My Not-So-New-Years Resolutions

I don't want to call these my New Years Resolutions because these are not new resolutions. A lot of these are actually repeats *shrugs*. I could tell you about my usual resolutions like "reading more", "getting a promotion", and my ever-popular "finally get that license!", but those are tired. So here are the real little things I'd like to say I did by the end of 2012.

1.) Learn more about the world around me. For example: it would be nice to really know what's going on with the upcoming election. Do I really care? Nope. Will I deliberately start debates about it? Absolutely.

2.) Get my own Netflix account. It's not that I'm not happy using my boyfriend and roommate's, but there's something liberating about knowing you're watching your own Netflix with your own extremely descriptive favorite movies coming up. Clearly "supernatural thrillers with a strong female lead" is ALL me.

3.) Continue to get carded at every bar, restaurant, and rated-R movie I go to. Makes me feel young again.

4.) Hit the gym like it's going out of style. I've been doing it so far, but I can step it up. Like a lot. And now that I'm getting paid to look good, why wouldn't I keep it up? An elongated "daaaaamn" once and a while doesn't hurt either.

5.) Meet one of my followers. I'm usually somewhat wary about being new people, especially on the internet but this blog has turned out better than I've expected (just being honest here). I'd love to meet a follower from NY for lunch or coffee or something. And obviously, I'd blog about it RIGHT after. It would only be right :]

6.) Spend my usual time on Youtube learning how to do new nail designs, hairstyles and supporting emerging internet talent. You'd be surprised what Youtube has done for me lately.

7.) Develop a stronger relationship with Angel. If you don't already know, I name all of my electronics. My laptop's name is Miracle and my iPhone 4s is Angel. Angel and I have only met recently and there's still a whole lot more I need to learn about him.

You should know that I'll continue to be on my grind in 2012, because it's a part of who I am. These "resolutions" are just bound to help make the ride fun along the way.

I've been Tagged!

Little Miss Wii has tagged me in this survey-like post and although it's a bit late, it IS done ;) I'm tagging everyone, but it's up to you for if you'd like to fill it out. It's just another way to tell your followers more about you.

A) FOUR JOBS I'VE HAD IN MY LIFE:

1. Walgreens Cosmetics Beauty Advisor (Haha. Good times during teenage years *rolls eyes*)

2. Resident Assistant

3. Editorial Intern at this awesome site that I've loved all my life.

4. Building Manager

B) FOUR MOVIES I WOULD WATCH OVER AND OVER AND OVER:

1. Step Brothers

2. Pulp Fiction

3. Now and Then

4. Clueless

C) FOUR PLACES WHERE I HAVE LIVED:

I've only lived in New York, so I'll write places I've visited. Warning: It's nothing too impressive. I lead a much more exciting life in my mind where I'm pretty much the female Indiana Jones.

1. Georgia

2. Florida

3. Jamaica

4. Virginia

D) FOUR TV SHOWS I LOVE TO WATCH:

1. Sex and The City (yes, reruns)

2. Charmed (yes, reruns)

3. True Blood

4. The Office

E) FOUR PLACES I HAVE BEEN ON VACATION:

Oops...Okay, please see letter 'C'...

1. Georgia

2. Florida

3. Jamaica

4. Virginia

F) FOUR WEBSITES I VISIT DAILY:

1. Google

2. Facebook

3. Twitter

4. Bank of America (I don't wanna talk about it, lol)

G) FOUR OF MY FAVORITE FOODS:

1. Shrimp

2. Salmon

3. Cupcakes of all kinds

4. Lasagna

H) FOUR PLACES I WOULD RATHER BE RIGHT NOW:

1. Bed.

2. With him.

3. Jamaica!

4. Disney World. I've never been!

I) FOUR OF MY FAVORITE PERFUMES/ COLOGNES

1. Curve, for Men.

2. Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue

3. Victoria's Secret Beauty Rush "Strawberry Fizz"

4. Victoria's Secret "Very Sexy"

J) FOUR OF MY FAVORITE MUSICALS

1. Les Miserables

2. Rent

3. Chicago

4. Moulin Rouge

K) FOUR FRIENDS WHO I THINK WILL RESPOND:

1. Hopefully

2. All

3. Of

4. You! :D

L) FOUR FAMOUS PEOPLE I WOULD LOVE TO MEET - DEAD OR ALIVE :

1. Maya Angelou

2. Paul Walker - I just want to hold his hand! 

3. Mickey Mouse (at Disney. Which I still really want to visit.)

4. N/A

M) FOUR THINGS THAT MAKE YOU HAPPY:

1. Dancing to the music in my head

2. My friends/Family

3. Shopping 

4. Delicious Food

N) FOUR PEOPLE THAT MAKE YOU HAPPY:

1. My J-Money 

2. My family

3. My friends

4. My followers! :)

Why the Real World doesn't care if you were Prom Queen

After spending an extended weekend back home in the 'burbs for Thanksgiving, I took full advantage of my time with my twin little brother and sister and reminisced about my high school days. They're going through the insignificant but common teen stage where they just want to fit in yet want to stand out - but in a good way. It's all "so very complicated" and I "just don't understand". Talking to them about what they really want out of life, their feasible hopes and dreams or even something that isn't on BET's 106 & Park is kind of like trying to teach yourself sign language. It's a cool idea at first, but then you realize that you might only use what you learn maybe twice again in your life if you're lucky. And no one will be impressed.

My biggest message to them was that who they are in high school (they're 15) will in no way, shape or form dictate who they'll become in 10 years. Unless, of course, they're on heavy drugs or currently dealing with teen pregnancies, which neither of them are. I wanted them to know that they had time to think about how they wanted to be perceived by the world. If you're not planning on going pro, it won't matter if you played varsity or JV lacrosse in high school. Yes, you'll meet some great people and learn the value of teamwork but said people probably won't associate themselves with you after you graduate. Sorry, but it is what it is. There are those rare occasions when you actually do keep in touch with your highschool buddies, though . . .do any of you guys still speak to people from when you were younger? I'll wait.

I figured the sooner they came to terms with this, the better. I know how important it is to be liked when you're surrounded by your highly judgmental peers on a daily basis but I promised them these people will not matter. Your junior prom queen may have it all together now spending daddy's money and struttin' a body that's about 5 years too developed but after you graduate, no one really cares if you were prom queen.

Trust me, I know.

No, I was not prom queen - ew! But I am incredibly perceptive and great at starting conversations. I did a crapload in both high school and college, made friends with the people who were "destined for success" and can I tell you that the only people who really care what you did in high school are the unfortunates you'll find frequenting the same bars? In that case, and that case only, being an alleged prom queen may get you a few drinks.

I tried explaining this to them and do you know what my little brother told me?

He asked me to post his tumblr on my blog. Apparently, he's "Tumblr Famous".

I wanted to go on a rant about how no one cares if you're 'tumblr famous' either but then I remembered that they are the next generation. Maybe they care. For now at least.