What would happen if people were asked to admit their biggest regrets?

This giant chalkboard was placed on the street in New York City, and people who walked by wrote their regrets. 

The board filled up, and it was eventually very evident that a lot of the regrets had something in common; "they were about chances not taken, they were about words not spoken, they were about dreams never pursued". 

They had people erase the board, until it was empty again. 

It's never too late. Every day is a clean slate, and a new opportunity to do whatever it is you want to do, to say whatever it is you want to say, and to be exactly who you want to be. I know it sounds cliche and cheesy but it's so easy to get lost in what's comfortable and what's easy and forgot to push yourself to do the things you've always wanted to do. It's also so easy to hear everyone tell you 'you can't' or 'it's never going to happen' and start to believe it, but they're wrong. 

I hope that when you watch this video, it affects you the same way it affected me. Don't live with regrets, guys. You never know what you could be missing out on. 

Chelsea Totten

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Barnard College has taken a very important step last week. 

The New York all women college has announced it will now accept transgender females. 

A statement released by the school said “In furtherance of our mission, tradition and values as a women’s college, and in recognition of our changing world and evolving understanding of gender identity, Barnard will consider for admission those applicants who consistently live and identify as women, regardless of the gender assigned to them at birth.”

In the wake of all of the different opinions flying around since Caitlin Jenner's appearance on the cover of Vanity Fair last week, seeing positive change in society is so refreshing. 

No matter what your religious or political beliefs may be, there is no reason that we should not allow someone to live as their true selves and be happy (as long as it's not physically hurting others, or anything like that.) 

Hopefully, Barnard College leads the way for other people and companies to open their minds and accept others in today's changing society. 

You rule, Barnard.

Chelsea Totten

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After Princess Diaries came out, Genovia was at the top of my dream list of travel destinations. (and I don't even like pears.)

It was a classic. Every tween/teen/twenty-something girl could relate to Mia, and the struggle she faced just trying to fit in and find out who she wanted to be (even if that was a Princess). I've made a list of 5 Things I remember learning, thanks to the perfectly clumsy Princess Mia. 

1. There's Nothing Wrong with Less-than-Perfect

Frizzy haired, clumsy Mia knows that somedays, things are just not going to get any better. But that's okay. She's got two best friends who don't care what her hair looks like. You go, Mia. 

2. "Nobody can make you feel inferior without your consent." (feat. Joe)

This was a super important lesson for Mia (who was often walked all over) to learn in the movie. She was sort of a push-over, and thanks to Joe and his infinite wisdom she realized that you are essentially in control of how people treat you, and how you choose to let that affect you. 

3. First Kisses aren't Overrated 

We all know that Mia dreamt of her perfect foot-popping kiss her whole life. Whether it's your first kiss ever, your first kiss with a true love, there's nothing wrong with wanting that perfect foot-popping moment. Unless he happens to be using you just to be photographed by the paparazzi. 

4. Your Perfect Guy Does Exist

And like Mia, you may realize it when you least expect it. Don't worry. Plus, if you ever screw up, you can fix it with an 'I'm Sorry' M&M pizza. 

5. Finally, how to perfect the princess wave.

It's all in the wrist. 

Anyone up for a trip to Genovia?

Chelsea Totten

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There is virtually nothing that bothers me about Shailene Woodley. I think she's such a genuine, interesting, and adorable human being. She won the 'Trailblazer' award at the MTV Movie Awards, which I think is a pretty big deal. It goes to someone influential, someone leading the way along a new path. 

Here's Shai's speech, in case you missed it. 

I think the way that Shailene thinks is so innovative, and can really change the way a lot of people she influences choose to act going forward. Firstly, I love the fact that she said 'we can't be ourselves without people to reflect back to us who we really are'. This is such an important statement. How can we know how the way we are is affecting those around us without their opinion? Feedback is an important step in progress, and an important part of self-improvement and growth. Who we are surrounded by definitely influences who we become and I think it'll make an enormous difference that this is now something people will consider. 

Lastly, the fact that she thanks those who have been a pillar for her. I've never thought of people in this way. It's such a perfect concept, really. Pillars support. They hold things up, they keep them steady. We need people in our lives to do exactly that, and we need to be that for others. That's how we thrive as people, and as a community. 

Shailene Woodley is a huge idol of mine. I hope one day I can be as influential to even one person as she is to so, so many.

Let's Trail-blaze on. Who's with me?

Chelsea Totten

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Chelsea's 'List of Happies'

Easter Weekend

1. This weekend I got to see my family, who live five hours away and only come down a few times a year. It's really nice to have everyone in the same place, celebrating a dinner together.

2. My grandma got me a white chocolate Lindt bunny for Christmas. It's my favourite, and I'm super excited to eat it.

3. I gave my mom my first chunk of money to save for England. (She'd hiding it for me so that I don't dip into it.)

4. My hair is now long enough to put into a braid and have it sit on my shoulder like they do in the movies.

5. Kara booked her flight here, so I know for sure when I get to see her. And it's only a couple of months away. 

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