HAPPY THANKSGIVING
I hope all of you have a wonderful day among your loved ones. Please be thankful for all the wonderful things in your life, and the not so wonderful ones too- since they shape who we become. As for me, I am doing better everyday (somedays more than others), I've been going to therapy twice a week and it has helped tremendously. I will once again start posting regularly this upcoming week. I really have missed you all. Thank you for all the wonderful comments and e-mails you have sent me, they have really helped me and brought a smile to my face. Well enough of me, please have a wonderful joyous day.

I had a really wonderful weekend much to my surprise! Here is a recap:

Saturday- I spent hours snorkeling and collecting seashells, I even saw a couple of stingrays! The ocean was really clear and calm so it was quite easy to stay in for such a long time. I was literally inside from 10:30AM all the way up to 4PM. I didn’t even go out to have lunch. My boyfriend is very much into snorkeling; he probably goes out twice a week and is always raving about it. I’ve always been too scared to try it because of sharks and whatnot, but I am really glad I got over my fear and went ahead and did it. Now I am just looking forward to the next time I can go back out there again.  After spending the day at the beach I went to Lolita’s (an old favorite!) for dinner with my parents and Pat. After that we stopped by my uncle’s house and stayed there until 3AM. One thing lead to another, and next thing you know he’s barbequing and we are depleting his alcohol supply! Thankfully my mother hates to drink (apart from wine) and she was able to drive us home.

Sunday- I woke up late but thankfully hangover-less. Pat on the other hand was feeling really miserable so he went home and slept for the rest of the day. At around 2PM I picked up my little cousins and took them to Panera for lunch (these people make the best tomato soup!). Afterwards I took them Halloween shopping.  Karina is going to dress up as the Queen of Hearts, Kevin is going as a doctor and the smallest one, Brian, is going to be a pirate. I bought a blonde wig and a gold masquerade mask...and yes that will be my costume lol. Next Friday I am going to have a sleepover with the three of them and Pat in my house and we are going to bake Halloween-themed cookies, carve pumpkins and watch Hocus Pocus. I am really excited for next weekend; I really hope everything works out.

Finally, the reason why I chose to photography Miss Dior Cherie for this entry is because I have somehow rediscovered this perfume. I have always associated this fragrance with autumn/winter so it’s only normal that I have once again brought it out to play!
 

 

I've spent the whole day munching on Peanut M&M's and drinking Perrier. I feel extremely unhealthy but I am not about to stop anytime soon. Sometimes comfort food is really needed (or in my case comfort snacking lol). I have a huge exam tomorrow and I will definitely be pulling an all-nighter. I know the material really well, but I am a creepy perfectionist and if I go to sleep tonight without studying five more hours I will probably melt into an anxiety puddle tomorrow morning before class.

Is anybody dressing up for Halloween? I really don't know if I will be dressing up or not. Unlike a lot of people my age, I don't really like going out to clubs on this day. Halloween will forever be for me a childhood holiday and I would rather spend it taking my little cousins trick or treating, helping them with their costumes and baking Halloween-themed cupcakes. Two years ago, I actually did the club-Halloween fiasco, and I was scarred for life. I guess I am too much of a child still in some ways, but I cannot really deal with the attention that usually comes with that scenario. Drunken creepy guys and an Alice in Wonderland costume do not mix. Always remember that! Anyways, enough of this babble! I really have to get back to study now.

I hope you guys enjoy my new little strawberry necklace!
I am so in love with it I've been pairing it with absolutely everything!

 

First of all, I want to apologize for barely paying any attention to this journal or any of my LJ friends these past couple of weeks. I just wanted to make a quick entry to let everyone know, that yes I am alive (wonder for how long though lol) and that I haven't forgotten about any of you! I promise I'll make a proper entry this week and will be visiting all of your journals. I am a little behind but I am hopeful I'll be able to catch up really soon!

I just came back from a dinner-and-a-movie date with my best friend at CineBistro. This place is pretty much a movie theater and restaurant all in one. You sit down in the auditorium (the auditoriums are pretty small and private) and the servers bring your meal and drinks to your seat. It was my friend's turn to pick a movie and she wanted to see Surrogates. Unfortunately, the movie was not the highlight of the night. I found it to be very boring and full of plot holes. In other words, I was not amused. On the other hand the food was ABSOLUTELY delicious. I had a Seared Tenderloin Salad that was to die for. The dressing had this really creamy smokey cheese flavor, absolutely perfect. I accompanied my meal with three pomegranate martinis that were really tasty as well! Not as good as the salad, but definitely delicious.

Of course, after eating so much I feel really nauseous and uncomfortably full. All I really want to do now is take a shower and have a mini True-Blood marathon! I've been watching the first season again and it's really made me miss the show. I can't believe it won't be back until next summer... *sadface*

Lastly, I want to explain a little bit the concept of this photo-shoot. I live in South Florida, and we honestly do not see Autumn in any way shape or form. This is my way of capturing the essence of the fall season through a couple of items. Enjoy!

 

I really want to take the time to thank all of those who wished me a speedy recovery! Your kind words and concern were extremely appreciated. So thank you lovelies ♥

Besides that little bump on the road, I've been doing okay. I actually go back to work and school tomorrow morning and I am pretty excited. I've been home all day every day for a week now and I am going stir crazy.

Lastly, I really love these tulip photos I took and I would like for you guys to check them out. As some of you know tulips are my absolute favorite and if it was up to me I would have a 20-mile long tulip garden! Maybe one day....

Anyways, I hope you lovelies are having a wonderful week and I look forward to speaking with you all really soon!

 

Yesterday was my boyfriend’s best friend’s birthday and we had a barbeque to celebrate his special day. We spent the night munching on delicious grilled burgers and steaks, drinking all sorts of weird alcoholic concoctions and reminiscing about “the good old days”. It was really nice to have a night of pure entertainment without having to worry about schoolwork or chores. I can only hope for more nights like that one in the near future!

This morning I went to brunch with my mother. She spent the majority of the time scolding me due to my evident hangover. After that we visited a couple of shops and I was able to stock up on some essentials. My biggest splurge was on this really gorgeous white cocktail dress I saw at BCBG’s and I just had to have! I still don’t know where exactly I am going to wear it to, but I feel really warm and fuzzy knowing it’s in my closet.

Other than that I really don’t have much to report. I’ve had a pretty nice low-key week. Work and school are thankfully going great. I hope all you lovelies have a very wonderful week and that you get lots of great stuff done!