California Dreamin'

I was born and raised in Southern California. I still  call Irvine, my hometown, though I've been here since the 5th grade. 10 years there & now 10 years here. Anyways, I love all California based shows! Specifically SoCal and Orange County shows, Laguna Beach, The OC, and Veronica Mars, just off the top of my head.

So I have spent my weekend, watching the 1st & 2nd season of Laguna Beach! A wonderful way to spend the time in my opinion! I am absolutely obsessed and in love with this show! It hurts me that it's over. They were the Class of 2004/2005. Meaning I was in 7th and 8th grade! I think the main reason I love the show so much was when I was having such a hard transition it was there to give me a little glimpse of what I was missing out on. I constantly think that's what kept me going. Not to mention, now when we go to California every summer, I make my mom venture down the PCH to Laguna, just so I can shout and point out all the places I've seen on Laguna and what happened at them on Laguna Beach.

Another thing about the show, it makes me sad to think of how so many of them, like the public ones, are no longer friends. The graduation episodes still make me cry. The episodes where they all say goodbye make me cry. Even more so, because it makes me very reflective on my friendships and high school experience. And even worse, makes me really sad that soon, those memories will fade, they won't be crystal clear, as if they just happened yesterday. And yet, I'll always have these dvds, which tend to jog my memories, cause ironically enough, everyone does the same thing in high school.

I hate that time passes, and relationships changes. I wish that things didn't change. In an ideal world, every time we get back together our friendships would be the same. But the thing is, life changes and there's nothing to do, so I guess we say goodbye and remember the way your friendships were, while also appreciating that they still exist, even if they're not the same!

I guess I'm just a little nostalgic.

That's what Laguna Beach does to me.

xoxo

Happy February!

40 Days and Nights

SO... tis the season is how you start Christmas... So how exactly do you start the Lent season?
Last year, I gave up sweets & drinking anything but water. And I would definitely consider it a success. This year, Lent kinda sprang up on me, so on Fat Tuesday, or Mardi Gras, my 3rd favorite holiday by the way, I was in a scramble to figure out what to give up... My pastor is always saying it doesn't have to be giving something up, you can pick something up too... And that's when it got tricky. But here's what I decided:

1. Increase positivity
2. Decrease Facebook use
3. Limit swearing
4. Read Bible More

Those who know me very well, know how difficult the positivity will be, naturally I'm a Negative Nancy, I'm extremely cynical. But my thoughts were I'm just evening out the two. The Facebook shouldn't be too hard. The swearing got off to a rocky start, I've gotten so comfortable that I don't always realize that I'm doing it. And it is especially hard while watching my favorite shows, cause yes, I am one to yell at the tv like they can hear me. The Bible readings however are going swimmingly. Which I feel is the most important of all. My pastor gave me the suggestion of reading a Psalm a day, and work through Mark, James and Ruth. I've also decided to keep a journal and write my thoughts about each reading and verse. Kinda like the weekly devotional my church sends out... We call them "Prayers for Thought"...

Happy Fasting

(mentally, physically... GOOD LUCK!)

xoxo

Birth Week 2012

hello lovers!

This year, I obviously turned 20!

It may have just been one of the best birthdays to date.

Not because of what I did, cause I have had some pretty fantastic birthdays,

but because of the feeling that this birthday had!

I was just SOOO happy!

Monday-

Was my actual birthday!

I had so many birthday wishes, which in itself is makes for an extremely happy day!

I got my presents in the mail!

I had lunch in the union with my 2 best friends!

One of them actually made me dinner that night.

Birthday Twins

Tuesday-

I went with my best friend and a few of her sisters to see The Vow.

(Great movie, by the way)

Wednesday-

I got my present from my aunt, this beautiful red heart necklace.

My sorority had volleyball games, and then we went to get dinner at Chipotle.

Red Heart Necklace

Thursday-

I had to work, and I hurt my back but at least I worked.

Friday-

I had to skip class due to my back pain, but it all worked out cause my

teachers were very understanding.

Saturday-

I woke up, went and had my omelette.

Watched Whitney Houston's Homegoing, still can't believe she died.

Then my mom and sister came up to visit!

I haven't seen them since I came back from break! Like 7 weeks!

They came up and we went to eat at Max & Erma's,

and then we went to our hotel,

Hilton Hotel Akron!

I have driven past this hotel all of last semester,

on my way to work, and was constantly wanting to stay there,

and it was ironic that that was the hotel my mom chose.

We watched Harry Potter weekend, some BBC America, and swam.

Sunday-

We woke up and watched Legally Blonde,

with some quoting from me, of course, I can't remember the last time I fully watched

this movie, but I could quote it word for word.

After the movie, we had lunch at Five Guys, delicious!

Then we saw This Means War, also a great movie! Still milling over

the movie. Afterwards, we got froyo, at Menchie's! Delicious!

Then I had to say goodbye, and then began Sorority Sunday!

I forgot to mention, that my 2 best friends from back home spent Monday, making my day!

One managed to make my day by texting me, and Facebooking me!

And I also got a card from her! And it was perfect!

She's definitely my person, think Meredith and Christina from Grey's Anatomy!

And then the other friend spent the day trying to get me a retweet on Twitter!

She didn't succeed, but I loved seeing my name next to theirs!

So with this turning of 20, I feel as if I'm more mature!

My emotions are more easily balanced!

And that 20, is going to be a very effective age!

And oh so wonderful!

xoxo

Happy Birthmonth!

On The Precipice

In a few hours (it's 10:21pm)... I will be 20!

Something I didnt think of until my mother informed me...

I will no longer be a teenager!

20!

I'll never be a teenager again!
I'm entering into the time of my 20s...

It's just so strange!

Sweet 16

 For my Sweet 16, my mom told me to invite 3 friends, so
I invited my 3 best friends!
She told us to dress up, and that was all I knew.
I figured we were going to Easton to shop...
what I didn't expect...
To go in a limo!

17th Birthday

For my 17th, it was like a 2 week event! The week before we saw
He's Just Not That Into You,
the next week, when we were of age The Last House On The Left,
and then we went out to dinner, and ended up back at my house for
a movie marathon!

 Unfortunately, there is no 18th birthday party picture, though I had one!
It was a surprise party & great!
I went out to dinner with my mom, sister, & best friend!
And then we were getting pizza to take home, cause people were
supposed to come over, we decided at the last minute
and then we stopped at my grandma's where
everyone was to surprise me!

19th Birthday

19 and Crazy

19th birthday, Freshman year, the girls from my floor all decided to go out

for my birthday! It was great!

And then I went home and spent it with friends and family!

My 2 best friends on my actual birthday cause me

the best gifts ever!

Kelsey, made me a music video!!

Leigh, got the love of my life(an exaggeration) to

wish me a happy birthday!

This year, for 20, I have no clue what to expect!

My big and I share the same birthday!

Along with another one of my sisters!

Which is sooo exciting!

This weekend has been fantastic!

And low key, and next weekend

my mom and sister should be here!

All I want for my birthday...

To see The Vow & This Means War...

Rest assured.. It'll happen!

Anyways, birthdays have always & will always be a big deal to me!

It's almost time!

(11:44, after my computer complications!)

A few hours, til I say goodbye to my wonderful

childhood/teenage-dom!

& hello to adulthood!

[365(in a few hours) until I'm 21!]

xoxo

Happy Birthmonth February babes!

&

Happy Birthday to Megan, Devyn, & me!

<3

2.13.12

February 2nd, 2012

Happy Birthmonth to my February babes!

Being February is my birthmonth...

And I celebrate my birthday ALL month long,

I figured I'd bring to you a few cute ideas I've been having!

Outfit pairings, tattoos, what have you.

Recently, I have been extremely into wearing button ups with cardigans, kinda a neat twist on the professional look. At least in my opinion. The best part being I have multiple solid color button ups, not to mention a few solid color cardigans that and make for an extremely versatile wardrobe. Though, I'm not going to lie, I would much rather dress someone else up, than myself. If it was socially acceptable to always be in leggings, sweatpants, and a sweatshirt, that's probably how I would live my life. I absolutely love fashion, I am a Fashion major after all, I know the importance of fashion on the past, present and future. I cannot seem to fully support getting "dressed up" to go to some classes. Yes, appearance and first impression is everything.. But really, I think everyone understands what I'm saying when I roll into class in sweats, " I Just Don't Give  A @*$!" But then again, perhaps, that is the wrong course of action. And honestly, I go through periods when I'll want to dress for each class, but then again, I also have times when I see nothing wrong in not wearing jeans so ultimately that's where the issues arise.

Another facet of my personality, asides from wanting to be comfortable, I absolutely LOVE tattoes. I find nothing more beautiful than a well done tattoo with a story. Theses are a few I plan on getting. The faith one for the obviously,

 "Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of

what we do not see."

--Hebrews 11:1

The dandelion and birds tattoo is for my "alis volat propiis/ alis grave nil" because it means "she flies with her own wings/nothing is heavy to those who have wings". This is perfect for my 21st, and I plan on getting this in the same place.

And then the giraffe one, because I have always identifed with them (I'm really tall) and then also, the "stand tall" not going talks about posture, but rise above the problems in life. Rise above the issues in your life, don't sink lower when something bad happens.

Happy Birthmonth!

xoxo

Jordan