Nobody Said It Would Be Easy

As school comes to an end and we approach the we final two weeks things are getting crazier than ever. Papers are due, presentations are given and everyone is scurryingensure their final grades don't fall short of the bar.

You might think this time would be a breeze since it can always be expected, but that is not so. Still professors wait until the last minute to assign papers on top of the final exams.

However, when you think about the end result it all seems worth it. After four long years of stressing and worrying and hoping, you are awarded a degree that says "You are top notch". That simple piece of printed paper means you passed and when you look back you understand how important your journey was.

In just two weeks, I'll be a senior in college and I can already taste a little of that success. Yes it is difficult, but nobody said it would be easy.

How Important Are the First 100 Days

Whether it be President Obama or former President Bush, the first 100 days of office don't mean much.

During this time, the media is more lenient and watchful of words. It's also a time of transition, the president is just settling in. He,(someday she) is trying his hardest to make a good impression on America as the commander in chief. Rightfully so, the people elected him and now they want to be reassured they made the correct decision.

Truthfully speaking, you can't really tell much about what will happen in the next four years of the president's administration just by looking at the first 100 days.

While these 100 days have shown promise, its best to stay at a steady pace and not set yourself up for dissappointment.


Photo courtesy of Nancy Stone, "Chicago Tribue"

Up In the Air

Last week I sat in through a three hour seminar about social media. I was fascinated to learn of the many ways we try and stay connected with one another.

Of course I know about the major sites: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and MySpace, but there is a whole other world out there. There are tools and applications that deal with each individual site and they get more and more personal as you go along.

The big question is, "Where does it end?" How deep can Facebook really get?

Today...I'm afraid there's no lesson learned or answer to any of these questions.

First Lady......of Fashion

I don't normally do this, but she looks great!











Photo courtesy of Instyle.com

Simple Pleasures

I'm finally catching up on old episodes of "ER" and I just watched Neela's final episode "Shifting Equilibrium".

I must admit I cried a little, because it was bitter sweet and I'm a wimp. However, I cried even more when the end of the episode came and Neela met up with "true love" Ray.

I said to myself, as I sobbed, "What a perfect ending". I was happy and I was once again reassured myself that simple things make me happy.

Many people think I'm complicated and extravagant but really I don't need much and it's okay for me be satisfied I challenge the world to look around for the simple things in life that make you happy.

Find them and smile.



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Dust Yourself Off and Try Again

Yesterday, I was given a task that challenged me in more ways than one. It was dance for a fashion show and I had not moved muscles like that before; at least not that long.

By the end of the night I was sore (I still am) but I'm not going to worry about that. I'm going to go back next week and do it all over again. "Why?" you might asks. The answer is simple.

I love a good challenge; I feed off new adventures. Yesterday, it was foreign, next week it will be as if I'd done it forever and that's the way to live life. Don't stress about things you can't just yet. Give yourself and that thing a try and try again.

Then, try again and try again and try again. If at this point, you are still unable to accomplish something, then you realize there are things you can do and things you cannot. However, if you try and you come out on top then give yourself around of applause because you dusted yourself off and tried again. This time all the hard work paid off.