It's safe to say that I can tell that I've been very busy based on the way my desk, closet, and bed look. Normally, my bed looks fairly put together and I usually dont' have my laundry piling over and a pile of clothes on the floor of my closet. I usually also have a spot for everything on my desk and I never have it overflowing where I find it hard to find things. However, it has been quite a busy start to the semester.
For about the past month, I've been going down to Irvine every weekend to be with my family. Unfortunately my aunt is very sick, although she is getting better and stronger each and every single day! PRAISE GOD!
I can easily say that I've come to know the city of Irvine very well and I can easily find my way around there. Yet, somehow I can't manage to get around San Jose, the city I grew up and lived my whole life until I left for college.
So, tomorrow after my Bel Canto concert, will be my focus/homework/cleaning/organizing afternoon! Hopefully there aren't too many people over at my apartment distracting me... But for reals. I really thought I was organized and I'm realizing that once I get busier, I forget how to be organized. I definitely need to work on that...
Also... is it lame that I've been in bed since before 11:30PM on a Saturday night?? I'm just exhausted and ready to get some sleep before getting up early in the morning...
Saturday, February 9, 2013
Baseball Season
Alright, I know baseball season doesn't begin until April 1st, but I have to admit that I am pretty excited for this new season to begin. Shawn and our friend Kyle won't let me forget that pitchers and catchers are reporting in just a few days. So in order to help with their anticipation of the baseball season beginning, the three of us have somehow gotten addicted to this game on Facebook called Baseball Heros. Seriously, if you like Baseball, you have got to play it. It's become a love-hate relationship with this game though. And luckily, you have to wait until you have enough energy to continue playing the game.
As excited as we all are for baseball season to begin, the rivalry will also start. In my group of friends here at school, we have of course, the SF Giants fans, which is myself. But then we have Shawn and Kyle, and I guess everyone else here in LA being a LA Dodgers fan. And my roommate who just loves the Los Angeles Angels (in my mind it'll always be Anaheim Angels...)
Let's just say that when April 1st rolls around, the only thing we will all be hearing Shawn and Kyle yell about, is the Dodgers. But don't you worry. I'll be decked out with my SF Giants shirt, hair bow, tumblr cup, Snuggie (yes, I have a Giants snuggie!), and blanket.
As excited as we all are for baseball season to begin, the rivalry will also start. In my group of friends here at school, we have of course, the SF Giants fans, which is myself. But then we have Shawn and Kyle, and I guess everyone else here in LA being a LA Dodgers fan. And my roommate who just loves the Los Angeles Angels (in my mind it'll always be Anaheim Angels...)
Let's just say that when April 1st rolls around, the only thing we will all be hearing Shawn and Kyle yell about, is the Dodgers. But don't you worry. I'll be decked out with my SF Giants shirt, hair bow, tumblr cup, Snuggie (yes, I have a Giants snuggie!), and blanket.
Friday, February 8, 2013
Thank You Notes
I've been raised to always write thank you notes and show that I appreciate a gift that someone gave me. It's a nice way to show that you also appreciate the person who gave you the gift.
One thing that I absolutely love, is stationary! They have so many cute designs on all of the cards. I honestly have a whole desk drawer just devoted to stationary and cool pens. Some stores that sell some VERY cute stationary is Target, The Paper Source (they also have some very cute gifts!), Papyrus, Barnes & Nobles, May Designs (YES! They do stationary now too!), and many other places.
Just for fun, I decided to customize my own note cards on the May Design website, and these are the ones I came up with!
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| I love May Designs because I can add my own monogram! |
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Just Had to Share...
Okay, can I just please take a second to share a couple photos with you? How beautiful is my cousin? This was taken last Friday at a park in Tustin, California before she went off on to her school's Winter Formal dance. It was so fun to just be there in the excitement taking photos for her.
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| Look how beautiful she is with her BCBG Runway Dress?! The color looks great on her! |
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| Of course I had to get a photo with her! |
Teacher Clothes
Since I am a "soon-to-be-teacher", it has come to that point in time where I must slowly start the wardrobe transformation. Now that I'm starting to go into the classroom more and more, I must start looking like a teacher. So slowly it's becoming "good-bye flip flops, hello flats and heels". Now, whenever I go shopping for clothes, or I'm just looking online, I no longer go to the shorts and tank top section. I somehow find myself wandering through the sweaters, blouses, skirts, and dresses.
However, it is very difficult to find teacher clothes. By that I mean, appropriate tops that are dressy, yet comfortable and not too low because you're bending over next to children. Dresses and skirts to the knee. Comfortable, but cute shoes that can be worn all day long with lots of standing and walking around. And of course, the outfit has to be topped off with a cute little watch!
Luckily, through all the research of where to find "teacher clothes" that I have been doing, I have come across a few stores that are reasonably priced (Especially when everything is on sale! Seriously, the first place I look is the sale/clearance section.) Old Navy, Target, Kohls, and of course, DSW, are all wonderful places to find "work" clothes. I'm pretty sure those stores ALWAYS have sales.
Here are a few examples of things that have slowly become a part of my daily wardrobe decisions.
So I want to know, what are some other good places to buy "work" clothes? And what are some of your favorite pieces to wear?
However, it is very difficult to find teacher clothes. By that I mean, appropriate tops that are dressy, yet comfortable and not too low because you're bending over next to children. Dresses and skirts to the knee. Comfortable, but cute shoes that can be worn all day long with lots of standing and walking around. And of course, the outfit has to be topped off with a cute little watch!
Luckily, through all the research of where to find "teacher clothes" that I have been doing, I have come across a few stores that are reasonably priced (Especially when everything is on sale! Seriously, the first place I look is the sale/clearance section.) Old Navy, Target, Kohls, and of course, DSW, are all wonderful places to find "work" clothes. I'm pretty sure those stores ALWAYS have sales.
Here are a few examples of things that have slowly become a part of my daily wardrobe decisions.
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| Cardigans are the perfect way to tie an outfit together! They come in every color and go with anything. Skirts, jeans, slacks, dresses... |
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| Sheer blouses and tops are becoming more and more popular. I have a few, and they are so comfortable and these also come in great colors. I love how you can buy them at different lengths so you can even wear them with leggings if you wanted to. They're great for dressing up or dressing down. |
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| At the beginning of this year, I used my DSW gift card to get a pair of silver flats with a bow. They pretty much look like these. They are the most comfortable flats I have ever worn and I love how they look cute and dressy but can be worn if you're just wearing jeans and a t-shirt. |
So I want to know, what are some other good places to buy "work" clothes? And what are some of your favorite pieces to wear?
Monday, February 4, 2013
TOMS
I remember my Freshman year and TOMS shoes were SO popular. It seemed as if everyone was getting a pair if they didn't already have a pair. Well, three years later, I can say that I have a few pairs of TOMS, and I do love them. My first pair of TOMS were the lavender corduroy and they are pretty worn. I think I even have a hole in them. One of my best friends got me the cream glitter ones, but of course, those got dirty very quickly. Although I still love them, I just wish there was an easy way to clean them. My other pairs are the classic red and these cute navy with colorful circles on them. The navy with colorful circles are not worn as often just because I have to always wear a top that's plain.
Anyway, this past weekend, my cousin and I were looking at the new TOMS that they had online, and we found some super cute ones!!
What are some of your favorite TOMS? And does anyone know how to clean them? If you do, I would really love to know how.
Anyway, this past weekend, my cousin and I were looking at the new TOMS that they had online, and we found some super cute ones!!
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| If I could only get one more pair of TOMS, I'd get these! They're super cute and they would match with anything. |
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| I'd be afraid to get these because I wouldn't want them to rip. But I do love the color. I just don't think I'd ever really wear them. |
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| Perfect for the music lover! |
What are some of your favorite TOMS? And does anyone know how to clean them? If you do, I would really love to know how.
Friday, February 1, 2013
Tote Bag Organization
I love purses. I was that girl who always had many purses that matched every outfit. Whenever I clean my purses out, I always find the most random things in them. I've come to the realization that since I'm always switching out purses, totes, and backpacks, I always forget to transfer things that I end up needing. This week, I somehow ended up finding 2 old chapsticks in one backpack!
So, to help out with my organizational skills (my goal for this year is to become more organized!), I've figured out the best way to organize my purse.
Typically, I always use a backpack or tote bag for school. Occasionally, if I'm just running out to dinner or I can manage using one of my small purses, I usually just take my phone, keys, and wallet. But, in my tote bag (I'll just use tote bag, because that is what I am currently using today) I have a list of specific things that I always need to have with me.
1. Notebook: I always have little notes that needed to be written down or my list of things to do or important things to remember. I love being able to have a medium sized notebook so I can pull it out of my bag easily. This notebook, I got at the end of the school year last year after my Bel Canto Tour. It is actually a gift from Bel Canto!
2. MayBook: Like I've mentioned in a previous post, I have a MayBook, and I love it! It's the perfect sized planner and I can even jot down things I need to accomplish that week, errands I need to run, and just little notes to remember.
3. Pencil Case: I got this pencil case at Barnes & Nobles. I love it because it's the perfect size and I also love the colors. Typically I usually stop using a pencil case, but somehow I've managed to really use it. It's nice because it stops me from having all my pens, pencils, and highlighters floating around in my bag.
4. Wallet and keys: I feel as if your wallet and keys are something that no one should ever forget, but somehow this year, I feel as if everyone I know has lost their wallet or keys for a few days at a time. Luckily, my wallet and keys are all bright so they aren't too hard to loose.
5. Gift Card Pouch: Somehow, I have managed to get a collection of gift cards. And somehow, I've managed to NEVER have them with me when I really could use them. I think this is the hardest thing for me to remember to keep in my purse because it's something that I don't use on a regular basis. However, I have found that by keeping all my gift cards in one place, it has really helped me to not loose them for a few months, and find them floating around in my desk drawers.
6. Binder: Lastly, this semester for school, instead of using a bunch of different notebooks, I've only been using a binder. So far, I really like it. All of my syllabus' are in their correct section of my binder, I don't have lose papers shoved into a notebook, and I can move my notes around or if someone needs to copy them, I can easily take it out and give it to them, instead of handing over my whole notebook.
So those are just a few things that I have come to be handy for me and my organizational skills. If any of you have any suggestions for me on how to be more organized, I would really love to hear them! I can always use all the organizational tips I can get!
So, to help out with my organizational skills (my goal for this year is to become more organized!), I've figured out the best way to organize my purse.
Typically, I always use a backpack or tote bag for school. Occasionally, if I'm just running out to dinner or I can manage using one of my small purses, I usually just take my phone, keys, and wallet. But, in my tote bag (I'll just use tote bag, because that is what I am currently using today) I have a list of specific things that I always need to have with me.
1. Notebook: I always have little notes that needed to be written down or my list of things to do or important things to remember. I love being able to have a medium sized notebook so I can pull it out of my bag easily. This notebook, I got at the end of the school year last year after my Bel Canto Tour. It is actually a gift from Bel Canto!
2. MayBook: Like I've mentioned in a previous post, I have a MayBook, and I love it! It's the perfect sized planner and I can even jot down things I need to accomplish that week, errands I need to run, and just little notes to remember.
3. Pencil Case: I got this pencil case at Barnes & Nobles. I love it because it's the perfect size and I also love the colors. Typically I usually stop using a pencil case, but somehow I've managed to really use it. It's nice because it stops me from having all my pens, pencils, and highlighters floating around in my bag.
4. Wallet and keys: I feel as if your wallet and keys are something that no one should ever forget, but somehow this year, I feel as if everyone I know has lost their wallet or keys for a few days at a time. Luckily, my wallet and keys are all bright so they aren't too hard to loose.
5. Gift Card Pouch: Somehow, I have managed to get a collection of gift cards. And somehow, I've managed to NEVER have them with me when I really could use them. I think this is the hardest thing for me to remember to keep in my purse because it's something that I don't use on a regular basis. However, I have found that by keeping all my gift cards in one place, it has really helped me to not loose them for a few months, and find them floating around in my desk drawers.
6. Binder: Lastly, this semester for school, instead of using a bunch of different notebooks, I've only been using a binder. So far, I really like it. All of my syllabus' are in their correct section of my binder, I don't have lose papers shoved into a notebook, and I can move my notes around or if someone needs to copy them, I can easily take it out and give it to them, instead of handing over my whole notebook.
So those are just a few things that I have come to be handy for me and my organizational skills. If any of you have any suggestions for me on how to be more organized, I would really love to hear them! I can always use all the organizational tips I can get!
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