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Class of 2014

noreply@blogger.com (Jessica.Anahi) — Thu, 29 May 2014 22:58:00 +0000

After 4 and a half years full of a lot of studying, a lot of projects and papers to write, a lot of headaches and stressful moments and a lot of ups and downs on Saturday, May 10th 2014 I set foot on New Mexico State University for the very last time.

I graduated with a major in Marketing and a minor in Advertisement and minor in Management.

Of course right after the ceremony and ever since then people have been asking me "so how does it feel to be done with college?" and my answer has been the same "doesn't feel like I am done." I feel like I still have something else to do, like register for my fall classes or start saving to buy my books or something of some sort. Hopefully the feeling will go away once I ACTUALLY receive my diploma in the mail or when it's fall and I no longer have to go to class while my coworkers and friends still do.

Fellow Alumni, did you experience the same feeling? Or the moment that you put your cap and gown you felt relieved because you knew the day was finally here?

Of course I couldn't have achieved this big mile stone in my life if it wasn't for my parents. From their love and support to their (sometimes emotional) pep talks I kept my eyes on the prize. I didn't want to disappoint them, so I worked my butt off at work and at school, so they would know that they made a hard working woman out of me. I am the youngest of 3 children and the first one to graduate from college, after a year of attending college my brother decided to take some time off, and now, years later he is back at it and is working on getting his Bachelor's in Accounting. My sister knew right away that college was not for her, instead she spends her time living in Oakland, California, working and traveling around the world. She just recently went to Puerto Rico and is currently planning her trip to Germany.

I just want the American dream of having a full time job, have a big house and at some point get married and have children. And of course do a lot of traveling. Might be a mediocre dream, but it is MY dream and I am slowly checking off the boxes on my list. Not only have I checked off my "graduate from college box" but I have also checked another big box off my list: get a full time job. A couple of months ago I got offered a job opportunity that I could NOT pass away. ( I will go into more detail on my next post)

There have been a lot more things that have happened to me in the last couple of months that I cannot wait to share with ya'll! But in the meantime what have YA'LL been up to?

Aqua and floral

noreply@blogger.com (Jessica.Anahi) — Wed, 09 Apr 2014 18:55:00 +0000

Even though it has technically been spring for a couple of weeks, it has FINALLY started to feel like it! No more winds and no more low temperatures. Today we have a high of 88 and mostly sunny! The rest of the week doesn't look too shabby either with temperatures between low eighties and low nineties! :)

Here is my spring inspired outfit:

Maurices top // Maurices shorts// Maurices jewelery

Payless shoes// Armani Exchange sunglasses

I am loving my floral shorts and Aqua top! What are your favorite spring trends?

Jessica Lately...

noreply@blogger.com (Jessica.Anahi) — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 22:25:00 +0000

It has been quite a while since the last time I blogged, (almost two months) I wasn't planning on taking a break, but at the same time I really wasn't planning on coming back either. I thought about not coming back, or at least coming back to do one last post saying good-bye, but the more I thought about it the more I realized that I was not ready to let my blog go just yet. True I have not been a good blogger, but then again that depends on your definition of what a good blogger is, to me it's not someone who posts every single day, to me it is someone who keeps it real in their posts and doesn't just post to keep her/his numbers up.

And that's exactly what I am going to do, I'm gonna catch you guys up on what you've missed since my last post. Mind you I don't really have an exciting life, but I do have a happy one :)

1. I got a raise at work

My hard work and dedication paid off, I truly enjoy doing what I do. True, retail can suck (specially around the holidays) but when you get those customers whose day you have changed because they finally were able to find an amazing wardrobe that makes them feel beautiful, those are the days that make all the headaches and late nights worth it.

2. I have gotten closer with my coworkers

We aren't just coworkers, we are family. And that's what makes us the best team. We all look out and care for each other.

3. I started dating

I gave myself some time for me, to let my heart heal. So I wasn't looking for anything when he found me, but when he did I decided not to look back. It kinda sounds cheesy I know, perhaps sounds like some Taylor Swift lyrics, specially since we really haven't been dating for that long. BUT this is the happiest I have ever been with someone, I truly do get butterflies in my stomach any time I see him or think about him. And I hope that feeling doesn't go away, like it usually does.

4. I register for my last semester of college

It wasn't easy, in fact I got a couple of really bad headaches and almost cried twice. Paperwork, classes and tuition were being a pain in the butt. But after weeks of going back and forth with the school I was FINALLY able to register. Graduating class of 2014.. HERE I COME!

5. Going on a Road Trip

My best friend (of 10 years and I) are going to Lubbock, TX. Which is about 6 hours from our hometown to go see the one and only Luke Bryan. Who you might recall I saw back in September (you can check out the post here ) We've never been on a road trip together before so we are pretty stocked!

Of course a lot more things have happened since my last post, some good and some really bad. But these are the 5 that I am happy about and want to focus on. 2014 is all about happiness.

And of course I am happy to be back at blogging!! :D

HAPPY DECEMBER! [Sunday Social #65]

noreply@blogger.com (Jessica.Anahi) — Sun, 01 Dec 2013 21:50:00 +0000

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HAPPY DECEMBER!!

I can't believe 2013 is almost over. But with the end of the year being so close to us it can only mean one thing.... it's almost CHRISTMAS time!!! Only 24 more days! I am super stocked, I already got my Christmas stuff from the storage and will start decorating some time soon! Which means I should probably start doing my holiday shopping... WOOPS!

What is your favorite ice cream flavor?

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cookies and cream!!

What is your favorite smell?

I love coming home and smelling my Mom's cooking. No matter what she makes everything always smells so good. And of course I love the way the house smells when I bake :)

What is your favorite TV commercial?

I love all of the ATT commercials. I just hope my kids are just as funny lol

What is your favorite day of the week?
Any day that I am off both from work and school. Those days are the best.
What is your favorite way to waste time?

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Hi my name is Jessica and I am a pinoholic. That is all.

What is your favorite article of clothing?

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I am currently OBSESSED with this jacket I got it a week ago and I am totally in love with it :)

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Thankful and a giveaway

noreply@blogger.com (Jessica.Anahi) — Fri, 29 Nov 2013 04:41:00 +0000

Today is all about giving thanks and being grateful for the blessing in your life. I mentioned the people who I am grateful for in this past Sunday Social (which you can read here) and of course I am thankful for each and every one of you. For my past sponsors for having believed in my blog and for the bloggy friends I have made along the way(:

Right now I hope that ya'll are too stuffed to move, and that you are not planning (or already are) shopping today. You all know I work in retail, and it seriously breaks my heart knowing that my friends have to cut their day short with their families to go into work so crazy people can go 'save' some money. Yeah I say crazy because:

Well actually many stores are opening on Thursday so I guess this ecard needs to be updated.....

If you are planning on doing your holiday shopping TOMORROW -like a normal person- I have a treat for you! Sammy's Fabulous Jewelry is having an AMAZING sale!

For black Friday through cyber Monday they will offer 30% off the customer's entire purchase on their website ( Coupon code to enter at checkout "cyber30") You can also check them out on Open Sky where they will be offering between 10-50% off select items. And that's a pretty AWESOME deal if you ask me :)

If you haven't heard of Sammy's Fabulous Jewelry here is a sneak peak of what they have to offer:

Watches

Gold Victoria Watch $26

Scarves:

Navy Nadia Striped Scarf $16

Monogrammed necklaces:

18K Gold-Plated over Sterling

Heart Monogram Necklace $70

Bracelets:

Silvertone Cross Stretch Bracelet $14

And many more!!! And if the AMAZING deals weren't enough Sammy's Fabulous Jewelry is giving away this adorable scarf to help you get through the cold!

GIVEAWAY TIME!!

All you gotta do is complete the tasks in the rafflecopter below for a chance to win this beauty!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

GOOD LUCK!

Snow in November

noreply@blogger.com (Jessica.Anahi) — Tue, 26 Nov 2013 23:21:00 +0000

I live in the south of Texas, in the freaking desert. So you can only imagine how people get when it rains or even when it snows.. they go into PANIC mode. People turn into HORRIBLE drivers which means getting on the road that much scarier. So on Sunday morning when I woke up I was not a happy camper when I found out it had snowed during the night. Not because I hate snow, (I LOVE it) but because I had to go to work and I wouldn't have a chance to enjoy the snow. So because my parents taught me good work ethics I didn't call it.

I was supposed to be in at work at 9 but I wanted to get there at 8 to help my manager with the new floor set, so I set my alarm for 5:30 to be on the road a little before 7 and be there at 8. My commute is usually a 30 minute drive but I wanted to take my time, and be safe than sorry. But I suppose you can say that I hit the snooze button one too many times so I called her to let her know that I was going in at my normal time. So I left my house at 8:10 to be at work at 9. My boss had checked the roads for me and said that the only part of the highway that was classified as "dangerous" was way past my exit so I was good to go. So of course I was not worried at all, but little did I know that the highway got closed at the last minute so I had to go the back way. So instead of taking me an hour max to get to work it took me TWO freaking hours!!

I was stuck in front of these cows for more than half an hour, I got so bored that I started having a one way conversation with them, I gave them names and life stories. I know it sounds lame but it helped pass the time. Plus I was listening to my Justin Timberlake station on Pandora. So I may or may not have sang some Justin and N'sync songs to those poor cows (okay I totally did, and I am pretending they enjoyed the free concert.)

So after all that hussle I got to work to an even bigger one. Floor sets are no joking manner (if you have worked in retail then you know my pain, if you never have then consider yourself lucky) This is one of the things what I had to deal with:

Yup. That's my manager alright.

You can't really appreciate this MASSIVE mountain of clothes in this picture but trust me, when I say that they were A LOT of clothes from mannequins that we had to undress and dress up again with the new collection. Took us about an hour JUST to sensor the clothes and hang them up. Sunday was NOT a good day to be working, we had a lot to do BUT to be honest I kinda love days like these, I rather have a million and one things to do rather than not have anything to do at all. Plus thanks to the holidays being so close we were super busy with customers. So you can say that I had a hectic day.

Have you started doing your Holiday shopping?

Sunday Social #64

noreply@blogger.com (Jessica.Anahi) — Mon, 25 Nov 2013 06:23:00 +0000

This week's Sunday Social is a little different. There are no random questions to answer, instead in honor of Thanksgiving we are supposed to share what we are thankful for. I tried not to go to crazy, since there are so many things I am thankful for, but these are my main ones:

I am thankful for my family

This is the closest I have to a family picture, ( my brother is missing) It's very rare when my brother and sister are in town at the same time. So whenever they are I tried to enjoy them both as much as I can. I am thankful for having such a supporting and loving family. They are always there for me, through my ups and downs. They have helped me become the person that I am today and for that I thank them.

I am thankful for my godson

I feel very blessed to have been chosen to be Eiden's godmother. This kid has changed me completely and I love him for it.I wish I could see his pretty face more often but unfortunately I can't, so whenever I do I make the most out of it.There is never a dull moment with him. The best feeling in the world? When he call me Nina <3 font="">

I am thankful for my friends

Amanda: 10 years of friendship down. Forever more to go. We pretty much grew up together, but we also grew up apart. But even then we still managed to be close, to support each other and just be our crazy selves when we were together.

Jamie: Haven't been friends for long, but that doesn't matter. I know I can truly count on her when I need her. She is always looking out for me and I adore her for that. Like today, she surprised me with some Starbucks and a cookie just because she knew I had a tough morning (will explain in tomorrows post)

John: With almost 5 years of friendship I have learned that I can count on him to pick me up when I fall. I have also learned that we are waaaaaaaaaay to similar sometimes and that tends to not be good sometimes. But we manage to overcome that and continue to be us.

I am thankful for my coworkers

I truly feel blessed to have the job that I do. I love what I do, and the fact that I get to do it alongside these ladies just makes it ten times better! They are the best coworkers (and boss) that I've ever had and wouldn't trade them for the world.

I am thankful for my pups

They are annoying, disobedient, spoiled, and crazy. But they are MY dogs and I honestly would not have it any other way They are great companions and even better cuddlers.

And of course I am thankful for this wonderful life that I was granted.

For all the ups and downs, for all the good times and the bad. Because they had led me to where I am and they will lead me to where I need to be.

Sunday Social #63

noreply@blogger.com (Jessica.Anahi) — Mon, 18 Nov 2013 04:54:00 +0000

Name 4 jobs you've had in your life.

Sales associate at Oshkosh B'gosh
Sales associate/Supervisor at Kitchen Collection
Part Time Asst. Manager at Maurices

and full time AWESOME daughter

Name 4 movies you would watch over and over.

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Crazy Stupid Love
13 going on 30
Sex and the City
Bridesmaids

Name 4 places you have lived.

My grandma's house
Current house
and 2 other apartments in NM when I moved out
but no matter where I end up Texas will always be my home.

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Name 4 of your favorite foods.

Menudo
Chicken Alfredo
red velvet ANYTHING
a big juicy piece of steak!

Name 4 things you always carry with you.

Iphone
car keys
wallet
sunglasses

Name 4 places you have been on vacation.

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New York
Puerto Penasco, Mexico
California
San Antonio

A round of applause a standing ovation

noreply@blogger.com (Jessica.Anahi) — Wed, 13 Nov 2013 06:05:00 +0000

So I haven't posted anything since Nov. 8th, which was exactly a week ago. I have been a little busy with school and homework and well, pretty much living my life. Which got me to wonder.. how in HELL do other bloggers post like EVERY single day or pretty close to that? Like seriously? I feel very proud of myself if I post 3 times a week, and when I do 4 posts a week I feel like an overachiever!

But I have seen bloggers post on a daily basis, even when they have a similar lifestyle as mine, or even when they are parents.Which makes the rest of us look bad! So to those of you who manage to post on a daily basis or close to it...

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I give you a round of applause, a standing ovation. You truly deserve it for being so awesome and dedicated to your blogs. I truly want to give my blog my 110% but to be honest sometimes whenever I do all my deep thinking (like when I am showering or running at the gym) I come up with so many ideas for my blog and topics that I feel like stopping whatever I am doing and just start writing all these ideas down. But then when it comes down to actually blogging about them I just walk by my computer, look at it and turn the other way.

Sometimes it just feels like a chore, and I don't want it to be like that. Maybe I am just going through a funk, because that is not what I want blogging to be. I want it to be fun, and something I LOVE and WANT to do, not feel like I have to just to stay relevant.

So if any of you have gone through a phase like this I would REALLY appreciate if you could share with me what you did to get out of it. Or if you post on daily basis, how in HECK do you do it?

MY COLLEGE LIFE 101. PART 8

noreply@blogger.com (Jessica.Anahi) — Wed, 06 Nov 2013 05:11:00 +0000

In my one of my college life posts, "My College Life 101 part 6" to be more exact (which you can read about it here) I shared with ya'll that this semester was going to be my last. But because everything else has been going so great in my personal life -NOT- my college life decided to be a part of it. So after having met with my adviser I will no longer be graduating in December, here is why:

It seems that my staff adviser and I failed to notice that I still had to take 1 prerequisite (Finance) before I could take this upper Management class. Well he told me to go to the advising center to see what steps I could take so I could graduate in December. So I went to the advising center and talked to an adviser who gave me a 'add/drop' slip and told me that all I had to do was talk to the Management teacher and ask if I could take Finance AND Management concurrently, so I went to the teacher's office, but he wasn't there, so I wrote down his office hours and made sure to go during that time so I could catch him but I went to BOTH of his office days and nothing! So I had to go online and get his email, I told him about my situation and asked him when we could meet so he could sign my slip. Well after a couple of days he answered me back saying that he couldn't do that, that I had to talk to someone else who could give the approval. So I did.

I had to explain my situation again to the Interim Dean, we exchanged a couple of emails back and forth, she asked me why I hadn't taken the class, and so on and so forth. She replied to my emails quickly at first, but then all of a sudden they stopped. I figured it was normal since it was during the summer and she was probably either really busy or out of town, but after almost a month of not hearing back from her I sent her two emails asking her if she needed more info from me and blah blah blah. It took her a couple more weeks to respond to me, and when she finally did I almost wish she hadn't. Her email read:

"Jessica, I regret to inform you that you cannot take Finance and Management concurrently.. blah blah blah."

That has honestly been the WORST email I have EVER received! So I went back to the advising center last week in the hopes that I was given the wrong information and I could in fact finish college in December. Well, after almost TWO hours of waiting I finally got to see an adviser, and after explaining my situation for a last time she told me that I could appeal to the school in the hopes of taking both classes at the same time, but that could take weeks. At this point I was disappointed/sad/mad/frustrated at myself I honestly just wanted to be done with school already, and was not looking forward to having to take just ONE class that I need next semester and 3 ~~bullshit~~ elective classes (I need 4 to be 'full-time' and be able to pay in-state tuition.)

After what seemed like FOREVER my adviser and I did some brainstorming, I figured since I was already having to take an extra semester I would just pursue a minor in Advertising since I had pretty much taken almost all of the class requirements, but then my adviser noticed that I can actually get TWO minors with the extra semester! So not only will I be getting my bachelor's in Marketing, but I will also be getting a minor in Advertising AND in Management! So somehow things will work out a little bit in my favor!

So I am going to bust my butt and make sure that these in these two last semesters I do AMAZING so I can get my diploma in May of 2014 :)

Sunday Social #62

noreply@blogger.com (Jessica.Anahi) — Sun, 03 Nov 2013 19:18:00 +0000

What is currently on your wish list?
Tons of things! But I have 2 main ones:
a new lap top

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and this beauty

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Of course I would love to receive one of these gifts for Christmas, but if I don't oh well. I will love whatever I do get :)

Share a new iPhone, droid, iPad app that you have recently discovered that we all need.

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I know snapchat is not new or anything but I am SOOOO addicted to it! My best friend introduced me to it back in the summer and I have been using it ever since. It's fun because you never know what people are gonna send you! So I think everyone needs this app!

What is a new fall tv show that you have added to your dvr?

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I actually started watching The Carrie Diaries yesterday! I've read the books and I cannot believe it took me this long to watch it. I'm glad it's on Netflix :)

Share your social media links so we can follow you. (Pinterest, Twitter, Instagram, etc) Tell us which is your favorite and why.

TWITTER

FACEBOOK PINTEREST INSTAGRAM
I LOVE instagram! I really missed it when my phone was broken. And to me it's more fun to post a picture than a status.

What is a tv show, movie, or song that you could watch or listen to over and over and never get tired of?

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I have seen this movie twice in the last week and I kinda want to watch again! I think it's cute, funny, romantic and Mark Ruffalo looks so cute in it!

Jessica Lately

noreply@blogger.com (Jessica.Anahi) — Mon, 28 Oct 2013 18:04:00 +0000

So it has been been a little bit over two months (almost going on three) since I moved back to my parents house, which to be honest it doesn't seem like it has been that long. But in that time I have managed to get my life back together, there are days that I am still sad and angry about what happened. (If you are lost as to what I am talking about, you might want to play catch up and read this post) But overall I think I am doing pretty well. School is going good with the exception of Finance. That class is giving me issues but I have been studying really hard lately so I can improve my grades.

Work is going amazing! I recently had my annual review and I met my standards,

I even got a raise! (Yay me!)

I have also been spending a lot of quality time with my family:

I have been catching up with old friends

and I have also made new ones.

And of course I have been enjoying my free time:

Right now my main focus is me, I am trying to focus on what's to come (life after college) which to be honest is a VERY scary thought. I want to do an internship first, so I can get a taste of the real world and decide what I want to do. With Marketing you can work for pretty much any company and different departments, I still have my eyes on Fashion Marketing but I guess we will see where life takes me.

I also still have my eyes set on Portland, the more I keep on talking about it and the more I keep on hearing wonderful things about it I fall in love with it even more. Sometimes I wish I could just grab my bags and go there once and for all. But I suppose patience is a virtue that I must master and will have to wait. I mean, a year goes by fast.... right?

Sunday Social #61

noreply@blogger.com (Jessica.Anahi) — Mon, 28 Oct 2013 05:30:00 +0000

What was your favorite Halloween costume as a kid?

Being a princess! I mean what little girl does NOT want to be a princess? Even just for a day?

If you could go back to your childhood and dress up as something, what would it be?

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I mean.. this is just too cute. Plus look at her and her sasiness! I would've loved to look like her walking down the street.

What was your favorite Halloween costume as an adult?

To be honest I have yet to have one. I have been catwoman and that's about it. Because I am usually working so it's rare that I dress up. But I have always wanted to be princess Jasmine or Ariel, they are my favorite princesses! I have also ALWAYS wanted to dress up as a flapper and I have yet to do it!

What is your favorite Halloween candy?

COOKIES AND CREAM HERSHEY'S!!!

What is your favorite Halloween memory?

Going trick or treating with BOTH my parents. For the most part my Dad would just stay home and give out the candy, but whenever he would come trick or treating it was the best. We would go to more houses and I had someone to carry me when I got tired lol

What is your favorite scary movie?

Oh, I ABSOLUTELY hate scary movies. I refuse to watch them, I have seen a couple but I have to prepare myself for it for like a week. Not because I think things are real, but because I tend to have nightmares. And because I do not like getting scared and scream like a little girl in front of people. Plus I hate how gruesome they can be!

My First #OOTD

noreply@blogger.com (Jessica.Anahi) — Fri, 25 Oct 2013 16:22:00 +0000

So it took me a year and a half but I finally managed to master the courage to do an outfit post!! And I am so excited to share it with you guys :)

Cardigan: Maurices (You can buy it here)

Scarf: Maurices (You can buy it here)

Skirt: Walmart-Miley Cyrus Collection ( you can find a similar one here)

Tights: Target (You can get similar ones here)

Boots: Route 66 ( you can get similar ones here)

Jewelry: (you can get here, here)

What do you guys think?

PS. I am also linking up with Lena and Rachel

in this week's Passion for Fashion

Sunday Social #60

noreply@blogger.com (Jessica.Anahi) — Mon, 21 Oct 2013 04:20:00 +0000

I apologize for the lack of posts, but this past week was rough. I had 2 exams (on the same day) a thousand word paper to write and a Marketing project that I had to do a lot of research on. I was done with all of it by Friday night. So I took Saturday as a 'vacation day' and relaxed and hang out with my family at the farm on Saturday night. We had a cook out and a camp fire, it was pretty cool because we got to see the gorgeous moon and a meteor pass by!

So hopefully this coming week won't be so tough on my poor college student's butt. Anyways, here are today's Sunday Social's questions :)

What do you value most in life?
My family, specially my relationship with my parents. They mean the world to me, they are my biggest supporters.

What do you think is the greatest invention in your life and why?

Cell phones and social media. With them I am able to communicate with friends and family who are far away, I am able to share my day to day experiences with them in just a matter of seconds.

What do you think is the secret to a good life?

To have the love and support of your friends and family. To be happy with who you are and what you have.

What would you most like to be remembered for when you're gone?

As someone who had a big heart, who did the best she could for others and someone who loved unconditionally.

What accomplishment in your life are you most proud of?

The fact that I've been through a lot of rough patches in my life and I am still here, fighting to keep on going and determined to find love and happiness. Whenever that may be.

Sunday Social #59

noreply@blogger.com (Jessica.Anahi) — Sun, 13 Oct 2013 19:25:00 +0000

What is the first blog you ever followed?
I believe it was Josephine Nychole which back then was My Mane Blog. She was kind of the reason why I started blogging :)
What was your first blog post about?

My first blog post, "First blog entry" I know, very original right? It was about just me introducing my blog and what I had hoped to accomplish with it. Ever since then the direction of my blog has changed a couple of times. I am still trying to find my voice as a blogger (yes after more than 1 year) and as a person.

Who left you your first blog comment?
Her name is Heather Krystal, and she left it on my first blog post. This is what she said:
"Your blogging world is turning out beautifully! Lets swap buttons!! i'm still a noob myself so lets stick it out together! "

Who was the first blogger you ever met in person?
It was Nykki from Josephine Nychole, she is my ex boyfriend's sister, we went up to Phoenix for her graduation last may.
What was your first "blogging milestone"?
I had two blogging milestones in the same month. I was nominated for the Liebster Blog Award (which you can read about here) and I gained 100 followers! I did a giveaway for that, I believe it was my first one too :)

The Farm Life

noreply@blogger.com (Jessica.Anahi) — Sat, 12 Oct 2013 03:38:00 +0000

My parents own a small farm, which may be a fact that I may or may have not shared before. I'm not sure how big it is, but it's big enough for it to have 4 horses, and countless sheep. My Dad also built a small chapel and a storage, and is planning on building a small house there in the future.

The farm requires A LOT of work, mostly because of the animals who need to be fed and given water twice a day. On top of that the field needs to be watered, but the system that those farms have is just ridiculous, since sometimes it takes my Dad about 6 hours to water it, and he usually gets the water late at night. So he comes home like at 2-3 in the morning sometimes.

But having a farm also has its perks. Such as:

Fresh fruits!

This is actually the first batch of first fruit that the farm has produced! Not brag or anything but they are one of the best watermelons I have ever tasted! So juicy and full of flavor! Just thinking about it makes my mouth water!

Animals!

In total my parents have 4 horses and I have no idea how many goats! There are so many that I have lost count of them haha

Muneca

Canelo

Guera

Paloma

These are the rest of the animals, but my Dad wants to have more. He wants to have chickens and rabbits and pretty much the whole enchilada.

Gorgeous afternoons!

During the day it is so hot! You sweat more than a sinner in church, and you can get a really bad tan if you don't put sunblock at least every other hour. BUT once the sun starts to go down, and the stars start coming out and it seems like the rest of the world just stops. It is just so relaxing and the sunsets are breath taking.

it gets so quiet and peaceful. And the sunsets there are just gorgeous. I love having cook outs there, because we get to make s'mores afterwards and just sit around the fire and share some stories. So now that I am back living with my parents I am looking forward to going there more often and riding the horses! (Which I've only done once in MY LIFE!!!) So I am super stoked :D

There is no more perfect song to go with this post than Luke Bryan's "Welcome to the farm" so enjoy :)

Botanic Garden

noreply@blogger.com (Jessica.Anahi) — Thu, 10 Oct 2013 06:08:00 +0000

So the last stop in my Albuquerque trip was the Botanic Garden which was right next door to the Aquarium (you can read about that here)

I honestly fell in love with this place, it was just beautiful and very peaceful. The Bio Park "includes a 10,000 square-foot glass conservatory, a 10-acre Heritage Farm, the PNM Butterfly Pavilion, a Japanese Garden, a model train display, and a whimsical Children’s Fantasy Garden." via

We visited all of them, my favorite two were the Japanese garden and the Children's Fantasy Garden, the later one brought out the kid in me.

The Japanese Garden

It "hosts a majestic waterfall, an elegant koi pond and a mixture of Japanese and local plants. Stone lanterns and pagoda sculptures dot the grounds and stone and wooden bridges straddle small streams." via

Heritage Farm

The Heritage Farm was just that, a farm with a cute house, a stable, a grape vine and more. This section of the farm is a re-creation of a 1930s era farmstead.

Children's Fantasy Garden

"There is always music amongst the trees in the garden, but our hearts must be very quiet to the hear it"

Like I said it brought out the kid in me, I felt like I fell into the rabbit hole and ended up in Wonderland. Everything in the place was "giant size" so it makes you feel like you are part of the money "honey I shrunk the kids."

Although it was only a two day trip I had an AMAZING time, I am sooo gonna go see Luke Bryan again, and perhaps I am gonna take another trip up to Albuquerque and see what else the city has to offer.

A visit to the aquarium

noreply@blogger.com (Jessica.Anahi) — Tue, 08 Oct 2013 04:07:00 +0000

Sorry it has taken me 2 weeks to share with ya'll about my trip to Albuquerque, but I have been SUPER busy with school, this semester has been kicking my butt! But anyways, here is how the rest of my trip went!

So for those of you who don't know, the reason I went to Albuquerque was to go to the Luke Bryan concert (you can read all about it here) so the day after the concert I told my parents that I was going to head back home early so I could make it back in time for my afternoon classes. YEAH RIGHT!! I hadn't been out of town in a while and I had never been to Albuquerque, so of course I stayed. After all school is not going anywhere.

So after checking out of the hotel we went out to eat, had Red Robin YUUUUUUUUUUUMMM! Then we headed to the aquarium (since we don't have one in our town thought it would be fun) So off we went.

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The ABQ Biopark Aquarium is located next door to the Rio Grande Botanic Garden. The ABQ Biopark Aquarium exhibits Gulf of Mexico saltwater species from a variety of habitats, including surf zone, shallow waters, coral reefs, open ocean and deep ocean.

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Here are some of the pics I took:

I wanted to touch a sting ray soooo bad but they wouldn't come near me. Those jerks.

The tank where the jellyfish were looked like a giant lava lamp. I loved it.

we both liked this dude lol

The lobsters were HUGE!

The only turtle in the aquarium, can you believe it?

sharks.sharks.sharks

This is the coolest bench I have ever seen!

I honestly felt like a little kid looking at all the fishies! lol

I still have one more posts to share about my trip. So stay tuned :)

Sunday Social #58

noreply@blogger.com (Jessica.Anahi) — Mon, 07 Oct 2013 05:11:00 +0000

What were you like in middle school and high school?

I couldn't find any pictures from middle school so these are the ones from high school :)

I was pretty outgoing in middle school and my first two years of high school, then I kind of tamed myself. I was the kind of girl who was all over her boyfriend during the last 2 years of high school, so I kind of missed out on a lot of things. But I still had a good time and that's all that matters!

What were your favorite pastimes?

I have always loved reading, if I was reading a really good book I would take it to school and read it between classes. Actually I still do that.

Of course playing soccer or running have always been great!

What songs were you obsessed with?

Oh gosh, back in middle school I was OBSESSED with Eminem, Avril Lavigne, Simple Plan and Linkin Park. Then in high school I started liking Justin Timberlake, and my life changed lol

What fashion statement do you look backing and cringe?

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Yup. I wore those, I was a typical 90's kid.

Who was your celeb crush?

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Justin Timberlake♥

What was your favorite movie?

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It's mean girls. Duhhh!

Save the tatas

noreply@blogger.com (Jessica.Anahi) — Wed, 02 Oct 2013 05:30:00 +0000

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I CANNOT believe that it's October already! Time is just flying, and I am exciting for the upcoming Holidays!

Only 30 days left until Halloween

58 days left until Thanksgiving

84 days left until Christmas

AND 91 days left until New years.

But before we get ahead of ourselves let's just focus on getting through October. Which happens to be breast cancer awareness month. .

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This month is a chance to raise awareness about the importance of screening and the early detection of breast cancer. Did you know that "about 1 in 8 women born today in the United States will get breast cancer at some point during her life. After skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common kind of cancer in women." according to Health Finder.

How can this be prevented? By spreading the word about mammograms and encourage others to get involved. You can take the PINK PLEDGE, join a fund raiser or simply make a donation today!

Your awareness, donation and support could make a HUGE difference in someone's life.

So show your support, rock some pink

and help SAVE THE TATAS!

Dirt Road Diaries

noreply@blogger.com (Jessica.Anahi) — Tue, 01 Oct 2013 05:51:00 +0000

I can honestly say that dreams do come true, and let me tell you why. Last week I (along with hundreds of other people) was being sang to by this gorgeous man ♥

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He was supposed to perform in Abuquerque, NM I believe back in July but the concert got canceled due to the weather so it got rescheduled for September 22. When I heard he was coming the first time around it was a week before the concert and all the tickets were all sold out. I was soooooo bummed out. About a month later I learned from my best friend that his coworker was selling 2 tickets to Luke Bryan. The previous concert got postponed and the tickets bought for that concert were going to be valid for the one on September 22. Without any hesitation I bought the tickets, and to be honest it was one of the BEST decisions that I have ever made.

When the day of the concert came and I was pumped! I had never been to Albuquerque and hadn't been to a concert in YEARS!!! But after the first hour on the road I started to get antsy, it was my first time driving longer than my commute to school/work (which is about 40 minutes to an hour) and the trip was between 4-5 hours. I know it may not sound far but I have never driven my car for that long, I am usually on the passenger side reading a book or enjoying the view. So being the driver kinda sucked, but the trip was so worth it!

Once we checked in at the hotel we got ready and went to eat before the concert. That's when we noticed that the sky was too cloudy, *oh uh* I thought. Then sure enough when we left the restaurant it started to sprinkle and it was pouring when we hit the freeway. Once we parked it had stopped raining, but it started to sprinkle again when we were in line to get inside but then it stopped once we were inside.

It was soo annoying and the freaking clouds were pissing me off!

They couldn't make up their minds, they were just teasing us. And sure enough when the opening act (Thompson Square) started doing their number it started to sprinkle and little by little it started to increase until it started to downpour on us. Oh did I happened to mention that the concert was OUTDOORS?!?! We got soaked, we were freezing, and I was starting to lose my ~~damn~~ mind. But after an eternity (or an hour, hour and a half) the rain finally stopped and the concert took place.

And once it started I screamed my little heart out!!

It was such an AMAZING concert, here are some pics and videos from the show :)

I wish this picture wouldn't look so blurry, because honestly this man can make the funniest faces ever and still look sexy!

When he busted out the piano and sang this song I almost fainted., I am SOOO obsessed with this song right now!! ♥

I posted this pictures on instagram a couple of weeks ago, I am going to share it here again just in case you missed it.

And yes, I am sharing it because that's EXACTLY how he makes me feel! I am SOO gonna go and see him again! And this time I am gonna make sure to get closer seats :)

Ps. This is part 1 of my 2 day mini vacation. Part 2 and 3 will be coming soon to a blog near you ;)

Sunday Social #57

noreply@blogger.com (Jessica.Anahi) — Mon, 30 Sep 2013 03:03:00 +0000

What is your dream job?

My dream job would be Dylan's job from Friends with benefits. He is an Art Director for GQ, I would like to work for a retail store or even a fashion house, but we will see where life takes me.

If you had just won the lottery and didn't need to work for money, what would you do with your time?

TRAVEL!!

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What piece of career advice would you give to someone just starting out in your field?

As of right now I cannot give any 'official' advise since I don't have a 'real' job yet. The only thing I can share is:

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What would be your ideal "just for fun" job?

To be honest? I work at a retail store and I get to dress people and I totally LOVE it! It's like playing with real barbie dolls! I get to share my knowledge of fashion and give tips to my customers :)

What was your first "real" job?

Don't have one yet. But hope I find one soon after graduating from college. Perhaps I should start looking soon......

A late Sunday Social and 2 birthdays.

noreply@blogger.com (Jessica.Anahi) — Wed, 25 Sep 2013 05:33:00 +0000

Sorry I've been a little MIA guys, I've just been busy with school, work and with a little someone called Luke Bryan ;) I'm not spilling the beans on that one just yet so you will have to wait! So instead I am posting this week's Sunday Social (a couple of days late) and I am giving a shout out to two important members of my family.

Today is my big brother's birthday, and being the awesome sister that I am I baked him a cake

which came out really good if I do say so myself! But my big brother is not the only one with a birthday today, 14 years ago, when we were celebrating his birthday at the Chamizal (this BIG park) we bought this little black fuzz ball.

She was 2 months when we got her and she has been with us ever since. She was the first family dog so of course we spoiled her to death. And today was no exception, I baked her some mini doughnuts and I put some yogurt as frosting (I found the recipe online) I wish I would've taken some pictures but she just couldn't wait any longer lol

So I want to wish both of them a HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

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What is your favorite handbag you've ever owned?

I have about 2-3 channel bags and those are my babies!

What is your dream handbag you lust over?

I have been lusting over this Classic flap bag for YEARS!!

I have always loved Chanel, their products are so classy and timeless and this bag (part of their iconic collection) is just that. And it's GORGEOUS! I start drooling just by looking at it *sigh*

What are the daily essentials in your purse or work bag?

I MUST carry my:

wallet

phone

car keys

shades

kindle

What's in your purse?

Aside from the items mentioned in the previous question I also carry:

my make-up bag
agenda
lotion
my chargers (kindle/phone)

DOS [and a giveaway]

noreply@blogger.com (Jessica.Anahi) — Sat, 21 Sep 2013 06:00:00 +0000

My little man AKA my Godson turned two today. And of course I made sure to ask for the day off so I could go and see his pretty little face.

When we got to my Uncle's house and Eiden saw me he dropped whatever he was doing and he ran towards me screaming "Nina, Nina" with a HUGE smile on his face. I swear my heart just melted right then and there. He is such a cutie that it's so hard not to love him. Of course we spent the whole afternoon with my family and had a cook out for Eiden's birthday and my Aunt's. (Her birthday was yesterday) I love days like these where I get to spend time with my family, have some delicious food and some tres leches cake :)

Here are some pics of today's festivities!

If you can't tell he REALLY liked his cake lol. Wish I would've taken more pictures but I was so busy playing with Eiden and helping in the kitchen that I kind of forgot until it was time to cut the cake. I will make sure I do better next year :)

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