I used to be the girl that juggled 17 credits per semester while working two jobs and commuting…and ended up making Dean’s List.

I used to be the girl that could pull 3 all-nighters in a row, pass all her midterms and still manage to go to work.

I used to be the girl that could do it all.

Now, I can barely pull a SINGLE all-nighter and I’m a zombie the next day.  I thought I could manage four classes since they’re all online while working full-time and still manage to work out and have a life. I mean, my commute is shorter, my hours aren’t past 5 PM and come on, I have DVR & Hulu so I don’t even have to watch my shows.

As I came to the startling realization yesterday that I can’t do it all, I had a mini-breakdown. It’s not that I was smarter back then nor was I that fantastic at time management…so why can’t I do it all now?

Then, as my boyfriend held me in his arms as I tried to calm myself down, I realized that I am still Supergirl. I have just adjusted my powers.

I am now living on my own in Washington, DC.

I am working at a job that demands a lot more of my time during the day.

I am in a healthy relationship with a wonderful man.

I have friends that whose company I enjoy immensely.

I am working on establishing a brand as a freelance writer and administrator.

I am working on having a healthy lifestyle that doesn’t consist on surviving the day on 6 shots of espresso.

I am working toward getting my Master’s in Journalism which means my grades matter for my undergrad.

Sure, at this rate, I don’t know when I’ll get my degree. Yes, it is frustrating me that I can’t advance in my professional career because I don’t have that degree, despite my experience. Yes, sometimes I do wish I could do it all.

Then I look at my life.

My priorities remain the same, with a few added on but I’ve realized that being Supergirl doesn’t mean I have to compromise my physical and mental health.

I’m pretty lucky all around. I just have to suck it up and be a little more patient.

That is, until I can figure out how to freeze time.

I am Supergirl 2.0.

Nice to meet you.

Remember this?
Well…I let Random.org do its thing and the winner is…

According to the comments on the giveaway blog, the 9th entry was…

SQUISH!

Come on down darling…

If you didn’t win, don’t fret…Lulu’s ALWAYS has sales and who knows…maybe I’ll have another giveaway soon…

But my next giveaway will have something to do with SkullCandy

so stay tuned and have a lovely weekend!

Also, since my site is finally looking delicious, I’m ready to update blogrolls and do button exchanges so…hit me up.

I’m supposed to be studying but I have these words in my brain that are just ready to jump ship so I have to take a bloggy break. (Just don’t tell the Boy. It’ll be our secret*.)

Compared to last year, when my biggest worry was work and OHMYGOD, MOVING OUT, my life is full, to say the least.  Between things getting crazy at work, schoolwork, finally picking up freelance projects, gymming it when I can and ya know, being in a relationship, there are days I wonder if time passes literally in the blink of an eye.

Don’t get me wrong. I am not complaining.

But…it’s quite possible that I am getting even weirder than I have been.

For example, if you have been paying attention the last few days, you’ll know that I redesigned my site…and that I wrote an ‘about me’ page (FINALLY). I always struggle with writing about myself so I used the third person approach.  The piece itself turned out fine. The weird part?

When I was proof-reading it, in my [crazy] head, I heard Jeremy Piven reading it as an obituary, just like the one he read about John Cusack in Serendipity.

Yeah. I don’t know either.

So here’s a picture of Jeremy Piven

You know what is not crazy but awesome?

Going to see Boondock Saints on the big screen, thanks to Fathom Events. Troy Duffy may have butchered the second one (which I will never ever ever ever see again) but the first remains a classic.

Do you believe in serendipity?

What is the most random/crazy thought you’ve had lately? (So I don’t feel so alone in my little world)

If you could see an old movie on the big screen again, what would it be and why?

*Shortly after I posted this blog, I got a text from the Boy that said “I’m going to shoot you!”…Oops…busted.

When I mentioned ‘Secretary Butt’ to LiLu on GChat yesterday, I was surprised to find out she hadn’t heard of it.  I thought of the best way to explain it and this is what I came up with:

“Like a goldfish that grows to the size of its bowl, it’s when your butt grows to the size of your chair.”

This is a common term that’s been used in my house since I started working in offices 7 years ago.

“Now don’t you get secretary butt” my parents tell me.

It’s an epidemic and it’s more common than we might think. The problem with office work and being in a society where we drive and/or take the metro everywhere is that we are sitting more than we are moving. Before you know it, your butt is so big, you can set a glass on it.

We don’t want that now, do we?

I try to be very careful, especially with my already genetically big butt and it’s always been a concern for me.

Some glutes exercies that I picked up:

Begin in a wide squat. Push off the ball of your right foot and squeeze and contract your entire leg and gluteal (rear end) region. Hold for four seconds. Repeat on the left side.

Stand with your legs shoulder-width apart. Squeeze your glutes as tightly as you can for four seconds.

hand on it for support, if needed. Lift your right foot toward your rear for a hamstring curl. Hold the contraction for four seconds. Repeat on the left side.

Start with your legs shoulder-width apart. Lift your right leg behind you at a 45-degree angle about six inches off the floor and point your toe. Squeeze your glutes for four seconds. Repeat on the left side.

Since we can’t all quit our jobs, it’s important to make sure we stay on top of our health even when we’re at the office.  The exercises above can be done at your desk and only takes about 10 minutes.

What exercise tips do you have that have worked for you? (For your butt especially)

For more tips on exercising while at work, check out this link.

Remember, booty is good. Secretary butt is not.

*This is now being added to the PQ Dictionary

At approximately midnight, I decided it was a good idea to start that revamp of my site I’ve been wanting to do for weeks.

I went through approximately 15 banners before deciding on the one you see and I haven’t even BEGUN to touch on the coding for Thesis to make my site look the way I want it to. On that note? LiLu is a GODDESS. If you are looking to get your site re-done, she is THE person for it. Why? Because she’s awesome, talented and the girl does it for a fab price. If I wasn’t so stubborn, I would have her do the coding for my site.
Last night was just another reminder of what a fantastic idea it was for me to quit web design for others before I completely lost it.  I’m a perfectionist and I was up till 3:30, going NUTS. And this was BEFORE I installed the Hook plugin for Thesis to play with the codes. (This didn’t happen.)

You know what is also fun? Having a completely whacked out dream about bloggers, web design, people ripping each other to pieces in blogs and cops being involved. Yeah. I woke up this morning thinking that the dream was real and…that wasn’t fun. (By woke up, I mean “My boyfriend had to call me to wake me up because I slept through both of my alarms and he so knew I’d do that”)

The site isn’t finished, obviously, but let me know what you think about the banner and go ahead and grab my button from the left. If you have a button for your site, drop me a line and let me know. Also, I will finally be doing a blogroll. WEE! LURKERS, this might be a good time to say HI and let me know you’re here so I can check out your blog.

And the winner to the LuLu’s giveaway will be announced on Friday.

If you’re itching for a real blog, I wrote about Girl Dates over at that other place I write.

And for your adoring pleasure, the new puppy my parents just adopted:

So, I have TWO weddings to go to in the next 3 months, and two birthday parties (mine and a friend’s) and possible other events in between…but I have to save money for rent (which is doubling) and tuition (yay education) so I can’t exactly go out and spend a lot of money on dresses…

But I’m spoiled and want to wear this ADORABLE $1,850 dress.

And I just might be able to…thanks to Rent the Runway!

Rent the Runway is a BRILLIANT website but it’s very EXCLUSIVE…

Lucky for you, I have the ability to get you IN.

Use THIS link to sign up for the site and take a peek around…

Who knows? That perfect dress for the next company function with the big wigs could be waiting for you. (Plus, who doesn’t love looking at pretty dresses?)

**I will be returning to regular blogging very soon, I promise.**

I should be back to normal.

Maybe.

MAYBE.

In the meantime, don’t bring a baby around me because I’ll be tempted to PUNCH IT.

You guys know the giveaway I posted yesterday?

Even though the $50 is dependent on whether or not I win the contest of getting the most comments until Feb 25, I am making it a sweeter deal for my readers.

If I get at least 50 entries between now and midnight on Feb 25, I will personally buy a $50 gift card for an entry to be selected at random.

Can’t get any better than that right?

And since we’re playing by my rules this time, let’s change it up.

You get an additional entry if:

1) You tweet about this

2) You follow my blog

3) You mention the giveaway in a blog today.

Deal?

Deal.

Closing comments on this one so I can keep track of all the comments on just one blog.

Now go!

Lately, I find myself going to Lulu’s more and more frequently. I can’t help it! Their clothes are amazing, prices wonderful and the sales? Oh the sales…

For example, when I saw these denim ballet flats for only $21.50, I couldn’t resist!

And these gorgeous pumps…

My new obsession?

Anyone who knows me knows that I LOVE hats. I mean…LOVE.

Hats aren’t the only fabulous items at Lulu’s…

They have a whole Vintage section, as well as ADORABLE dresses…

They also have plenty of big and bold accessories for those of you who love to make a statement…

Why am I telling you all this? One, because I love to share my obsessions and two…

One of you could have a chance to win a $50 gift card to Lulu’s!

For a chance to win, you need to:

1) Go to Lulu’s and pick 3 items to create an outfit.

2) TWEET AND SHARE THIS BLOG on Facebook.

The strange thing is that the more comments my blogs get, the bigger chance you have of winning the gift card.

Trust me on this.

Good news: The Boy has a job!  If you follow me on Twitter, you know that the past couple of months have been interesting as he looked for a job but at the same time, got to spend extra amounts of time with me.

Now that he will go back to working his crazy hours (car dealership does not equal 9-5), it will be another time for adjustment.

The last two months were good and bad.  We had our first new year’s, our first (and second) snowstorm, our first Valentine’s Day and a lot of good memories in between.

We spent a lot of time together but the stress of him not having a job got to us both sometimes.  As a result of this though, we addressed a lot of issues.  We learned a lot about each other and even though we communicate really well, we learned how to listen better without getting frustrated. (OK so not completely but we’re getting there.)

We also made the decision to move in together when my lease is up in June. This is a big decision but it’s the right one for us.  We’ve fallen into a good routine with each other and we respect each other’s space.

The last year has been pretty big for me but the best thing to happen to me was meeting the Boy. I try not to gush about him too much on this blog but the truth is, I’m in love in the most disgusting way and I can’t wait to take the next step in our relationship.

I’m excited to see where life is going to take us. The good and the bad, it’s going to be quite an adventure and I’ll share as much as I can with you guys along the way.