Day 9 – A photo of the item you last purchased.

I would like to say that this blog challenge is hard...but its not. I have just found that I dont actually feel like doing it everyday. Shame on me, lol. I'm new to this, so I forgive myself.

The last item I purchased was hot pink wayfarer shades from Charlotte Russe in Arundel Mills.

they make me wanna pull this face 

The friends I  was shopping with didn't like them much but I really loved them. Few sunglasses actually fit my face and sit symmetrically, so I never buy them. (These are my only pair.) I've found that strongly shaped/squarish ones work best, plus these were 5 bucks!

Have you ever been shopping with friends and went against their advice? This was my first time.

luv jessica

2011 Goals

This page will be a collection of my goals, interests and wishes. :)

2011
School Goals
✓ create a calendar and organize my assignments in my planner
✓  Organize a large event and bring Awkward Black Girl to Campus
- Get an A in Shakespeare ;)


Hair Goals
✓  Find a good twisting aid for my hair in its current state
- Figure out a routine  for when I will have time to do the steps in my regimen

Body Goals
- Fitness schedule
- Go to gym 2-2.5 hours a week

Wardrobe Goals
- Find alternatives to jeans
- Avoid bootcut "dress pants" for my student teacher wardrobe
- Find versatile tops that aren't just tees


Wishlist

Day 8 – A song to match your mood.

lol remember when RhiRhi looked like this?

My pick for today is Hate that I Love you by Rihanna and Ne-yo. I'm a big Rihanna fan, in fact in the 11th grade I thought I WAS her a little bit....anyways, thats a story for later. 

For me this song symbolizes the way I feel sometimes in my relationship. It's about those moments where you realize that love often means giving up your own power and self control to, I guess, coexist. This is a big thing for me because, as a poet/writer, I get to control how much I reveal and how personal I get. Even if its really, really personal its okay because I deliberately chose to make it that way. Sorry to be sappy, but you can't do that with love. In my relationship, I'm ALL in and its scary and I kind of hate that it has to be this way sometimes. But at the same time I love him and he deserves...everything IMO ☺

Anyone ever felt this way? Hate Rihanna? Love Ne-Yo? Lemme know:)

love jes 

Day 6 – A photo of an animal you’d love to keep as a pet.

Perhaps, subconsciously I was fearful of starting a blog is because most bloggers are obsessed with animals. Pets are a common interest that people relate to and bond over. I was never one of those people. Animals kind of freak me out, honestly. Yea, they are cute and loving and blah, blah, blah, but I’ve never had much of an interest. Growing up my mother never allowed any kind of pet (not even a fish) because it would cost money so I really just dropped the idea. Maybe I’ll get my kids a puppy… when I have them…a long time from now.

This one'll do...lol

Day 5 – A photo of yourself two years ago.

Two years ago today.... I had just graduated high school and cut off all of my hair. I believe that on July 5th 2009 I was getting ready for my freshman orientation and I was mad excited! At the same time, I was afraid because there was no way for me to know how my hair was received. I don't think people treated me any differently. The black kids I saw were so happy to see someone like them, they didn't even notice my hair and sometimes they even complemented it. White people either complement or dont comment at all. No stares... I made friends quickly at school and even though I was nervous and awkward, my hair didn’t necessarily add to or cause that. 

Day 4 – Your favorite photograph of your best friend

I have more than one best friend because I’m lucky like that….But If I had to pick one to feature right now…

I would pick Tyshanda, we have know each other since 4^th grade which is over half our lives! She is one of the most valuable people to me in my life because she understands me better than anyone. A phone call with her is more beneficial than a year of therapy, I swear. I hope everyone has someone like her in their life.

this is how we felt right before graduation :)

Day 3 – Your idea of the perfect first date.

I never really thought of what my idea of a perfect first date would be. I think it really depends on the couple and how well they know each other. If it is a situation where two established friends are becoming more than friends, I think it would be ideal to do something together that they haven’t done together before. I would sat not to go to the same restaurant you’ve been to a million times together or go out in your friend group. In that case you need to create romantic memories instead of buddy-buddy ones.

If I didn't know a guy I would want to go to some sort of show/movie/play with dinner/dessert afterwards. That way there’s no pressure to talk and afterwards you have a built in conversation piece. I tend to be shy so I guess that’s what I would want on a first date.