The End of Summer

Well it's officially the weekend :)

Not just any weekend though, it is the last official weekend of the summer! Well for those of you who live in states where it actually gets cold, it means saying goodbye to your bathing suit & the beach.

Fortunately, I never have to say goodbye to the beach or put away my summer clothes :)

I will try remember to take pictures and actually plan on blogging about my Labor Day activities, so you can read about them!

Hope everyone has a wonderful Labor Day Weekend and here is a little throw back for you...

Six Items or Less

Have you heard of Six Items or Less?

If not, it is a challenge where you have to wear only six items of clothing for a month. In other words, a shopping diet. 

Here are the rules:

1. Pick a maximum of six items to wear for 30 days.
2. Once you pick your six items, they cannot be changed for the duration of the challenge.
3. There are freebie items! These include undergarments, swimwear, workout clothes, outerwear, work uniforms, shoes, and any accessories.
4. You’re allowed to wear “multiples” of ONE of the six items so you can do laundry. So, if you have two pairs of skinny black pants that are identical for all intents and purposes, you can wear them! You cannot, however, wear one pair of skinny black jeans and one pair of black dress pants — the items have to be the same.
5. During the 30 days, you cannot go shopping for clothing for yourself.

Well I can definitely not go shopping for 30 days, but I don't know about only wearing six items for a month, I mean how would you choose? You would have to choose items that would be for work and  for going out....too complicated or me....plus I've been on a shopping diet this whole year. 

Could you do it?

Weekly Confessions & Obsessions

Confession...

I have a lot more blog readers than people who actually follow my blog...so follow it why don't ya!

Obsession...

I am so obsessed with Olivia Palermo's blog...her life just seems so fabulous. Jealous

Confession...

I feel like my life should be more exciting... I mean I live right outside Miami. I should totally be living like a celeb

Obsession...

My job entails sitting in front of a computer all day, so I always have music playing. I am totally obsessed with the Norah Jones playlist on Pandora. Her playlist is also good to play when taking a bubble bath with a glass of wine by the way...

Confession...

I've been buying a new pint of fro yo about every week, totally need to quit my fro yo addiction...but frozen yogurt is just like eating regular yogurt right? 

Obsession...

Blazers...you can totally spice up any outfit with a blazer. I get bored with my clothes easily, but pairing a blazer with a bright colored shirt and jeans really adds a nice touch! If only everything I "pinned" suddenly appeared in my closet. 

What is your weekly confessions and obsessions?

Waiting

You know when you haven't seen people in awhile and they ask how you've been and your response is "great just busy"...but what you really mean is "great but nothing new in my life to share." That is how I'm feeling...it has been a slowww summer and well there is nothing new in my life to share.

It's like when you first start dating someone and all of your friends want to know everything about your relationship...then 2 years goes by and a friend asks "so how you guys doing" and your response is "great as usual" but what you really mean is "aren't we always great?"

I'm just in a "blah" phase because there is nothing exciting going on in my life right now. I work a lot, go to the gym, and hang out with my boyfriend and friends and that is about it. All of my creativeness and energy is used at work...so I'm burned out by the time I get home. And can't spend money because I'm saving for vacation...which will definitely be the highlight of my year, but it will be worth it.

So yes I'm just waiting for this really hot & humid summer to be over so the gorgeous Florida winter can arrive (and yes it is lovely!). Once September hits, the rest of this year will be super busy for me....I have Guillermo's birthday, my friend Caitlin's visit to FL, my friend Lauren's Wedding, my trip to Peru, Thanksgiving, my birthday, and Christmas...all within 4 months. And that all involves money, traveling, and planning.

So guess I should enjoy my boring life in everyone's travel destination for now?

Beach Girl

You know the saying "You can tell a lot about a woman by looking in her purse?"  

Well same goes for a beach bag right? Here a few essentials I keep in my beach bag...

 Maybelline Baby Lips

Every girl needs a chapstick with SPF and it makes my lips so soft!

Neutrogena Moisture Shine Tinted Lip Balm - in Fresh

Great if you want a little color on your lips!

Sunscreen: Neutrogena Ultra Sheer

This sunscreen smells clean and doesn't feel gross!

Banana Boat Protecting Tanning Oil - With SPF 15

an essential in your beach bag!

Hair Product: Garnier Fructis Style Wonder Waves

For the perfect messy beach hair, spray on after you get out of the ocean!

Add my sunnies & a floppy hat and I'm beach ready!

Sick Day

Anyone who knows me knows that I get sick ALL the time. I have THE worst immune system ever...and I take vitamins, eat healthy, and exercise...so what gives?

Yesterday I woke up with a really sore throat and I wasn't just tired...I was exhausted. I stayed home from work and rested. But I did get some work done, even if I was working in my bed..hey it still got done! So yes... my body forced me to sleep basically all day and lay on the couch and watch reruns of Greek.

I absolutely hate medicine, I am more of a natural remedy kinda girl. Instead of stocking up on NyQuil and cough syrup, I drink hot tea...made with a fresh lemon wedge and honey and take a ton of Vitamin C.

But if I must take some type of medicine, I always take Theraflu tea for a cold or flu. The nighttime tea puts me right to sleep (just make sure you go right to bed after you drink it...lesson learned) and the daytime tea makes me feel more energetic and a lot better.

We all have our "sick food" but it never tastes as good as when Mom use to make it. :( 

My favorite sick food (depending on how sick I am)...

Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup

Vegetable Soup & Saltines

Mac & Cheese

I did request a little comfort food yesterday (thanks boyfriend!)...

Weekend Getaway

This past weekend I was in North Carolina to visit my family and friends. It was a great weekend and just what I needed. Yes even Floridians need a break from Florida once in a while. 

I spend Friday with my Mom and sister doing girl things like getting our nails done, going out to lunch and shopping. Always fun right?

Friday night I spent with my best girls and had a great time. You know those friends you have and no matter how much time has past, you always pick up where you left off? Yeah it felt like high school again...sleeping over, eating junk food, talking about boys, etc. Except here we are about 7 years later...eating junk food, talking about different boys, and work. And we went to Rucker Johns...which was delicious as usual! (Thanks girls!)

On Saturday my family grilled out and had both sets of Grandparents over for dinner. I have missed my Grandparents :(

On Sunday, I went out to lunch and met her boyfriend. Yes meeting the sister might be more important than meeting the parents, because sisters have that bond and a great influence in each other's life...so watch out Trevor ;)

Time flew by way to fast, before I knew it I was on a plane back to Florida. And I always meet the weirdest and most interesting people on planes. Guillermo makes fun of me, because I always talk to people I sit by on the plane...but I don't always initiate a conversation. Do I just look approachable?

Next time I will be in NC will be for Lauren's wedding in Wilmington! I already had a preview of her wedding cake and it was delicious! I feel like I'll probably be stuffing my face at her wedding...

I have missed you all and North Carolina :)

And what would a trip to NC be without listening to a little Eric Church?

When You Get To Where You're Going

There are those questions we ask without realizing how important those questions really are. We ask them to our family members, our friends, and random strangers we meet. You know those really basic questions like:

"Why did you choose that College?"

"How did you two meet?"

"Why did you move here?"

"Why did you choose this career path?"

Basic stuff right? Usually when someone asks these questions to you...well you already know how to respond because you've heard these questions like a million times...I know I already have a set answer for each one.

As I am still new to Florida, I meet new people all the time and the question they always ask is..."What made you decide to move to Florida?" I usually respond with my simple answer, but then I think...it took a million decisions for me to decide to move to Florida.,,,when you really think about it. So lets back up a bit...

Why did I choose UNC Charlotte? Hmm well I got screwed over at my high school and wasn't able to head off to College right after graduation, so I stayed at home went to Community College and worked. At the time I hated it, because all of my friends were off having fun and meeting new people at College. But now I realize it was actually a good time for me to decide where I really wanted to spend my Undergrad years and I had an extra semester of credits. My choice in high school was always UNCW...then I decided on UNC Charlotte because of their business school and I wanted to go somewhere where I knew barely anyone and I think I was born a city girl. 

Why did I choose Marketing, well it was Accounting at first...but that quickly changed (sorry Dad!). I always loved Marketing and learning about it...it is what interest me the most...simple as that.

How did I meet who I met, especially a certain someone? I met most of my College friends in classes and through other friends. I met Guillermo through mutual friends, I've known him since I was 19...but didn't take an interest until a year later.

Why did I move to Florida? I wanted something different, a new city, a new life...and I wanted to be with Guillermo of course, who got offered a job in Miami. I didn't move right away of course, I moved a couple months later...which of course was a huge decision because I've always been an "all about me" kinda girl and "won't move my life for any man" kinda girl...but sometimes there are certain guys who are worth it :) Ohh the things we do for love...

And why did I choose to be a Community Manager/Content Specialist for a Social Media Agency? Well that job happened because of the right connections. You meet someone and then a couple months later they lead you to the start of your career...funny how life works out huh?

But if I never choose UNCC, then I would have never met Guillermo, then I would never have moved to FL, and well I'd probably never be is Social Media Marketing...it's funny how you can make one decision and that one decision begins to map out your life. 

When I get to where I'm going, I'll always remember the people who got me there. The good things, the bad things, the right decisions, the wrong decisions. I try not to regret...because every bad relationship, friendship, or experience got me to where I am today and made me a more stronger and independent person. 

So how did you get to where you are now? 

A Little Bit of Everything

People ask me all the time, especially when I was job searching, what are your positive and negative traits? That is the one interview question we all have down right? "Well I am organized and never leave a job undone (etc...) and I guess a negative would be that I work too hard sometimes." (yeahh right)

I've always hated telling people about my positive or negative traits, because I'm organized but then sometimes I'm not. I'm just a little bit of everything kinda girl...

organized but a mess

determined but shy

loving but selfish

strong but sensitive 

a talker but reserved

accepting but judgmental

big picture but little details

honest but secretive 

patient but impatient

responsible but a tad irresponsible

active but lazy

adventurous but scared

reliable but forgetful

intelligent but I have my moments

confident but not

creative but sometimes unimaginative

outgoing but reserved

Some may say, you can't be two things...well yes I can it just depends on the situation and my mood. But I do know that I am dependable, try my best to be a good friend, friendly, loyal  and a hard worker.

How do you view yourself and your traits? 

Stylish & Poised

I'm in a rut...because I haven't been shopping in months!

So I've been daydreaming, pinning cut outfits, online shopping... but not actually buying anything. I've been trying to save my money for my Peru trip...but I do need some new clothes especially for work...and shoes and jewelry...and of course new clothes for my Peru trip.

So on Saturday I'm going to be a little bargain shopper and go to TJ Maxx for a couple of new pieces. At the top of my list are blouses, because I spend most of my week at work so I need them right?  And well on the weekends I spend most of my time in my bikini or my pajamas so...maybe I need a new bikini? Ugh this is what saving money and no shopping does to me, I get depressed and sad when I see clothes.


I absolutely adore career clothes, I mean pencil skirt, ruffles, collars...it is all so sleek and professional, who doesn't love them? In college, I always got so excited to dress up for presentations, I always felt to poised and professional. So this is what I am daydreaming about right now...

Every girl has a little bit of Joan Holloway in them...am i right?

I wish my hair could do a sleek bun or a stylish ponytail...but my hair never seems to do what I want it to...except for when I wear it down. 

So I'm just daydreaming about the day when I can wear a Joan Holloway dress and a stylish teased ponytail....