30 Photo Challenge

I've decided to bide my unemployed time by taking on this challenge amongst my constant search for employment (PLEASE, SOMEONE HIRE ME!).

So, here we go:

30 Day Photo Challenge

Day 01 - A picture of yourself with fifteen facts.
Day 02 - A picture of you and the person you have been close with for the longest.
Day 03 - A picture of the cast from your favorite show.
Day 04 - A picture of your night.
Day 05 - A picture of your favorite memory.
Day 06 - A picture of a person you’d love to trade places with for a day.
Day 07 - A picture of your most treasured item.
Day 08 - A picture that makes you laugh.
Day 09 - A picture of the person who has gotten you through the most.
Day 10 - A picture of the person you do the most messed up things with.
Day 11 - A picture of something you hate.
Day 12 - A picture of something you love.
Day 13 - A picture of your favorite band or artist.
Day 14 - A picture of someone you could never imagine your life without.
Day 15 - A picture of something you want to do before you die.
Day 16 - A picture of someone who inspires you.
Day 17 - A picture of something that has made a huge impact on your life recently.
Day 18 - A picture of your biggest insecurity.
Day 19 - A picture of you when you were little.
Day 20 - A picture of somewhere you’d love to travel.
Day 21 - A picture of something you wish you could forget.
Day 22 - A picture of something you wish you were better at.
Day 23 - A picture of your favorite book.
Day 24 - A picture of something you wish you could change.
Day 25 - A picture of your day.
Day 26 - A picture of something that means a lot to you.
Day 27 - A picture of yourself and a family member.
Day 28 - A picture of something you’re afraid of.
Day 29 - A picture that can always make you smile.
Day 30 - A picture of someone you miss.


DAY ONE:
A picture of yourself with fifteen facts.
1. I have different color eyes: one blue, one green
2. I listen to just about any genre of music, and often go through obsession stages.
3. I'm afraid I don't know what I'm doing with my life.
4. I love the colors blue and green.
5. Education is extremely valuable, without it you are ignorant.
6. My family means the world to me.
7. I have a slight obsession over Frank Sinatra. I even named my black lab after him.
8. I'm a people pleaser.
9. If you are ever a major liar, hypocrite or cheater towards me, I promise you I will not handle it well. Just don't do it.
10. I'm more spiritual than religious.
11. My heart has been broken, and it was terrible. Luckily, it's mended and with someone who is incredible.
12. Three things I absolutely can't live without: sushi, Lake Martin, and water.
13. My favorite numbers are 4 and 20. Yes, my birthday.
14. I'm horribly sarcastic and am working on that trait.
15. I feel narcissistic after writing this much about me. Blah.

Current Obsession

Current obsession: Jason Aldean's new album, My Kinda Party.

Top Reasons Why:

1) I've always dug his voice.

2) I can apply his lyrics to my life.

3) It makes me want to jump in the car and just drive.

Qahwa, Kawa,コーヒー. Coffee.

Attention: I've gotten a new addiction. Coffee. Yum.

Indeed, it's another fact that makes me feel older.

But it's delicious, so whatever.

I am NOT a "take-it-black-no-cream-no-sugar" girl.

I love shugah and creamah.

Way down among Brazilians
Coffee beans grow by the billions
So they've got to find those extra cups to fill
They've got an awful lot of coffee in Brazil

-Frank Sinatra

I went out and bought a coffeemaker, filter cups, coffee (Folger's Chocolate Coffee), hazelnut and peppermint mocha creamer. Score!

But oh, wait. I didn't get a coffee mug. Silly me, what was I thinking?

So instead, I became creative. Wanna see?

TADA!

A measuring cup as a coffee mug.

I know, I know...

I's a-so smaht.

Toodles.

Put one foot in front of the other.

Lately I've been taking a lot of walks. I try to walk every day after work. I think it's a great way to gather thoughts after a long day of talking. There's a great trail in a neighborhood by my apartment complex. I always forget how much I'd rather be outside than inside. That's all.

#33

I've always wanted to rock the red lipstick look. It's so classy and elegant. But, I'm a simple girl, so I knew rocking the red meant finding a shade that could go from day to night. Boy did I find it thanks to Eric at Lancome. Here it is!

Gorgeous right? I feel just fabulous, and quirky. Me gusta!

War Damn.. Duke?

This weekend my little (or not-so-little) brother, Timothy, his super awesome girlfriend and a hilarious fraternity brother visited me. I was thankful to have some visitors that wanted to go out as much as I did. I haven't been able to explore downtown Raleigh since I'm up here by myself, so when they asked to go downtown, I literally jumped up and down.

We went out to eat at Sushi Blue's Cafe. Let me tell you, mixing a blues feel with my favorite food made my weekend amazing.. and that was only the start of it. After a scrumptious meal, we decided to check out an Irish pub that turns into a bar at night. It had a live band that was pretty good, but we realized the crowd wasn't our style. For example: My eyes were almost poked out by a cougar woman's ridiculously fake chest. It dawned on us that this was an older crowd scene of cougars. Uhm, no thanks.

So then we found our own age crowd. We were able to hit up a restaurant turned bar that had a live band and a great selection of beer. We each got a different kind of beer and then tasted each others. Mine ended up being a 22oz Fat Tire, Sarah's a #9, Timothy's was a fruity-pebble one, and Harrison's was a french beer that was stellar. It was a different bar scene than your typical colleges, but it was awesome.

We made it home and proceeded to play Quelf, where Harrison was the entertaining star of the game. That child made us double over at least three times with his ridiculous antics. We finally made it to bed so we could get up and head to Durham.

The next morning came too early. But, we got up and headed to the AL/Duke game. Timothy managed to score me a free ticket, so of course I went to see the campus. That campus was gorgeous. I got to hear a few "War Eagle!"'s so I was a happy camper. Oh, and I rocked my AU coozie. Had to bring a little taste of Auburn to Duke.

We got to go in Duke's arena. It was small, but it was pretty cool going to a place where basketball was their dominating team. We got to see the head coach as well. It was pretty full of Bama fans, but when he walked out, everyone stood and cheered. It was nice seeing one team cheer for another team's head coach.

While we were walking around with our bag-0-beer (we keep it classy), we noticed a lot of people dressed in a Lady Gaga-ish fashion. I mean crazy, crazy outfits. Gingerbread men, speedos, onesies, you name it, it was there.

These Duke undergrads know how to party. They had a designated area where you either had to have a student I.D. or know an undergrad to get in. They had a crazy rave, loud music, water being thrown, and it honestly looked like an awesome time.

The game was as expected, a big crushing. Mine and Sarah's faces were scorched and we had some super sweet tan lines. But we made it back home safely, ordered a pizza, and settled in for the nail-biting Auburn game. We were exhausted and passed out soon after the game was over.

We took our time getting up this morning and ended grabbing a late lunch before I dropped them off at the airport. Now, I'm about to go grab some ingredients to make crepes for dinner tonight. Later alligator!

#21

Well, I can officially say that I wrote an apology letter. Not a note, not a few words. A letter. Of course, I won't let you read it. It's personal.

But just to let you know, if I ever hurt you.. and I mean really hurt you: broke your heart, caused you pain that you'll never forget, and I know that I did, that letter is for you. You're more than welcome to read it, if you want. My number's the same and you can always call for it. I doubt you'll read this; but, just in case you do, you now know.

So I'm keeping this short and simple. I apologize.