Finding What Fits Me

The world is full of "one size fits all," but, let's get real, life isn't anywhere close to that motto. Life is about discovering what makes you happy and what keeps you going. It may take a few degrees, countless hours at the wrong job and a strong support group, but I'll eventually get there.

What I love:
- Fashion
- Art
- Creativity
- Travel
- Helping people
- Social Media (especially Facebook and Twitter)
- Photography

MBA

I'm seriously considering going back to school, getting a MBA from CMU, MSU or EMU. I feel like if I have a higher level of education, I'll be able to get the job I want. I didn't think I'd ever go back to school, but I'm more than sure that this is what I need to do to get where I want to be.

Home things

I can't wait till I can afford to live in my own place - even if I have to share it with a roommate. At least I'll be able to decorate my room as I see fit. In the mean time, I'll have to dream while I read:

1. http://www.designsponge.com/

2. http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/

3. http://thewillowshomeandgarden.blogspot.com/




And, get ideas of what NOT to do with little reads like this one: http://uglyhousephotos.com/

Bedrooms

My ADD has kicked in and cleaning my room is no longer a priority... I must show you all of the unbelievably inspiring kids' bedrooms I found... Some kids have all the luck.

Cleaning my room...

feels so damn good. I'm just focusing on de-cluttering, re-folding/hanging and throwing stuff out. Clothing that I haven't worn in the past 6 months go to Plato's closet, Hannah's closet (my niece) or Salvation Army. I don't worry too much about decor because, after all, I'm stilling living with the rents, so I don't get to make the decorating decisions - Susan does.

New Opportunities

Woah. March has flown by... I cannot believe it's almost April! A lot has changed in my life and, although it is stressful, I am, finally, starting to feel good about everything.

I left JOB A (I don't feel comfortable including my actual places of employment), a job I have worked since I graduated Central Michigan University in May 2010. I had been extremely unhappy at JOB A, so it was a huge relief to put in my two weeks and start the search for new employment. I grew a lot while at JOB A and I learned a ton about selling, buying and managing, but it was my time to experience something new.

I took a part-time position at JOB B and, even though, I'm on call a lot and I am not getting paid as much as I was at JOB A, I am happier and I look forward to work. I am excited to be in a more structured, yet uniquely innovative, working environment. Everyone I work with at JOB B went or goes to school for fashion and art and I'm inspired. I still have to find another part-time JOB C though, so I'll probably be serving you a beer in the near future.

Things I Feel in Love with Today

I shopped Anthropologie in downtown Birmingham, Michigan today and found a few items that I couldn't live without.

1. http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/product/clothes-skirts/24298713.jsp - The girl in the floral shirt & yellow Tucked Tiered Skirt - I am the proud new owner of both. I will wear them together with shirt tucked in (bohemian preppy) and separate. I know I'll be able to match the floral shirt with the next item too!

2. http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/product/clothes-skirts/24539207.jsp - I'm 6'2", so I happily surprised by how long the Esker Maxi Skirt is. I haven't found one that long ever, so it was simply fate that it came home with me.

3. I can't find this little ditty on Anthropologie's website, but it's absolutely fabulous. Black, drapey, asymmetrical hemp with an open neck line. I think it will look fabulous with the Esker Maxi or tucked into the Tucked Tiered Skirt.

So stoked to sport my threads! If I remember, I'll post some pictures of me in them! :)