If I don't let myself be happy now, then when?

Seems like lately a lot of blogger friends have been posting their bucket lists (a list of things you want to do before you die). It really got me thinking of what could possibly be on my list. I came to the sad realization that I was indeed too scared to make a bucket list. What if I never got half of my list accomplished? I mean I have ambition and desire to do amazing things--but sometimes reality bites you in the ass. I know I need to just shut up and make the list- because maybe by making the list I will make the step closer to accomplishing bigger goals.

Well until I can conjure up the courage and can really think of what I want to do before I die, I decided to make a list of goals I've already accomplished. My list won't be only goals, actually it will also be a list of amazing things I have already done that are found on other people's list.Why sit here and think of all the things I want to do, when I have done some pretty cool stuff already. So here it goes:

- Traveled to Egypt.

-Visited the Great Pyramid and the Sphinx.

-Sat along the Nile.

-Rode a Camel.

-Rode an elephant.

-Enjoyed Cancun on your typical college spring break.

-Traveled to Baltimore, DC, NYC, Boston, Orlando, Cleveland, Nashville, Virgina Beach, Ocean City, MD, Atlantic City (lots more of the US to see, I'm aware).

- Worked in the greatest city of all, NYC.

-Stayed up all night for charity (Relay for Life).

-Stayed up all night for tickets to a sporting event.

-Got recognized for outstanding volunteer work at a non-profit.

-Got an academic scholarship.

- Worked with celebrities.

-Met one of the 5 NSYNCers (yes that's an accomplishment!!)

-Ran a cafe for a whole week with my sister.

-Won tickets to a concert off the radio.

-Been to over 30 concerts and counting...

-Worked at the CBS Broadcast Center.

-Been to a taping of the Late Show w/ David Letterman, Daily Show (2), The Colbert Report, SNL Weekend Update, BET's 106 and Park.

- Been to Fenway Park, Camden Yards, Progressive Field, Shea Stadium, Yankee Stadiums!

-Won a booty shaking competition-- thank you typical spring break in Cancun!

-Went para-sailing and snorkeling.

-Caught a catfish!

-Had my name announced on radio for production work.

-Stared in commercials at UD and was recognized for it.

- Worked at and attended the 2009 MTV VMAs (dream!)

-Put together a successful and sold out event for 800 people.

-Danced a solo in front of full audience and received a standing ovation. :)


That's all I got for now, but I plan on adding to the list. I know some of these are not accomplishments per say, but they were monumental in my book. I will certainly put together a bucket list of about 50-100 things to do before I die. I just don't know when...

Little Things

1. Hearing a really good song for the first and playing it on repeat.
2. Brand new shoes.
3. Sunshine.
4. Warm nights shared with good friends.
5. Laughing until the point of tears and shortness of breath with my family.
6. When my IPOD plays the songs that describe how I feel.
7. A clean room.
8. Finishing a really good book.
9. Being on time. (rare occasion for me)
10. Hugs from my boyfriend.

I really think Jessica Simpson has matured a lot recently. She has that new show on VH1 called The Price of Beauty, where she travels around that world and learns about beauty in different cultures. I think this is a great concept that can really reach out and open a lot people's, especially young teenaged girls, eyes. In the picture above Jessica is photographed in a for a spread in this month's issue of Marie Claire where she has NO make-up on! GO GIRL! She looks stunning. I've always thought she was a beautiful girl- not the brightest- but definitely gorgeous. However, I think lately shes put the fake clueless act away and is becoming a wonderfully mature young woman. Props to her!

"Be Here Now"

Don't let your mind get weary and confused
Your will be still, don't try
Don't let your heart get heavy child
Inside you there's a strength that lies

Don't let your soul get lonely child
It's only time, it will go by
Don't look for love in faces, places
It's in you, that's where you'll find kindness

Be here now, here now
Be here now, here now

Don't lose your faith in me
And I will try not to lose faith in you
Don't put your trust in walls
'Cause walls will only crush you when they fall

Be here now, here now
Be here now, here now

goo goo dolls.

"And I'm trying to believe
In things that I don't know
The turning of the world
The color of your soul
That love could kill the pain
Truth is never vain
It turns strangers into lovers
And enemies to brothers
Just say you understand
I never had this planned"

Alicia Keys and Beyonce received a standing ovation after performing "Put It In a Love Song"

FLORAL!

I have become really into floral dresses lately-- or dresses in general. I usually am a casual- stick to the black-blue-brown colors girl but I have been trying to embrace my inner girlie girl. Plus the city is too fab for me to be trudging around in pants all the time. Here are some dresses I really want to add to my wardrobe!


LOVE this spring yellow color and the back is awesome! delias.com

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