T-Minus 3 Hours

Well, that was fun.

Never thought this day would creep up so fast. 4 years under my belt.  The best 4 years of my life (or so they say.)

In 3 hours, I will be done with college life as I know it.

No more papers about philosophical perception and scantron tests (Those things always made me nervous.)

No more PowerPoint presentations or lugging around a 20 pound back pack across campus in 115 degree weather.

No more group projects or outlines to prepare for.

No more referring to myself as a "poor college student on a budget."

No more sleeping through class and procrastinating any possible homework assignment until the night before (Or morning of.)

Here comes life. Someone please hire me.

I gotta go. I have a marketing final to study for.  Anyone know what a modified-rebuy is?

Luck O' The Irish

I found these little guys in my front yard this afternoon, and knew I had to share! They aren't 4 leaf clovers, but, hey, 3 is still a lucky number! Have a safe St. Patty's Day and have fun out there :)

Tuesday Tip For Success: Learn How to Effectively Use Social Media

We all know how update our status and send a tweet mindlessly. But do you know the right times of day to tweet or how to gain more followers? Companies are looking for fresh, young talent, and social media is HUGE. Your future employer wants you to know how to use social media and be able to do it in such a way that gains positive feedback for their company. We are in the prime age to grasp social media and learn as technology grows. So take a few minutes every day to learn something new related to social media. Whether it be learning how to re-tweet, how to use bit.ly or learning the meaning of #FF, it’ll be 5 minutes well spent. Trackingtwitter.com and twittercounter.com are great resources to use as well!!

Shameless Money Saving Trick!

Cheaper rings that aren't sterling silver or similar material are sometimes made out of copper or nickel.  When you sweat or wear the ring often, it can leave a green ring around your finger. Not cute! 

I learned this trick years ago so you can keep your favorite ring and lose the green finger.

Break out all the rings you want to "preserve."  I got this cute one at a little boutique in St. Louis.

Take any clear nail polish. I happen to have  an OPI top coat. Any one will work.  Paint the inside of the ring with 2 coats of the nail polish.  Let the coats dry in between. 

Viola! You can now wear your favorite rings in confidence! No one will ever know you paid 10 bucks for them, and you don't have to worry about them rubbing off on your finger.

Happy Monday!

Romper Mania!

All photos from WeHeartIt.com

I love love love rompers.  

I started out with one a few years back, and now I own about 8 or 9.

 I love how they are super simple, yet chic. They're so easy to wear, and a perfect solution when you're running late for class.  It's definitely becoming romper weather her in Phoenix (It was like 88 yesterday!) I can't wait to break out the romps and were them with pride.

What do you think about them?

Have You Seen The Gas Prices???

{Gas prices: Cringe}

{Remember when gas was this cheap? Me neither.}

{Could this be the price soon?}

In lieu of the raising gas prices, I think we should walk around barefoot, hold hands, and wear flowers in our hair.  We will work from home and have daily picnics and absorb the sunshine.  Ok, reality check. Not gonna happen. But if you drive a car, you have probably cringed every time you go to the pump to fill up. Each time I get gas, I end up paying almost 3 dollars more per tank.  The dollar of a barrel of oil is sky rocketing.  The tension in Libya is not cooling down anytime soon.

It is important to stay up to date with what is happening around the world. I know we are all very busy in our everyday lives, but things happening around the world are affecting us, and gas prices are a prime example. Here is a video that will get you up to date on gas prices and the conflict between Libya and the US.

Tuesday's Tip: Be Careful What You Post

In today's day and age, people are posting everything on Twitter and Facebook.  You know where your bestie bought her new handbag the second she walks out the door and where your brother got on his math exam. We live in a time period where we must always know who is where, doing what, and with whom (hence, Foursquare was born.)  You want your fellow classmates to see that you are having a great college experience, so you post pictures from last weekend's rager, but that keg stand pic may cost you your future career.  There is a fine line that many people cross when it comes to what to post, and what not to post. I have cam up with a few guidelines to live by when thinking "Should I, or shouldn't I?"

--> When in doubt, DON'T POST IT.  If you are ever uncertain about if a picture is to risque to post or if a comment is too vulger, it probably is. A staggering percentage of future employers will search for you before hiring, and if they see pictures that scream immaturity and irresponsible, they will go with the other candidate. This goes for statuses and tweets as well.  Don't post "Going to get wasted after this week is over."  You can still let your friends and followers know what you are doing, but do it in a more professional way... "Happy hour on Friday is a must after this hectic week!"

-->DO NOT post any potential career opportunities/landed gigs. I read a story once about someone who just landed a job with a fabulous company, and she posted it on Facebook without thinking.  The company saw this, and saw it as automatically immature and unappealing.  She was immediately fired for her judgement (or lack thereof.)

--> You ever know who you could be offending.  An innocent post to you may be insulting to a co-worker or boss. Think, think, think!!

Just remember, when you post any picture or status, it is lost in the world of cyberspace forever.  Although you may delete it, it can still be searched and found, and you never know who may have seen it.

A Day With The Media

I intern at a PR firm, and one of our clients is Florence Crittenton, which is this awesome organization that houses young women that have been in unfortunate situations. FloCrit give teens and young adults a second chance and a different outlook on life.

Each year, there is a luncheon that raises money for this organization.  I was lucky enough to help plan for this huge event.  

Bill Walton, an NBA legend, was the keynote speaker for the event and Gerda Weissman Klein, a holocaust survivor was also a speaker.  They were both wonderful and such an inspiration to the girls.  They each have such an amazing story of how they became the person they are today and shared truly motivational stories of their pastimes.

Bill Walton meeting Gerda (He's 6'11")

Me and Bill Walton

Bill interviewing with a local talk radio station before the luncheon.

I had such a great time and I can't wait to do more events like these!

Tom Toms

TOMS are probably the best thing next to sliced bread. Ok, that may be a slight exaggeration.  But seriously.

They are not only a fashion statement, but they speak louder than any other brand of footwear.  For those of you who don't know, for every pair of shoes sold, Toms donates a pair of shoes to children who cannot afford them.  I just saw their new collection for spring and can;t wait to get my hands on another pair.  Check out all the shoes they have here.

{my TOMS}

If you don't have a pair yet, get to it! They are great, so super comfy, and without doing the work, you are donating a pair of shoes to a child that may have never had a pair in their life. 

Cowboys and Indians

Opposite attract.

Hannah and I fit together like Ying and Yang. Two peas in a pod.  Peanut butter and strawberry jelly.  We balance each other out.

I met Hannah this past summer in New York City. She was my random roommate for the summer, and it turned out to be the best experience of my life.

I have learned a lot from her, from how to tell a fake Louis Vuitton from an authentic, to how to always be goofy and have fun.

She has inspired me.  I have inspired her (She told me, I'm not just making this up to sound good.) We have truly inspired each other.

You can tell we are different by the color of how hair and where we came from. But you can tell we are similar by the values we share and ambition in our eyes. I share some insight on PR and she sheds some inspiration on broadcast.

She also inspired me to start this blog! You should check hers out ---> endlesslychic.blogspot.com

Who inspires you?

Tuesday Tip for Success: Communication is Key

Communicate.  Seems like a no brainer, right? Some people think communication is easy, but it can really make or break a relationship with a friend, family member, or co-worker. It is vital to learn how to communicate with your fellow co-workers, especially if you are just starting out your career. I'm a public relations major, and we have to communicate constantly with each other and relay that information to our client and then to the media and press, without losing any details or importance. If there is no communication within the company, then communication with a client is out of the question. My philosophy on communication is this: I would rather over communicate than under communicate. Getting 2 emails verifying the address of any event is better than not getting the email at all. And if you are still unsure about something, pick up the phone and ask. We are all so tied up in our laptops and email that we forget that an old-fashion phone call can sometimes be the best. Once the communication is solid within the company you work for, then you can have effective communication with your clients or business partners.

All About Cuticles

Let's just say I wasn't blessed with good cuticles.  The part in Mean Girls when Karen says "Ugh! My nail bits suck," I sigh 'I feel ya girl.'  I have spent a lot of money on lotions and cuticle cream trying to hydrate the heck out of the skin that acts as a protective seal.  After years of trial and error, I think I have finally found the lotion and oil that works best for me. And trust me, if it works for me, it'll work for you.

The Hemp Hand protectant is my savior.  The organic beeswax and hemp oil absorbs right in to the skin. It has a great smell, too. A fair judgment would say that it smells like a hippie. No, not a smelly, haven't showered in days, trippin' on acid hippie. But an earthy, down-to-earth natural hippie.  Click here to buy it.

The Almond Oil and Cuticle Oil has organic olive oil and essential fatty acids that really works wonders on dry cuticles. It leaves the skin smooth and soft, and is great for everyday use (I actually use it at night so it can't work while I sleep.) Click here to buy it.

Both of these items are from the Body Shop.  While this store may be a little on the pricey side, I say it is totally worth every penny. This is truly a great company.  The do tons of campaigns like "Activate Self- Esteem" and "Protect our Planet" and they are against animal testing.

So try it it, out lemme know what you think! Thanks for reading :)

Peace. Ohm. Namaste.

This world is crazy. People are running about their daily lives without thinking twice about they are doing.  Their lives pass them by and  by the time they realize they need to slow down, it's too late.

We never really stop to enjoy what we have and appreciate the small things in life. It is the simple things in life that makes the world go round.

The symbol above represents inner peace and tranquility (to me).  The ohm symbol has hundreds of years of history behind it and means something a little different to each person. I try to my best to stay true to myself and never take a minute for granted.  Life is so precious and if we all don't stop, breath and appreciate, it will be too late. So take a few minutes everyday to pause and have a moment of inner peace and meditation. Whether that means closing your eyes and taking a few deep breaths, or walking outside to enjoy nature, do something everyday for YOU. 

Tuesday Tip for Success

Every Tuesday, I will give you all a tip for success. As a senior at Arizona State University, I am always thinking about what I can do to one-up my fellow classmates.  These are things that I have learned throughout my 4 years of college and I think they are vital to anyone's success, regardless your field of study.  Enough yapping, let's get to it.

Always get a business card. 

With social media taking over the world, you would think that business cards are a blast from the past. But the truth is that they are just as important today as they were 20 years ago.  Each business card you have in hand is one more connection, contact or future employer.  After any interview, conference or meeting, ALWAYS ask for a business card. With the business card, write on the back where you met that person and the date you met with them. Six months later, when you are looking for a internship or job, you can whip out the business card, know who the person was (in case you forgot) and when you met with them. You can them email them and start the conversation out like this: "Good morning Jim Johnson- I met you July 3rd at the PRSA conference in Phoenix...." When he sees that 1.) You know his name, occupation and contact info and 2.) the date you met, he will be more than impressed. This is just a simple way to gain a possible gig in the future.

Stay tuned for next Tuesday's Tip for Success!

National Margarita Day... Who knew?

If you've read my "About Me" section, you know that I absolutely LOVE margaritas. No, I'm not an alcoholic and and I don't need one at my bedside to fall alseep. But they are my favorite drink of choice, and on long days of school, work and internship, a margarita will cure all of my built up stress.  When I found out that today was National Margarita Day, I was uber excited.  I'm pretty sure this day was created just for me.  I never order anything else at restaurants or bars (unless I'm watching my calories, then it's a Vodka Tonic.) So take a minute, grab some margarita mix and some Jose, a little lime and salt, and savor the moment.  It's a reason to celebrate!