Moonlit Mondays

I am always thinking about the future so it's only natural that Paul Arden's "It's Not How God You Are, It's How Good You Want To Be" be my recent purchase.

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As I listen to Little Dragon and inhale hints of my Nouvelle's Lavender Lime Candle I can only soak up the current time I am in. This year, I want to feel present and make the most of each moment. So for all those living in the moment and thinking about their beautiful future, have an awesome Monday moonlit night!

Twice - Little Dragon

H&M Loves NOLA

"Long time no see", said me (all the time). That's quite all right because I'll keep moving things along.

So to update you all, I:

• have two new fashion related positions
• received news that I will graduate a semester early
• witnessed H&M's Grand Opening in New Orleans!!!!!!

Mother and I were too excited for the new store to open up it's doors and all the surprises that the morning would entail. I ran to get beignets for breakfast for us to enjoy in the line. It's simple things like Cafe Du Monde that make me so happy. We were then visited by plenty H&M reps who were just as excited to see us as we were to see them. There was also a second line full of H&M reps and stylish employees! It was seaux NOLA.

There were plenty raffles and gifts while we eagerly waited to rip through the two story building located in the heart of the French Quarter. We met some awesome New Orlenians and out-of-towners that shared the same love for the brand as we did (obviously). Mother was as happy as I and it was perfect to spend girl time with her. Oh, I love her so!

P.S. This H&M is the only one is the US to have a in-store home department. Who Dat?

"You're almost there." AKA "It's 10:30 peeps."

Doors opened at noon!

Until next time H&M!

Personal Collection

Today, after setting up sweet-ant bait around my bedroom (consequences for my uncontrollable sweet tooth)  I decided to continue my work on my magazine. Although not a published kind of magazine, I have taken the past few months to put together my favorite clippings from magazines I have held onto.

These magazines were unfortunately taking away valuable space on my not so large bookshelf. I've seen personal magazines put together before therefore decided to give it a try. It is quite the lengthy job, but it has paid off. I am able to hold onto those articles and tips that speak to me. Maybe later when I have my own apartment I will organize a space for magazines and readings alike, but for now, I'll take my very own magazine...with a cupcake.

Hum(p) Day

This morning I woke up humming a tune that my teacher played in class - Crystal Blue Persuasion by Tommy James & The Shondells. This was such a psychedelic rock hit back in the day. It made me so happy to be in class to hear this groovy beat. So naturally, it was stuck in my head the remainder of the day and apparently this morning as well. But I don't mind!

My morning skies.

Here is the tune to get you through the week! I hope everyone has a beautiful day. Be happy!

Good Habits

I find new ways to please my happy self everyday I think! For example, today I read an article on habits that happy people have. It was all to relevant to my life. I think you all should try it too. You will see a difference in your lifestyles.

Just the other day I was able to feed two new neighbors.  They surprised me at 7am one morning and stayed the entire day till I got back home! The best part is that I realized this would easily be my instant boost of happiness for the day. I was in such a great mood the entire day.

The geese were hungry!

It's things like this, simple pleasures, that make life worth while!

Nothing is Worth it if You Aren't Happy

My 1st Waffle Wednesday experience.

It's hard to believe that it has come to an end.

What started as a way for me to add experience to my background while also receiving credit turned out being an opened door for understanding how to handle the big girl world. I am beyond grateful for this opportunity to work with such a fabulous and passionate group of people.

They've taught me more than they'll know. I feel more confident that I chose the right field. I will come back to visit my new family as often as I can. They now hold a place in my heart. They're the best!

Now I know it's been weeks since I've stayed in touch happy people, so excuse me. It's just been he workload. Being a big girl is REAL. And as much as I would prefer to find where my mother has hidden her youth remote (she still has impeccable skin), time waits for no one.

I will soon be back into the swing of blogging and the sense of happiness that comes along with sharing. Stay happy people!

Make You Happy - MIKA

Star Struck

Today was full of surprises. After yesterday of being struck by sickness and doomed to my bed all day I was super excited to be back to my normal self today. I got in the office to discover lunch was going to be on the office! We had Slice, which I suggest every pizza lover to go to when in town!

Then shortly afterward I attended my first board meeting. It was held at one of Chef & Author, John Besh's Restaurants, Restaurant August. The inside was gorgeous. The combination of brick walls, hardwood floors, and floor to ceiling windows makes me weak. Oh and there was 'menued' wallpaper which I thought was pretty neat! And what's a board meeting without a few finger foods? We had a few of Besh's delectables like this Louisiana Blueberry "Pavlova"! 

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Preparation

Wallpaper made of menus.

Cheese Selections

But before the meeting kicked off there was buzz in the room that Rachel Bilson was downstairs hanging out near the restaurant. I about had a heart attack and had to run out to make certain I heard correctly. Sure enough, she was there!

She was so sweet when I sketchingly walked up to her (how else are you supposed to approach a celeb). I was sweating in seconds when I heard her voice! She was honestly so nice and agreed to take a pic with me! My day had been made. 

I still can't believe it! 

Planning Ahead

Productivity makes me feel good. I usually open my eyes and plan my day from thoughts and ideas I dreamt about or how I feel when I arise. I normally write everything down, depending on how long the list is. And once things begin to be checked off my list, I feel happier and happier. 

Lists are my everything. I don't know what I'd do without at least one list a day. It's probably because my memory is that of Dory's. I actually have alarms that set off throughout the day for tasks and post-it reminders over my light switches. 

I'm going to go ahead and say this is normal. I wouldn't be able to function without my system. I'd say it's a good system.

Do you all have a particular way of planning/remembering tasks?

Scattered Money

Struggling to locate the ATM at the bank

I find myself in and out of banks more often than I am in and out of the fridge. Okay, that's an exaggeration. But I do feel that way sometimes. Today I went to three different banks simply because my parents have a family account with one bank and a business account with another. I also have two different accounts in two different banks. I'm pretty sure this isn't normal, but it's the way I've been operating ever since I left home two years ago for school.

It will most likely stay this way until I collide my two accounts and unfortunately when the time comes for my parents to cut me off.  (**and the tears begin to roll) I'm trying to prepare myself but let's face it - what college student can save enough money by graduation to support themselves from the time they cross that stage to the time they see that first big-girl paycheck? Ooh pick me! "No one!" And props to those students who can achieve this. Teach me your ways.

I'm serious. I need deets, students! If you have ideas and tricks to saving your money wisely, leave comments! I must be on the same page as you guys.

Thank you Etta

AT LAST!

I have time to breathe and take life in. But really you guys, I have been back and forth from school and coffee houses for the past few weeks. And finally the only thing I'll be going back and forth from is a courtyard to my new internship upstairs!

I landed an internship with the best people ever, New Orleanians! I love my city and I found the perfect job to dwell in it's awesomeness. I intern at New Orleans Tourism Marketing Corp. and the past two days have shown me enough to know that I will love it here.

This also means I'll be in my hometown for the majority of my summer! I cannot wait to hang with old friends and new ones as well.

I will be keeping you posted on my advens' in NOLA! Bring it on, summer!

Did anyone else land an awesome internship for the summer? Give me deets!

How long must one wait?

I've been meaning to write.