Cheer Up!

Sometimes when I need cheering up nothing does it quite as well as adorable baby animals. All photos link back to source.

20 Things I'd Like to Say About...

1. I don't remember a time where I haven't been exhausted or highly caffeinated. I'd like to thank Starbucks and my Keurig and my insane course load.

2. I can and will use twitter for my random, occasionally witty thoughts that are only amusing to myself and my room mates. (follow me at @kisforkristenX)

3. Watching "The Office" will always always beat out doing the massive amount of reading due tomorrow morning. Always.

4. Don't tell me I don't have a lot of work to due because I'm an art student. My graphic design major has the most requirements of all the majors at this school AND I'm double majoring in Communication and Cultural Studies as well. Bitches.

5. I wish that I personally had the willpower to stop myself from online shopping more however if I'm going to be honest it's because the mail-room-guy judges me so much, every time.

6. I always feel so guilty about getting take-out but the cafeteria only has four varieties of rice and two types of pasta on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights.

7. Having the top bunk is a wonderful excuse to have my room mates hand me things and to leave my bed unmade, among other things.

8. The only downside to having a bunk bed is being 19 and having a bunk bed...

9. Please don't be awkward in the hallway. I'm too awkward to deal with all of us being awkward.

10. It's okay for me to make ridiculous threats because they are all grounded in great works of film or literature.

11. There are other fashion options besides sweat pants and Northfaces, Ladies.

12. Don't be afraid to speak your mind. It's worth the risk.

13. Don't let anyone or anything hold you back from something you love or being happy.

14. Christmas ornaments are appropriate decorations year round.

15. Any outfit immediately becomes better when numerous patterns are worn simultaneously.

16. The worst days become manageable with time and effort put into my appearance.

17. Don't think, just do.

18. On second thought, you should actually think some things through.

19. Normal sleeping schedules are for when you're dead.

20. I am awesome because I think I am and through that logic, you can be too!

Dress Me Up: First Day of School

This semester I had two first days of school. I had one class start this Wednesday and then three start this Thursday. Old habits die hard and I had to dress up for my first days of class. I love dressing up. It makes the day a million times better just by putting effort into what I'm wearing and I feel better about myself.

A Few of My Favorite Things Friday. // No. 003

1. iCal - The calendar application on my MacBook is a life saver. That's a screen shot of my schedule for next week and my To-Do list and it's only the first week of the semester. With such an overwhelming amount of work to do, it's essential for me to stay organized so that I actually know what I have to and do it.
2. Chocolate covered strawberries and my room mates - one of my room mates works at my school cafeteria and can bring home food and there was chocolate covered strawberries today and she had my other room mate bring me some at work. I love them almost as much as I love strawberries and chocolate. It was a great surprise at work and a delicious snack.
3. grubhub.com - I almost don't have the words to describe how much I like grubHub. You can search for takeout places in the city you're in and search by cuisine type and read reviews. Also they provide menus for the participating restaurants and you can order just by clicking on the menu item. There are a variety of payment options: PayPal, card and even by cash. They let you know how long your delivery will take and after four orders you can play a game where you after the chance to win free food!

{{{I Want It Wednesday 3.}}}

1. Teacup Skirt// Orla Kiely
2. Duffle Coat// Yumi
3. "Lachrymosa" Mask// Henry Dunay
4. Logo Earrings// CHANEL
5. 1950s Cotton Print Dress// vintage
6. Slingback Flat Pumps// Harajuku Lovers
7. Lip Stud Earrings// Betsey Johnson

Dance Class

I'm so excited to start dance class again. My college consortium offers free dance classes for students and I signed up for ballet and modern technique classes. I danced for eleven years (ballet, jazz, modern, pointe) and quit when I was a junior in high school. It was one of the hardest decisions of my life but I had to do it. It was something I loved; I felt beautiful on pointe. Unfortunately, some people are mean and I was bullied a lot and went home and cried almost every day. It still makes me mad that I let a clique ruin dance for me but it was right at that time.

I took an advanced ballet class last spring semester and failed horribly. I wasn't as flexible or coordinated as I used to be and my leg muscles had gotten weak. I knew all the steps, I just couldn't make myself do it. This semester I'm taking intermediate classes. It should slow things down a little and get me back into the swing of things. I'm sure the first couple weeks will be hard but I'm also going to start eating better and exercising to get all my muscles back into shape.
It's a lot of work but one my dreams is to be back on pointe.
[photo credit.]

A Few of My Favorite Things Friday. // No. 002

1. Sushi. I love sushi. It's so pretty and it tastes so good. I got this sushi at the mall... I know. I'm sure some Japanese sushi artisan somewhere is screaming in pain for a reason unbeknownst to them because of mall sushi. Anyways, I apologize to this person and will continue enjoying my 16-piece $9.99 special when I'm eating in the food court. However, I do reserve the right to turn into a snob and order $30 worth of sushi from my favorite take out place the night before my first paper is due. (Is it bad to already plan poor studying and eating habits before the semester even begins?)
2. Mama, I'm Swollen, Cursive's album from 2011. This album is so good. I've loved Cursive for years and this album made me love them all the more. Listening to it has gotten me through some less than happy times recently. It's perfectly upbeat and celebratory for those of us "wearing out our heels on the road to hell." It's a great album for almost any mood and I listen to it a couple times a week. [picture credit.]
3. Boston! I'm going back home to school on Monday and I couldn't be happier. Rhode Island is full of unhappy memories, has no opprotunities for me and worst of all is the place I feel most alone. I'm a completely different person when I'm home and happy in Boston.