It's been a while...

But more has happened than you think.

I've been a super busy bee for the last month. I went on my final Spring Break, my dauger ran away and was hit by a car, I worked my tail off for campaigns, I spoke with HR at VZW about potential jobs, and I did my normal routine.

I'll start with what was most devastating. Macy dog got hit by a car! No worries, she's OK (otherwise I'd still be in mourning), but it was scary. Let me backtrack a bit... On Friday, March 26th, I had plans to go out with my BFFs from HS Amanda and Nicci. However, those plans were cut awfully short when I got a call that said Macy had ran away. I sped to Blake's apartment as fast as I could just hoping not to see Macy injured on the way, and was informed upon my arrival that she had darted so fast no one had any idea where she had gone. So I drove around for an hour or so but to no avail. I finally retired and attempted to get a little rest.

In the A.M., I decided I'd check the Lawrence Humane Society. I called, and they checked the found reports and told me they thought they had her. Sure enough, it was Macy. She ran to the Beverely Hills of Lawrence, Kan. (Did I just write in AP style on my blog? I'm such a journalist) A kid in HS had seen Macy in the street, and he and his family took her in for the night. I'm so thankful! OK, so that was great.... but that's not the end.

Oh yeah, I forgot to mention earlier that I got sick last month, too. So I went to work the following Monday, but I wasn't feelin' so hot. Well maybe I should say I was feelin' reallly hot, like fever hot. So my manager told me I needed to go to the Dr. to see what was wrong. While in the waiting room, I got the call of doooooom. That's the call that said Macy had been hit by a car and that she was peeing blood. I damn near had a heart attack. I thought for sure she was a goner. Little ol' Macy dog gettin' hit by a car doing 40.

After I saw the Doc, I was told to go home and rest. When I got home, Macy was all swollen and covered in blood, which reinforced my negative attitude. Lucky for me, I have a fantastic bf that makes me feel better when I'm sad. Blake came home and told me that everything was going to be OK and that Macy was a tough girl. After I spoke with the vet, I decided to take his advice and wait until the A.M. to take her in. That evening she stopped peeing blood and the swelling went down, so I didn't take her to the vet the next day, but I assure you, she was treated like a queen on her deathbed. It was the next day that the sad news came. Wednesday morning she couldn't walk. Well, her front legs did but her back legs, not so much. I had to take her home that day anyways as I was leaving for CO the next day (oh yeah, I was also on a national no-fly list last month) so I took her to my mom's and she took her to our vet for me while I was at work and school. Turns out, Macy is abnormal and has something weird goin on with her spine. In the end, she had to get doggie accupuncture and she's all better now.

OK, sorry about the detail. I know no one cares about Macy girl like I do, but keep in mind she is my dauger.

Now for the fun stuff. I WENT ON SPRING BREAK TO PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL AND HAD SO MUCH FUN! I went with my friend Katy Saunders, her friend from VA, my roomates and our friends. Katy and I drove down with Glenda, the GPS. It was an awesome trip. We had sooo much fun driving, stopping in local businesses and searching for locally brewed beers for Katy's bottle cap map. We also had a little troubs in PCB. The booking agency we used, which I will not name, did not reserve our rooms with the hotel. So, when we arrived, we were told we had no place to stay. After several hours of being jostled around, they found us a place to stay, but we had to split up into two rooms. I'd say we went from Hilton-esque to Super 8. The girls we were with complained a lot about it, but Katy, Alex (her friend) and I just laughed it off and headed to Coyote Ugly. Our hotel ended up being awesome for SB. Everyone there was so much fun, and we had free beer from 12-2 and a liquor store in the lobby. While I was there, I couldn't help but watch the way people were drinking. I was inherently doing ethnographic research for campaigns... It has fully consumed me! Well, I have lots of other funny things to say about the trip, but no one seems to think they're quite as funny as those of us that were on the trip. Oh, I will say I can cross being buried in the sand off my Bucket List.

On to the next thing... CAMPAIGNS! Well, my team is phenomenal to say the least. Pink Team fo' life, baby! We all work so well together, I couldn't ask for a better team. I'd say we are really fortunate seeing as how we didn't all know each other coming into the class. Everyone is a team player and a hard worker. We've been busting our tails trying to avoid the week full of all-nighters that seems to be inevitable. We present on 5/5 so it's quickly coming to an end. I'm sure my next post will be all about campaigns, seeing as that's what my life's all about these days, so I'll leave this here.

HR. Well I spoke with HR at VZW and didn't get good news. I basically heard that it would be possible to get into Marketing there, but it would take a few more years at my current location. I have decided that is not the route I want to take, so I have been exploring other career options. I have an interview with SPM Communications in Dallas, TX, for a 3-6 month internship on Friday. I am really excited about it. I've read about them before, but I am reading more and more about the company and I really like what they do. I mean, they do PR for food. I'm perfect, right? My family and close friends know the answer to that question.

OK, I am going to hit the sack. Long day tomorrow. I'll post more often, I promise.

Expensive Week

Yes, I got a speeding ticket. No, I am not happy about it. I got it Friday night on Mass. Street. I was going 40 in a 30.... yes, I know it sounds like I was totally being a speed demon, but it's so easy right there! I know two other people that have gotten tickets in the same spot... I mean, why is there a 30 mph speed limit on a four lane road? No good reason.... Oh well, I am just going to consider it a donation to the City.

I'm still getting used to this computer. These 'hot corners' things are a bit touchy but useful. I've been watching some tutorials on cs4, but I don't have any pictures on here so I've yet to actually try anything out. Money well spent, right? I am working out a way to get all of my info and pictures transferred off of my old computer, well... let's say previous computer because she isn't really old... and onto this new computer so I can edit pics and post!

Speaking of pictures, I took some cute ones of Macy to post on here.... However I always forget my dad has an xD memory card and not SD. That means I couldn't transfer the pics onto my computer to show you. Have no fear though, I'll take more. I really am in love with this little girl. I am now calling her my dauger... get it? Hahaha, yeah, I'm a little creepy, but I can't help it. Macy is starting to like Blake more and more, and well, I'd like to think she's making progress with Jon.

Tangent: Is it normal to name inanimate objects? Tangent #2: Is a car considered an inanimate object? I mean, it does move. And according to my parents, sometimes they move on their own without any provocation (that's how my car was allegedly wrecked into the trees at my parents').
OK, back to T1. Today at work I was mentioning how LaFonda the Honda does great in the snow, and then came the conversation about whether or not it's normal to name things like cars, phones, computers, etc. I thought it was normal, but then I thought it could just be one of those weird things my sister and I did/do. A HS-aged girl was there, and she said that all her friends had their cars named so I thought it may be a generational thing.... but some of my co-workers thought that was totally off seeing as they "would never name a car." So the question remains... is it normal?
Brody Jenner thinks so. Mid-convo at work, Twitter came to my aid.... Mr. Jenner tweeted about naming his new '68 Charger (if my memory serves me).. proving that people do, in fact, name their cars.... even boys... semi-famous boys....

Also, here's another rant of mine. Okay, Zarate sisters, don't be mad.... What is up with Kim Kardashian being the executive producer of a TV show??? Now, I may be a bit biased, but come on! There are so many people that are working so hard to get a job like that that are quite possibly more qualified, and she gets it. Yes, Blake's major is probably skewing my opinion, but I just think it's a bit ridic. I actually saw and article/comment (I get my info all mixed up these days) about how the Kardashian girls have just been working SOOOO hard, and that their hardwork is finally paying off for them... Now, feel free to scold me, but get real. I would love to travel around and make appearances all over the country... I don't know if I'd call that hard work though... OK, I'm done.

Well, I must say thanks to Andrea for tipping me off to a great new site that helps me personalize my blog. Decisions, decisions I must say. Also, everyone should follow my Mom's blog because she's the bomb. And if she has followers, she'll HAVE to update!

Back to Blogging

Hello there.

I am back in the blogosphere! My blog may or may not be as exciting as before.... seeing as I am in America this time! Have no fear, life through my eyes is never boring. Hopefully my blog will help you see that.

I have my best friend Lisa to thank for this blog. Yes you, Lisa. Though she doesn't know it, she is the reason I just started up this blog. I was reading her blog about moving to NYC and wanted to comment on it. However, I didn't want to do so anonymously. My course of action was to start my own blog. So, thanks Lisa. (She can't take all the credit though. I have been considering starting a blog, she just gave me no choice.)

My current situation is as follows. I am graduating in May. My current course load is a little heavier than usual, but I am loving it. I am excited/anxious/taken aback by my fast-approaching graduation date. I can't believe these last four years have flown by so fast. It's been a treat though, I have to say. I am looking for jobs all over the country right now. I've been conjuring up plans with Lisa to move to NYC, dreaming of moving to Chicago, and considering staying right here at home. At this point in time, my life has no real direction which is exciting and a bit unnerving. I'm realizing though, that I will be successful wherever I land. It just may take me a little longer than I'd like to land there.

OK, now for the great news! I got a new dog named Macy that is the current love of my life. I will post pictures as soon as I have some on my camera. My cell phone is making all other cameras in my life obsolete, but I'll have to get back in photographer mode so you all can see my little girl. Yes, I am a bit obsessed. She is my baby. Macy's story is a bit unique. She was bought by my boyfriend Blake's roommate, Jon. He really wanted a dog at the time, and I wanted the perks of a dog without the commitment seeing as my life has no direction as stated above. Well, we adopted Macy, and I was going to be the stepmom. That didn't necessarily work out. Macy quickly became attached to me (I think it's because I love her the most), and so I have become her official adoptive mother.

The really interesting thing though is not only did she become attached to me, she is literally petrified of Jon. I have never seen anything quite like it. She is scared to death when he is around, but he's never hit her or anything.... We are working to correct it, but it's a work in progress to say the least. The guys say that her personality changes completely when I am around. She gets so excited when I come home, and that's what I love the most. Blake is becoming more attached to her too. I think it is so cute that he loves her, and it makes me love him even more.

Okay, that's my background for now. I'll update soon.