Life or Something Like It

As my 24th birthday approaches, it makes me question the direction my life is headed. I know I want to pursue a legal education and become a fancy lawyer, but it is taking me a lot longer than I ever expected. When I was in high school I pictured that I would be married by 23 and having a baby by 24. Looking back, I realize I was silly and naive. Now I know those numbers are realistic for some, but considering how I am turning 24 in two days and I am not even engaged, I must set a new time line.

I have come to the realization that life is not a race and everyone is allowed to travel at their own pace, but I need to set a time line in order to create goals and cross them off of my mental list. While marriage and kids are definitely in my future, I am not sure when I will be ready (mentally and financially). I guess I only have one thing on my time line at the moment and that is to get into law school. I have a list of schools that I want to apply to, but there are a few out of state ones I am considering in order to be close to the boyfriend. I can't believe I just wrote that because for the longest time I've been so independent and the thought of following a boy out of California was preposterous and now I can't bear the thought of living in a different state. I guess that happens when you fall in love.

23 has been an amazing year and I have learned a lot about myself and the person I wish to become. I am glad to report that I am not too far off base and I have not done anything I truly regret. While I haven't done anything particularly note worthy, I am happier than ever and surrounded by a loving family, the sweetest boyfriend, and the greatest friends I could ever ask for!

Vacation Ready

For two weekends in a row I will be leaving LA to go to Vegas, SF, and Napa. I am extremely excited because I haven't gone anywhere all summer long and I am in desperate need of a vacation. The only problem is that I will be flying and I have no idea how I am supposed to fit all my liquids into a quart sized ziplock bag. I need a lot of products to tame my wild hair!

On another note I went to a class at my gym!! I am super excited about this because I've been wanting to go for so long now and I finally mustered up the courage to go. Unfortunately, I am unbelievably sore and can hardly walk...hope that's a good sign. My roommate and I attended a Strength & Tone class and it was hard work. We both go to the gym regularly but we don't lift weights often. I'm debating whether or not I want to go back next week. It is a nice change of scenery as doing the same workout gets quite boring.

Road to Recovery

Thank God I am feeling better. I was sick for about 5 days and I was miserable. Luckily I have an amazing mother who makes me my favorite chicken soup whenever I feel under the weather and a loving boyfriend who takes the best care of me. Unfortunately, since I didn't want to do anything but sleep, eat ice cream and watch tv I was very unproductive.

So this week I vow to do more than come home and sit in front of the television watching NCIS. Looking at my monthly goals seems so daunting so I figure I can break it up by week:

Get pants hemmed
Make dinner every night and not eat out (one meal from Acapulco has over 1500 calories!)
Start my study schedule
Sign up for LSATs
Go to they gym at 7:30 am starting tomorrow

*EDIT: I'm still sick so no gym this week and probably no studying.

Weekly Menu

The last time I posted my weekly menu I actually stuck to it and did not eat out until Friday night. I was very very proud of myself!! I am also trying not too each too much carbs this week so this menu should accomplish that (gotta include carbs for the bf to eat though).

Monday: tuna salad with cherry tomatoes and avocados

Tuesday: balsamic chicken breast with roasted zucchini and tomatoes (turned into a sandwich)

Wednesday: salmon with cucumber dill sauce and broccoli (w/ pasta for the bf)

Thursday: lemon garlic tilapia with green beans and zucchini chips (with fries)

Friday: date night <3

Slightly Shoe Crazy

Is it terrible that I currently own all three and bought them in a two week time span? No one needs three pairs of wedges right? (the 2nd pair is from my wish list posted earlier this month, I also got the boots!) I must be stopped and vow to myself that I will not purchase another pair of shoes for the entire month of August! (hmm I do need black heels for my Vegas vacay at the end of the month) No! I must stay strong and resist temptation.

*EDIT: I returned the last pair, which shows that I have returned to my senses!

One Man's Trash is Another (Wo)Man's Treasure

I recently salvaged this bookcase in my parking lot. It had been out there for a few days and every time I walked by I could not help but think what great condition it was in. After discussing with my Brainmate how desperately my room needed a makeover, I decided to take it in with me. I wasn't supposed to acquire any new furniture, but I thought this would help with the clutter problem I have. After over an hour of rearranging the furniture, I finally found the perfect place for it.

Before:
After:

I didn't stop there! I organized my desk, turned the old tv stand into a bookshelf, stuffed my purses on the bottom shelf, and I even made my bed.

*Now I just have to hang up that mirror.

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