February

Its been 38 days since I've had meat.

Although my dad may have given me a hard time during the transition he has grown accustomed to it. And is now concerned when we go out to eat if there is a vegetarian dish for me to eat.

Before January ended my sister and I traveled up to San Antonio to visit our older sister and her family and to help move her into her brand spankin new house. Lots of boxes to unpack. Our main duty was to help her unpack the kitchen. We got a lot done, basically because we were looking for stuff in particular which lead to more stuff. But sadly in the process i got a paper cut on my chin. Yes that's right, my chin. You know that scene in "I love Lucy" when she climbs into the big bucket and steps on the grapes or whatever it is, well we decided to recreate that scene. Jessica climbed in to box and started squishing the paper, which helped a lot because we were able to put two box full of papers into one box and then some.

In 50 days I'll be 21, I'm super excited. More of the fact that i can walk into Fast Eddies and not get marked.

School is going well. I kinda wish I would just graduate so I can leave and start my own life. Hopefully in Virginia or somewhere around there. Me, Pudge and Chiquita. Just us three :). I sometimes don't want my CPA but for the wrong reasons. I do want it, it will open a lot of opportunities. Its just......it'll keep me here a few more years. I'm not to sure. Maybe I'll double major, Accounting & Marketing, since that's what PETA is looking for.

Only time will tell.

But for now, I'm just gonna continue being myself.

Vegetarian. Student. Pet owner.

Me.

New Years resolution

So they new year is almost here, 3 days to be precise. In 2011 I will be

!!!!

Also, I've decided

Yep, that's right, I'm becoming a Vegetarian. And I'm really excited, a new challenge! I've already given up soda, so I'm hoping i will be able to do this.

Although, some have their doubts i have the support of my two wonderful sisters and my cousins Robert and Victoria.

But you may ask why am i giving up meat? Actually I am not so sure why. One day i saw my next door neighbor kick his tied up dog up against the house. And it was so sad. And then i decided that i wanted to work with an organization against animal cruelty. And one know organization is PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals). They have real jobs, in business, and I'm business major!! So it seems like fate. However, they....what's the word....they favor applicants who have a vegan lifestyle. So for now I'm going towards the vegetarian lifestyle, and maybe someday.....be a complete vegan. One day at a time.

But another reason, I've been trying to lose weight for quite some time now. This lifestyle i hope will help with it.

But like i said, I'm excited!!!

Dining Room

Ok ok, so this room has been done for--------hmmm since a week after turkey day. And all i got to say is that I'm Awesome! Really i am. Proof of my awesomeness, you ask.....ok here:

I know, I've completely out-done myself. :D and i love it!!!

My Bucket List

There's so much I want to do. But I fear that I'm forgetting some of them. SO! I decided to put it all on a blog. Maybe one day i will look back on it, and start crossing a lot of things off.

1. Visit New York in every season.
2. Go the "National Cherry Blossom Festival" in Washington, D.C.
3. Visit the Smithsonian
4. Go to a Josh Groban Concert.
5. Stay in a B&B
6. Ride on a train on the east coast.
7. Go to Bobby Flay's restaurant
8. Stand in front of the Eiffel Tower.
9. Ride a gondola in Venice.
10. Visit Greece and take a lot of pictures!
11. Go to an Ellen DeGeneres Show.
12. Visit Hollywood Boulevard
13. Be there whenever my sisters need me.
14. Be able to introduce my kids to my father and mother.
15. Customize my own home.
16. Get 20 stamps in my passport.
17. See a sunrise in Egypt
18. Go to Disney World
19. Get my art hunged up somewhere.
20. Go skiing or snowboarding
21. See an actual Van Gough painting
22. Visit Notre Dame in Paris, France
23. See an actual meteor shower
24. Have a star named after me.
25. Go to a Paramore concert.
26. See the Mayan ruins
27. Cook an entire Thanksgiving dinner.
28.Bake as good as my sister.
29.Get a job out of Texas.
30.Go to a movie premiere.
31.Go horseback riding on a beautiful beach, at sunrise
32.Fly first class
33.Become a pilot
34.See the leaves change color.
35.Start a diner with my sister.
36.Be a size 3 or 5
37.Karaoke
38.Get my CPA License before I'm 24
39.Pack my bags and go on a road trip
40.Ride the rides at Cedar Point
41.Visit Napa Valley
42.Visit some landmarks from my favorite movies.
43. Make a shot from half court
44.Scream at the Grand Canyon
45.Go to Jingle Ball in New York.
46.Visit my sisters at least 3 times in the year, if we live far away. Holidays do not count.
47.Resize ALL my dresses
48.Be comfortable with my height
49.Meet someone who can make me laugh.
50. Get married.

51. See 4 or 7 world wonders

52. ........(more to come)

Guess who's back! For now

I'm sorry my loyal followers (if any), for my long absence.

So lets review. I started my job at my Uncle's CPA office, in August. And started my semester, thinking it would be my last fall semester. Its not.

My job.....its going great. Surprisingly I'm not bored with it. I actually enjoy it. Some parts more than others. I believe my uncle is trying to teach me more on the accounting side, since he learned it is now my goal to graduate with my Masters and maintain a CPA license. But overall its going good.

I recently got a car (and when i say recently i mean like at the end of August). And i love it!!!! and especially since its mine. Its a 2010 Nissan Sentra. Its the basic model. Like a/c, CD player

automatic locks......and no Cruise control! How will i survive! LOL well i already took my first long trip in the car. and i survived! I will survive.

School.....surprisingly I'm doing good. Shocking! why am i shocked? the higher you get in your education i guess the more information they try to shove in your head.

I gave up my ambition to become an auditor. My auditing teacher has ruined it for me. I'm leaning now into Corporate Tax. Its my favorite class. :D So in the great debate....is it the teacher or the subject.....i believe its the teacher who makes the difference. I have an amazing teacher! Maybe while I'm here he will teach more classes. :D

I've been remodeling.....and i got to give credit to my Tia Anna, who i guess suggested i start remodeling the office (my dads old room). I was gonna do it, but things kept coming up. But i did it. And i got to say, I'm pretty pleased with myself. :D

But first it started with my bedroom (Jessica's old bedroom)

Before

After

So my dad's old room, consisted of green walls, a green door, and a green ceiling. Now me, I'm not one for green, so it all had to GO!!! I didn't really buy anything....paint....some office accessories...and an office chair. All the furniture we already had. I just added my own personal touches. COLOR!!! :D

BEFORE

Now see......doesn't that look better. I made the SUDOKU puzzle myself. I've always wanted one.

The clock. I bought that in Austin, Tx. It looks cool, right, RIGHT!

The walls are a neutral color. But most of the accents are colorful. You don't have to say it.....but i will I'm Awesome!

I'm currently working on the dinning room (our old second living room). Pictures are sure to come when I'm done.

Until then....

Live your life to the fullest :D

A change of......mind

On Monday, i was dropped of at my Tio's (uncle's to all you non-hispanics) to hitch a ride to work. (because after all, i do work for him).....any-who......I got in his truck content with just getting my BA in Accounting. We got to talking about the CPA exam, and the CPA license vs. Masters in Accountancy. I got out of the truck, now wanting to further my career and get all three. My BA, my MAS & a CPA license. Yep im totally crazy. That means another year in college for me, which makes it a total of what.......4. thats normal for every other person. Im different, i knocked a year off during High School. So i was intended to graduate a year early. But i figured a Masters and a license will help me get out of here, and get me the life i always wanted.

I'm excited, really. Im ready to get my nerdiness back on. No wedding to plan, no boyfriend, no distractions. Im totally ready. Bring it on Fall 2010!!!

I'm a Working Girl :D

Alas! I have a job. I actually have something to call work. I'm getting real experience in the field I'm going into. My sister holds the record, 3 yrs. Hey that's BIG!! seeing as my uncle can never keep a secretary/staff accountant on hand. I know i won't break the record. because I'm graduating in a year. A YEAR!! I feel like a huge fear has been lifted off my shoulders. I enjoyed today, even if it was my first day. My sister was there to help me (not there physically). I'm a little worried on the car situation. Thanks to my mom, I'm able to get to work this week. but i know its not gonna be like that all the time. I'm getting paid $3.50/hr. Says my uncle. I'm not sure what I'm getting paid, all i know its more than what i got before. (zip.....nada.....$0) I want to get paid already. not because to buy things, but to help my dad with bills. I don't need money, yeah i like money, but hey i got priorities.

Tomorrow, i will be left unattended in the afternoon. I will admit I'm a little scared about that. But Tio said i get to use "I'm new" as an excuse.....for now. Friday i will also be by myself. Does that mean i get to show up late. (Just Kidding) I gotta get my little cousin to her work on time as well.

I discovered today that my soda is EXPIRED!! I didn't even know soda could expire....it tasted salty. But i didn't think anything before that because i was eating pasta (i had put salt in) but after lunch i drank water...then went back to my soda....and still the saltiness returned.

Oh well.

Tomorrow's lunch: Leftover Chicken Parmigiana.