Moving On Up

I have officially sent out my applications to my top four universities and now we can cue the long 2 week nervous anticipation for the letters to come in. 

My first choice is Texas State University:

I absolutely love this campus and community. It's a total college town and the campus is beautiful. My cousin Cherie received her MBA from here and my other cousin Madison is graduating in May. Every single time I visit TXST I fall in love all over again. Not to mention you're dead smack in the middle of San Antonio and Austin. It's literally 30 minutes each way. I could go on and on about this university. It's just the right one for me. Also, my friend Danitzza applied to this school and we both have decided that if we both get in that we can be roommates and avoid the whole strange weird random roommate situation. Sounds good to me!

2nd, Texas Tech University

Complete opposite of my first choice, right. Texas Tech has such an awesome communications program there and I just know I could gain great knowledge from there. Although, it is extremely far away from Anthony which makes me a little apprehensive about the possibility of attending this school. Who knows though, I won't get ahead of myself. But my best friend Jordan goes to school there currently and last time I went to go visit her I loved it! 

3rd, St. Mary's University

This is my grandfather's alumni college. Once I told him that I applied, his face lit up as if I had just won the lottery. It's a private catholic university in San Antonio. Yes, I know what you're thinking, I just applied here to be close to Ant but after looking into this school, it seems like I'd really enjoy it! Of course, Anthony being literally 10 minutes away will be a major upside to going here. Hopefully out go the 14 grandchildren, I will be the one to fulfill his dream of us going to his alumni school.

Last but not least, University of North Texas

An option close to home. I have 2 little sisters that are growing up incredibly fast and are involved in so much. Maybe if I go somewhere a little closer to home, I would be able to still see them, along with my parents, as much as I wanted and be there whenever they needed me. Also, I've heard nothing but good things from some friends who go there now. 

With me being 21 in nearly a month an a half, I think it's time for me to leave the nest and spread my wings. Seriously, this move is just long overdue. Everyone wish me luck and say a little prayer for me! 

-XXXX

Your love will be my last until my life runs out

Lately I've been coming to a crossroads in my college career. Figuring out what university I want to transfer to and ultimately the infamous question that every 20-something year old asks themselves, "what do I want to do with my life?"...Of course I know what I want to major/minor in, but what am I going to do with that degree exactly? I've always wanted to become an event planner for a company like my mother. The life of traveling all over the world, expanding my creativity, getting to experience amazing cultures...the life, huh?! I've always had my heart set on this, but lately I've been deeply considering a different type of planning...wedding planning to be exact. I'm so passionate about love and I absolutely love seeing other people happy and starting their life with their soulmate, and for me to help create that special moment for others would make me feel so warm and happy inside! With the huge family I have, I've been to my fair share of weddings. I've seen it all. Sure, dealing with the whole bridezilla thing would be a nightmare but in the end, everything will be worth it right?

I've also thought about having a mother/daughter event planning business with my mom. Since she has the hands on experience I don't and a PR/Marketing degree under her belt, I really feel like she could contribute an incredible amount of knowledge and creativity. By then, I'll (cross your fingers) also have my PR-Marketing degree and hopefully Masters in Mass Communications. With her knowledge and experience and my new up-to-date schooling, I think we'll be an unstoppable team. Plus, who doesn't love a good mother-daughter duo, right? 

Oh, the trials and tribulations of life. Who really knows what life has in store for me. I may end up having a profession completely opposite from what I plan. Wherever life takes me, all I ask is to be happy with my profession. A place where I can be excited to go to work every single day. I still have a few years to see where my life will lead me and until then, I'll just tag along for the ride. 

Night, xoxo

Holy JT, I'm Going to La La Land!

If you know me then you know I'm an obsessed huge fan of Justin Timberlake! My love for him began in 1997 when I was an avid groupie for Nsync. You could only imagine how heartbroken yet revived I was when he branched off and began his solo career! I remember going to the Justified/Stripped tour in 2003. I made "I heart JT" t-shirts with my cousin Andie with Justin's blown up face on the back (yep, we were those girls) and it was literally one of the best concerts of my little pre-teen life! I even remember when he ended the concert and as everyone was gathering all of their things to leave the arena, fireworks went off and he really ended the concert with his classic boom box choreo to Like I Love You! I nearly died! I was so pumped...maybe a little too pumped cause I left my beloved shirtless JT poster under my seat as I left :( 

But back to the point of my story here...

I am ecstatic to say...I'M GOING TO THE LEGENDS OF THE SUMMER TOUR WITH JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE & JAY-Z!

And not only am I going to see one of the best concerts of the summer but I'm going to see it in Los Angeles! A girls weekend in LA and jam with JT? Sounds absolutely PERFECT! I literally teared up and almost died! I still can't wrap my head around the fact that I'm going to his come back tour! Thank God for my cousin and her pre-sale access! We got bomb seats and not to mention I'll be 21 by then! Trouble waiting to happen! ;) 

So I'll leave you with a little somthin' that has got me stoked for this summer! 

I Can Dig It

These past couple of weeks I've been mildly obsessed over a few new things and I've decided that I just had to share with you all! 

1. Blue

So, weirdly enough, I've been obsessing over my least favorite color ever, blue. Blue nails, blue blouses, blue notebooks for school, you name it. I don't know what it is about the color but it just attracts my eye and I can't get away from it right now! 

Monday I got a pedicure and as you can see in the first picture above, I chose a baby pastel blue and before that I had a navy blue. This Essie Royal Blue is what I'm thinking about getting next, what do ya think? 

2. Suit and Tie

Have y'all heard JT's new single?! HOT HOT HOT! I love me some JT, always have and always will so you can only imagine the excitement that went on when he released this single! I seriously cannot wait until his album 20/20 Experience comes out! 

3. SoMo

If you haven't heard of SoMo then stop reading my blog and go YouTube him now. His voice is so sexy and his R&B influenced covers and originals are on point! 

& of course I pick the most inappropriate one, but it's just so good!

4. Caramel Frapp

Why am I barley trying this godly, fattening, underrated drink?! I tried the Caramel Frappacino from Starbucks last week for the first time and I've had about 5 since then! Yum x 1000! Definitely my new obsession and I think I'm addicted!

-OE

Excuse My Absence

Clearly an awful combo of school and work have been consuming my every waking second and I haven't been able to get a single word in edge wise on here. My apologies. 

I just wanted to take a quick second to recognize and thank my family, best friends and boyfriend for always being there when I need them the most. My family, without a doubt, is hands down amazing. You will never see a close knit group of crazies like us. Family over everything. I cannot express my gratitude for them and their encouraging words through all the obstacles I've had throughout my short lived life. You all will never know how much you truly mean to me. Now, for my tight little circle of friends, you all are my rock. One call and you all are there, whenever, wherever. The saying "I rather have a few true friends rather than a bunch of fake ones" definitely applies. I have been blessed to have all of you. Now, last but not least, of course, Anthony. You are the one I go to for absolutely everything. You always know the right thing to say and always know how to make me feel better when I hit a little bump in the road. I can truly say that since our relationship has started you have constantly brought out the best in me and have definitely made me a better person in every single way possible. We've been through so much together and I wouldn't trade anything for the world. You are my all. My best friend, soulmate, confidant, you name it, you're it. So glad that I have you to spend the rest of my life with. 

Thank you, all of you, for being there and being good genuine people. You all mean so much. More than you'll ever know. 

Hope everyone has a smooth sailing week!

-OE