Five on Friday

24 January 2014

Five on Friday

Five on Friday

Yes! Friday is finally here, and you don't know how excited I am to just sleep until noon again.  Yes as crazy as it sounds, I have been working so diligently with my readings that I am just mentally drained.  Although I have a paper due on Monday, I am just too excited to just relax!
Today I'm linking up for the first time with April, Darci, Natasha and Christina to share some randoms for Five on Friday today!

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[ONE]

I had the best customer experience at any fast food place I've ever gone to! On Monday, I went to order some burgers for Jay and I from Five Guys and Burger and Fries, and the cooks enthusiasm was just amazing!  When they called out order numbers, "81" and "82", one of the cooks said to me, "You're so beautiful, I'm going to give you extra fries".  That not the best part - the construction guy picking up order 82 screamed out, "Hey I'm beautiful to! Where's my fries?" Definitely the best part of my week!

[TWO]

The weirdest thing occurred this week.  On my way to school, on presumably one of the coldest days we've experienced, I saw this street light literally dangling by a wire.  It was so windy that the street light was just swinging back and forth.  Truthfully, I was scared to even drive under that, let alone walk under it like many students had to do when walking to the bus stop. Thankfully, it's fixed now.

[THREE]

My biological anthropology class finally got exciting this week! This is why I fell in love with anthropology last year, because of the artifacts and fossils we get to explore and analyze while learning about our evolutionary history. This passion I randomly discovered last year is the reason why I am currently doing a double major in this are! Yay!

[FOUR]

This week, I've seem somewhat stay on my schedule.  I finished all the readings (while creating textbook notes) for the chapters I was suppose to read for this week.  I wrote my quiz yesterday, and I started writing the mini assignment due Monday.  I am so proud of myself for actually trying this year!

[FIVE]

MJ is my little baby. I love him to death and he just makes me so happy.  Just the other day, this guy was running around so much, that he exhausted himself out! I've seen him just lay in his couch closing his eyes, trying to get comfortable and overall just being quiet.  He was such a good little guy this week!

Well there you have it! These are just 5 random things that happened during my week! Hope to see your linkup on Five on Friday today! 

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Tangible Object, Intangible Value

23 January 2014

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Tangible Object, Intangible Value

When it comes to gifts, I think it's safe to say that jewelry speaks closely to not only a woman's heart, but to her emotional and mental well-being as well. There are many meanings and emotions that we associate with that piece of jewelry... it really can make any girl smile just by looking at it.  I mean, that's how I feel... Everytime I wear the rings, necklaces or earrings Jay bought for me. I know cheesy, but  I always get this mini slideshow of the happiest and best moments I've shared with him. And, this happens with all the thoughtful gifts he has spoiled me with.  My something tangible with an intangible value is the ring he gave me three years ago. 

This was a surprise to all his friends as it was to me.  He was the type of guy who was never comfortable with showing his emotional and vulnerable side in front of others. Like him, I was also scared of the idea opening up because I was was afraid of getting hurt. This gift means the world to me.  Not only is this ring the first ring he gave to me, but his intentions behind this gift is worth so much more to me. He wanted to show me that he was ready to just let the past stay in the past as we move forward in our lives together.
This ring also symbolizes the commitment we will have for each other, especially through the ups and downs of our relationship. So, by him giving me this ring, shows me his willingness to show his vulnerable side by trusting. And, by me wearing this ring everyday is reminding him that not only I am going to stay committed and loyal with him throughout our journey together, but I too am trusting him to not hurt me. Like I said, I wear this ring everyday.  It is a way of expressing the love and joy that I share with my best friend.  This is the intangible value no one fully realizes when they just see this tangible object on my finger.  The value lies within not only my heart, but his as well. My ring that he gave to me three years ago, is the symbol of us not giving up on each other. 

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My Baby MJ

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My Baby MJ

Hello fellow bloggers.  It's day 16 of the Inspire Me Blog Challenge, hosted by Lisa and Kristen!  Todays topic: Thursday, January 23: Many new babies have been introduced into the blogging world in the last year. Tell us about one of the funniest moments you've had with them.

Click HERE to see the rest of the prompts! When I saw this topic, I immediately thought to myself, "well what on earth am I suppose to blog about?"  I have no child, I am still a 19 year old student still trying to figure things out with my own life, let alone bring a new one into this world.  Then I thought, instead of not participating in today's challenge, I'll be a little creative with my answer.  This is my baby, MJ. Yes he's a rabbit, but I take care of him like he's part of our family.  If you recall, I first blogged about him back in November as The NEW Addition.  Needless to say, he's still a baby to Jay and I, and it is safe to express that MJ is definitely getting comfortable with us.  The funniest moments I have with this little guy is that whenever he is hungry (even though he just ate), he will scurry to where we keep his food, as he makes an attempt to create a hole in the bag.  And when he makes a hole, he would literally fall inside the bag just eating away. He is too adorable! Like he would literally go out of his way just to find the bag, just jumping and climbing everywhere and anything just get him soon food!

Any funny moments with your babies? Don't forget to link up! Tomorrow's topic: Friday, January 24: Share some new trends/makeup/online shops you've found recently and include a few photos!

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Some Personal Goals

22 January 2014

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Some Personal Goals

Hello fellow bloggers.  It's day 14 of the Inspire Me Blog Challenge, hosted by Lisa and Kristen!  Todays topic: Wednesday, January 22: What are some personal goals you'd like to work on this year?

Click HERE to see the rest of the prompts! I think this is a great blog topic as it has already been 22 days since 2014, and I'm pretty most of you out there have either forgotten your New Years resolutions, or like me... just got lazy a little to early.  So I'm going to take this post as seriously as possible as I mention someone of my more personal goals for this year. Personal Goals:  

• Continue to keep up/ stay ahead of the readings for all my classes - this has actually made learning and listening in class so much easier for me this semester.  Just got to continue and keep this up, and my GPA will continue to increase as I reach my goal!
• Workout, workout, workout.  This is something I say all the time, and I think to make myself push myself more, I'm going to have to blog about my fitness progress as a motivator.  Summer is quickly approaching, and I want to strut my stuff at the beach with all the confidence in the world. 
• Writing more.  This one is a little different... As our technology continues to grow, I find myself always typing everything. All of elementary school and high school, everyone always complimented on how beautiful my handwriting is.  I don't want to lose that skill. So I will practice writing some more, and maybe start writing poetry again.
• Read more. I love to read, I really do. I am so in love with the idea of just escaping from reality and reading about the life of another person. So, that means I have to balance out textbook readings for my classes and leisure reading.
• Live everyday on the positive side. I need to live my life the best I can everyday and with everyone. I want to live a life without any regrets. 

So these are just some of the few personal goals I have from the top of my head. I'm sure when I'm not even thinking about this topic, I'll have a whole new set of list with lots of goals. What are some of your personal goals?  Don't forget to link up!

If you're interested in joining in tomorrow's topic, here's the prompt:

Thursday, January 23: many new babies have been introduced into the blogging world in the last year. Tell us about one of the funniest moments you've had with them.

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So What Wednesdays!

So What Wednesday

So What Wednesdays!

I can't believe it's Wednesday already! This cold week is going by really fast! Today I am linking up with Shannon  for So What Wednesday!

This week I'm saying so what if: 

• I've been looking like a marshmallow at school. It's cold outside, and I really do not want to risk get sick.. or worst, frost bite!
• I was so happy on Monday. It's been a long time coming, and I deserve to smile and spoil myself every so often.
• I've been sleeping in 30 extra minute still. It's hard going to bed early lately... 
• I am just wishing to experience one normal day - stress free and drama free
• I haven't made my decision yet about going back to the squadron and returning as an officer.  I literally just retired from the cadet program and need my break before joining back right away.
• I've been ignoring everyone's phone calls and text messages. I just need to be alone as I am clearly going through rough times right now. 
• there's an anthro quiz tomorrow and I'm too lazy to study for it.
• I have no idea what I am going to do with my life. I am just a confused blogging student.
• I am tired and just exhausted with everything

What are some of your So What's for this week! Click HERE to link up and share your SO WHATS!

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Upcoming Vacation Trips

21 January 2014

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Upcoming Vacation Trips

Hello fellow bloggers.  It's day 14 of the Inspire Me Blog Challenge, hosted by Lisa and Kristen!  Todays topic: Tuesday, January 21: Do you have any awesome vactions planned for the year? If not, where would be your ideal spot? 

Click HERE to see the rest of the prompts! If you know anything about my family, you know we are HUGE travellers.  When my sister and I were younger, our family would literally travel somewhere new at least once a year.  As I started my first year of university last year, and my sister was working diligently studying for her IB exams/labs/tests last year and this year, our family decided to tone down the travelling that we do.  Never the less, that doesn't mean we don't travel anymore, we just had to minimize our trips so that my sister and I can focus on keeping up with our grades. Because lets face it, when you're on vacation, nothing back home matters.  Anyways, this year my family is planning TWO trips (that I know of so far).   In the summer, we are planning on travelling with my Godbrother's family to.... ROME! Their family, as like my family, are really religious, and the parents' goal is to go see the Pope. I personally think that is very exciting, as Rome is somewhere I definitely need to travel to! But this is still in the planning phrase, so let's keep our fingers crossed!
The other trip my dad is planning, is going to Cuba.  He loves it there.  He practically goes there 3 times a year with his boys and they have a blast and he wants my family to experience it.  This has been his plan since time.. and knowing my dad... we're probably going to go next year when he actually sits down and plans properly.  Well those are somewhat the ideas my family has for our travels this year.  Do you have any vacations planned this year? Let me know!  Click HERE to link to up today's link up!  And if you're interested in joining in along the fun, tomorrow's topic is: Wednesday, January 22: What are some personal goals you'd like to work on this year?

 

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Struggling in First Year

20 January 2014

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Struggling in First Year

Happy Monday everyone!  Welcome back to day 13 of the Inspire Me Blog Challenge, hosted by Lisa and Kristen! Todays topic: Monday, January 20: Write about a struggle you overcame in 2013 

Click HERE to see the rest of the prompts!

Struggle.. struggle.. struggle.  Hmm today's topic seems to be hard, not because I didn't struggle with anything throughout the entire, but because I have to choose ONE. But there are a few instances that I can easily remember as those situations stick out rather quite well.

Last year, I was struggling with confidence.  Being in first year of university, I wanted to make friends so that I would feel comfortable, but I didn't have the courage to put myself out there.  Basically, I kept sticking with the 2 friends that I knew going into the same university as me.

Then I thought about it... I can't be hiding behind these same friends for the next four years.  I need to learn how to branch out on my own, make my own set of friends and become better with opening up.

I think it is safe to say that I was the first from my small group of friends branching out. Little did I know, by doing so, I was able to make different friends from my different classes.  I, of course, introduced these few new friends, to my other friends, and then voila, a new group of us.

Of course, by the time second year started (in September), I had classes with some of these friends, and made new ones along the way. This is all because I went out of my comfort zone and made the effort to make the friends I have today.

Is there a struggle you over came in 2013? Let me know! Or Click HERE to link up!

Join in tomorrows prompt:
Tuesday, January 21: Do you have any awesome vacations planned for the year? If not, where would be your ideals spot?

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