Cats out of the bag!

So this is a serious topic that I've kept kind of under wraps until recently. For anyone who doesn't know yet I have dropped out of college. Some people may be wondering why and thinking it was a bad idea but I want to assure you it wasn't. I'll start by saying that I haven't been happy in college for a while now I love taking classes for learning but couldn't find motivation for my major. I chose a major that was easy but I didn't like and then tried switching it to a subject I loved but wasn't good at but neither felt right. This is when the worst summer of my life happened, I was told by a family member who was supporting me I was cut off. I tried calling another family member for advice or help and was told to suck it up and drop out if I can't hack it. In retrospect I should have known to go to a friend for this rather than family, it's never been a good idea. My bf was donating plasma and I was taking odd jobs that would accept me in order to not lose the apartment and afford ramen. I tried donating too but passed out and was told by a doctor I physically couldn't. We couldn't afford to run the AC when it was reaching 112 outside. We sat down and had a very serious talk about what we were going to do. It was obvious how unhappy I was and I admitted it was because I didn't want a career, I wanted to be a stay at home wife and mom someday. We kept talking about how possible it was and what our life would look like. I have to work for now while he is in school, so I kept taking odd jobs to build up a resume and hopefully get a real job. Still it was absolutely terrifying that I wasn't a student anymore and had no safety net until the day I worked a bachelor party. Another girl was there as a bartender named Jayde and we hit it off immediately. She was about the same age as me and had also dropped out. She was this carefree breath of fresh air who took what she wanted and it actually came to her. She showed me another side of living in Vegas and even ran a successful blog which I had wanted to start for years. She inspired me to let loose some, to start my blog, and not be ashamed of my decision. Thinking back to how unhappy I was and how negatively I viewed my future only a year ago, it's really obvious how much happier I am and excited I am for the future. Most of my jobs have been a blast and given me interesting experiences.I don't regret any of my decisions because they have given me good and bad experiences and I finally feel like there is a destination so the road no matter how long, seems brighter.

All I want for Christmas...

I haven't posted in a long time and that habit is breaking as of now. I'm also going to be posting different types of blogs because I'm still new to the game and don't want to get stuck right off the bat. A girl needs to experiment a while don't you think? This one is going to be very much different from anything else though because it's about Christmas gifts. Being a broke ass college student has really killed my Christmas spirit. I can't afford to get anyone Christmas presents which upsets me because I used to love doing this. I still make a list every year of the perfect presents to get the people in my life. If you have given me gifts since 2009 I want you to know to extremely grateful I am. They are not expected and make me appreciate our relationships. If you haven't gotten me any because you too can't afford it, I feel you bro. I've had a couple people ask me what I want this year so I thought I would just put it in a blog that anyone can go to and read, and know they are cherished by me. Hopefully in less than a years time I will be traveling oversees, so the best things will be something I can use in the meantime, but won't feel bad when I can't take it with me. This is a list of main items that fit this list. All these things you can buy yourself or in the form of a gift card. I also chose things where it doesn't matter if by some miracle two people got me the same thing.

1. Sims 4 expansions and stuff packs- I know there's probably an online way to do this but Origin is confusing and stupid so I'd stick with hard copies. I have the get to work, but any of the others would be a great addition.
2. Lush products- lush is the cheapest place that sells natural products for my annoyingly sensitive skin (like face wash, masks, shampoo, etc). rest assured if you get me this it will go to good use.
3. Anything from ELF- Every girl needs makeup and ELF offers it at the cheapest prices available for the quality. 
4. Money!!!- Hey, it never fails.
5. Victoria Secret- This one you'll probably have to do gift cards, as I don't plan on giving out my measurements online ;)

This list can also double for birthdays, thank you.

Photo Op Time!

Last Week or so we did the photo shoot for the advertisements, billboards, etc. There isn't too much to tell but a lot to show, so this post will mostly be pictures and rightly so. We got pizza for the cast that everyone was too scared to eat until after their photos were taken, you can probably guess that I wasn't one of those people. I was the girl who had a slice before and after and now can't stop thinking about how badly I need to get into shape. Hollywood fad diets here I come, next up military diet! Everyone was fun and took great pictures, mine were hit and miss because it's rare for others to take my photo and I don't know how to position myself. I should really work on that, but first I'll work on my ass so it becomes naturally more photogenic.

 

 

Most embarrassing moment in College!

First let me start off by saying a couple things. Yes I've cleaned my apartment it's one of the reasons I haven't had any writing material recently. Yes I plan on covering an actual event in my next piece, but not today! Now onto the topic at hand. I was out and about today and chugging my favorite green tea from my favorite water bottle to keep my spirits and caffeine intake high. I couldn't help being reminded of my most embarrassing moment in college at UNLV that happened just last semester, and involved this water bottle. I was on my way to my Asian Studies class which was my favorite but was also later at night on one of my busier days. I had also been freelance writing for a business man here in Vegas so I was really tired and decided to switch out my water for some diet Dr. Pepper AKA my weakness at the time. I usually had a small water bottle with a twist on lid I used for soda so my water bottle wouldn't develop a funky taste. The small size also helped me from getting more than I should. Well today I had forgotten it and decided what the hell, I'll just use my regular one this once, no biggie. As you can see this water bottle is not a twist cap, it's a pressure cap with a straw. So I got to class early like always, sat down, opened my bottle....and it ERUPTED!!! I don't mean it got on the table some or fizzed over. I mean it shot out in a beam that almost touched the ceiling and got everywhere. It was all over the table, the floor, and of all over me. Everyone watched what happened in silence as it happened. After sitting there for what seemed like forever just staring into nothing thinking "what have I done", I stood up and walked out. I really wish I could have heard any conversations that happened when I left because I'm sure there was some. I passed the professor who just gave me a weird look. Now don't think I'm the evil kind of person who would actually leave and not come back with a sticky classroom behind me. I went into the bathroom to wash myself off a bit and grabbed as many paper towels as I could and headed back. I walked into that classroom and cleaned up every bit of sticky soda that was there, washed off my water bottle, and sat down just in time to start class. I still drank what was left in my bottle, I just kept the lid off and never talked to anyone in that class. I did however have to give a presentation not too long after about Hmong culture and you would be stupid to think I didn't have that on my mind the whole time. Mentos-Coke via photopin (license)