for this question.

4. Genius Answers

Every answer is wrong, yet so very right.

5. 100 Years Old

There’s truth here. Maybe the question should have asked about a younger age.

6. Mariah Carey

When you’re right, you’re right, but we’re sure the teacher was looking for a different answer.

7. Problems and Solutions

We’re assuming this kid’s parents don’t coddle him at home.

8. Thinking Outside the Box

Then Miranda wouldn’t be able to see the microscope either.

9. “I Don’t Have a Sister”

That’s one way to get out of doing your homework.

10. The Future

Goals are important.

11. The Length of a Football

This does make sense.

12. “A Lot”

We’re thinking the answer was supposed to be more specific.

13. Nerd Alert

That’s one opinion.

14. Shapes

These are nice names.

15. Vegetables

We wish these were all vegetables!

16. Solving Math Problems

This is certainly a thoughtful answer.

17. Feelings

This would be incredibly scary.

18. Alphabetical Order

Wow. This student put much more work into answering this question than was intended.

Dog Gives Owner The Side Eye At The Vet’s Office

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Monica Pop
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Dogs. Those who own one and get to spend their days around them know what true happiness really is. Their antics are like no other, and they possess the ability to make everyone’s day. It’s not that I say cats and other animals don’t make great pets, but let’s get honest, nothing really beats dogs.

They have facilitated people’s life for centuries, as they not only make great companions, but awesome service dogs, therapy dogs, and valuable members of the police forces too. Whenever we feel down and betrayed by those we trusted the most, the dogs are there to remind us that not everything is as bad as it looks, and to assure us over and over again that they would never leave our side. Having a dog means having someone you can always rely on and a best friend for life. The time we spend with them is precious, and we must never take it for granted, because no matter how sad it sounds, they are likely to leave this world before we do.

But, no matter how brave our canines are, there is something that makes them feel anxious. Any guesses what it might be? The veterinarian, of course. Just like small children, dogs are likely to be afraid of doctor’s visits. This is the reason they may behave in a strange, very likely fun manner, whenever the check-up time is around the corner. The sweet dog from the video below is no exception. But the best thing about him is that we don’t really know how he feels. Scared, or a bit confused and puzzled maybe. What we know for sure is that he’s in anticipation of leaving the place and based on his hilarious stare, he blames his owner for placing him there.

It’s not surprising that the video had been seen millions of times, because no matter if you are a dog lover or not, this is so hilarious that you can’t stop watching it over and over again. Some people even say how the sweet dog resembles actor Samuel L. Jackson.

This dog definitely knows how to make his human feel guilty, and it doesn’t involve any movement or barking. His eyes speak for him, that’s for sure.

We are sure that this feeling of being a bit mad at his owner won’t last long and these two would continue having fun once the vet is out of the picture.

Take a look at the fun side eye this owner got and remember, you can’t hide from your dog!

19-Month-Old Gives First Ever Sermon And It Is Adorable

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Monica Pop
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If you found yourself in a situation where you had to take a stage and speak in front of a crowd, then you know how frightening that experience can be. Many times, no matter how confident we feel in our competences and our knowledge, the stage fright is simply there and gives us that trembling sensation where we start sweating and forgetting what we needed to say. However, this isn’t the case with everyone, as some people are born to give public speeches or perform in front of huge audiences. To be honest, I do believe overcoming the pressure and the stress of public speaking could be learned overtime, but I also believe that you should simply have it in yourself. Just like the sweet 19-month-old Levi Marlow from North Carolina.

I guess this adorable young man knows how things are done because he’s got a role model to look up to; his father who’s a preacher and spreads God’s word to the people of the community.

Watching his dad deliver sermons on Sundays is what makes this boy want to do it too, and he’s not afraid to give it a try, even while a lot of people are looking at him and carefully trying to figure out what he has to say. His baby talking makes the whole thing even more adorable. In the video below, not only he took the “stage” and delivered words of wisdom to his audience, but he tried copying his father’s gestures too.

As he’s walking back and forth, he’s using his hands in order to make the message he’s trying to deliver more clear. Isn’t he a little preacher in the making? Judging from the passion he has in him, we would definitely say yes.

Levi’s first ever sermon was so cute that it didn’t only steal the hearts of those at the church, but millions of other people from across the country who got to see the video of him preaching. Needless to say, everyone’s praising his passion.

This is just another example that kids learn best by observing and are trying to imitate the behavior of their parents and other close relative members. This is why we should always mind the way we act in front of these little smarty pants.

Levi’s first sermon is going to make your day, as he’s one of the most adorable toddlers we’ve ever seen. With such a natural talent for public speaking, we may see him taking part in a talent show where he would show his other skills too. This is, of course, in case he doesn’t become a preacher just like his dad.

Tiny Dancer Melts Heart With Diamond Routine

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Nicole
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This year’s 24/7 Dance Competition featured some great choreographies and performances. Well-planned moved and addictive beats resulted with some memorable performance by dancers with great talents. One of the dancers who really amazed the people is the young Ella Dobler.

Ella Dobler is just a kid with exceptional talents. This girl has been dancing since she was a toddler and in very short period of time she proved that she’s a tough competitor. Ella is a member of the New Level Dance Company. This year, she showed what she knows with Rihanna’s ‘Diamond’ in the background. She really shone on the stage.

Since 2016, Ella has been competing in various different dance competitions. Her trainer Ashley Massicotte taught her some very difficult moves and choreographies that leave no one indifferent. The knowledge and skills that Ella has are fascinating.

Ella’s hard work pays off. In 2016 she got the first place in the World Class Talent competitions. She has amazed people with the choreography on the song ‘Heaven on Earth’. Moreover, she has won several different places, including first and second, on several unrelated dance competitions. What really surprised the audience was the jazz performance of ‘Grace Kelly’ in Tampa. That was a real show. Ella even won the platinum award at JUMP in Miami.

Thanks to Ashley, Ella surprises people wherever she appears. Ashley is actually the owner of the New Level Dance Company and they have some very talented members. From small kid at the age of 3 up to teenagers at the age of 19, NLD Company’s potential is amazing.  They offer different dancing styles and different level of skills.

24/7 Dance Competition is a very interesting show that features very creative performances and highly talented dancers. The show is actually a dance workshop that is simultaneously held in 24 different cities across the US. It’s usually organized from Friday until Sunday, where Friday is reserved for the solo competitors. Saturday is reserved for the group dance performances, while Sunday is for scholarship awards and performances for the faculty.

Ella’s audition was in Orlando. Her solo performance on Rihanna’s ‘Diamond’ allowed her to join the Age 5 Contemporary Sidekick Solo. Ella simply wowed the people who have been watching it.

We hope to see some more excellent performances by Ella. Such a great talent!

Teenage Boys Help Elderly Man Who Finds Himself Needing Help

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Nicole
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Good people definitely still exist. A group of young boys proved that kindness and good-hearted people are around us and they are always there to help the vulnerable.

Moreover, what this story teaches us is that good-doing pays off. The community is aware of the good-hearted and kind people and they can reward them in any possible way. You just don’t know what kind of help you need to provide.

This interesting story happened in Caldwell, Idaho. The group of young boys were having a great time together while walking the Caldwell streets. On their way home, they came across an old man, who had problems walking.

Jose Gomez had problems with his walking. Therefore, he used the walker. Unfortunately, his legs could not keep the body upright and he fell. A young man saw Jose and tried to help him. However, the problem was that Jose could not stand on his own legs!

The group of boys saw the man trying to help Jose. Upon seeing that the man cannot do the task on his own, they jumped into action. They helped the old man stand up. However, they quickly realised that the man cannot walk on his own, and the boys decided to walk him home safely.

Nevertheless, the boys were not aware of one thing. People around them saw this kind gesture. Erika Tovar is the woman who saw the boys kindness in action and she documented all of that. She also took some photos.

Erika uploaded the photos on her Facebook page and spread this kind story with her friends and community. She posted:

“Shout out to these young boys for helping an elderly man off the ground after he fell and walking him home.”

The post quickly got spread among her friends.  In a very short time more than 700 times if has been shared. Everyone acknowledged the boys’ kindness. As a reward to their action, the Sweet Spot Bakery prepared a surprise for the boys. They promised to treat the teenagers and the man with some of their sweets.

This story got the local news stations’ attention. The news and the people who learn about the boys’ actions expressed words of gratitude for their kindness and supported the teenagers’ good-doing. During the interviews the boys wanted to say that they helped the man just because he needed help, not for the treats or the fame on the local stations. They would never do good things just to have some material or non-material benefits.

These boys taught us a lesson. Helping people is the best thing we can do for our community and the simple ‘Thank You’ words in many cases are the best rewards. Well done boys!

Nearly Five Days After Two Hikers Went Missing, Rescuers Spot Two Pairs of Footprints

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Nicole
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Eric Desplinter and Gabrielle Wallace got the nation’s attention with their disappearance. These two hikers’ regular hiking turned out to be very dangerous since their status of missing persons alerted the San Bernardino County.

Eric, 33 and Gabrielle, 31, were supposed to be back home at 7 p.m. on April 6, but they were last seen at 10 a.m. that morning. This alerted the authorities and the search began.

The snowy California mountains could have been deadly for these two hikers. Fortunately, the rescue mission was initiated on time. In Cucamonga Canyon the rescuers spotted two sets of footprints and these brought hopes to everyone who were afraid for the hikers’ safety.

The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Office announced that the footprints helped them to find the hikers. Eric and Gabrielle were found on April 10. They were perfectly healthy and safe. They were found next to a campfire they have built.

With limited food and water supplies, the hikers managed to endure the harsh conditions. They divided the food equally and used it rationally. Fortunately, they managed to build a camp-fire which contributed to their safety.

The moment of discovery was a moment of happiness for the rescuers and the hikers. Eric and Gabrielle were again safe and united with their families.

For KCBS, Eric says:

“We just lost the trail. We had a little bit of a slip going to the peak of Cucamonga Peak and decided we wouldn’t go back up the ice and snow, so we tried to descend through a valley, but that valley was more treacherous than we thought.”

They don’t know to to thank all the rescuers. Their efforts saved these two hikers’ lives. Eric adds:

“We’re both perfectly fine, no serious injuries. Thank you to all the volunteers that were helping look for us, we’re very grateful to be found tonight. I’m ready to get to bed and get some rest.”

The authorities on the other hand say that it’s a real miracle that these two hikers are perfectly healthy, especially having in mind the limited food supplies.

The County Sheriff’s Office announced:

“Volunteers are a real blessing to our agencies, providing thousands of hours giving back to make our communities better and stronger. This is a perfect example of their commitment.”


Middle schooler suspended after principal sees his veterans memorial

By
Monica Pop
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Probably, most of you remember the time you were in a middle school and all those demanding projects your teachers asked you to hand in that came along. I know I enjoyed making them, although it was always a time-consuming process. Nowadays, the curriculum is completely the same and students are asked to work on different projects that would help them share their knowledge on certain subject, and express their creativity at the same time.

When the history teacher at Celina Middle School asked the students to create physical representation of certain historical events, Tyler Carlin had something awesome in mind. This middle school student thought it would be great if he uses this chance to give tribute and respect to the fallen soldiers who lost their life fighting for our country so he chose to work on a replica of the “battle cross” monument. He got a helmet, a boot, and a nerf gun, and starter working. Unfortunately, his enthusiasm was crashed after the school’s staff found Tyler’s project inappropriate.

Just as he entered the school with the replica in his hands, he found himself in trouble. The principal invited him in his office and handed him a 3-day in-school suspension. The reason why, according to The Todd Starnes Show, was “bringing a look-alike weapon to school and creating a disturbance.”

The thing is that Tyler only proceeded with his idea of creating this monument after he got approval by his teacher. But it looked like it wasn’t something the school cared about.

Speaking to FOX News, Tyler said: “This means so much to me because that was the last chance that… the military, their friends got to say goodby to them and then they had to go back out and fight. Also, my dad’s friend is like a grandpa to me. And he, like, showed me his war stories from Vietnam… he just showed me all about that.”

Tyler schoolmates, as well as members of the community stood behind him after they’ve heard of his punishment.

“The community is standing behind me on this,” Carlin explained. “They held a protest.”

Needless to say, Tyler’s parents weren’t happy with the school’s decision either. They knew how much this all meant to their son and instead of being praised for wanting to honor those who gave their life for our freedom, he got suspended. After the story spread around, the school changed the charge to “insubordination,” but they refuse to change the charge from Tyler’s record despite the parents and the community got involved.

We do agree how every school should be extra cautious when it comes to students bringing any type of weapon inside the building or near it, but we shouldn’t forget that this was a project Tyler’s teacher pre-approved. On top of that, it stood for something that many people care for.

What are your thoughts on this story? Share them with us in the comments section below.

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