Personal experiences and lessons learned from college and the years after
3 Minute Read/ Controversial Topic Let's make something clear... I have absolutely nothing against College Greek life/sororities/fraternities. I appreciate all of the volunteer work that many of the Greek organizations are involved in. Personally, I don't see the appeal of the rest of it. Let me take you back to the 'club rush' week of college.… Continue reading Why I Didn’t Join a Sorority
I have steadily gained weight since entering college and beyond. I have learned that: 'Dieting" is temporary Fresh food is expensive and gets old faster than I can eat it Constant food preparation is time consuming Eating the same thing is boring I have a very narrow range of things that I like I don't… Continue reading Lifestyle Changes: The Beginning
I want to be confident enough to take a picture once and post it: without looking at it 5 times and hating the roundness of my face, or the shape of my body, the thickness of my arms or the curve of my stomach. Today isn't the day. But today is the start of the journey… Continue reading
It is Saturday. For whatever reason, his household was up this morning at 7 am. Eating breakfast. If I were at my house, my mom and I would be thinking about rolling over to get more comfortable or thinking about getting up by at the earlier, 10 am. or we would be yelling down the… Continue reading My Filipino Boyfriend: Saturday
99 degrees. (Probably) I was so glad my gown was zipped up 'cause it was a sweaty mess under there. Not only was it hot, but the ceremony was in the grass, in the sun. There was a single tree to produce shade to absolutely no one. It took so much sweat and tears and… Continue reading Graduation Day
Quit your job...if you have to
Disclaimer: If you care to know before hand, I have naturally arched eyebrows. Medium fullness. Stardate: June 6th, 2016. I was to graduate in 4 days. It was time to get ready and have my girly girl moments to prepare for it. My roommate and I went to get our eyebrows threaded by our regular… Continue reading SideNote: I almost graduated without eyebrows
On June 10th, 2016, likely one of the hottest days of the year, I walked across the stage and shook hands with some important people that I can't remember the name or title of. And that walk, with my $300 cap and gown and my $20 sandals and $40 dress and an hour worth of makeup… Continue reading Graduation: Day of and After
College and Life After 