New Favorite Show

 

Most of you may know that when it comes to television shows, I'm kind of an addict. Not that I sit down and channel surf (I rarely do that) but if I find a good show, I usually stick to it and feel obligated to watch most or all of the episodes. I don't even want to think about the amount of time I've wasted doing this... Anyways, my mother, being the Bravo addict that she is, recently discovered a new summer show called "Million Dollar Decorators." Needless to say, I'm now attached.  The reason I like it so much is because unlike HGTV it's not a how-to show and you don't feel like you have to learn anything while watching it. Yes, obviously there is decorating (which I love considering these decorators have no spending limit and can pretty much do whatever the hell they want), but more than decorating, it focuses on the decorators lives and there relationships. It's centered around 5 decorators, all of whom are completely different and have different design techniques, but are all extremely talented and entertaining to watch. For instance, despite being the ones working for the millionaires, these decorators hold themselves to the highest standard and get mad if they're thought of as any different.  One of them got mad when her client treated her like part of the staff....uhh yea...if you're getting a pay check from this woman, doesn't that mean that you're "part of the staff?" I don't know....it's like these people think that because the client asked them to do a room, it means that the designer is doing them a favor or something and they can do whatever they want. The funny thing is, that because their designs are so good, they basically can.  Another designer says all the time that "People don't know what they want. I know what they want." which in a way I guess is true since they always end up liking her designs, but on the other hand is frustrating to me because if I was the client I'd want to know that since I'm paying this person, they should at least listen to what I have to say. I suppose I also feel this way because personally I've been really into decorating lately. Unfortunately, my family doesn't share the same enthusiasm I do when I bring home a new rug or lamp or whatever for my room in the G Phi house next year... I guess it's because right now my taste is still very girly. (Take a look at this cover of Hose Beautiful to get an idea). I guess they're right...meanwhile my mind always travels back to Paris Hilton and her pink out town house she owns while she's far from her teenage years. She's almost in her thirties! ...but then again she still acts like a teen so I guess that makes sense.

Sweet Sweet Summertime

ATTENTION EVERYONE!!! I'm currently trying to sell a guitar I crafted in hopes of raising money for my upcoming trip to Maine. So far I've had no luck and I think it;s because no one trusts/knows  how cool this thing is! Let me just say that similar guitars sell for about $250 but because I'm so desperate I'll start the price off at $75. No, it cannot play but really it's a child's guitar so there's no need to play it. Just hang it up on the wall or against a piece of furniture and you'll be good to go :)

In other news, I saw the movie Super 8 with my cousin yesterday. It was not bad! It wasn't as good as it could have been (mostly because I felt like they left some things unanswered) but all-in-all it was worth seeing. I also mention this because until Harry Potter comes out, the only other movie I'm looking forward to is Larry Crowne...

Summer's also been my time to catch up on reading since lord knows I won't do it during the school year...only problem is I can't seem to find the motivation to do it now either. I'm one of those people that if I have a book that I've started, I won't stop reading it until it's finished. No matter how terrible it is and no matter how long it takes me to read. Take "The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner" for instance. It's roughly 180 pages and I've been working on it for over a year now. One problem with this book is that it doesn't have chapters so I don't have a designated stopping point every time sit down with it. This means that the stopping point is usually the next page. Another problem with this book is that the writing is so completely awful that it takes a lot of energy to stay focus. The worst part of all of this is that I'm not even half way done... Needless to stay it would be good if people started giving me motivation to finish. Maybe then I could start another book I've been meaning to read.  Probably not though...unless there is a book on CD to go with it. God I hate reading.

What I've been up to # 2

It's been a whole semester since I last wrote about the current events going on in my life and I have to say a lot has happened.  
The other day I found out I was elected Assistant Rituals Chair for my sorority. I doesn't really mean anything other than I have to show up earlier for chapter and sit next to my big, the current Rituals Chair. Yipee.
In other more depressing news, I wish my Aunt and Uncle all my love and support in the recent event of their unborn child's death. Although we never knew him, Angus Baskett will forever be loved and never forgotten.

Future at OU

What do I see myself doing during my time at OU?  If anyone has the answer, I'd love to hear it.  

Honestly though, my biggest goal right now is to find a major.  One that will not only help me get a job but also allow me to show off my strengths. Although, if I could do ANYTHING I wanted I would probably do something involving the film industry. Whether it be acting, set design, writing, ANYTHING.

Another thing I want to do while at OU is to get more involved. Whether it be through my sorority or through CAC, I don't care, I feel like it's important to get involved and meet people who could possibly become good connections or references.

Another goal would be to possibly find a potential spouse...or at least a stable, strong relationship.  College is a very unique experience that can be rough at times and a blast at others.  It would really be nice to find a single person to share it with.

OU/TX 2010

Just because I made this blog for the sole purpose of the class "Lead Your Way" does not mean I'm not allowed to talk about other things....and the main thing on everyone's mind right now is tomorrow's match against Texas. So, for lack of a better phrase...GO OKLAHOMA!

Priorities



Jason from True Blood

 My priorities before coming to OU were simply to make good grades and possibly find something I enjoy to make my major.  Since it is only the forth week of school, not much as changed, but I have added somethings to the mix of prioities, such as getting more involved with my sorority and meeting more people...is it wierd to say another prioritiy of mine is to get a boyfriend sometime in the near future?  Maybe 'Jason' from True Blood? 
Right now, since I'm still new to the whole college thing, I'm more focused on achieveing the things dealing with the present, like my school work and social life.  However, it is a dream of mine to someday get a degree in a field of study that I'm not only good at, but that I enjoy.  I want to get married, own a home, and start a family sometime in my mid to late 20s to early 30s.

Influences

Me, like everyone else in the world, has had many influences throughout my life...starting with my friends and family.  I'm the kind of person who cares about what people think of me and so therefore I'm kind and treat others how I would want to be treated.  I was influenced in this way by my parents.

This is my family at my sister's confirmation. From left to right: my grandfather, grandmother, me, my sister Bridget, my mom, and dad

Obviously, my family has had a great influence on me, (they do all the punishing!) but as I get older, my friends probably hold a greater weight of influence. Unconsciously, this is because I know my family will always love me, or at least have to deal with me, but friends are only there because they want to be, anything could happen to make them want to leave.  So it is important to me to always keep my friends close.  My best friends in the world are Sarah Hopkins and Taylor Vassios.  I can call them my best friends because even though I hold a fear of what people think of me, we're great enough friends that I don't need to not be nervous or watch what I say and I know that they'll always be there.

Sarah and I at her ranch in Montana

Me (on left) and Taylor posing for our sorority photo-shoot

I know that these girls will always have my back and I got lucky in that I found some best friends who never pressure me to do anything I don't want to do and are genuinely nice, good girls.  They've been great influences and have made me a better person because of it. Sarah and I met in 4th grade when I had just moved to Southlake Texas from Dallas.  At first we didn't click well.  We had completely different personalities and she came off kind of spoiled.  This is probably why we're best friends though...because we're so different I mean.  Anyways, after years of being friends we were inseparable. I would only ever hang out with her and because of that, it was hard for me to get out and meet new people.  This all changed my junior year of high school.  Sarah and her family moved to Montana which forced me to go out and make more friends.  It's not that I didn't have any other friends, I just wasn't that close to any of them.  That's when I met Taylor.  We actually met through our mutual friend Kaitlin, and since then, I've been lucky to call her one of my best friends. So basically my point in saying all this is to show that my friends influence me to make decisions without even knowing about it.  And sometimes, something that seems terrible can end up being good.  Like Sarah moving away.  We're still close to the point of sisterhood, and I was able to gain Taylor's friendship in the process. 

Other than friends and family, a number of other people influence me as well.  Teachers and peers play a big part as well as my sorority.  However, in the end, I'm good about making my own decisions.  There will always be people who will influence me, but when it comes to serious things like smoking and drugs, I've promised myself not to give in to peer pressure.  And so far, I've kept that promise every single time I've been in that kind of situation.