This weekend's Crosstown Classic, just proves how much the Cubs are kicking @** this season! Although I have been a Cubs fan through thick and thin, here are several reasons why am I so excited about the Cubs this year, read on...
Top 10 Reasons Why I Heart the Cubs' 2008 Season So Far:
1. I am back in Chicago to partake in the glory.
2. I actually have tickets to a game in August and the seats are decent!
3. I'm old enough to go out in Wrigleyville & have friends who live near there!
4. The Cubs are in first and the Cards are in second.
5. Ryan Theriot = cute AND talented.
6. Pitching staff is doing well (finally) and Zambrano will be back soon!
7. Excuse to go to watch more games at the bar with friends.
8. I have hope during a baseball season!
9. We swept the Sox this weekend in the Crosstown Classic.
10. Baseball season may go into October for Cubs fans (knock on wood).
Monday, June 23, 2008
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Appreciations and Aspirations
Sometimes I take my opportunities for granted, but I am trying to really appreciate every little thing that life has to offer and the people who matter most to me. God has blessed me in many ways, but also given me many aspirations for the future.
Top 10 Things I Appreciate:
1. My family who supports me emotionally and monetarily. They always want to see me succeed and be happy with my decisions.
2. Justin who constantly challenges me, opens my eyes and loves me unconditionally.
3. My fabulous friends who I know I can call for support any time I need it, are amazing people in their own ways and are tons of fun :)
4. A great education that prepared me for my career path - shoutout to the Mizzou J-school!
5. The opportunity to study abroad in London - one of the greatest experiences of my life. I can't wait until I have the opportunity to go back and possibly even live abroad.
6. My health - I mean I still get the occasional cold and don't necessarily have the best family medical history, but overall I strive to live a healthy and fit lifestyle.
7. Chocolate - seriously sometimes it provides comfort like nothing else.
8. My inner drive, it keeps me going when the going gets touch and pushes me to be better in all aspects of my life.
9. Business trip to Santa Monica with JWT gave me the opportunity to experience a totally different lifestyle and meet some great people.
10. My intelligence - I mean, I know I didn't get a perfect ACT score (ahem my little brother) but I did pretty well for myself in school.
Top 10 Aspirations:
1. Get a promotion - preferably sooner than later :)
2. Go on a cruise, I love warm weather and the ocean.
3. Live in the actual city, I mean Suburbia is super exciting but living in the city has always been my dream.
4. Own my own business, maybe a restaurant or a boutique.
5. Make something of myself that I might be able to rub elbows with the stars or high society.
6. Get a higher degree than a bachelor's degree.
7. Get married to the man of my dreams and live happily ever after.
8. Return to Mizzou for Homecoming every year if possible (I am already planning the tailgate for this year) to reunite with college friends.
9. Buy a car, as much as I have appreciated the hand-me-downs I think that sounds very satisfying.
10. Give a substantial amount of time and/or money to a charity that I strongly support.
Top 10 Things I Appreciate:
1. My family who supports me emotionally and monetarily. They always want to see me succeed and be happy with my decisions.
2. Justin who constantly challenges me, opens my eyes and loves me unconditionally.
3. My fabulous friends who I know I can call for support any time I need it, are amazing people in their own ways and are tons of fun :)
4. A great education that prepared me for my career path - shoutout to the Mizzou J-school!
5. The opportunity to study abroad in London - one of the greatest experiences of my life. I can't wait until I have the opportunity to go back and possibly even live abroad.
6. My health - I mean I still get the occasional cold and don't necessarily have the best family medical history, but overall I strive to live a healthy and fit lifestyle.
7. Chocolate - seriously sometimes it provides comfort like nothing else.
8. My inner drive, it keeps me going when the going gets touch and pushes me to be better in all aspects of my life.
9. Business trip to Santa Monica with JWT gave me the opportunity to experience a totally different lifestyle and meet some great people.
10. My intelligence - I mean, I know I didn't get a perfect ACT score (ahem my little brother) but I did pretty well for myself in school.
Top 10 Aspirations:
1. Get a promotion - preferably sooner than later :)
2. Go on a cruise, I love warm weather and the ocean.
3. Live in the actual city, I mean Suburbia is super exciting but living in the city has always been my dream.
4. Own my own business, maybe a restaurant or a boutique.
5. Make something of myself that I might be able to rub elbows with the stars or high society.
6. Get a higher degree than a bachelor's degree.
7. Get married to the man of my dreams and live happily ever after.
8. Return to Mizzou for Homecoming every year if possible (I am already planning the tailgate for this year) to reunite with college friends.
9. Buy a car, as much as I have appreciated the hand-me-downs I think that sounds very satisfying.
10. Give a substantial amount of time and/or money to a charity that I strongly support.
Thursday, June 12, 2008
If I weren't in advertising...
Remember when you were 5 and you wanted to be an astronaut? or a ballerina? or a firefighter? Do you ever wonder what your life would be like today if you had actually pursued one of those careers or a different career path? Here are a few of my "dream" careers and where I think I would be now if I had chosen those roads:
10 Career's I've Wanted to Pursue in My Lifetime & Where I'd Be:
1. Chef (age 5, according to my mom) - I'd be broke and living on the streets, lets be honest 87% of my "cooking" involves a microwave.
2. Paleontologist (age 7) - I'd still be in school, probably in a lab studying bones.
3. Actress (age 8) - probably waitressing during the nights and doing small-town theater shows.
4. Novelist (age 10) - reporting at a small paper or magazine and writing award-winning novels on the site. Probably be living at home with my parents.
5. Lawyer (age 15) - still in school somewhere in the midwest & spending most of my days in the library and most of my weekends at the local bar.
6. Fashion Designer (age 16) - probably working at Express or Macys while sending out my resume & portfolio.
3. Actress (age 8) - probably waitressing during the nights and doing small-town theater shows.
4. Novelist (age 10) - reporting at a small paper or magazine and writing award-winning novels on the site. Probably be living at home with my parents.
5. Lawyer (age 15) - still in school somewhere in the midwest & spending most of my days in the library and most of my weekends at the local bar.
6. Fashion Designer (age 16) - probably working at Express or Macys while sending out my resume & portfolio.
7. Interior Designer (age 17) - working at a furniture/interior decorating shop in Columbia and living with Justin.
8. Fashion Magazine Editor (age 18)- living in New York, interning at InStyle.
9. Advertising Creative (age 19) - working at JWT Inside in St. Louis, editing recruitment ads in photoshop and working a second job on the weekends.
10. Event Planner (off and on) - probably working full-time and working at various events on the weekend.
8. Fashion Magazine Editor (age 18)- living in New York, interning at InStyle.
9. Advertising Creative (age 19) - working at JWT Inside in St. Louis, editing recruitment ads in photoshop and working a second job on the weekends.
10. Event Planner (off and on) - probably working full-time and working at various events on the weekend.
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Lofty Dreams
While flipping through fashion & gossip magazines during my daily elliptical workout, I began to picture myself in the designer clothes and exotic locations of the rich and famous. I've never been one to want a Coach purse just to say I have a coach purse, but I do dream about luxury purchases that I will probably never be able to afford. But a girl can dream, can't she?
10 Dream Purchases
1. A luxurious bathrobe & bathrobe warmer.
2. Cubs season tickets.
3. Yves Saint Laurent clutch - http://www.ysl.com/us/en/onlineBoutique/Women/Handbags/Evening/P-Y-Mail-Clutch-Nappa-silk.aspx
4. Bed & Breakfast in Brugge, Belgium or Italy.
5. Personal chef to cook me healthy meals and n0n-healthy desserts.
6. A glamorous dress like Hilary's. http://oscars.about.com/od/fashionbeauty/ig/Memorable-Oscar-Dresses/032606.htm
7. A collection of perfumes of all varieties of scents.
8. Weekly manicure.
9. Hot tub.
10. Condo in Los Angeles.
10 Dream Purchases
1. A luxurious bathrobe & bathrobe warmer.
2. Cubs season tickets.
3. Yves Saint Laurent clutch - http://www.ysl.com/us/en/onlineBoutique/Women/Handbags/Evening/P-Y-Mail-Clutch-Nappa-silk.aspx
4. Bed & Breakfast in Brugge, Belgium or Italy.
5. Personal chef to cook me healthy meals and n0n-healthy desserts.
6. A glamorous dress like Hilary's. http://oscars.about.com/od/fashionbeauty/ig/Memorable-Oscar-Dresses/032606.htm
7. A collection of perfumes of all varieties of scents.
8. Weekly manicure.
9. Hot tub.
10. Condo in Los Angeles.
Monday, June 2, 2008
My friends are better than your friends.
A friend once stated, "everyone has a redeeming quality," but I've come to realize over the past year that MY friends have COUNTLESS redeeming qualities that make them such great friends and great people.
So without further ado, I will continue to brag about my friends and what I admire about their aspirations & accomplishments over the past couple of years. See where you fit in the list, but don't worry if you can't find yourself! This is a very limited list of the things I admire about my friends!
Top 10 Career & Life Choices That I Admire Most About My Friends:
1. Attending law school thousands of miles away in order to reach true career goals, instead of choosing the easier/safer option.
2. Working abroad post-graduation.
3. Working (or studying toward working) in the medical field.
4. Doing everything possible to make their dreams of starting a family come true.
5. Sticking out the sucky parts of life in order to get to the good parts.
6. Driving a giant hotdog across the country for a year.
7. Deciding to go down a different career path after discovering their original decision wasn't for them, whether it be by going back to school or getting a job in a different field.
8. Moving to an unfamiliar area of the country and THEN getting a job.
9. Taking time off to travel or evaluate future goals before starting the first job.
10. Becoming a school teacher.
So without further ado, I will continue to brag about my friends and what I admire about their aspirations & accomplishments over the past couple of years. See where you fit in the list, but don't worry if you can't find yourself! This is a very limited list of the things I admire about my friends!
Top 10 Career & Life Choices That I Admire Most About My Friends:
1. Attending law school thousands of miles away in order to reach true career goals, instead of choosing the easier/safer option.
2. Working abroad post-graduation.
3. Working (or studying toward working) in the medical field.
4. Doing everything possible to make their dreams of starting a family come true.
5. Sticking out the sucky parts of life in order to get to the good parts.
6. Driving a giant hotdog across the country for a year.
7. Deciding to go down a different career path after discovering their original decision wasn't for them, whether it be by going back to school or getting a job in a different field.
8. Moving to an unfamiliar area of the country and THEN getting a job.
9. Taking time off to travel or evaluate future goals before starting the first job.
10. Becoming a school teacher.
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