May 29 2012

My Dream Balcony

 

I went home over this Memorial Day weekend and I saw my parents’ backyard; it totally motivated me to have a outdoor sanctuary.

I love balconies!  One of the reasons why I love my apartment is because there is a kick butt balcony there!!  This Memorial Day weekend has made me want to decorate it and make something that I would want to sit out and enjoy (we all know I hate nature).

My favorite is the Hot Pot BBQ! It’s multi-purpose; it doubles as a grill and a flower pot.  How awesome and sick is that?

I also love the 3 piece bar set from Target.  I think it would be really cute on my little balcony.  It would make it a little classy and dressy.

How are you decking out your balcony/backyard?

May 22 2012

Things I’m Afraid To Tell You

So I saw this on Caitlin’s blog and I figured that I would join the bandwagon … :)

  1. I feel like I will never grow up.  I feel like I am always striving and I will never be complete.  I guess that’s a part of growing up.
  2. I have lost you; I feel like I am nothing special as a friend.  I am working through that; I guess that’s a part of growing up, too.
  3. I feel like I am socially awkward and behind everyone else.  I feel like I am going to finish dead last.
  4. I am glad that I have realized that writing is something that I want to do.  I stepped away and thought I wanted to be a counselor, but I feel that I have lost so much time.  But I am not going to worry – it’ll work out, right?
  5. Blogging has always been fun for me and I am super stoked that there are now paid opportunities.
  6. I hate that I have to pay because other people are not strong emotionally.  It’s kind of annoying.
  7. I am never satisfied … I always have to add one more thing to juggle.
  8. I am always comparing myself to other people.  She has better hair than me.  I am smarter than her.  Etc, etc, etc.  I just need to be content and happy with myself, but I don’t think that’ll be happening any time soon.
I can’t think of anything else to expose.  I feel emotionally naked.  But I will play through!  :)

What’s your list?

May 14 2012

Just Dance Just Sweat Audition Tape

The awesome creators of the Assassin’s Creed series, Far Cry, etc. are offering an opportunity of a lifetime!  They were looking for bloggers to use Just Dance as a part of their fitness regime.  You blog, you vlog, you document your efforts from June to September.

I absolutely love dance/fitness video games!  Just ask my boyfriend and our friends!  Every time we are all over, we have to bust a move with my Kinect!  :)


I have 2 weddings to get ready for in 2013 and I figured what better way to kick start my work out plan by doing this!

Hopefully they pick me … there are some other great videos out there!  :)

May 14 2012

Dormify Domination

I have been a Style Advisor for Dormify actively for about 2 weeks and I have definitely been hitting the ground running!

I got a call to take some pictures that may be featured in Seventeen.com this July/August.  I don’t really see myself as a photographer but I felt great that she thought of me.

After that, my first post was posted on the blog!  It was entitled: Insta-Decor: Decorate with your favorite instagram photos.  Super excited to see what I post on a website or blog!  I hope to showcase all of my pieces real soon!!  :)

I wrote a piece about color blocking in your dorm room/apartment that will hopefully be posted on USA Today College soon.  I will be sure to let you guys know about that.

Because of all of those efforts, I was selected to be the Featured Style Advisor/Style Advisor for the Week!  Amazing, right?  I just cannot even contain it!

Check out my page on the Dormify website!

PS – Don’t be afraid to check out Dormify for all your dorm/apartment decor needs!!

May 7 2012

Weekend Wrap Up

Another eventful weekend … never a dull moment at all!!  :)

First off, the Avengers is really good!  Something I recommend to EVERYONE!  I sat through 16 hours of Marvel superhero movies with my boyfriend … and loved every single minute of it!!  :)

The only down side is that my sleeping pattern is all flipping thrown off!!

Did my first ever BlogBrunch which was really informative and insightful.  I recommend that you check out the next one; it is the first Saturday of every month!

On Cinco de Mayo, I saw Aziz Ansari.  He was actually pretty hilarious!  This was the first comedy show my boyfriend and I have gone to.  It wasn’t too one way or the next.  I just really liked it.  His jokes reminded me of him just talking to you as if you were the best of friends.  That’s is pretty awesome as a performer, to have that ability.

 

Now I got to pretend to go back to sleep/study … one more final and presentation.

 

Also my sister is graduating with her Master’s on Saturday!  :)   She’s so brilliant!  :)

Apr 23 2012

My Life: Weekend Wrap Up

@kianagerman & I are kicking out the practice exams! (Taken with Instagram at Lawrence Technological University)

This is pretty much my weekend!  Studying and trying to get those GOOD grades!!

ready for study session w/ @kianagerman with my @coach bags! 🎒🎓👜💼 (Taken with Instagram at Lawrence Technological University South Housing)

My 2 coach bags getting full off of knowledge!!

Ripping my own paper to shreds (hopefully it will be better)! #igersdetroit #collegechat #gradschool (Taken with Instagram at Lawrence Technological University)

This is how I proofread and copy edit my papers.  It’s definitely a process!  :)

Making some flash cards for my test on Thursday!!! 🎒📝📖🎧 #igersdetroit #gradschool #studying (Taken with Instagram at Panera Bread)

I gotta make flashcards!  Try to remember all this information is a TRIP!

Playing #masseffect2 with my fresh Mani! 💅 (Taken with instagram)

My study break compiled of going to AVEDA to have my buddy give me a manicure and playing Mass Effect 2 – I am at the suicide mission and I am so scared!

how was your weekend?

Apr 18 2012

Spin Those Records :)

Records & Record Playing

I am thinking about getting a record player … Don’t get me wrong, I love technology and my iPhone, but there’s something about it. I just love the crackle of the record; it’s like another auditory treat complimenting the actual song. I also remember going to my parent’s basement and they have so much stuff including records!

Urban Outfitters have some records and actual record players, too. I love the store.

Am I alone? Is there a piece of throwback technology that you wouldn’t mind getting?

Apr 11 2012

NSCS Teams Up with YEC & MTV to #FixYoungAmerica

As a leading organization of high achievers, NSCS is deeply concerned about America’s youth unemployment and student debt crisis. People between the ages of 18-24 are suffering from a 60-year low unemployment rate. Student loan debt tops $1 trillion. Because of this, we’ve teamed up with an organization called the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) to spread the word about the #FixYoungAmerica campaign and hold rallies on 300+ of our college campuses on Thursday, April 19. (Read more on MTV)

Every great movement needs an inspiring leader. To take our campaign to new heights we’re determined to recruit the great American hero, Stephen Colbert, to join our cause. Please help us get his attention today!

Here’s what you can do right now:
•    Throughout each day, click this link to send a tweet to Stephen Colbert (@StephenAtHome) and The Colbert Report (@TheColbertReport) about our campaign.

Here are some other things you can do to be a part of the movement:
•    Join our Street Team by texting “FixYoungAmerica” to 82257 on your phone. We’ll send you real-time updates about our progress and how you can support our efforts while on the go.
•    Click here and pick a Colbert banner to share on Facebook.
•    Locate a rally location near you (find your location here) and participate on April 19 between 2pm – 3pm ET (11am – 12pm PT).


With your help, your voice and solutions can be heard — and we can reach our goal to get the attention and support of Stephen Colbert. Join us in our fight to #FixYoungAmerica today!