"Spring" semester always seems so ironic to me considering half the semester is spent during the winter months. However, hopefully it will be slightly warmer in DC as opposed to New York (fingers crossed!).
This semester is shaping up to be much busier than the last, I'll be interning in DC two days during the week and once during the weekend, along with an 18 credit course load. But after meeting so many amazing people last semester I cannot wait for what adventures will be in store.
It's been a week since I began my New Year's resolutions, and they have been going fairly well. The first day of a new semester has that clean-slate feeling, anything is possible.
Here's to a fresh start, and a great semester. I think it really is going to be a great one.
Best,
Theresa
Sunday, January 8, 2012
Friday, January 6, 2012
The Big 2-1
Wednesday, January 4th, was my 21st birthday!! Although it was a little chilly for my liking, I had an amazing day! As a birthday treat my mom took me to the Bobbi Brown Studio in Montclair, NJ for a makeup application. In a previous post I said that I'm slightly biased toward Bobbi Brown because she is also from New Jersey, but her flagship store really seals my favoritism. The studio has a hip, yet relaxed feel and the makeup artists are excellent. I left with a slew of new items, including Bobbi's new perfume, called Bobbi's Party.
That night I celebrated my birthday with my parents, and had a Kentucky Butter Rum birthday cake! Delicious!
On Wednesday I went with my mom to the DMV to renew my license! Finally! I'm not a big drinker at all, but just having the ability to go out with my friends, many of whom are already 21, on the weekends will be great. After all, getting dressed up to go out is half the fun! That night one of my friends and I took the train to NYC for my birthday dinner. We met two of my other friends at The Park restaurant in the meatpacking district.
I've walked by The Park, many times and always referred to it as that restaurant "with the trees." The Park features an indoor garden decorated with actually trees. The branches are wrapped with lights to set the mood, and various plants and bushes give it an indoor garden feel. The tables and chairs even look as if they should be set in an outdoor cafe giving the restaurant a cute, spring like feel--even in the middle of winter.
At the restaurant I ordered my first legal drink, a mint julep! (Im a southern girl at heart)
I had a wonderful time with my friends and it was the best birthday so far!!!
Best,
Theresa
That night I celebrated my birthday with my parents, and had a Kentucky Butter Rum birthday cake! Delicious!
On Wednesday I went with my mom to the DMV to renew my license! Finally! I'm not a big drinker at all, but just having the ability to go out with my friends, many of whom are already 21, on the weekends will be great. After all, getting dressed up to go out is half the fun! That night one of my friends and I took the train to NYC for my birthday dinner. We met two of my other friends at The Park restaurant in the meatpacking district.
I've walked by The Park, many times and always referred to it as that restaurant "with the trees." The Park features an indoor garden decorated with actually trees. The branches are wrapped with lights to set the mood, and various plants and bushes give it an indoor garden feel. The tables and chairs even look as if they should be set in an outdoor cafe giving the restaurant a cute, spring like feel--even in the middle of winter.
At the restaurant I ordered my first legal drink, a mint julep! (Im a southern girl at heart)
I had a wonderful time with my friends and it was the best birthday so far!!!
Best,
Theresa
Kentucky Butter Rum cake
A fabulous birthday surprise of brownie-cookie-brownie cakes!
Me and my mom pre-birthday celebration
Birthday dinner in NYC
Thanks Mom and Dad! I love my Movado watch!
P.S. Did you watch the results of Iowa?! Romney took first, but Santorum took second! You never know what will happen as the polls come in! Next up, New Hampshire!
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Battle for the Hawkeye State
I am an avid news and politics fan, particularly of Fox News Channel, Fox Business Channel, and more recently CNBC. As of late, however, the news has focused on one state in particular--Iowa. What's so important about a state that is landlocked, bordering Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri, Nebraska, and South Dakota? In all honesty I couldn't even think of what goes on in Iowa, except for possibly farming or manufacturing of some sort. This is where I am wrong, because during a presidential campaign year Iowa annually bursts onto the political news scene. Why? For the Iowa Caucus of course!
Here's the first question, what's a caucus? I am not a political science major, and I don't want to give false information so here's a link that can better explain the technical aspects of what occurs at a caucus, even just skimming through it I learned a lot more about caucuses than I had previously assumed.
So why is the Iowa caucus important? It is the first voter results that can potentially set the field for the future GOP nominee. All week political pundits have spoken about Romney, Gingrich, Paul, Perry, Santorum, and Bachmann, and who they predict will do well, and who will not do well. For those who do not do well in Iowa could signal the end of the campaign.
I personally am more interested in the New Hampshire and South Carolina primary races which are more closely structured to actual elections where voters simply cast a ballot for their nominee choice. Regardless, the 2012 election is one of, if not the most, important elections in history so get ready for a wild ride!
Best,
Theresa
Here's the first question, what's a caucus? I am not a political science major, and I don't want to give false information so here's a link that can better explain the technical aspects of what occurs at a caucus, even just skimming through it I learned a lot more about caucuses than I had previously assumed.
So why is the Iowa caucus important? It is the first voter results that can potentially set the field for the future GOP nominee. All week political pundits have spoken about Romney, Gingrich, Paul, Perry, Santorum, and Bachmann, and who they predict will do well, and who will not do well. For those who do not do well in Iowa could signal the end of the campaign.
I personally am more interested in the New Hampshire and South Carolina primary races which are more closely structured to actual elections where voters simply cast a ballot for their nominee choice. Regardless, the 2012 election is one of, if not the most, important elections in history so get ready for a wild ride!
Best,
Theresa
Sunday, January 1, 2012
we'll take a cup o' kindness yet for auld lang syne
It's hard to believe it's New Year's Eve once again, 2011 flew by faster than ever. A year ago I was typing college application essays in the hopes of transferring to a new school, and by August I was moving to a new city, and into a new dorm. It's all part of a new year's resolution that defines my life. Carly of The College Prepster, I am following your mantra and making it my New Year's resolution, because, well, it's so applicable to my life. That resolution is: live your dreams.
I have a lot of dreams, some bigger and more important than others, but this year I took the crucial steps to go after them. I also learned that sometimes what we think to be the best way to achieve these dreams doesn't happen as planned. I didn't end up transferring to the school I thought would be the best choice, although I did get in, but instead I ended up at a school that has helped me understand where my dreams are headed in the future more than I ever could have imagined.
In order to live my dreams I've broken this resolution into smaller resolutions to help me along the way:
1. Stay in shape and continue to live a healthy lifestyle...it's a stress reliever in so many ways!
2. Stay in tune with business and political events...2012 will be HUGE in terms of politics and I can't wait.
3. Meet new people...Being a transfer student forced me to do this, and I not only want to further develop the relationships with the people I was fortunate enough to meet this fall, but also meet more people this winter and spring.
4. Network, network, network...did I mention network? Utilizing every connection and contact to learn more about various careers will be crucial as I prepare for my (gulp!) senior year of college.
5. Read...something other than my Facebook newsfeed and textbooks.
6. Explore Washington D.C. New York is quite possibly my favorite city in the world, but having moved to D.C., I am on a mission to explore some new neighborhoods and tourist attractions.
7. BLOG. TWEET. TUMBLE. My blog took a backseat as soon as I got to school, and I won't let that happen again this semester.
What are some of your New Year's resolutions? Hope you are able to stick with them!
Here's to 2012!
Best,
Theresa
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