Ever-so.

4months.

That is exactly how long it has been since I have actually blogged. Give or take a few days.

Define:

consistent - of a regularly occurring, dependable nature

commitment- the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action

Consistency & commitment are the two things that this Blog absolutely lacks.

Guess I just got caught up in life and living it and got too busy to actually Blog about it.

Well this time, for real, I'm going to try to change that. Let's face it, being able to commit to writing a blog periodically with the busyness of life really isn't that easy. But I never really liked everything to come too easily so we will try this again. :)

So in the process of forcing myself to finally start this blog again, I learned something about myself. Actually it really wasn't anything terribly new, It was just something reinforced in my mind persay.

I love having someone in my life pushing me.

Pushing me to do good in school, pushing me in sports, pushing me to try new things etc.

Because it was because someone special to me told me they liked reading what I write and that I should start it up again. But not only was this stated once to me, it was a few times and now I'm finally giving in. So thanks. :)

I know that sometimes I hate reading long blogs but this has to be a long one. I mean I have four months to catch up on.

So let's try to make this the shortest long story ever. But you know I love to talk, so that isn't likely to happen.

My 1st semester of school went great! I finished with 3 A's and a B (yay!) and managed to get involved in several school activities such as, Homecoming, RA recruitment, Phi Eta Sigma etc. From everything to going on roadtrips, going out, consuming pancakes at 3 a.m., numerous trips to main campus in the wee hours of the night, COD allll night, seeing long lost friends, and discovering new restaurants, Disney trips every other day etc etc I feel like the Fall semester was superamazing. God definitely blessed me in many many ways.

Not only did I have a lot of fun, I also learned a lot about myself. Meeting new people and having new experiences really opened my eyes up to a lot of things, new things, and a lot of things about myself. I couldn't be more thankful for the people whom God has put in my life to be my friends and support.

Here's a quick snapshot of Fall Semester:

Roadtrip with the two best to South Carolina.

Boredom in my aparrment.

Meeting Luke Bryan.

Of coarse there are tons more pictures, but these are just a few of the moments that defined a great semester.

Now that last semester is over, my life is moving forward with Spring Semester. I'm still really busy with school and work but I find myself finding more time to make sparatic trips to Titusville, and I actually have the energy to drive there for church and then come back the same night. Basically every week changes and there are always things going on and stuff needing to be done. Busy busy busy is how I like it but I somehow find serenity in the busyness of life.

Coming home and reconnecting with friends and taking time to relax has been one of my biggest priorities of the new year. Last semester I didn't have the chance to come home a lot but now I feel like I do and I enjoy visiting the good ole 321 when I have a chance.

There is nothing really that exciting and new, other than the fact that I go to class and Disney almost every other day. Haha.

But I'll share a few good finds.

I'm currently reading

Trust me, I'm one of those people who say that I am really going to read a book, then I start it and it never gets finished. I actually like to read, it is just that it makes me really tired when I read so I don't do it for long periods of time. I wish I had the discipline to sit down and read a lot of books, I think that will be a goal of mine for the summer, or better yet, just an ongoing goal.

Also,

Love the Roe One Shoulder top from Lilly Pulitzer. Super cute, fun, chic, just overall adorable.

I'm having major brain farts at the moment and this blog post is really boring.

I could think of 23940823984 different things to talk about, but I feel the need to get through this ever-so-boring re-introduction of my blogging.

Hopefully I'll be able to stay on top of it this time.

Life is going well and I'm exciting to keep seeing where the adventures are taking me.

I am still trying to just let loose and live my life every day to the fullest every day because who wants to be stuck wondering "What If?" or "Why didn't I?"

Have a good day/night...whenever you read this.

And thanks to the one who pushed me to start blogging again.

Enjoy.

Caio.

E.

Splurt.

Ok. So like really I have had absolutely NO time to blog. These past to weeks have been complete hell weeks and let's just thank God that they are over. In the past weeks I've dealt with the following:

four exams

a death in the family

one midterm

applications

work

traffic citations

homework

allergic reaction

wait make that a skin bacteria?

countless numbers of doctors appointments

and of coarse the meetings i have had to attend

I barely had time to eat, breath, or shower

But now that that is all over I feel a great sign of relief and calmness

Fortunately I have had a lot of good things happen..and some good finds :)

Congrats to TK for getting Homecoming King. Love you mean it and it was so much fun getting to go to the game and seeing everyone!!

After the countless numbers of tests and exams I'm proud to say that so far...STILL my lowest grade in college is an 80. I am loving that. Still waiting on the Mid-Term grade, but thank goodness I think I did REALLY well on it.

I also got to enjoy the Magic game with my Daddy, which was a great reward to lots of hard work I have been doing lately.

Let's go over a few cute finds I have found in the past couple of weeks:

The CUTE Lilly Pulitzer Janelle Jacket

I loved it SO much that I bought two of them, and ordered my Mom one.

If you are looking for a great snack...I HIGHLY recommend Back To Nature Crackers

I purchased mine at Whole Foods Market, but you could probably find them somewhere else as well.

Daily cup of Joe or Tea? Try any of the cutest mugs from Red Vanilla. I got some modern white, super chic mugs that are not offered on the website, but there are some cute finds online.

These are just a few of the items that I have purchased lately, but they are among my favorite.

Life is going great and I am really happy. Although I love Orlando, I must say that it is nice to get away to Titusville....in very small increments. Living in Orlando is my new life and I love it to the fullest. It brings so much and I am always busy and there is constantly stuff to do. To escape to the Ville is hard and it is starting to become more rare. I miss Breakaway more than ever and I wish the best for everyone.

When you move on you really realize who is still there for you and who puts in effort to friendships and relationships. I thought this was all cliche' when older generations told me it was true but I think until you really live it and go through the busy college student lifestyle, well for some of us, then you can't really comprehend what it is like to be fully responsible for yourself, your work, and your schoolwork.

I just think its fascinating seeing how much you change, and your friends change.

I guess I should start paying attention to class, and learn about our American History.

I will try to keep more constant with blogging.

Lovemuch.

I think people who create and write, it actually does flow-just flows from into their head, into their hand, and they write it down. It's simple. -Paul McCartney

scratch it off.

Who ever knew that scratching something with a pen could be so liberating.

I make tons of lists:

1. To-Do List

2. To Buy List

3. To Remember List

4. To Call List

5. To Make List

6. Homework List

(the list can go on and on)

When I moved away I discovered that OCD List Making Part of me. I constantly am thinking of new things to add to my lists. So if I don't have a piece of paper with me at all times, I will totally forget everything.

It's like one of those moments you are sitting in class and you remember, "Oh I need to buy some fruit when I go to the store." But of coarse you don't write it down, you go to Publix later that day, return back to your apartment, and realize at midnight that night, when those late night hunger cravings come, that you totally forgot to buy fruit at the store. So you are left sitting there, with an unfulfilled craving, wishing you had remembered to buy fruit. Then you slowly realize, if only you had written it down on a list then you would have remembered to buy fruit. It is like an instant moment of frustration at yourself because you are so disappointed that you could not remember something as simple as fruit.

So basically, writing lists helps you remember. You know, like that friends Birthday you completely forgot about until the night before and you realize that you totally forgot to get something so you are stuck there for multiple hours making a homemade card, but of coarse the first 5 times you attempt to make the card you aren't satisfied so that's a whole other kind of stress that you now bring upon yourself. The "Why am I not creative, or Why can't this look good?"

Making To-Do lists is one of my favorite things in the whole world. This is a whole process for me:

1. Write down all the things that need to be done

2. Prioritize these things

3. Organize by the date they are due or the amount of time that they need to be completed in

4. Start Doing.

I think that one of the most liberating feelings is scratching that thing off your list. You suffer from the stress of having things to do, but as you slowly get them done you can visually see how much you have accomplished, and release your stress by the simple crossing of the pen across the paper.

Lists can reduce stress and make your time more efficient. You get the important things done first, don't forget things, and you don't get stressed by a huge number of unimportant jobs.

Anyways this is basically a blog about list making which is kinda boring, but you know what oh well. I am just glad I can benefit from the stress relieving task of doing and scratching off.

If you are feeling overwhelmed with projects, schoolwork, work, life, things to do, I suggest trying to make a list. Let's not go overboard and make a list for everything but make a list for what is important. Experience the freeing feeling of getting stuff done.

thanks for my analness.

so basically I have no time to blog, but I'm occasionally getting little spurts of inspiration to share my adventures with you.

Last week was crazy, and super fun. I think it was the first week I actually felt like a college student. Cram studying, staying up until 5am, going out and having a great time. It was just a blasty blast. I might have spread myself a little TOO thin considering that I have two tests today and I still have to study for my one at noon and take my first one, its only 9am.

But despite that, let me share with you something short and sweet that happened yesterday.

On my way to work of coarse I have to stop by and getting my usual coffee and bagel. I surprisingly was running really early to work so I was in no hurry at all.

I get to the door of Lilly and ring the doorbell, with my hands full of my coffee, tumbler, sunglasses, & purse. Well the second after I rang the doorbell, turns out my coffee decides to just slip out of my hand and in the attempt to grab it and stop it from falling, it completely explodes ALL over me. I mean everywhere, on my other stuff I was holding, in my hair, on my dress. Did I mention that I was wearing one of my favorite Lilly dresses, and granted it was my first Lilly dress I have ever owned.

I honestly, really wasn't pissed. I think I was shocked that my coffee had seriously just exploded all over me.

Well, THANK GOODNESS for overpacking!!!!!!

Because, if you couldn't tell from my previous blog, I love to overpack. Well it finally came in handy!!!

If it wasn't for my overpacking then I wouldn't have had an extra(or more than one extra) Lilly dresses in my car that I could change into for work for the day. For once my overpacking finally came in handy! I was worried about staining my dress, but in the end was relieved and excited that I had another outfit in my car that was clean, crisp, and ready to go.

Thank goodness for my OCD anal overpacking.

Packing.

Like seriously, I HATE packing.

It's that feeling you get

"What am I going to wear?" "Do I have everything?" "Am I sure I'm not forgetting anything?" "Which outfit should I wear?" "Do I really need all of this?"

It's like the anxiety of stress that you get when the idiot pulls out in the middle of the road in front of you and for a split second you think you are going to get into a wreck.

It's like a mini one second heart attack/stroke.

I thought it was going to end at packing up my room from Titusville and moving it all to Orlando.

Boy was I wrong. I have seriously packed and unpacked a bazillion times. Whether it be to come home for the night, weekend, or travel to the main campus for a bit. And every single time I pack..I go wayy over the top and completely overpack. I mean like for two days I pack like eight outfits. I mean you have to keep your options open and be available for every occasion that could take place. I mean you never know when you are going to be sprung upon by a sudden lunch/dinner date, or a light shower, or a powerful treacherous thunderstorm. (always bring the galoshes)

So now I find myself packing for the ROADTRiP!! this weekend..and of coarse..my suitcase is busting at the seams....with too many outfits that will never be worn up in South Carolina.

Oh well..always be prepared. You know what I mean?

So even though I have taken like a one hour break from packing, unfortunately I must get back to it. Today has been a successful day.

1. I actually made it through all three of my classes.

2. I cleaned my room

3. I managed to print out all of my class notes

4. I started upon the stressful task of packing

5. Went shopping with Lisa :)

6. Made a greatttt find at Gordon's Jeweler....new riing..yes :)

7. Had an amazing dinner at Bahama Breeze

8. Got a lot done.

9. Let's check everything off this list and call it a day :)

xox...iloveorlando. :)

sucky suck.

Holy Crap.

I have not even had time to blog I have been so busy, and let's just say it isn't the top thing on my priority list, so yes this is going to be a long entry so if you can't handle it...stop reading now..but otherwise I suggest that you SIU (suck it up) and keep reading. So let me try to break down my week for you..and hopefully I can remember everything but at least I can probably remember the important stuff.

So last Friday...a week from yesterday I moved over to Orlando from small ole little Titusville. The day was sooo stressful. I seriously moved from 9am to 9pm. It seriously took twelve hours to get all of my stuff moved in and organized, with a lunch break to P.F Changs, along with more shopping for stuff for my room, and then grocery shopping and when the whole process was over it was 9pm. It was the longest day of my life. Although it was super fun and a new adventure, getting all set up and making sure I had everything was a stressful mess. Luckily that got over.

Saturday- Unfortunately I had to move all of my crap on Friday because I was scheduled to work alllll weekend..before work I so generously went over to Danny's and helped him with moving and met his lovely roomie Tom. Shoutout to you both...Danny your welcome for folding your clothes and helping you set up your room and bathroom. Then work all day blabla. Oh then we went out :) HAAAAA was that a great night or what....you know what was even better...was waking up Sunday for work.

Sunday- work 11-5...a rather steady day at work ...at least it wasn't super slow...and I made the great find of a cute pair of galoshes, which ended up being very useful because upon the departure from work it was raining cats & dogs.

This blog is rather boring so far.

Monday was the starting of classes!!! Woot woot! I must say that I love all of my classes except for History..I am definitely not the history guru. Let's just say that I absolutely despise history. But other than that my classes were super super good and my class schedule is awesome. I have class Monday from 9-315 with a few hours of break period and I have a Tuesday night class...and that's all. :) So your Friday is technically my Wednesday. :)

Wednesday I decided to go home for the evening and go to church..because how could I possibly survive without Breakaway...It was good going home and seeing everyone but in the end I still feel like my home now is in Orlando and not in Titusville. I found myself going home on Wednesday night (titusville house) and just wanting to return to Orlando. I found out I love the city..all of the busy highways, loads of traffic, and bizarre people appeal to my aesthetics. So I decided to come back Thursday and thank god I did....Let's just say the night was full of...building cabinents, baking cupcakes, laughing and jokes. Danny & Tom came over and cracked us all up for about an hour then we ourselves were cracking up about the most random things ever. I love my apartment mates! We have SO much fun!! :):) It's really nice to be able to do whatever you want whenever you want while limiting yourself at the same time.

Friday was basically CRAZY. I ran around Orlando ALL day exploring my newfound home. From West Elm, to Pier 1 & Marshalls, Millenia Mall, Florida Mall then the outlets I went basically everywhere and found one good find at J.Crew :) but otherwise my attempts at spending a lot of money were quite unsuccessful. Which ends up being a good thing...but I would have to say the best thing about the night was when I got home I had a moment of distress and wanted to go buy a book. I drove to a Books A Million (who didn't have it) then to two other Barnes & Noble before tracking down my book. It was quite an adventure. A lonely college student in search of "The Fashion Game Book" in the big ole city of Orlando. It was about 1030 when I finally got a hold of the book and with a total of 37$ and about 10$ of gas money I finally came about the best find ever. I'm addicted to the book already.

Moving out is one of the funnest thing that has ever happened to me. It has been quite an adventure and you really find out who you are, what you want, and what really means the most to you. I thought I was going to have this super longing for my home in Titusville but the truth is..I love Orlando so much and all of the new opportunities it is bringing me...I want to go home but I'm not jumping in my car at every chance i get to ride on home. Meeting new people and having the freedom is so much fun but teaches you so much about yourself. I mean seriously...making your own meals is fun...but the dishes that come along with them...not so fun. And time management is a huge problem. Hah try balancing all of your lives at once...schoollife, family life, romance life, food life, cleaning life, social life. It can be a mess....plus don't forget about all of the $$ you have to have to maintain all these lives.

This is probably the most boring blog entry ever but I haven't been keeping up and I just wanted to get that off. I'm sure in the near future these will get much more eventful.

All I have to say is be careful with computer savvy people because they will get the best of you...you might think you are talking to two different people...but really you are only talking to one person and they are playing a horribly mean joke on you...right Danny? We love you and sorry for tricking you into thinking that Heather really took a HUGE interest in you. hah you will always be our spiderman.

So basically my first week away from home at college has been full of...

late night talks until 2 am

just random staying up until 230am

food

cooking food

yet lack of food

shopping...shopping...shopping

cleaning

skyping

organizing

laughing

going out and having a good time

getting a little sick

having a little too much fun

and spending time with good friends.

let's just say i love this.

and i can't wait to see where it goes this week coming up.....:)

keep posted for more details.

oh yes...and i think the most eventful part of this whole week was buying my new fish....:) i have named him Dewi and he currently resides in a big fish bowl...compared to the red wine glass i was keeping him in for a few days. :)

Familia Bueno.

Pictures from today..except I look horrible..retakes! hah.