What Should We Do?

Chris and I keep asking each other that. It's difficult when we're unfamiliar with the city and not exactly sure what would suit our liking. We've been taking morning walks which has been really nice and helping us become familiar with the neighborhood his parents live in.

Yesterday we went to the absolute coolest market. I wish they had some in California, or at least in California close to home. The market was like a Whole Foods but so much better! I think we spent at least 3 hours in there...it's like an Ikea but for food!

After we came across a Sprinkles cupcakery and since his sister is a huge fan we had to buy a few. They were anticipated for awhile and gone in a second, delicious!

Today has been a lazy, relaxing day. Chris is working on some photos for his friends and I am blogging, reading blogs, magazines and drinking coffee and fit in a nap. It's been pleasant.

Tomorrow's a new day for us and still not sure what we're going to do. All I know for sure is that I am really enjoying being here with Chris. It's nice to experience his roots with him, but mostly just spending a whole, long week without any interruptions and a lot of time. It's hard getting that luxury at home.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays in Texas

I am in Texas spending the holidays with Chris and his family. It's fun. It's different. But overall it is really enjoyable. Currently I am blogging via iPad so I won't be able to share pictures until I am home.

Until next time....

Pink!

So my lovely, awesome handsome boyfriend surprised me with those Free People cords. So excited! 

The funny thing is they are a lot longer than I thought they would be, but I am also short! Love them, thanks babe!

I figured I'll be one of those swanky bloggers that blog their outfits and explain my pieces...
Pants: Free People, Sweater: J.Crew, Boots: Report, Watch: Marc by Marc Jacobs

I'm excited, my first outfit post!

24 Things

In honor of being 24 today (24?!?!?!?!?!? I remember itching to be 21!!!! Holy shit! That was three years ago!!!!!!!) I figured it'd be nice to share 24 things I have learned, acknowledged or gained some experience from...

1. As long as I enjoy it, and they like my company, there is nothing wrong with still living with my parents

2. Sibling relationships get much stronger. No more "I hate you" and much more "I love you"!

3. Staying active and eating right has not only gotten me thinner, but also so much healthier, energized and an overall enlightened person.

4. If you find people you enjoy hanging out with, stick with them, you never know, they can turn into your best friends.

5. There is nothing wrong with taking an extended 2+ years in college to 'figure out what you really want to do'....and I'm still trying.

6. To not judge, but be curious.

7. Have fun. A lot of fun. As long as I possibly can.

8. Alcohol is not just for getting drunk anymore, it's actually meant to enjoy!

9. Taking the stairs.

10. I always mentally assess what I will do in crowded situations if there is an earthquake. Weird? Maybe. Smart? I think so.

11. Time goes by. so. fast.

12. Working hard is the only option to get what you want.

13. Feeling like I should have accomplished much more by 24, but also realizing I'm taking things at my own pace.

14. Being nice to people, if they don't like it, I don't need their time.

15. Driving is no longer as fun as it was at 16.

16. Working out can actually be a lot of fun (I know, right?)

17. Falling in love has been one of the coolest, greatest, most fun experiences I have been able to share with a person.

18. To take notes and be organized, because mentally it can't always happen.

19. Appreciate the days. Even if they're shitty days.

20. To dress for my figure and wear a lot of heels!

21. Keep things clean. I always feel so much better.

22. Understanding all the things my parents went through for us, realizing there is absolutely no rush to get married or have kids just yet.

23. To keep a memory box, journal, etc. to look back on all the things that have helped make me the person I am today.

24. Realizing I am as old and as young as I'll ever be. Today.

and a P.S., to invest in some good sunglasses.

An Annual (Personal) Tradition

My birthday is in a few days and I decided to carry on the tradition of purse buying.

Last year I wanted to buy myself something nice, a little splurge, just because I was a year older and thought it'd be fun to treat myself. I purchased this

and this year (I went a little early) decided to splurge on two

It's a fun thing to do for myself. I love purses and there is no better excuse than buying one (or two) on your birthday and then continuing the tradition every year!

The Bun

I've been trying to figure out how to do the ballerina bun/the subdued beehive....like this

and I did it and it turned out like this....

it's a little messy, but easy to do!

Overwhelmingly Calm

I feel like I should be more stressed that finals are here. Tomorrow. Wednesday. Thursday. Thursday's final...dance, not too bad just have fun.

Tomorrow's final I've reviewed. A bit. But haven't really gone into much detail. Maybe I'm feeling confident. Maybe I'm lazy. I can't figure it out, but I can't imagine failing. The stuff seems easy because honestly it feels like a review of all the past lectures.

Wednesday's final is opinion based yet you need to hit the right points. I guess I just need to understand the philosophers point of view and if I can go against it.

I feel pretty calm. I look back to a year ago and remember feeling extremely overwhelmed, nervous and scared. This year is different. Probably because I just. want. to. be. done. But maybe because I'm developing a better understanding of the subject I've been studying for the past 4 years. Whatever the reason, when the week is over, a huge smile will spread across my face.

Crunch Time Has Begun

One more week and this semester is officially over.

Things to do:

Write a ten page paper

Study for Psychological Testing, projective tests, personality tests, psycho metrics, is it even ethical? and etc. etc. etc.

Study for Philosophy of Sex and Love....this class is not nearly as awesome as I thought it would be. But why? But why? BUT WHY!? This is what he ALWAYS asks and there is never an answer!

Dance! Sounds fun, except I have to go to school on a SATURDAY to practice, and one girl in the group is just too blunt for me, "Oh, you look so tired today", "Uhm, thank you?"

One more week.......and then.......I get two weeks off (sorry to brag) get to celebrate another year being around and enjoy distant family in Texas!

And again, I hope lots of champagne!

All I Want For Christmas...

Haven't thought much about what I would like for Christmas. In all honestly I feel a little old to ask, but I found something I wouldn't mind getting. Got the new Free People catalog in the mail today, and oh. my. god....these are to die for!!!

I like the pink. I like that they're cords (have been wanting some for awhile), but my favorite detail is the lace up closure instead of a conventional zipper. Love it!

Words to live by

For whatever reason, time to time, I get in these moods. I self-loath which is extremely unhealthy. I came across this quote and figured it'd be a good motto to live by.