Au Revoir 2010!!!

Well, 2010 is coming to a close and 2011 is over the horizon. I would like to say 2010 brought a lot of new experiences (good experiences) in my life this year. I became way more confident and learned to become more social. I got to travel somewhere without my mom for the first time too! It was awesome!! My first time doing an internship was an absolute blast!!! Also getting my passport was exciting and the plans for using it in the near future!!

Now it's time to think ahead to the next year and there are soo many things that are going to happen 2011.

-Become fluent in French.

- Graduating from college.

- Traveling to Europe...this time as an adult.

- Also, if I don't procrastinate, start Grad school.

-Go to Vegas

Those are the most important things that I would like to accomplish in 2011, but I'm always open to other things as well!!

So, au revoir 2010 et bonjour 2011!!!!

Happy Holidays

For Christmas this year me, my mom and my dog Tess, went down to Charleston, SC to our family. I had sooo much fun!!! And the food was absolutely delicious!! There were some problems on Christmas day, but once they were solved everything became cheerful again!!

I wished I had alot of pictures to put on here, but I'll remember next time.

Anyhoo, I hoped everyone had a great Christmas and wonderful New Years!!

And I also have a new favorite Christmas song from my favorite band Coldplay!! It's called "Christmas Lights"

Here it is:

Another Semester Bites the Dust

Well almost. 2 more weeks of one of the most hectic semester I ever had!!! It was only because of this one class!! My teacher (bless his heart) decided that he wanted to create a semester long group; you have to meet each week, give group reports and a bunch of other crazy stuff. And then on top of that the whole group has to give a 90 minute presentation!! YIKES!!! So basically, there was a lot of meltdowns and a whole lot of he say/she say mess!!! But my group went last week and it's like a mountain was removed from everyone's shoulders!!

But out of that hoopla of a group project mess, I met some really good people and also a kindred spirit. Me and one of my group members love speaking about past life regressions, astrology, natural hair and other things. So, that's one thing positive that came out of being forced to be group together with a bunch of random people. (^_^)

But on a sad note, the women's organization that I have been interning with for this semester, my internship is about to come to an end. *tear* I'm really going to miss working them! Working with them allowed me to view a whole different world that I never realized existed right here in my own city. But I decided that I'm going to join them as a member in the future, because I really do love what their organization is about and I would love to be apart of that.

Even though there are some good things that came out of this semester, I am really relieved that its' finally over and next semester, my last semester, is going to be a lot calmer....I hope. *crosses fingers*

Europe here I come!!

Good Evening folks!! I am happy to say that I am finally going to put my passport to use!! Let me start from the beginning:

*cues flashback music and time travel-warpiness*

Well one day I was feeling some-kind-of-way. I realized that most of my friends are either getting married, having a babies and all that other stuff. I definitely know right now that I'm not ready for marriage or any kids, so I decided that I need to do something!!

Anyhoo, so I decided to post on Facebook one day, wondering what I'm going to do when I graduate next may. One of my favorite cousins recommended St. Thomas and I told her I would think about it. But then my one of my friends was like, "come with me to Europe! We can stay with my parents!" (Her parents live in Frankfurt, Germany) I thought that was really nice of her to invite me and kinda didn't think about it until later on that day. I thought to myself that this is a great opportunity to actually go to Europe have somewhere to stay (for FREE!!) and to be with someone who has been across the pond several times! Well, believe me, it did not take me long to decide that this was something I really, really, really wanted to do!!

So later on that week, when I stopped by her house to give her, her house warming present, I told her that I accept her invitation, and she was excited that I decided to go!! She told me all that we can do, what kind of area her parents lived in, and also the cheap airline flights to other countries while we're there!!

*back to the present*

So I am definitely excited about next summer and I can't wait til that day comes where I'm boarding the next plane to Europe!!

Feelin' Romantic

*sigh*

There are times in my life where I just love to just listen to love songs allll night!! This is one of those nights. I swear I played Lauyrn Hill's "Tell Him" like 10 times already. But this song is soo romantic and sweet, I just can't help but hit the replay button at the end of the song.



And then before that it was Justin Timberlake's "Until the End of Time" and some other randomly sweet love songs that I found on Youtube.

So these all these mushy songs got me in a very romantic mood now and all I can think of is some super sexy guy that "completes" me, listening to this song with me!!

*sigh*

Even though I love being single and I'm not too excited about getting married....I do love to daydream about some guy out there who's going to appreciate me for me, someone who wants to take my dog (and his dog) out for walks, go traveling, listening to all types of music, etc, etc. I just can't seem to deny my romantic nature that loves to come out once and awhile. The heart wants, what the heart wants.

*siiiigh*

YESSS!!!

My passport is here!!! I am sooo happy and excited!!! I am now able to move about the world!!



*plans for world domination can now commence....* *evil cackle*

::UPDATE!!!::

Hello everybody!!! Let me tell you how everything has been so far in my life:

1. I applied for my passport. I have like 3-4 more weeks until its here.

2. I got an internship with a wonderful women's organization here in my city.

3. My car is renewed and I can drive without worry about being pulled over by the police ever again!!

4. AAAnd I've been doing a lot better with my school work this semester.

I'm also getting used to all the business of my life now. I'm actually starting to enjoy my new schedule of being busy. The only thing is, I'm still having trouble with going to sleep at night. I still believe that I can go to sleep late at night and still have enough energy for the next day. *smacks self in head*

But besides me being insomniac, everything is working out great in my life and I couldn't be happier.

On to New Beginnings!!!

Hello everybody!! Welp, it's a brand new semester and I'm already busier than a bee that works a busy schedule!! *giggles* This semester I'm working on obtaining a internship and it's a lot harder to get one than I thought. Calling, emailing, interviews and jumping through hoops just to get a least one!!!! *whew* Anyhoo, I have 2 other classes that haven't gotten too crazy just yet, but then again...it has only been a week! *yikes* And then this coming up Wednesday I have battle with the DMV *horror movie scream* and here in North Carolina, you have to get your car inspected EVERY TIME you renew your tags!! *ugh*. And of course I still have to work. A girl has to get paid...unless someone would love to pay bills for me. *bats eyelashes*.

*takes deep breath*

I think the only reason I'm overwhelmed is because I seem to be more active in my life rather than observing my life...if that makes any sense. I will admit that I do enjoy taking the easy way out of situations, but I'm starting to understand that all the dreams,goals and other good stuff that I want to happen in my life, won't come from me being lazy and staying at home all day; But from me actually putting forth some effort into my future. Some old habits have popped up and are trying to keep me from my greatness, but with a lot of will-power, I overcame the old urge to procrastinate, and completed my homework waaay ahead of time instead of the last minute. *pats self on the back*

So, on my agenda this week, I will get a list of more possible organizations for an internship, a Day planner, my passport, my car renewed aaaand my homework! *whew* But never fear, the new self-confident Letti is here!! *puts on cape and flies through the ceiling*

"Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence." ~ Helen Keller

Coldplay Rocks!!!

Good Evening!!! Tonight I would love to express the love that I have for one of my favorite bands ever.....COLDPLAY!!!! I will start off by telling you all how I came to love and appreciate this band....

My obsession with this band started one night I was watching television and this iphone/apple...*shrugs*...commercial came on. I actually enjoy commercials because a lot of them are pretty entertaining. Anyhoo, all of a sudden, Viva La Vida (I didn't know the title of the song at the time) starts to play on the commercial...something inside of me just LOVES that song!! Of course I logged on to Youtube to figure out who sings that song and what it was called!! EUREKA!!! I found out the song was called Viva La Vida and it was by this band named Coldplay..hmmm...Well eventually I became obsessed with Viva La Vida and decided to listen to other Coldplay songs...then it was Yellow..followed by Clocks, Fix You, In my Place, Talk, The Scientist and then soon I had ALL of their cds on repeat in my car!!! *Takes a deep breath*

Moving along, what makes everything even more exciting at the time, they were having a tour right here in the USA!!! WHOOOOHOOOO!! But the closet city to me was Atlanta, GA..road trip anyone?? The concert was awesome and me and one of really good friends had sooo much fun!!! *fast forwards about 6 months later* They extended their tour and are now coming to Charlotte!!! *squeals* Of course I just haaad to go!! And me and my friend enjoyed another awesome Coldplay concert, this time in our hometown!

The reason why I looove them soo much is because I enjoy the mellow tones of their songs and the whimsical lyrics that sounds like its telling a story ( I love stories). *sigh* So yea, Coldplay is awesome!!

3 new sets of beads to add to my collection. I'm really starting to get the hang of it!!













I can't wait to get some more moonstones and some Jade beads for the waist beads I'm making for my best friend and mom. ^_^

Feelin' Crafty

Lately, I've been in the "craft making" mood and decided to make some waist beads!! I actually been wanting to make some for a looong time, which my co-worker reminded me that I've been wanting to make some for a whole YEAR! Yikes!! Well, I'm glad I actually put my thoughts into action.

Here is my first set ever!!!



I'm really proud of it too! It didn't take long to make and I loooove they way it came out!



I got the little seed beads and the super cute rose magnetic clasp from Hobby Lobby, the wire was laying around the house (weird) and the moonstone beads I got from this awesome bead store called BeadLush.

My next strand of beads is going to be made with the snowflake obsidian beads that I also purchased, so stay tuned for that!

UPDATE: Dreams!!!

Ooook!! So, I said I will start writing down my dreams again and I have. (Kinda, sorta) I forget to do it on the mornings where I'm too busy getting ready for work. Anyhoo, from what I have written in my journal (thats it in the picture above) and what I remember from the one's that I didn't written down, the main theme I"m noticing from my dreams is the ocean. Or a BIG body of water. Now, from my mom's friend who does dream interpretations sometimes, she said that water can sometimes represent water, but in this case I don't think the water in my dream means trouble.

I went to dreammoods.com, and typed in "Ocean" and it says:

Ocean
To see an ocean in your dream, represents the state of your emotions and feelings. It is indicative of spiritual refreshment, tranquility and renewal. Alternatively, the dream means that you are feeling empowered and unhindered. You have a positive outlook in life and are not limited by anything. If you are sailing across the ocean, then it signifies new found freedom and independence. You are showing great courage.

Hmmm....now I can definitely relate to this, because I have been feeling very "at peace with myself" lately. So, that could be the reason why I have sooo many dreams with the ocean or BIG bodies of water in it.

I wonder what happens if I actually jumped in it....(stay tuned)

"Dream a little Dream of me"

" A dream, is a wish...your heart makes." *record player screech noise* Well, I hope not!!

I know exactly what Cinderella was singing about, but my goodness, if any of MY dreams ever came true....that would be just awful. Anyhoo, I've been really curious about my dreams lately. It seems that I have very, very, very, odd dreams, while other people seem to have almost normal dreams. OR, people who are very good at interpreting dreams, knows the significance of their dreams, while I'm not sure what going to a house party in a tree has to do with my heart or reality!! I do try and interpret my dreams sometimes, by going to Dreammoods.com and typing in keywords, buuuttt....I feel like that website can only take me so far. *sigh* Maybe I'm trying to make something out of nothing and my dreams are just the essence of my crazy imagination and they have absolutely no significance what so ever. I did try and write down what I dreamed the night before in this super cute book that I have, but I felt like I was wasting my time and I stopped doing it. Hmmm....maybe I should start doing it again and see what happens.

Jinx!! *knocks on wood*

Have you ever felt like you were jinxed?? Well, for the past couple of days, thats how I felt!!

It all started with me and my cousin leaving Charleston Sunday to go back home. At first the drive was pretty uneventful, we were just driving and talking about random stuff...and then IT happened....my car made a funny noise and the check engine light came on. I am soo glad that my cousin was the one driving, because I would of panicked or something. But she pulled over to the side of the road and we both got out and popped the hood......we didn't know what to look for. *shrugs* But luckily a very nice guy stopped to help us and told us that it was the water pump that burst...ugh. But he stayed with us to make sure that everything was ok and that someone was coming to get us which was nice of him. Anyhoo, to speed up the story my uncle came alll the way out there to tow my car and take it back to Charleston to get fixed, while me and my cousin had a movie night at her apartment.

Now, I am extremely happy that my cousin was there with me....but then again...it was her THIRD time be in a car predicament this summer...???...Me and her mom agree that my cousin is not allowed in any of ours cars ever again.

And then, after all of that, I get home to a broken computer monitor *extra sad face* FML!! But luckily my mom was able to buy a new one....its really pretty too!!

Hmmm, now that I typed this all out, I realized even though those were "life stumbles," it all worked out in the end.

Relationships.....that is the title.

(I'm really in a blogging mood tonight)

Well, there's something I have been wondering about and it has been bugging me for a while....why are people so obsessed with my Singledom?? *giggles* But as I get older it seems to be a topic people (family) loves to bring up when they see me. No,I never had a boyfriend and No, I am not a lesbian are my usual responses to the questions the like to throw at me. And then when they ask me "Why????", I just shrug.

I think I shrug, because if I do answer the question, I would answer it with a deep meaningful answer and they still wouldn't understand. *shrugs*
Anyhoo, as I get older I'm beginning to understand more of why I choose to stay single

One reason would be that...well...I'm a little (ALOT) shy around men. Especially ones that I'm attracted to. Its hard to talk this over with my BFF because she has never had this problem with guys. I have a feeling she's been good with talking to guys since birth! But I'm getting better....a little....kinda. I mean, I just don't SEE enough guys in my daily life to actually have a conversation with. I know, I know....I should get out more. Don't worry....I've been starting to do that too! #win

Second reason....the few guys that do show interest in me....I'm just not into them. *shrugs* A lot of people might say I'm being picky, but I just can't seem to fake an emotion just because a guy is FINALLY interested in me. I just can't and I'm not going to. Because if I did that, he wouldn't see the real me and I would like for someone to see how goofy, silly, and weird I am in the beginning.

Finally....I think I have a fear of commitment. (screams) I have never been in a relationship and the older I get and the more I learn about who Letti is...I just dont' feel like being bothered. Or I think its just that being in a relationship is something that is unknown to me and I'm a little afraid of the unknown. But yet, I want to face it at the same time and see what it's about.

To sum up allll of this, I think my main problem is that everyone is rushing me to be in a relationship whether its a good or not!! I know there is someone or someone's (hehehe) out there for me, I just want to enjoy my life until I meet them.

Is that so hard to ask?

Vision/Goal/Inspirational Board...Update!!!

(I should try logging on here more often)

Anyhoo, well here is my semi-finished Board!! Look how fancy it is now!! *giggles* Ok, well it's not that fancy, but I try to use the creative part of my brain a lot more these days. Especially, now that classes are over and I have a lot of free time to think and be creative....or take a nap.



Ok, so here it is and my flowers!! I got all those flowers from the craft store that I work at. No, I don't go around yanking flower heads off of their plastic stems...sometimes...but these are what "fell" off and have been collected by the Floral department manager and thrown in a box. Of course I couldn't let her just throw them away....so I decided they should and WILL become a hair accessory someday!! THIS I SWEAR!!! (said in dramatic voice)



Next is my little gold Piggy bank!! Hehehehe!! I also got this from my store...when it went 80% off. But I always had my eyes on it and I was sooo happy when nobody bought him and he was marked down.....and then he was alll mine. You probably can't tell in the picture, but I spilled nail polish remover on him a couple of months ago and now he's a gold pig with silver tarnished scars...ah well.




And finally my Passport holder!!!! TA-DA!!!! Is my passport in there you say?? Nope! *womp womp* I hope to acquire my passport sometime in the near future and I can't wait to get it. But in the meantime I'll just enjoy looking at my holder til then.

My board is not fully complete because I feel like something is missing from it. I don't know what it is, but when I do, I'll make sure to let you know. :D

Good-Bye Crawling, Hello Walking!!

Well, I said I was going to make some changes and I did!! Here they are!!

1. I actually went to a Professor for help on a paper. Haven't done that since high school, but I placed my pride aside and went to my Professor for help with my writing. I am sooo glad that I did!! She helped me create a clear thesis, she helped me with topic sentences and everything!! I am soo proud of myself. Yay Me!!

2. I've finally spoke with the Internship advisor to help find an internship for the Fall and I'm super excited and nervous at the same time, but I know I'll be alright. ;D

3. Finally!! To obtain 1 and 2, I have gained alot of confidence in the last couple of months!! (round of applause) Thank you, thank you!! And I would like to thank my Spring Break!! Seriously!!

It was my first trip without my mom, just me and my BFF, so I was extremely nervous but it was one of the best times of my LIFE!! I met soo many awesome people, whether they worked on the ship or were my fellow Spring Breakers!! I did things I thought I never do (nothing X-rated I assure you), but like, I did Karaoke and danced with sooo many people!! Usually, I'm really reserved, but I decided to let everything go and just enjoy myself, and maaaann did I.


Sooo, thats it so far, but I'm not worried....because I know there's more awesome stuff to come!! whoohoo!!