blonde/green

I think this blonde with green thing is a good look for Elphaba/me.

Where have I been!?

Man o man! The last few weeks have been absolutely crazy! Where to start?

I had 3 tests this past week and another one tomorrow. I spent the week prior to "knowledge-poledge" shakedown so stressed out about studying that while I was studying I couldn't focus. I then aced my first Sociology paper and was one point away from an A on the first test(annnnnd one of the answers I had gotten wrong I had originally answered correctly, sooooo...there's that. Can I get an A on a technicality?) Then I had my first Geography test, which I got a B on and my first Philosophy test I got a C. I did however go into that one the most "blind" having not really studied at all for that class. I had another Sociology quiz that I also went into today not very prepared....but, besides actually studying next time, what can you do? As for my Anthropology test tomorrow, I am going to study after this post and luckily for me, my worst score will be dropped.

I've also been working, trying to catch up on housework(never easy because all Rachel and I like to do it seems is crash, sleep and get up and go about our days all over again) and I say we did a pretty good job this past week. All the laundry is done, our "living room" is clean, picked up, and the one bookshelf we have and our storage closet have been reorganized and de-cluttered as best as possible. Now to fold and put away laundry? That is one of my downfalls as a human being...as I tend to live out of the baskets and bags which contain my delicates and unmentionables. We also saw this pretty cute desk at Ikea that we are thinking of purchasing, once we give our roommates back their busted ass futon and make room for it. I also bought twinkle lights for our bedroom and will perhaps post a picture once I get them all set up.

I've been saving pictures I like on my hard drive in several different folders. One is called "Inspiration" and contains things like fashion spreads, hairstyles I like, interior design, photographs of some of my fave celebrities, and other photos that speak to me on some level, whether it be the composition of said photo or the expression it conveys. Don't tell anyone I told you my secrets.

I also found a way to get perfect no heat, no roller curls like SJP's(aka Carrie Bradshaw) that through out the day hold up pretty well with out any product. The do fall a little but into a more relaxed curly wave. There is some frizz but its the good kind. Frizz is more au naturel. Doesn't every lady want what they were born without? Here's a photo for reference:

Anywayssss, gotta go hit the books!

thin mint!

After much anticipation, I present to you my thin mint cupcakes. Dun Dun Dun!!

They were very easy to make and everyone seemed to enjoy them!
So I finally got all my financial aid stuff sorted and I was approved for a Pell Grant. Thank the heavens that be. I have been so stressed wondering if I was going to get it or not. Now I am just waiting for it to be DEPOSITED INTO MY ACCOUNT. I could use that $$ like last year, so chop chop! I got a C on my first Anthro quiz(w/o studying...of course) and thankfully the lowest grade will be dropped. So time to hit the books and get those A's. Been thinking about what my life track is the next couple of years and I see my future with a very special lady in it. I wonder where that's going to take me... I guess I'll just have to wait and see.... I have a pretty good idea though.

this is my lyfeeee.

Had my first of four "midterms" in my anthropology class today. I will be surprised if I get better than a C. I understood the concepts in the material that was covered but the test wanted specifics like who came up with this theory, who discovered that...blah blah blah. Well, now I will be more prepared I suppose...

Met a new friend on the way to the market today. He just chilled there the whole drive from school to Vons. I had a panic attack in the parking lot for about five minutes before he finally took the hint and bugged off. I can't even handle it.




It's all good though. I eventually made it into the market and bought the ingredients I need to make the thin mint cupcakes that are on my schedule tomorrow. Pics to come soon.

Day Five: A photo that makes you laugh.

This makes me laugh for many reasons. One being that it shows you just how vast and eclectic my interests really are!! Also, who doesn't google their own birthday to see what irrelevant shit is related to their special day?? Did you know Lindsay Lohan was born on July 2nd? That makes us like universe twins, almost. Like maybe I was born 11:59 pm on the 1st and homegirl popped out the next minute on the 2nd. Come on, its possible. I mean girl is a little wild but hey! I get it! I think Lindsay and I would understand each other on a soul level.

Day Four: A photo of a place you'd like to visit.

I've always wanted to go to NYC and I have plenty of reasons to go now!! I have some great friends I'd love to visit and I'd just like to see the Big Apple with my own eyes. I think it would definitely be a larger than life experience!!

can haz?

5 of 5 DVD Set Hanson

Day Three: ( A Photo That Makes You Smile)

I loved these bracelets! They were so bright and sparkly and fun. One even made its way back to me and I passed it on one more time. Also, all the ideals I strive to keep in my life. I been "thinkin' 'bout somethin'" recently. I am exactly where I wanted to be in my life right now. I feel like I've been working so hard to get my shit back together the last year and a half. I have finally arrived. It feels so good. I've been in the healthiest relationship I've had in my entire life with the most wonderful woman. I feel home for once, which is so relieving, healing, surprising and affirming. My psych class is also awesome and I am excited for what the rest of the semester will teach me. My life has been drastically changed in the last few months and I am in awe. I love that I am so adaptable. I think you need to be in order to get through anything. Change is tough, but immobility=stagnancy=lame(or for the more dramatically flaired/death.)

Day Two: (A photo of yourself over a year ago)

This was sometime in 2007. Before my face had any extra holes in it! This was after my 21st birthday, so in the fall I think. Definitely representative of how I felt back then. Used to smoke so much pot. Was convinced it was "changing my life." I suppose it was, just not in the way my mind thought it was.

Day One:

Me:


1. I am the oldest child.
2. I never had braces.
3. I love menthol eye drops.
4. Altoids are my new favorite breath freshener.
5. I've accepted the fact that I am an espresso addict.
6. I am excited about school(finally.)
7. I was born in Las Vegas, NV.
8. I would really love to live in Hawaii.
9. I have never been out of the country.
10. I will never understand the appeal of Jersey Shore.
11. I've liked Hanson for more than half my life.
12. I will always be a Michael fan over Janet.
13. I loved being vegan and wish I was more motivated to get back on that train.
14. I have a slight case of baby fever.
15. I want to learn to ride a bike.


Today at school I let a bible thumper talk to me for 40 minutes about the Bride of God. I didn't have enough fight in me today to fake an excuse for getting out of it. Found out yesterday Border's Valencia is shutting down. LOL. More coming later.

Just for Fun

30 Day Photo Challenge.
Day one: a photo of you + 15 facts
Day two: a photo of yourself at least a year ago.
Day three: a photo that makes you happy.
Day four: a photo of a place you'd like to visit.
Day five: a photo that makes you laugh.
Day six: a photo of someone you love.
Day seven: a photo of someone you miss.
Day eight: a photo of your favorite band/musician.
Day nine: a photo of yourself when you were a baby/child.
Day ten: any photo you like for any reason.
Day eleven: a photo of a night you loved.
Day twelve: a photo of when you were happy.
Day thirteen: a photo of one of your favorite movies.
Day fourteen: a photo of your best friend (s).
Day fifteen: a photo of you and a family member.
Day sixteen: a photo from your childhood.
Day seventeen: a photo from a trip you'll never forget.
Day eighteen: a photo of your town.
Day nineteen: a photo of last summer.
Day twenty: a photo of something you ate today.
Day twenty-one: a photo of somebody you find attractive.
Day twenty-two: a photo that you associate a good memory with.
Day twenty-three: a photo of something you want to do someday.
Day twenty-four: a photo of what you want to be when you grow up.
Day twenty-five: a photo that inspires you.
Day twenty-six: a photo of your favorite subject in school.
Day twenty-seven: a photo of something you are looking forward to.
Day twenty-eight: a photo of something/somebody that made your day.
Day twenty-nine: a photo of your favorite person from history.
Day thirty: a photo you find beautiful

The Invitation- Oriah Mountain Dreamer

It doesn’t interest me
what you do for a living.
I want to know
what you ache for
and if you dare to dream
of meeting your heart’s longing.

It doesn’t interest me
how old you are.
I want to know
if you will risk
looking like a fool
for love
for your dream
for the adventure of being alive.

It doesn’t interest me
what planets are
squaring your moon...
I want to know
if you have touched
the centre of your own sorrow
if you have been opened
by life’s betrayals
or have become shrivelled and closed
from fear of further pain.

I want to know
if you can sit with pain
mine or your own
without moving to hide it
or fade it
or fix it.

I want to know
if you can be with joy
mine or your own
if you can dance with wildness
and let the ecstasy fill you
to the tips of your fingers and toes
without cautioning us
to be careful
to be realistic
to remember the limitations
of being human.

It doesn’t interest me
if the story you are telling me
is true.
I want to know if you can
disappoint another
to be true to yourself.
If you can bear
the accusation of betrayal
and not betray your own soul.
If you can be faithless
and therefore trustworthy.

I want to know if you can see Beauty
even when it is not pretty
every day.
And if you can source your own life
from its presence.

I want to know
if you can live with failure
yours and mine
and still stand at the edge of the lake
and shout to the silver of the full moon,
“Yes.”

It doesn’t interest me
to know where you live
or how much money you have.
I want to know if you can get up
after the night of grief and despair
weary and bruised to the bone
and do what needs to be done
to feed the children.

It doesn’t interest me
who you know
or how you came to be here.
I want to know if you will stand
in the centre of the fire
with me
and not shrink back.

It doesn’t interest me
where or what or with whom
you have studied.
I want to know
what sustains you
from the inside
when all else falls away.

I want to know
if you can be alone
with yourself
and if you truly like
the company you keep
in the empty moments.

http://www.oriahmountaindreamer.com/

What did you feel after reading this? Did you relate it to somebody else in your life? Read it again and only think about yourself and your own journey.

I am so excited for my Psychology class this semester. This is the excersice we did today at the end. The instructor read us this poem twice, once so we could listen, a second time to listen again and relate it to ourselves only. It's only the second day and I am already inspired and grateful for the impeccable timing the universe has bestowed upon me in this crazy, whirlwind kind of life.

Perpetually

How many times do you think I will try to start a blog before it falls by the wayside? I am hoping that this time will be different. I have lots of feelings to share. Welcome to my blog.