my thoughts

So I recently completed Steve Harvey's, Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man, and overall it was good. There were definitely some funny parts, some parts that stood out like, "wow that makes sense," and then there were the parts that really bothered me. I was always raised to be an independent person, I don't know if in part that comes from being the only girl in a family of boys or what but I was always taught that if you can't stand on your on two feet you haven't made it. I am grateful that I am as independent and strong as I am. I know so many people that are so dependent on others, whether their family, friends or significant others and they can't live without constant feedback from them. To me that's sad, and I just don't get it. So in one of the last chapters in Harvey's book he goes on to say that strong, independent woman are lonely woman. So as I read this chapter I begin to think, is the fact that I am getting a college education, with hopes for a very successful career, determining my "love life." The chapter continues to say things like if you know how to fix something, act like you don't so your man can fix it and feel better about himself. If you make more money than your man make sure you don't show it or let him know. It also said to allow him to pay for everything. Now I get that men want to provide and I understand that, but what's wrong with chipping in and paying for things? I personally am not the type to allow someone to continually buy me things without repaying the favor, isn't that just common courtesy? The chapter continued with many other words of "wisdom" and as I continued to read and get more angry at Steve Harvey I began to think, if whoever I'm with doesn't appreciate that I am educated and have career aspirations, and have the money to take care of myself, then isn't that person just not right for me? Why should I have to dumb myself down to be in a relationship. So I say to you Steve Harvey- I plan to be independent, strong, successful, happy and loved!

Summer

I just love the summer, for many reasons:

Warm weather which means..
Dresses
The Beach
The Pool
Concerts

And I think I had more things to list but those are a good starting place. But anyways, I am enjoying the summer months, I have made lots of visits home to see the family and my friends. I am also working these days at Ameriprise Financial, which is a financial planning firm. It's a lot of fun/different from past jobs and I am really enjoying it thus far. I generally work only 3ish days a week for about 15-20 hours, so still plenty of free time during my last summer break dun dun dun.

Speaking of fun summer events I went to Brad Paisley on Saturday and it was a ton of fun!! I am not really into country music but country concerts are awesome, I would suggest them to everyone, especially Brad Paisley, doesn't hurt that he is adorable.

Sadly I am starting summer school in a couple of weeks but luckily it's online so hopefully it will be just as easy as my last summer class.. one can only hope.

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Thinking Like a Man

I love summer because I finally have free time to read.. well before summer school starts that is! I recently started, and by recent I mean last night, Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man -- Haha I know how to underline and the Sister in Law's don't ;-) So far very good. I sat down last night and read before bed and got the first 50 pages down. It is a very easy, light read and also quite funny. Definitely makes sense --> Men are simple beings plain and simple. I will have to post a list of some quotes from the book because Steve Harvey is indeed a funny guy, he says it like it is, love that! I have a whole list of other books for the summer too (all before summer school in late June): The Lucky One, Chasing Harry Winston, and whatever else Mich throws my way :)

Senior

Well I successfully finished up my Junior year on Wednesday the 29th. It felt great to finish up but so weird at the same time. I am now a Senior in college, I will have to start looking for jobs within a matter of months, I will be joining the 'real world' soon... it's all very scary to think about. Anyways, I had the best semester yet this semester finishing up with a 3.7 GPA. All A's and one B so pretty exciting!

The past couple weeks have been fun filled including Demit, The Hillsborough Hike, Triangle Beach Music Festival, a trip to Williamsburg, some pool days and some fun nights out with friends. I love summer time :)

I had a wonderful time visiting the fam in Williamsburg. The kids are adorable as always and I had a great time hanging out with Chris and Michelle. Hopefully I will get to visit again soon, and we can go to Busch Gardens!!

Girls on the Hike



TBMF

Junior Year

Well junior year has come and is basically gone. Next week this time I will be taking my last exam and preparing for a fun filled summer of work and one summer class. Hard to believe that I will be a senior in college, really hard to believe... A lot has happened in this crazy hectic year but I loved pretty much every minute of it. I may become a student forever because I am just not ready to be a grown up. Good thing I have another year to "grow up." Graduation is May 9th and a good majority of my friends will be turning their tassel and moving on to the real world. Scary thing is a lot of them still haven't been able to find jobs. Its a scary thought being in college when the job market is in the tank. My hopes for this time next year is a job. I want to graduate knowing where I am going and what I will be doing..


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