Sizzilin' Hot

Now Playing: "Someone Like You" by Adele

Hello ladies! Wow, it's been a while. I feel like that is something I always start a blog post off with.  But, this is two posts in the month of May - that's a start, right?

So at first, my summer was so boring. I only worked three days a week. I needed more, so I went with my friend Nikki and we decided to go job hunting. After 14 applications, I found a job at Pier One Imports in less than a week! So now, I am working six days a week and making some more money...at least that's the plan. Now, my summer won't be as boring. I'm the type of person that cannot just sit at home all day. I feel the need to be active at all times.

As a result of making all this money that I am predicting to, I am also saving. Today, I found the cutest shirt at Old Navy, and even though it was on sale, I put it back and walked out of the store. I feel like I'm living in the Confessions of a Shopaholic movie! :) I did purchase a few things but spent under $30 today so I feel really accomplished. Baby steps, right?

I don't know if I mentioned this, but I am in the process of redoing my room. In fact, I'm almost done! I need to just find the perfect comforter (the Damsak theme is my fave!) and curtains and I will be all set. But I can't find a colored one, just a black one or a baby pink (and that's the color of my walls). I've been hunting all over and just can't find one.

Today is Memorial Day and it is so hot outside! It is 87, but with the humidity, it feels more hot. It's one of those days where you sit in you room with the air conditioning because it is the coolest place in the house...that explains my day in a nutshell.

Well, it's off to going missing for a few more weeks. I'll talk to you all soon!

Summer 2011, Baby!

On Friday, I began summer vacation! It's nice to be on break. These past few weeks became so stressful, with lack of sleep and drama, that it's nice to be able now to relax for almost four months.

Reflecting on my college experience makes me realize how far I have come. I used to be that girl that would know you're talking about me, but never confront you. I'm not afraid to stand up for myself now. I have learned how to study and get really good grades (all A's and B's now!) and learn how to take advantage of the offers around me. And, that getting a tutor doesn't mean you're failing or dumb, but just want help.

At first, I hated my school. It's 2 hours away and I was homesick. Now, I have left with a solid group of friends, a handful of nicknames, and so many personal connections with various professors. I know now that I picked the right school for me as a person and learner, regardless of it's $44,000 a year price tag.

I have quite a few goals this summer for myself. First, I want to use the exercise bike we have more often that I do. I want to add things to my room (like this jewelry hanger for my Tiffany's and Pandora bracelets and necklace). I also need to keep myself busy by getting a second job. I want to read more and light my candle (candles are so soothing!) more often.

I'm going to have a restful week then go back to Massachusetts for taking an MTEL and then coming back and it's work and the job hunt! It's going to be a long summer. This is something I need.

Talk to you ladies soon!

It's That End of the Year Grind...

Now Playing: "Yeah 3X" by Chris Brown

You know how at the end of the year teachers pile on homework, tests, and projects to add in everything they planned to for the semester? Yeah, it's about that time for me! It's really only for one class, though. Educational Psychology (Ed Psych) has got me stressing. I think it's the teacher's work in general, but by tripling it for the weekend is going to make me go insane! This is a weekend I am supposed to enjoy because it's Easter weekend - I am seeing one of my best friends for the first time in over a month and seeing family that I haven't seen since Christmas. But to add all the homework I have gotten will really ruin the mood.

I recently bought the Clinique 3-Step System. I am praying that it works well and helps me with the little acne I have.

If you are a makeup freak like myself, you will really appreciate this website: elleandblair.com. It's run by Elle and Blair from YouTube and it's such a great place! I love talking about the fashion, makeup, beauty, and random aspects of life on there. I found myself getting very distracted by that website...I'm always looking for fun new websites to find to interact and learn things!

Sadly, Spring is NOT here. It's 50 outside, cold, windy, and rainy most of the days. And what's worst, it's not just a Boston thing. It is happening at home too. I just wanna wear my new skirt and tribal dress! Mother Nature needs to hurry up. By this time last year, I was wearing at least capris...I'm lucky if I can get away with flip flops!

Well, that's all for now. I'll probably won't write again until May. Summer starts for me May 6, so I will be writing more then.http://www.elleandblair.com

Oh Hey Spring

Now Playing: "A Milli" by Lil Wayne

Spring is here! :) I got to wear a dress for the first time in forever. With it being 69 today, it was obvious a dress was my only choice. I need some new flip flops from Old Navy.

Here's my happiness because of the weather.

I went shopping yesterday and here's what I purchased:
Lil Wayne, Tha Carter 3, $19.99 - link
Drake tshirt, $16.99 - no link
Old Navy skirt, $19.50 - link
F21 flower stud earrings, $2.80 - link
F21 ivory and gold hoops, $2.80 - link
Clinique eyeshadow duo in Like Mink, $18.00 - link
Clinique eyeshadow base in Canvas, $14.50 - link

On Saturday, my mom and I are going shopping too because I need some capris, shorts, and some cute shoes. Oh I love those days.

Sadly, the weather plans to go back to "normal," and I go back to school. I enjoyed being home, but I miss school. I'll be home in a month.

What is Art?

Now Playing: "Got Money" by Lil Wayne feat. T-Pain

So Spring Break started for me on Friday! It is so nice to have a really relaxing break. The only homework I had was to do my four paged paper on a painting I observed at Boston's Museum of Fine Arts. I thought it was going to be so hard - four pages on a painting? But it was so easy. And it made me really realized that I really appreciated that field trip. To put terms with certain things I saw in paintings was wicked helpful and made me fell "smart." But it leaves me wondering, what is art? We saw a lot of abstract paintings, pottery, even a bed! It makes me really wonder, is art really just a landscape on a canvas or is it something more?

So the RA thing - epic failure. I do not know a single person who was rejected like I was: on my face, outside the rain, $400 Coach glasses broken. It was awful. I got the letter with my best friend, Nikki, who got the job. I literally cried and started to walk away. I made sure though that Nikki knew I was happy for her and that she should do it. Of course, as I am leaving the woman who interviewed me was there and I am wiping my tears. Awkward. I felt like a failure and a loser. It was really hard for me to get over it, but I did.

Other than that, my Spring Break is going to be very mellow. I decided a plan of action for this summer: two jobs. I might start looking around this week, though I don't know what jobs are even looking for summer hire. It might be good to see what is out there. I want to work somewhere where I can wear my dresses and skirts because I can't handle not wearing skirts and dresses all the time (at Bass I can wear like jean capris). Gotta look around.

There's a lot going on. I did my FAFSA for financial aid next year. It always stresses me out - I think we do it wrong each year. Thankfully, my school requires a certain form in which they double check the information to see how it works. I also applied for a work study. We'll see. Money is key!

Grades are pretty good. I have all B's and then a C- because I have only had one test in European History (which I studied until 1:30AM for!) and got a C- on it. It's just determination to do better!

I'm gonna end the night with catching up on some YouTube videos and some online shopping. Nothing wrong with just looking! :)

Spring Fever

Now Playing: "You're the Reason I Come Home" by Ron Pope

Recently, I disocvered this singer named Ron Pope (hence the "now playing" above). He is completely different than what I typically listen to - Drake, Lil Wayne, Wiz Khalifa, or even Waka Flocka Flame - intense rap like that (yes, you guys can gag right here if you please). But for some reason, his music just is amazing. I don't know if it's because it's so different or what - but I love it. I purchased his first album on iTunes last night after listening to it on YouTube for a while. He has two more which I will be buying soon.

School is alright. I mean, what can I say? I love college, but the workload sometimes is getting to me. Personally, it's getting more managble. On top of six classes, I am seeing a tutor, a member of two clubs, having a decent social life, and am in the process of becoming an RA for next year. :( I don't want to be an RA, really. I don't know how I am going to be able to handle it, but it will be so much easier finacially. I decided to apply and if I get accepted to take it from there. We'll see.

I'm doing some online shopping now. Looking up for the perfect gray/green nailpolish to use to go from winter to spring season, and looking at my nail polish collection, it is all pinks and reds. I want to add some color in there, like Tiffany's blue and light mint...colors like that. I'm working on taking better care of my face (hello green mask!) and nails (Burt Bee's cuticle cream).

The stores are bringing in lots of spring items. My all time favorite store for dresses is Old Navy. They come in so many styles and colors that I have a few colors in just one style. I noticed that their price went up just a little bit, sadly. But one thing I love about spring is putting on a cute dress or skirt and a nice pair of sandals and just rockin' it. Click here to see the dress I bought (except I bought it in white). I'm going to pair it with a colbalt blue cardigan that goes just above the waist and is 3/4 length sleeved and some black sandals from work for Easter.

Anyways, after some online shopping - here's a list of things I want to buy...after I start working again. I need to work so badly! And I decided to look for a second job this summer. Having no social life might have to be something I sacrifice to make more money. I just, well, I'm a little picky where I work. I like to work in retail - and I already have ideas in mind. I think during spring break (three weeks, baby!) I am going to look around.

Cross-Front Babydoll Dress in Pink Print, Old Navy - link
Printed Tiered Skirt in Black Floral, Old Navy - link
Eyelet Skirt in Bright White and Halo Gold Yellow, Old Navy - link
Breathe Life Nail Polish, OPI
Dating a Royal Nail Polish, OPI

iCan't Wait!

Now Playing: "Fallin'" by Asher Roth

Since 2007, when I saw my first iPhone in Janelle O's hands, I wanted it. I have become obsessed. Trying to get my hands on it since. Verizon announced it was getting the world's most amazing phone in February 10, 2010. But I couldn't risk not getting it, especially with my Blackberry battery almost dead and me being two and a half hours away from home. But did I expect my parents to preorder me a 32GB iPhone this morning? No. Even though I am paying for it, I did not expect them to go above and beyond. The news totally made my day, and when I go home on the 11th, I get to hold that phone in my hands.

So how does a girl show her parents she appreciates such a nice task? By making a thank you card and mailing it without telling her parents. :) I can't wait to get that text from my mom saying she got the card! It should be there by Saturday.

School is going well. We have gotten so much snow, that we had two snow days this week and yesterday I did homework assignments that weren't due for a few days - aka 6 hours of homework. And after this amazing blog post, what else am I going to do? Do homework, take a shower, and watch me some Jersey Shore...

I can't believe it's almost the weekend. Now, if only the snow would stop so I could find something to do!