Summer Read

I can't put this down.

Follow the Method...

Why is this hand soap in every preppy's bathroom I have been to lately? And yes, because of that, it is now in mine.

Shammy Sham Sham

So I'm all moved in to my new apartment. I love it. My room is now my escape and I actually look forward to coming home after a long day. My parents came in town and stayed for a couple of days which was nice. Daddy put up my curtains and momma cleaned my room and made sure all my laundry was done when she left. Still needs some work. I really need to iron my dust ruffle and shams (Hi, I am a woman). Faux wood floors are more difficult to keep clean than I had perceived. I'll be purchasing a Swiffer, stat.

Myy internship ended and I'm back on track applying for another one. I have applied for three so far and will be applying for two more this coming week. Poppa needs to start makin' real money.

I like to make my bed before I go to sleep. Is that odd?

Summertime and the Living is...Monotonous

This internship thing has really been a bummer on my summer. The most valuable things I've learned are how to deal with various personalities in a confined area, patience, and that auditing is a snooze. I'm fortunate to be getting paid so I shouldn't complain, however 40 hours a week for 6 weeks for an internship is excruciating.

On the bright side, I'm in the process of moving into my new apartment. I love it so. I really like this area of Austin so much. Elegant homes and good restaurants. Not to mention the plethora of attractive people jogging in the mornings/evening. Maybe I'll be one of them....maybe. It's an older and smaller complex which seems to be common in the area. We've already met the girls that live across the breezeway and they are so precious and friendly. Many of the other tenants are post-grad, grad student, law students and nurses since we live down the street from a hospital.

I'm really looking forward to enjoying the remainder of summer, post internship of course.

Don't Call my Name, Don't Call my Name....

Personally, I think Lady GaGa is a wacko and I don't understand most of what she does. Though I am Christian and don't appreciate the rosary scene or religious references, I can't stop watching the video. It's so weird and almost whimsical in a way.

I desperately want to understand whats going on here. Who is Alejandro? Why can't she be with him anymore? What's on her head? Why are the dancers wearing stilettos? Who the eff is Roberto/Fernando? Where can I learn that dance routine? Side note, if you look past the elementary school bowl cuts, the guys are kind of attractive.




Do you think the dancers are wearing Louboutins?

Random Questionnaire

I snagged these questions from a fellow blogger.

Favorite color: Navy blue

Favorite Brands/Designers: Polo Ralph Lauren (shocker) and Brooks Brothers.

Favorite Restaurant: lunch- Eatzi's in Dallas TX; Dinner- Perry's in Austin, TX

Hobbies: Running (slowly), enjoying the sun, cooking Paula Deen recipes, attempting to learn golf, drinking (I am in college)

Favorite thing about yourself: I tend to find humor in most situations.

What does your room look like (color scheme, theme, etc.): Basic beige walls, navy sheets with white duvet. Nautical striped throw pillows and a white upholstered accent chair. Classic dark wood dresser.

If you could have dinner with 2 people (dead or alive) who would they be: My grandfather on momma's side and Jackie O.

What is your next “big splurge”: I want some ostrich cowboy boots.

What is your favorite joke, quote, or saying: "God doesn't care where you go as long as you show up."

Anything else you would like us to know about you (random fact)!? I still watch Golden Girls reruns daily.

Vicariousness

Hey y'all. So it has come to my attention that as I sit in a cubicle 8 agonizing hours a day interning, my friends are embracing life. Thank goodness for facebook and excellent photo quality. One of my best friend is in Spain for the summer salsaing with the gorgeous chicos y chicas.

Meanwhile, another former classmate has been in Australia since January. Australia dosn't really appeal to me, personally. However, given the opportunity I wouldn't turn down a free trip. Plus, the pictures are magnificent.

However, my friend who is definitely embracing every moment would be my friend Marlana. She spent a year in Argentina and Chile where she inevitably fell in love. As of yesterday, she is engaged to an amazing Chilean who balances her perfectly. ¡ Felicidades! I am so happy for them! I hope it's a summer wedding so I can wear a seersucker or linen suit.

I couldn't be happier for all my friends and their amazing experiences and life changing events. I wish all of them the best. Cheers!