I am not...

On the verge of tears and this can't be good.

I am not upset that my mother doesn't support my career choice.
I am not upset that I was just told by my mother that my current job isn't paying me enough. Ya know sometimes we accept jobs because we LOVE them, not because of the pay.
I am not upset and frustrated that my tutoring check is somewhere in the mail and I haven't received it yet.
I am not mad at the fact that I am back to being a completely broke grad student.
I am not overwhelmed at the fact that I have to lesson plan and create syllabi for 4 weeks of public policy curriculum.
I am not sad about the fact that I'm about to turn 25 and not where I want to be in life.
I am not beating myself up for the fact that the more I do, the less I feel I accomplish.
I am not feeling pathetic and lame.
I am not depressed over the fact that my blogger and tumblr friends understand me better than my actual friends.
I am not going to let my negativity bring me down, tomorrow is a new day and I hope know it will be better.

Currently coveting #1

Currently coveting #1 by estrada87 featuring kate spade jewelry

Words of Wisdom #36

"It's all about the work, ... Nothing is going to fall into your lap. If you want to be a lawyer, see yourself as a lawyer, go to the library and start learning the law. If you want to be a rapper, start rapping and get out there. Live your life as if you already are where you want to be."

- Russell Simmons

Currently Coveting...

Ahhh, I just wandered onto Brooks Brothers online store and discovered that they are having a massive sale!! Now, if I had some extra cash to part with I'd buy myself the following :) And yes, I may have a slight thing for dresses :)

Oxford shirtdress

Short Sleeve dress shirt

Cotton lady dress

Liberty Print Dress

Words of Wisdom #35

"It had long since come to my attention that people of accomplishment rarely sat back and let things happen to them. They went out and happened to things."
- Leonardo da Vinci

Happy (early) birthday to me!

Saturday I spent my afternoon hanging out with my mom at one of our favorite shopping spots and enjoying coordinated musical water fountain spectacles. My birthday is less than a month away now (eeek!!) and typically my parents have adopted the system of "I'll take you shopping for your birthday present" versus surprising us with a gift. This past weekend turned out to be one of those times. We wandered in J.Crew in search of swim trunks for my nephew, and we came out with clothes for ourselves. My mom bought a gorgeous Jackie cardigan in creme and a pretty periwinkle blue vintage v-neck tee (bytheway, those tees are uber soft and comfy! I have a few myself.) I came away with my early birthday present and a piece in the J. Crew collection that I've had my eyes on for quite some time. Best part of my gift: I snagged it on sale!!! And I mean uber sale price! Like 70% off!!!!! I totally lucked out on this trench coat! I felt like it found me, versus me finding it. I turned around, and BAM!, it was right there in front of me. And it was the VERY last one in the store, and wait for it.....IN MY SIZE! Yes, I know who gets this excited over scoring an article of clothing on sale. This girl right here does! Now I'm excited for the summer to breeze on by quickly so I can wear in this fall. I'm already thinking up of outfits to wear my Matinee Trench coat.

p.s. I totally lucked out on the price, because online its only the red version on sale. Talk about being at the right place at the right time!

Music Monday #23

She is my home slice! I love Ivy Queen, and lately I can't get enough of all my favorite Latin music artists. It's not a phase, but what would I call my current stage of persistent infatuation towards her, and my other beloved Latin music artists?

Post Secret #31

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Because in the end, no matter what we all go through, it'll all be OK! I swear I really need to tell myself this on a daily basis, because I tend to dwell on things not being OK, and it drives me nuts!

Words of Widsom #34

“I can never read all the books I want; I can never be all the people I want and live all the lives I want. I can never train myself in all the skills I want. And what do I want? I want to live and feel all the shades, tones and variations of mental and physical experience possible in life. And I am horribly limited.”
- Sylvia Plath

Jessie J Price Tag cover by Lennon & Maisy Stella

Music Monday #22

One of my all time favorite videos and renditions of Empire State of Mind. I think I might even enjoy this version better than the original Alicia Keys & Jay Z version.

Happy Monday everyone!

Post Secret #30

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I was guilty of this when I worked at the law firm. I'd put people on hold, then do some other office task, and go back to them. Remember: always be nice to those that are helping you with something!! :)