perfect weekend

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This is the weekend I needed and it was so amazing.

Friday I worked all day and then went out to the bars with my friend Ashley. Even though we ended up getting creeped on, we still had the best night. I always love hanging out with her. Its never awkward when its just the two of us, its just always fun, giggling, and getting into trouble.

Saturday I had the day off work, which is rare. In morning I woke up early and went to the gym for the first time in forever. I finally decided to take advantage of the 24 hour fitness across the street from my house. I've been so anti-gym these past few years. But sometimes I need that extra motivation, and this gym is perfect because I can just walk there. I will be signing up before the end of this week. I then cleaned up the house and recycled some stuff. After taking care of some domestic duties it was fun time. I went to the zoo with my sailor friend. This was only my second time to the SD zoo and I got in for free :) The SD zoo is huge and my legs were about to fall off from walking so much (and hitting the gym the same morning didn't help). After a day at the zoo we then headed to bestbuy and he purchased a new plasma TV that I picked out. We also picked up a few things from the mall. We finished the night with sushi and drinks. We tried to watch a movie and drink wine, but we were so tired from a long day that we ended up passing out.

Sunday I slept in and it felt so amazing getting some good sleep after having a long day. Even after waking up I just stayed in bed watched netflix and got in some tickle fights. I finally got dressed and headed to work for a few hours. Now I am at home relaxing, but I have some things to get done tonight as I've been having too much fun this weekend. Time to get serious!

Much more to take care of this week in terms of school, resumes, applications and all that good stuff. I also have the following Saturday off so I will definitely be taking advantage of it again. But this weekend was perfect. I worked, had a day off, went out with friends, and spent a lot of time with a boy I like. Couldn't ask for anything more.

anxiety

How busy life has gotten over these past few weeks! I've officially started my last semester of college. That feels so amazing to say. I am excited, but also very anxious. Its so scary not knowing exactly what I will be doing after college. I've been stressing myself out over editing resumes, sending in job applications, preparing personal statements, etc. I realized there was no need to stress. The whole reason I am doing this now (In January) is so that hopefully I will have something set-up come May when I graduate. I guess I am just so desperate to live comfortably after these past few years of major struggling. I want nothing more than this hard work to pay off.

Another issue that has come up this past week is my car.  Its safe to say that my car is one big headache.  I've only had it for three years, yet its had so many problems and has cost me so much money ($7,000+). I think it is time for me to get a new one, except I just don't know how I am going to afford one.  I'm hoping I secure a job after graduation so I can get rid of my unreliable car. In the meantime I am going to start doing my research so I can actually purchase something I like and is dependable.

Again the car issue has added to my anxiety. I'm scared of failure after college. Sure, I have had fun during college. But being a bio major I have also worked really hard and spent countless hours studying and busting ass.  I've struggled more than ever this past year being so broke. I would hate for this streak to continue after college. But with this economy its harder than ever.

weekend wrap-up

I can't believe its already Sunday, but how relaxing it is. I love that feeling about Sundays. Its nice to completely unwind from the weekend and start preparing for the rest of the week. My weekend was pretty cool. Perfect blend between fun, work, and relaxation. I was supposed to go on a date today, that ended up not happening. So now I'm going to sit all cozy in front of the heater for the rest of the evening.

This upcoming week I have a lot going on. I work three days this week, and then I start school. I am actually ready for this semester to start. I've had plenty of time to relax, but now I am ready to get things going. I just don't think I'm going to be all overwhelmed like I have been past semesters.  I also have errands to run such as getting some new tires for my car and mailing some packages.

But now I'm just looking forward to watching my favorite shows and enjoying this rainy evening.

Things I love Thursday

Happy almost end of the week! I was supposed to work today, but I ended up not having to. So I'm now enjoying another nice sunny day. I can't believe this lifestyle of mine will soon be over, as it will be time to start school in 6 short days. Here goes to enjoying the weekend as much as possible. In the mean time here are some things I've been loving:

1. This video and all the videos made by him

   2. You Only Live Once

3. The cutest

4. This dress is too beautiful. Too bad I don't have anywhere to where it

Blessed Monday

What a completely weird but blessed Monday. Let me just first start off by saying that this morning I REGISTERED FOR MY LAST SEMESTER OF COLLEGE.  It feels so damn good to say that, but yet so absolutely intense.  In four short months, I will be a college graduate. It feels so weird to say that, but its another chapter of my life that will be coming to a close. Even though this past year (and especially this last semester), I've been rushing to get done, I really want to enjoy these last few months. I was able to get my dream schedule of T, W, TH. But it almost didn't happen. Right before my registration time I saw that the ecology lab I wanted had no seats left. I was bummed but quickly searched for a replacement  lab. As the clock hit 11:15 (my registration time) I was getting ready to add this replacement lab, but something told me to go back to my wishlist. As I went back to my wishlist I saw that suddenly there was one seat open in the ecology lab I wanted. I added it so fast! I was able to add all the rest of my classes and I was able to obtain my perfect schedule :) I think my savior was looking out for me today and let me get the schedule I wanted!

After registration it was time to head to work....but I ended up getting in a car accident downtown. A taxi driver had ran a red light and hit me. I am happy to say that no one was injured, not a scratch or bruise. My car also suffered very very minimal damage. I have some small cracks on my bumper that you can't even notice unless you walk up close to my car. At first I was very upset and couldn't believe I had more car troubles (got pulled over 2 nights ago for a headlight out, and got a flat tire last week).  But then I realized how blessed I am. Things could be a lot worse! I could have ended up in the hospital, my car could have had lots of damage. But being perfectly fine (besides a little shaken up) and my car suffering only minor damage, I am so so happy. I am thankful for God for looking out for me today. It makes me so happy and grateful to know thats he is looking over me.


I also was able to wake up this morning (before work) and run 3.75 miles total. I am 19 days away from this 5k and I just need to keep running every day.

dirty dancing in the moonlight

Happy Weekend!

I'm proud to say that I've officially gotten out of my funk. I've been working, running errands, getting fit, and just being plain old productive. Leave it to my period to come and try to mess with me, but I refuse to let that happen. I'm going to rest my body and stay in tonight :) That way I can wake up tomorrow and taking a morning run before work. Lovely.

Even though I am greatly enjoying this time off and being carefree, things are starting to set in and get real. On Monday, I register for my last semester of college. I am no longer filling out my FAFSA for financial aid. I have four more months of school work and exams.  Then who knows what I will be doing with my life after that. Its scary and exciting, and its all just settling in.

Other then that, what have I been up to?
1. working on a prayer journal
2. reading the help (want to read the book before i see the movie)
3. listening to this on repeat
4. slowly but surely re-organizing my room and throwing out the old & unused

2012 goals

As I mentioned earlier, 2011 ended kind of rough for me. I don't expect things to be rainbows & butterflies 100% of the time. But I do feel like things could have been smoother. But what is done is done. 2011 has shaped me in some very defining ways. But now its time to think about the future :)


1. Graduate college
2. Travel outside the state
3. Read the entire new testament
4. Really love my body and take care of it
5. Run a 5k
6. Start attending church
7. Make a big purchase for myself
8. Start sponsoring a child
9. Make 5 things off of pinterest
10. Read 2 new books
11. Take more pictures
12.  Take vitamins daily
13. Learn to cook new things
14. ??
15. ??

Still thinking about 14 & 15. I would love to be able to say I accomplished 15 things this year. I feel like these goals are more tangible compared to previous years.  I really hope 2012 treats me well :)