Motivation (I used this word a lot)

So I have been going through some exciting stuff! Mixers,New Member bonding,  school work, and Initiation right around the corner! I finally get to craft for my big and will post pictures of how the crafts come out.  But today, I just want to give myself a relaxing day after meeting alumnae and having a New Member meeting. School work can be done bright and early tomorrow! As for tomorrow, I am starting up the gym again. I have formal at the end of April and want to look pretty :)  I hate how I gained some college pounds and they need to melt off...the healthy way of course! I figure if I blog about it, I will be more motivated to do it (he he).

Anyways! I decided that I need to get my motivation back. I get motivated in several ways. For studying, I put on Legally Blonde, a determined sorority girl who succeeds in Harvard Law? Talk about motivational! I watch it and take out my pink highlighter and go to town on my studying/homework. A nice candle is always good too. Lately I have been into Moonlit Sands from Yankee Candle.  It is the Beach Walk and Midnight Oasis scents combined. Totally soothing and motivates me to work hard so I can relax during the summer.

For the gym, I make a classic playlist of upbeat songs from the Top 40 hits and other songs that pump me up. My list jumps all over the place! Here is a taste: The Call by The Backstreet Boys, Songs Like This by Carrie Underwood,Take Me Home Tonight by Eddie Money, What is Love by Haddaway, Don't You Want Me by Glee (such a cute remake!), Blow by Ke$ha, and Till The World Ends by Britney Spears. The playlist is random with all songs that make me want to groove on the elliptical LOL. It gets even more weird, but for my own embarrassment I cut out a lot of my 90s dance music and 80s pop and dance hits.

Basically, being motivated is getting in that mindset. From movies to music to an intense candle, anything can trigger you to want to do your best. THe important thing is that slow and steady wins the race, so relax and loosen up and make whatever you have to fun! That is certainly my key to getting motivated :)

You've Got Mail

I just stumbled across the cutest trivia for You've Got Mail.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0128853/trivia

"Joe Fox's grandfather mentions that long ago, he briefly shared a pen pal romance with the store's previous owner, Cecilia Kelly (Kathleen's mother), and that they only communicated through letters. This may have been a reference to the movie's predecessor, The Shop Around the Corner (1940), starring James Stewart and Margaret Sullavan, or possibly the famous book and the movie 84 Charing Cross Road (1987) of the same name, with Anne Bancroft and Anthony Hopkins as a female customer in New York and a male employee of the bookstore at that address in London."


This piece of trivia is the cutest to me. The Shop Around the Corney makes perfect sense. I love old movies, especially musicals <3


Random post, I know, but it is just that type of day! :)

Sydney White

So I found this movie in the $5 dollar movie section at Big Lots. I have a small thing with finding favorite movies for 5 dollars either at Target or anywhere. Anyway, as I am watching this and reflecting on my new member process, I am realizing the hazing that the sorority Sydney wanted to join did and how it honestly does not help to make stronger bonds. I would never trust Rachel, the president of the sorority, after she shot a water gun at me and told me to "stay the way i am". I fully support non-hazing member processes and am so happy my chapter does so. This movie is so cute though! Taking the snow white fairy-tale and putting it in a college setting is too much! it is a simple movie that will not win awards or anything, but it is a nice movie to watch with a bunch of girlfriends and a bowl of popcorn :) I love happy, girly movies so this works for me...plus the punch of empowerment is insightful :)

Relay for Life

I am so excited  that my university is partaking in Relay for Life. I am doing it this year with Sigma Kappa. I am so happy to bond with my sisters for this overnight cause that is honestly so fun when you are with your friends. For those who do not know,  here is what is said on my university's event page,"The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is a life-changing event that gives everyone in communities across the globe a chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against the disease. At Relay, teams of people camp out at a local high school, park, or fairground and take turns walking or running around a track or path. Each team is asked to have a representative on the track at all times during the event. Because cancer never sleeps, Relays are overnight events up to 24 hours in length." No matter where the event is held, a Survivor's Lap is done, The Luminara Ceremony, and a Fight Back ceremony.

With friends and family, this event is truly fun and raises awareness for this horrible disease. I would greatly advise you  to participate in one if this event happens by you or even start one if you want! I cannot say how much is means to me to get to do this again.  

Here is the site to learn more! 

http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLFY11National?pg=informational&fr_id=29268&type=fr_informational&sid=1030

So sorry my darlings!

Ok I think here are my problems:
I had midterms,
I am sick,
I pulled so many all-nighters, and
I am now in a sorority (Sigma Kappa <3)

I have been so over my head that I have just been able to update my tumblr. I managed to organize my entire life in my planner, except my blog. I do not know whether to make this personal or just about things that interest me. I think I will just make this about my life, what interests me, and anything on my mind that day :)  So let's begin with a fresh start!

I am

I am the WORST at blogging. I forget then see if stuff happens then like days go by and I have so much to say that it is impossible to write it all down. I need to just do lists of what happened to me.

Sigma Kappa: Welcome to PerfΣKtion

So. This whole weekend I did rush. Only a few knew. I kept every document and piece of paper I have to remember such a life changing weekend. I almost made the mistake of wanting other sororities, but God basically made it easy and sent me one. Sigma Kappa. They are beautiful women and accept me even with all the energy I have.  When I put them in my bottom picks, they chose me. They saw the person I am and do not fit a cookie cutter image. They are beautiful girls with big hearts and awesome personalities. When I got the call that Sunday morning, my heart sunk since only one sorority wanted me. But turns out, it was the only sorority I wanted and they wanted me and knew I belonged there all along. I went in with one view and came out a real person. My pi chi even ended up being in sigkap! My handbook is right next to my Lilly notebook. (Finally found the perfect use for it) I feel so motivated to do great and better than before. This sorority is going to embody everything I am and I am completely grateful. Light is always at the end of the tunnel. I love those ladies and it is only my first day <3 Cannot wait for Saturday!

Obsession Time: Kiel James Patrick

So I get that giddy feeling when I find something I truly want. I firmly believe you cannot have an obsession of the week/month/year. It is an obsession of the moment. So that is what I will do. Show my obsessions from movies,music,clothes, jewelry,and anything that comes to me.  You never know when inspiration will hit!

So to start : Kiel James Patrick. I am certainly indulging in my preppy side with this brand. THe nautical and preppy feel is just so perfect for everyday wear. The little touches on each piece is so intricate and feels personal. You can even pick the button you want on the bracelet and the plaid on the inside !

The Skinny Fit Rockwell in Berkshires bracelet is something I truly covet for my stack. After reading about the concept of stacks on College Prep's blogger, it makes sense and it is something I unintentionally did for years. Just never had a name for it! The slime fit would be perfect to give that chic and casual vibe to my stack. And the names of them are just so perfect! Totally want! Can't decide if I want this one or 

The Linnys Palms Hammock (which certainly does remind you of summer)

or

The Daisy Buchanan

or even The Mariner and Cape Poge Bay bracelet. I see this being the most doable since I will want to make the button the color of the sorority I decide to join (Find out tomorrow!)

Now I love headbands and bows. My headband collection has its own drawer and is starting to rival Blair Waldorf's. After looking at the Skinny Fit bracelets, I saw this adorable Vicki Jerangle Carrick headband that would be perfect for spring and summer! It is just so cute and looks comfy to wear. I hate the tight headbands. But yet again, like I did with the bracelets, I looked and found another headband that caught my eye! 

The Grace Kelly. An established name for a headband. It gives off that royal and fun vibe with the flowers and that pop of bright blue! Plus the touch of plaid on the inside is so cute! 

My Birthday list is going to be quite particular this year by the looks of it! Don't forget that accessories are meant to be expressive and make you happy!

I have a lot of explaining to do

So I am figuring out how to structure this blog. I want to make it something great and fun with tidbits and cute things to look at.  I think I will do a daily column of my obsession of that moment,song,thought/quote,song,picture. Other articles will be random, but cute articles either giving my advice, detailing my day, or even my favorite characters from books or movies. We will se lovelies <3

Lovely Magazines

At the moment…this is my life on weekends. When I am not bogged down with homework, I am sitting with a cup of coffee and a magazine. Magazines honestly have such impact on our lives. We read them for tips and trick, fashion ideas, the stories, and even just to see the pretty ads of the industry. Magazines are like a time capsule for that moment in the life of women. They date the changing fads and the changing of how women are seen with sex and empowerment-driven articles. Of course there is still the “How to get a guy” type articles, but then on the next page is how to throw a party, then how to succeed at work. They capture the powerful and beautiful essence of women as a whole. Diverse and lovely with a little bit of sass :)


(image from princess-ju.tumblr.com)

Ok that was a lie...

So I realized that leaving Blogger is a lie. What I will be doing is reformatting this blog to be about pictures,ideas,quotes, that I get from tumblr and my own viewings and discussing them and their significance to me. Then there will be posts about significant things that happen to me or things I would like to document. I put too much design time into this thing to let it go to waste!

Oh well....

Sorry guys...but blogging is too time consuming! I am going to my tumblr!

http://greeneyesandpearls.tumblr.com/

follow! you wont regret!!! <3

Summer bucket list

New York Bucket List

so i am starting my bucket list for the summer and will continually edit this post :)

Obsession Time

So this is a Lilly Pulitzer dress that I am so want :) It is called the Bowen Dress and I want it for spring.

The Kate Spade necklace and the bangle are adorable :) 

and finally....The Valentine's Day suggestions for Tiffany as so cute :) 

What are your obsessions of the week? 

‎"What happened to chivalry? Does it only succeed in 80s movie?

So I was watching Easy A (finally) and I totally squeeled when Olive brought to 80s movies and their perfect love formula. Now I was thinking of how great those movies were and how things truely need to be like that. No one girls act the way they do beucase no one acts romantic anymore. The good guys and girls talk to each toher about their problems and don't realize they like each toher and are too proud to admit it. Then they sulk and think they don't like each other so they end up being with people who don't appreciate them. So that has been my life for quite a bit this week. But in all honesty, I am fine with it. good things happen for a reason. Things in general happen for a reason. So you never know when ......

This...will happen to you :) Keep your heads up high girls and boys! 

One thing that peeves me off

So does anyone have an uncomfortable feeling when they see a girl with a backpack and a purse? I don't know why, but it just bothers me. I believe in the less is more theory. If you need your backpack for class, bring a small cosmetics bag and put it in your bag, or get a cute tote for your books. But having a chunky backpack and then a big purse just makes me thing of a bag lady. It is not a cute look. consolidate ladies. SOrry that was a rant but I saw it all over campus today and it will probably not end.

A picture is worth a thousand words

So I think I am going to do this thing where I post my favorite picture of that moment in time and then will explain why.

These are my parents. This picture was taken when I won a significant award and the paper did a spread on me. I love my mom and dad so much. If it was not for them, I know I would not be as successful as I am at this age. They are the type of parents that built their lives to give their child what they never had. They are both so hardworking and loving. My mom is my rock and my dad is my protector. I cannot even continue because I think i am going to cry (lol). It is my second night away from home for spring semester and I miss them very much. I love you, mommy and daddy.

Day Before Spring Semester

So today was filled with more and more unpacking, frosting cupcakes for my Catholic Students Association meeting, and organizing. Things picked up at 9pm when I had my meeting. It was honestly the highlight of my day and will probably be for the next three Mondays. We met everyone who will be on the retreat team and found out our partners. In other words, I met everyone who I will be working with and got to meet my partner who I will be conducting a small group with. He is really sweet and is very nice. Quiet, but nice. In more important news, the guy that I like and I had great chemistry today. He asked me to sit next to him and agreed to play piano for me for the coffeehouse.

So there is a point in bringing this guy into my blog now. I honestly am so excited. I feel like I am in high school and really super wish the guy I like likes me too. It is so funny and I do not mind actually feeling giddy and cute. I think more people should get this feeling instead of wanting just sex and to just hook up. That giddy feeling needs to come alive again. Moments like these need to be alive again. Because moments like this start with the giddiness and the world needs love and happiness.

Nausea

Did you ever get that feeling of being sick to your stomach when you see something? Well call this high school, but my roommates all just became sisters on facebook....and I thought the girl who lives in my room was my best friend. Oh well. Guess I will have more time to focus on school and my activities. I am not jealous, but since the problems I have been dealing with, I just feel like a stranger in my own apartment and I will be with the girl that wanted to have me leave all day. Thank god I will hardly be at the apartment. I think I may join another club or just become more activity in the ones I am in, since I am taking 6 classes. I am sorry if I sound really cryptic, but I just get upset sometimes since I am the type of person who would do anything for anyone....and then I get "pushed over" because they take advantage and never do stuff for me. Like it is uneven.  Idk...maybe I am late night rambling...but it just hurts. On to new and bigger and better things. Night world <3

Last night of winter break

So being home from school has honestly made me appreciate my life so much. I am so grateful for my family and all they do for me. I would be lost without them. I have a group of friends that i am tight with and they are all guys. It is so much easier to just relax and kill zombies on a Saturday night then go out and drink and party with girls who end up turning into hot messes. I like to go out to dance,but I am done with nights full of drama. But most importantly, I love my mom. I vow to be the best teacher I can be so I can buy things for my mom and show her her hard work paid off. This break was just filled with the holiday spirit,ful times with friends,a lot of snow, food, the finishing of the Gossip Girl tv show,the start of Greek, my first yoga mat, and just the start to a great and happier me. Especially with my new Lilly notebook. I will post pictures of my great finds of today. Tomorrow I am baking cupcakes as a thank you to the CSA Spring Retreat group. They have been by me for so long and I def. owe them :) Time to reorganize the planner and pack up the car...tomorrow is Rutgers Move In Day for Spring 2010.