Awake. Alive. Blessed

This Spring Break has been absolutely simple yet perfect. 

More than I could have eve hoped for or wished for.

Margaritas dates. Wine and movie nights. Hiking. Amazing opportunities. Compliments.

Jobs well done. Cuddling. Gym time. Having breakfast made for me. Sleeping in.

Dancing like no one is watching. Learning new & random facts. Endless games of scramble with friends.

Free time. Staying up late and talking. Getting accepted into grad school. Having someone show they care.
Food in my stomach and a roof over my head. Mini road-trips. Discovering new cities and places. Cute kids. Endless laughter. Making new friends.

And most of all:

Lovely little besos
And I loved all of the beautiful little kisses I received this Spring Break

{can you spend a little time, time is slipping away}

So something tragic happened this week. I broke my dearly beloved hot pink watch. I some how got it stuck on something at work and it snapped apart. For those of you that don't know, this is my favorite accessory. I wear it every. single. day. I feel naked without it. And it has gotten me so many compliments from both girls and guys a like. I'll have complete strangers come up to me and be like, "Hey is that Michael Kors?" I have to correct them and tell them it was the best $15.00 I ever spent at Target. Like this watch seriously attracts soooo much attention. I mean its hot pink and freakin' cute, so why wouldn't it? I love it, and now its done for. I haven't made a trip to target because I've been so so busy. But I am crossing my fingers they still have it even though I bought mine about a year ago. In the meantime I've been rocking another similar type watch that I got as a christmas present. Its all white with a purple border around the face. Its a cute one too, but its just not the same as my hot pink target watch. RIP dear friend.

Lots of others things have been going on this week. For example:

My internet/cable has been down. Yes, thats what I haven't been blogging this week. Even though I was miserable this week, it couldn't have came at a better time. I had a lot of assignments to get done, so it forced me to get my butt to the library and away from all my distractions. But now its back and I am officially on spring break, so lets bring on the laziness. I will show you senioritis at its finest.

I still have not cemented any spring break plans. I have ideas and have been working on a list of things I would like to do, but I have no for sure plans. Bummer. Hopefully, I do figure something out soon. I am happy to say that I do have an interview via skype next week, for one of the grad programs I am applying to. I'm pretty sure I will have two more scheduled for next week also. I've actually never skyped before. So I should probably do a trial run before these interviews take place. Please keep your fingers crossed for me. 

As mentioned in the previous post, I almost died St. Patricks day weekend. Not really, but it sure felt like it. The funny thing is I feel 95% better, but I still have some sickly symptoms that should have should have gone away by now. Anyone want to pour orange juice in my mouth every hour so that I can get better? My immune system always fails me.

I've been talking to a new guy. Not too many details yet, because it honestly hasn't gone that far and isn't that serious. Its just so nice to actually get my mind off my ex and spend time with some new that I like a lot. At the same time I want to play it safe, I don't want to get hurt like last time.

Lastly......I got my cap and gown! No pictures because everything is still all packaged up, and I refuse to take it out before graduation. But the end is near my friends. Its so close, I can taste it. 8 weeks from now I will be receiving my bachelors degree.

turn around

Things have completely turned around for the better. Getting my transmission replaced will now be covered by my insurance. I have gotten a rental car to hold me over until then.  I am all moved into our new place, and completely out of our old house. I am getting a little more used to working two jobs. I've started hitting the gym again. Finances should start getting back into order slowly but surely. I still greatly miss my friends that have moved home post-graduation. But I've met knew people and I am enjoying their company.

Now I need to stop worrying a little less, get my schedule down, and start celebrating summer. Is it already mid june? I feel like its not. I've made a list of all these things I wanted to accomplish and I don't think I've completed one. I really want to go to the fair, even though its going to be crazy expensive. Its one of my favorite things about summer. I want to go on independence day but I can only imagine on crowded its going to be. But besides there are plenty of things to be marked off my list!

Friday, Friday, Gotta get down its Friday!

I decided to switch it up today, and not do my Friday Favorites.Change is good, right? This past week has been amazing. Its been so laid-back and chill. I'm basically done with all my classes. I think I have two more next week and then finals begin. YES! I am this much closer to summer. But I do need to end this semester off strong, and so I've spent some time in the library everyday. I've skipped out on cinco de drinko celebrations last night due to a presentation today. I mean I already have trouble speaking correctly. Do I need to add alcohol and a hangover so I can slurr my words even more? Nahhh. But yesterday I did get Mexican food, and I also went horse-back riding with my friend Travie. He owns a horse, so we went to see it yesterday. My thighs are still feeling pretty sore. Overall its been a great week!

I don't have much in store this weekend and I kind of want to keep it laid-back. For some reason I'm not really in the mood to go out. I do have plans to see a play at school (for extra credit) and I'm planning on seeing a friend that I haven't hung out with in months! I bought her a birthday gift since I didn't get a chance to see her on her bday. I got the cute little studded clutch picture above from Target. I think its to die for, but I hope she likes it. What do you think of it? Well, I'm off to kick ass on this presentation. Have a great weekend!

Hello everyone! I am typing this from my iPhone as I haven't been able to access a computer. You don't know how long it took to figure out how to add a picture. That's some true dedication! I really miss updating everyday. In my free time I've been thinking about ideas for LLB and I'm really excited.

So I can't believe it's already May! I know this month is going to be a good one and I have lots to look forward to. This weekend was amazing by the way. I did absolutely nothing, and it was perfect. We've been experiencing amazing weather, so Sunday I spent the day at the beach with my roomies. And today was an exceptionally good Monday! First off I got a call for an interview so tomorrow I will be doing that. And to top it off I also won a giftcard to my favorite bar. who said Mondays sucked? So tomorrow I'm hoping my interview goes well but im going to be continuing my job search.

News on the computer situation? Well I told my mom about waiting on the netbook. And she basically informed me that I wouldn't be able to get my MacBook until my financial aid comes in, which is basically a few days before fall semester starts. Um...I don't think I can wait that long. I have an online class remember? So I guess the netbook will have to do? Or I'll just buy the MacBook myself. I mean because either way it's coming out of my financial aid for the fall which means I'll be hurting at the end of that semester. So why not buy it in the summer when I have the time to work and have money for it? Looks like a second job is now necessary and a third job might be in store. This situation is turning way too dramatic..

I leave you with my May goals:
1. Find a new place to live
2. Figure out summer school financial aid plans
3. Secure a second job and possibly a third

What are your May goals?

still alive from hell week

Hey everyone.

I always hate being a negative Nancy, but last week was pure hell. As you know, my laptop died which has meant that i haven't been able to update this sweet little of blog of mine. I've resorted to using the school's computers in order to do any homework or assignments. As if this wasn't enough I  was already super stressed out from having 2 midterms, a big quiz, and then 25 hours of work. To top it off, my car died in the middle of the street on my way home from work on Tuesday. Basically, everything that could go wrong, did go wrong.

But I sucked it up and ended my week strong, by going to the lupe fiasco and steve aoki concert on friday. And then heading downtown for a girls night at Budoir on Saturday night. Basically the weekend really helped me release all the pent up frustration and negative energy I had been harboring.

I am still without a laptop, and I have my car since apparently they couldn't find anything wrong with it. My grades on my midterms turned out...okay. So everything isn't so bad. And even though I started off my week sick (boooo) I am happy that my presentation went well today. I would also like to mention that I am only 2 weeks away from finals and my summer starting. I am so stoked!

Most of all I am happy to get a juicy paycheck. I need some new clothes!

I'm going to start coming to the library late at night or early in the morning to write up all my blog posts until I have my own computer again.

happy heart ♥

So I "thrifted" these from my roomie earlier this week. She was cleaning up her room and throwing a bunch of stuff away, and asked if I wanted it. Of course, I'd thought I'd give them a try. I'm not big on perfumes and I just keep it simple with my ed hardy roll-on. My aunt on the other hand is obsessed with perfumes, she has to have at least 30 different scents on her vanity that she has collected over the years. Every time I am over her house I try a few on before the smells start blending together and I start feeling light headed and dizzy. Before I leave she always insists that I take one with me, but I can't take away from her most prided collection. I've now wore the clinique happy heart a few times and I really like it. Its very light but feminine; basically its perfect. I don't want to wear a perfume that makes everyone in the room notice, but I do want a perfume that makes a boy want to kiss me if he catches a whiff.

My weekend has been a pretty boring and bland one. Because I have two midterms this upcoming week, I've been spending a lot of time in the library. I have another long day of studying ahead of me. I just feel like I wasted a nice weekend! This is why I am thinking about changing my post-graduation plans. I don't know if I have the drive to continue working like this. I am not afraid to work hard for something I love, but I simply cannot be stressed out and not have a life every other week for the next four years. I want to have a life and enjoy my youth while I can. But I'll write more on that later, since it deals with my announcement.


Sunday thoughts:
1. I am over school at this point, oh senioritis.
2. I need to start looking at places to live for next year. Our lease is up in about 8 weeks! I think its time to move out of the college area and expand my horizons.
3. I will never understand boys and the male brain

Dork Face Attack

 

Extensions are gone! I had a hair appointment to get them taken out and I've never felt so naked. Its also been quite the reality check having really short hair again. I just couldn't afford to put them back in at this moment (its over $200) so I'm just going to have to wait till next month. I really liked how I looked with long hair.  But until then I'm going to have to embrace my short hair and make it work. However, I did keep my feather extensions :D

Today:

1. My allergies were killing me

2. I bought a bag of animal crackers for $1.00....the bag is now half way gone

3. I have another long night of studying ahead of me, along with another red bull

4. I'm excited about it being 80 degrees tomorrow

Thoughts ♥

Here is a new nail polish I bought a few weeks ago from Forever 21. I was waiting in line and I thought why not pick up a new color for spring, especially since it was less than $3.00. The important thing to remember about cheap nail polish is to not leave it on for too long, because sometimes it will turn your nails yellow. But I really like this color because you can do two coats to make it pretty light and pastel-ish, or lay it on thick (like I did) for a more neon vibe. I think it makes for a great night color too because its kind of electrifying so the color just pops.

There are so many thoughts going through my head right now, but don't worry they are all good. I've made my decisions and now its all about setting up plans. Does that even make any sense? No worries, I'm just trying to be mysterious as I am waiting to share some announcements and decisions with you all.  But there are some other thoughts I am willing to share at this very moment. One: What gift do you buy your friends for college graduation? I just made a list and I have five gifts to buy. Of course I want them to be sentimental in someway. I've been searching and I have 4 weeks left. Once I figure it out, I plan on making a guide to buying college graduation gifts. Two: Summer list. My summer starts in 5 weeks since I will be done with finals then. I always make a summer list of things I would like to do. So far, I have a few ideas on mind like exploring my city and going camping. But I can't wait to share my complete list in a few weeks. Until then I will continue to brainstorm. Three: Next week is going to be hell! I have two huge midterms (for ecology and biochem), 1 quiz in my biochem lab, and then I work 25 hours on top of that. Its going to be one long week. But I plan on ending the week with a night downtown with the girls. Yes! Four: I've been itching for something new although I'm not sure if I'm completely ready for a tattoo. I'm thinking about getting a surface piercing soon. Where? Your just going to have to wait and see ;)

P.S. I am getting my hair done on Thursday! Nothing major, just re-doing my extensions. But its much needed!

ABCs of me

Age: 21

Bed Size: Full

Chore you hate: Cleaning the toilet

Dogs:  yorkies & english bull dogs

Essential start of your day:putting my contacts in

Favorite Color: Black

Gold or silver: Gold

Height: 5'6" and 1/2

Instruments I play (or have played): Flute, recorder, a little clarinet

Job Title: Student

Kids: I'd love to have 3 kids

Live: San Diego, California

Mom's Name:Linda

Nickname: I have so many it would be too long to list them all!

Overnight hospital stays: None yet

Pet Peeve: When people can't take a hint

Quote from a movie: "To live would be an awfully big adventure"-Peter Pan

Right or left handed: Right.

Siblings: 2 sisters, 1 brother

Time you wake up: 6:50am on T&TH, 9:00am on MWF, and whenever on the weekend

Underwear: I really like bikin style

Vegetables you dislike: brussel sprouts, cauliflower, etc.

What makes you run late: Staying in the shower for too long, my hair, not picking out my clothes the night before

X-rays you've had done: Teeth, and one of my stomach when I was little

Yummy food you make: Chilli, taco salad

Zoo animal: Lion

My Sunday has been a good end to an already great weekend. I ended up taking a journey downtown today just to get frozen yogurt from pinkberry. There was a padres/dodgers game which meant lots of traffic and people everywhere. I ended up going with a friend that I haven't seen in 3 years! Crazy right? He was in town so we decided to catch up over fro-yo.  We sat and talked and our quick fro-yo get together turned into a 3 hour journey. Good times!

After fro-yo I came home and got dressed, and then I went hiking with my friend Sarah. I am happy to say that I am back into exercise mode. It feels great! I'll probably alternate between running and hiking during the week. We might actually go hiking to this waterfall next weekend so I'm very excited about that, especially since the weather is supposed to be nice.


The rest of my night will be spent studying. But I had an excellent and very social weekend. I love when things work out that way. What was the highlight of your weekend?

Productive Saturday or Bust

 Blazer: Charlotte Russe 

Scarf:F21 

Black tank-top: Charlotte Russe 

Leggings: Target 

Riding Boots: OB

How is everyone's weekend so far? Mine has been great. Friday both of my classes were cancelled. I had to go to my first class to turn in a research paper, but then we were free to leave after that. So what did I end up doing with a day of freedom? Absolutely nothing. I pretty much ate, sat around, and watched movies. I should have been reading and playing catch up. What a great student I am! Later that night I went out for dinner and a movie with a friend of mine. It felt good because I haven't done that in so long. Since I have only been 21 for half a year, I'm still a little excited about exercising my freedom to go out and drink. But last night was so laid-back and relaxing, and I had a really good time.

Today cannot be a repeat of yesterday! Since spring break I have been pretty lazy. I haven't really worked out in over 2 weeks! So basically I went from being able to run 4 miles to a complete bum. Today I start back up again. There is only a few weeks til my summer starts and I am determined to have a nice summer body. I also have a few errands to run along with getting a lot of reading done. The weather is pretty gloomy and it rained all of last night, so that should help keep me inside as much as possible to get my reading done.

How is your weekend going so far? What are your plans?

Wishlist Wednesday & Paris

In case you haven't noticed, there is a new look here at lovely little besos. I finally decided it was time to make a banner and have all the colors for links match up. I guess I've been so busy that I've never really gotten around to it. I'm happy I finally did, and I'm pleased with the way things look. I will do more tweaking here and there for the remainder of the week.

Yesterday afternoon I went hiking with my friend Sarah. We hadn't seen each other since early March so it was our time to catch up and exchange stories from our spring break. The thing I love about Sarah is how adventurous she is! She is always on the go, taking road trips, traveling, and experiencing the world piece by piece. On a whim I said we should move to Paris together, and what do you know? She loved the idea! Of course it wouldn't be forever and of course nothing soon. But maybe we will do it for  3 months after we both graduate. I'm super excited and I couldn't imagine going with another friend. If we plan it out now I'm sure we can do it. I'm either going to have to save now or get a job when were out there. Man I'm so excited!

There are so many cute things I have been lusting for lately. I realized there is no point in getting a job now due to the fact that I have finals soon and then after that I have a summer job lined up. So pretty soon I will be able obtain some of these pretty items I've had my eyes on. Below are items on my wishlist:

1. This white blazer is to die for! Next blazer purchase on my list.

2. I think flowers in a Can is a super cute idea. I could use these in my room!

3. These hello kitty iphone cases are to die for. I just lost my iphone cover on vacation so I'm hoping to replace it with these super cute covers!

4. I was just watching the sex and the city movie 2 today, and carrie bradshaw rocks the cutest turban upon her arrival or abu dhabi. I don't know if I could pull it off, but I am in love with turbans now.

I hope everyone has a safe and productive hump day!

A day without shoes: Don't get cold feet!

I'm sure you ladies have all heard (and own a pair) of TOMS shoes. Not only are they super cute, fashionable, and very comfortable, but the company was built on a good cause. Every pair of shoes bought, the company donates a pair of shoes to a child in need. In case you didn't know, millions of children around the world grow up without shoes with leaves them at risk for serious disease and infection. Its hard to imagine, as I know I take my shoes for granted, and I am as what you would call a self-proclaimed shoe addict. I have two pairs of TOMS shoes in my collection. And I wear the hell out of my black TOMS because they match with everything and I need to wear closed-toe shoes for my labs.

Well  today, April 5th I will participating in A day without Shoes. I am going a day without shoes not only to see what its like but to most importantly raise awareness. I encourage (or challenge) everyone to participate, as this is for a great cause. I'm sure I'm going to be getting lots of stares as I walk around campus tomorrow, but thats the point! Even if you have requirements where you have to wear shoes I challenge you to go any time period possible or even do an activity without shoes. If you can't participate you should still check out the TOMS website and invest in a pair of shoes as its for a good cause. I picked out some of my favorite styles:

monday--thoughts on my mind

1. I'm sick, for the second time in 2011. Either I partied way too hard, or contracted something in Mexico. Hopefully not the latter. But I knew something was up as I had been off the boat for 3 days and still felt in sort of a funk. And then yesterday my head started hurting. So I've been drinking lots of vitamin water and taking my zicam so hopefully I can just kick this thing before it actually starts.

2. I have another hell week this week. At least its not in the forms of midterms, because there is no way I could get back into my studying mode right out of spring break. This week I have 1 paper due, 1 lab report due, 1 revision due, and a 8 page ecology research paper due. I will be living at my computer this week.

3. Finally sent out e-mails to the grad programs I'm thinking about applying to. At the moment it is seriously a matter of money. I want to come out knowing that I will be making a good salary. If I find out that I could make a salary of $70k+ then I will be satisfied. I also want to know if there are any advancements...I've heard you could be a director or get into teaching medical students and I think that pays up to $100k+. I would love to get into that and that would be a long-term goal of mine maybe after 10-15 years of work. But we will see...a few directors have e-mailed me back so I should have all the information by the end of this week.

4. My ecology professor is so unorganized. I guess it doesn't help that I haven't been to class in a few weeks (but for good reason..I was studying for midterms!) and then he canceled a class. So now I have no idea what topics he is lecturing on, which sucks because I'm already kind of behind. I wanted to come into class today on top of it. Not happenin'!


I have to leave fore school in 45 mins and still need to shower and get dressed, guess I better get on that!

Happy, fat, and tan

I'm officially back in the United States after having an amazing time in Cabo San Lucas. I am so blessed for the opportunity to go and spend time with my amazing friends. I will post a few pictures later this week and write an official entry about the trip. But to sum up my trip--ate lots of food ALL day, drank quite a bit, tanned in beautiful weather, napped in the afternoons, and danced till 2:00am every night.

I cannot believe its April! I can't believe that I will be done with school in about 1.5 months. I can't believe that half of my friends will be graduating and going their separate ways. Its a scary feeling over all. I know its going to be weird finishing my 5th year of college with only half of my friends here. I'm not ready for it, but its slowly starting to happen. Within the next month friends will be walking the stage, throwing graduation parties, and moving back home. Its scary when things change. I've had this comfortable foundation for the past four years and now I'm going to have to re-adjust again. But I know I can't be selfish, because I know once I graduate I will be moving and moving on in the next direction of my life. Its just scary.

I do have my goals this month as I do every month. I feel like April will be a month of setting things into motion. Basically, I have a lot things to figure out, hard work to do, and things to set in place. Its going to do require some thinking and reflection. Here are my main goals:
1. Start eating healthier/cook more
2. Run 5k at least 3x a week
3. Find a place to live next year
4. Do something with my hair (extensions again or hair cut?)
5. Figure out which type of grad program I want to apply to