Saturday Night Thoughts

There is no rhyme or reason to this post tonight. Just some random thoughts and happenings going on I wanted to jot down. Sometimes these are my favorite posts to read so I hope you enjoy! 

• This is the first Gamecock football season in 5 years where I'm not going to every home game. Not only am I not going I've actually been at work when the games have been going on. So needless to say the fact that I'll actually get to watch the Kentucky game next week AND I'm going to the Georgia game the week after makes me a happy fan!

• Today was an overwhelming day at my new job. We offer what are called 'express services' which can be anything from a foundation match to an eyeshadow look. I was only zoned in 'color' for an hour but during that hour I had 3 people ask for a concealer match and another wanted basically an eyeshadow 101 lesson. So I have to tell the customers that I will be more than happy to find someone to help them out, but I hate not being able to help them myself! My managers (who I love and are very supportive) and I discussed this and they wholeheartedly agreed that next time I work I'm gonna be paired up with a buddy to watch some services so I can get more comfortable. My main manager also told me tonight that she was proud of how I was coming along, which is SUCH a huge thing to hear when you only had a so-so day!

• I have the day off tomorrow and I am SO. EXCITED. Since starting my second job I've told them everyday I had off from CVS I would work. So naturally that equals no days off for this girl! AND I have Wednesday off too! I'm not gonna know what to do with myself! 

look at all that space!! 

• Fall TV comes back this week!!! As busy as I am I have no idea how I'm going to keep up with my shows, but two of my all time faves are coming back, Castle and SVU!! If I only watch 2 shows this fall these will be it. I may be a tad obsessed.

Happy Saturday everyone!! Hope you are having a wonderful weekend!! 

Summer Saving

This summer since I am not taking any classes I've had to opportunity to pretty much work full time. During the school year I ask that they only schedule me 10-15 hours a week since my class load is pretty heavy, but the past couple weeks I have been averaging about 30 hours a week. Which means a LOT more money than I'm used to! I do of course have a couple monthly bills I take care of, but I am fortunate that my parents provide me with an apartment to stay in (which I WILL do a picture/video tour of eventually!) and frequently help me out in other areas. Recently I decided that since I am making more money than I'm used to, I wanted to save a good chunk of that money and put it towards an "investment" piece. Now I did get some money back from the government that my parents put away in my roth IRA, so I wanted to think of something that I knew I would use for years to come and would never go outta style. So naturally Louis Vuitton immediately came to mind. I have always loved the timelessness of the company and how these bags are passed on from generation to generation. I initially thought I would save up to purchase one of the Speedy models, but I really wanted a bag that I could use in college and beyond. So I decided that I needed a bag that would fit over the shoulder, causing me to decide on the Neverfull GM! I have seen this bag periodically talked about in my own little blogosphere and LOVED it! I am always a sucker for big purses, and although I haven't seen this one in person yet, the size seems perfect for an everyday bag that can also hold a notebook or binder or whatever I need for class or a future career.

At first I couldn't decided if I wanted to classic Monogram Canvas. Everyone has that pattern and is familiar with it, so I'm thinking about getting Damier Ebene Canvas (similar colors to the Monogram, but a checker print). But I'm still undecided.

Are any of yall planning on saving up for a big purchase in the near future? Have you purchased a "luxury/investment" piece that you absolutely LOVE? Please let me know and if you have any opinions on the Neverfull or you think there's a better bag out there I should be saving for!! Hope everyone has a good weekend!!!

All moved in!

Hello! Sorry for the lack of posting the last couple weeks. After that first chemistry test my class go a lot more intense, but I got a B! So now this weekend my whole focus has been moving into my new apartment!! I don't have any pictures because 1) im taking a break from packing to write this and 2) my camera is still packed away! But as soon as I find it I'll be sure to post some pictures!

This coming week I'm working a WHOLE bunch (30 hours instead of my normal 8) because I haven't been working many hours because of summer classes and I took off all of next week because I am rushing YET again! I don't know if I'm crazy or what, but after a year the desire to be in a sorority is still there. So here we go again! If you girls have any advice for me please let me know! Hope everyone has a good week!!

Ive been a bag blogger. I'll admit it. Since my last post MONTHS ago I have started college, adjusted as best as I could, and atempted to keep a job going. I love college, but the work was nothing like I was expecting. That was the biggest adjustment. In high school I got A's barely studying, and now I have to deal with the mindset that C is average when I study my butt off. But I have made some great new friends even though I live at home. The first week I rushed for a sorority, but decided not to join one my freshman year so I wouldn't be so overwhelmed. But I am so glad I went through rush (even thought it was the most tiring week of my life) because that is where I met most of the girls I hang out with now. So its all good!! :)

Football has been a pretty big part of my college life too. The first 6 games of the season were GREAT!!! Our Gamecocks were ranked number #6 in the nation! But of course if any of yall keep up with SEC football, it all went downhill from there. Even our last game looked like we were going to pull out a win against Clemson, but of course in the last seconds they won. O well, like every devoted Gamecock says, there's always next year!!

This week I'm working for a family friend at our local Holiday Market. Tonight was the opening night and I'm lovin it!! The whole feel of the room is that Christmas is just around the corner (ahh!!) and not to mention all the vendors are FABULOUS!!! I'll be doing my shopping there Saturday morning and looking forward to shopping til I drop for the first time in the LONGEST time!!!

My other job that I've had for almost 2 years is at Build-a-Bear workshop. Yes, its a cute job...for high school. If early childhood education was just college major, yea it would work out great. But sadly its not. Things got so stressful at one point that I turned in my 2 weeks notice, but my boss wanted me to stay so bad she was willing to let me work for as little as once a month. So I stayed. But I just got a call today from CVS Pharmacy and now have an interview Monday for a opening in their pharmacy. Hopefully *crosses fingers* this job will work out since pharmacy IS my major, and this would give me a legit reason to part ways from BABW.

Well I guess that its for now in a nutshell. Next week are finals so once that is overwith I'll be on here more often. I highly doubt anyone is reading this thing, but if you're out that I appreciate it!!! Everyone have a safe and happy weekend!!! :)