My Memories

I am fond of the woman that I found here in college. Although I am well over the average age of a college student, especially in fashion college, but never the less, a student. I am rather proud of my accomplishments and tenacity. I am sure that I have accomplished my goal. This was to leave a straight and narrow path for my daughters, but also for the friends that I found along the way, which I feel that I have left a legacy for them as well. I refuse to accept that I was here for selfish reasons, or even that this was for my own goals and ambitions. My part was fun, my part was a discovery process, but most of all, it is one that will never fade, not in my memory, nor in theirs.

Labor Day

I dread holidays. As most look forward to their days off and spending family time at the beach or just barbequeing at home, I DREAD IT! Retail, food services and medical are all industries that don't have "days off". At our Smoothies Business, we have rainy days off only, but in California we don't have many of those. This is why I am seriously considering from fashion to, a days off kind of career. If I did move full throttle into this industry, this would mean that both my husband and myself would be too busy for family. I can't handle the thought of that one. Maybe if I go into education, I will have the time off that I need, holidays and summers to produce little winners (my daughters). I know that it is redundant, the fact that my girls come first and choosing between my future and them, they win, HANDS DOWN! But I still don't have an answer and I would like to know, I have THREE WEEKS!

Walk From Obesity

Each year I take part in a walk that donates all of their donations to researching obesity. Cancer, AIDS, and MS are just a few of reasons why people walk to donate money. Obesity is one that people hesitate to donate to. I know the thoughts of some are, "just stop eating". But contrary to what many believe, it is a disease that is taking over from children to adults. If this were so, why is it that even homeless people are sitting on the street begging for bread and and obese. If they do not have a disease that why didn't they drop to skin and bones? This particular man that I am referring to has been sitting in front of the post office for at least 3 years, hasn't lost a pound and remains obese. Hmm? I suppose this is why research is important for the future and keeping our children and generations to come healthy. See me if you'd like to support the cause.

Ugly Betty

I bought my daughter the first season of Ugly Betty on CD. There are 7 cds, four episodes per cd and I am now on the first episode on of the 4th cd. I can't believe that I've missed all these shows on tv. Although I've heard that it is about the "Fashion Industry", I beg to differ. The first few episodes were, well relating to the industry, but by the 3rd it turned out to be the typical "novela". It's wonderful anyhow and I am so glad I bought the cd's before the new season begins. I'll be right in sync with the "trend" of new shows on tv.

Responsibility

I can hardly take the pressure. Life is about to start after graduation. Responsibility awaits me. I will have to choose between returning to school for my bachelor's degree or getting a job. My family is just as demanding as my personal future! What to do? I realize that I have written about this before maybe even more than once, but I'm really torn. I wish that it would be clear as day, maybe in a dream or a straight answer! What to do, what to do?

What if...

everything in life were easy? How about everything went your way? Or even if the world revolved around...ME! Unfortunately, it doesn't, nor is life easy, nor does everything go my way!! So what to do? LIVE ON, GO ON, LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST!! So the things that I mentioned above are full of opportunities, to grow and learn and be challenged in many ways. This is the perspective of an optimist, which I am. I see the world as learning ground, a land that I must conquer. I know that the day will never come where I fully do this, so all the more interesting!

Friends

I have a friend with multiple sclerosis. She has been in and out of the hospital 4 times withing the last two months. Each time the doctor delivers the news that she is in her last days. She refuses to believe this!! She has a will to live. She has an 18yr old son and a 15yr old daughter. They have said their good-byes but she states firmly each time, "I'm not going anywhere". She won't allow tears in her presence. I suppose that this is to protect others from hurting, but through this I have learned the value of a friend. Friends are those that you can count on whether they are in your presence or not. A friend is one that you can tell anything and they will think no less of you, one that will accept not only your strengths but also your weaknesses too. A friend is someone who looks deep in your eyes when your hurting and makes it feel better without even a word. They can offer you encouragement even without words. I treasure friends and I hope they treasure me.

High Expectations

I hear that the fashion shows classes are constantly using our show from last term as a yardstick. That's wonderful, we left our mark. I suppose complete gratification would be that they supercede us, in every way.

Burning Bridges

I think that you should really think before lighting the match. You never know just when you will have to cross over the bridge again in life. Burning bridges or relationships can result in a lonely and bitter life.

O.K.

Here's a couple more funnys...

Q: What's red and furry and tackles people?
A: Tackle Me Elmo

Superman once wrote on the wall, "Batman is a wimp!"
The next day Batman wrote, "Superman is Clark Kent!"

Q: What did the 0 say to the 8?
A: Nice belt.

Two guys walk into a bar and sit down to eat their lunches. Then the bartender says, "Sorry but you can't eat your own lunches in here." They looked at each other and swapped lunches.

FUNNY!!

Q: What did the pig say at the beach on a hot summer day?
A: I'm bakin'.

Q: What's the difference between out-laws and in-laws?
A: Out-laws are wanted.

Q: What animal should you never play cards with?
A: A Cheetah!

LUXURY

$$$

The price of power is responsibility for the public good!!

Perspective

All too often the difference between success and failure, progress and regress, happiness and depression-and,yes,balance and imbalance-is simply a matter of perspective.

Wisdom

Wisdom comes with talking less frivoulously and listening more seriously. The latter implies a learning attitude; the former assumes an air of omniscience that does not exist.

NEWS FLASH!!

I suppose that Star Jones thinks that she has shocked the world with her news. SURPRISE!! We kinda had it in the bag. Maybe we look dumber than we really are. Anyhow, saying it out loud probably was a relief to her and a good strategy on not gaining the weight back. I think she looks fabulous, YOU GO STAR!!

Horrible!!

What is so terrible about having to come up with designs for a product development class. Oh, I know the answer to that, I'm not a designer! That was probably THE MOST tedious homework that I ever had to forcefully do. HATED IT!!

To Work or Not To Work

Although I am in school and right thing to do afterwards is venture out into your field of study and GET A JOB! I am struggling, I have a family and a business along with my husband, to top it off he is an investor with so much on his plate that I'm overwhelmed! If I do get a job I'll have to of course drop some of responsibilities, which will leave a lack, maybe even a whole in the system we have going. If I don't, I wonder if I will be content, or happy for that matter. I suppose that within the next 7 weeks I have no other choice but to find the answer. What to do, what to do!!??

Blog Adventures

After reading others blogs, I suppose mine are serious and rather deep. I can't just write about "nothing", everything I do has to have a reason or a purpose or it's a waste of time. What an obsession, what a burden sometimes! Oh well, it's who I am and at this point I suppose I can tweak the system, but changing it entirely is not an option, I like it!

The Essence of Leadership

A true leader has the confidence to stand alone, the courage to make tough decisions, and the compassion to listen to the needs of others. He does not set out to be a leader, but becomes one by the quality of his actions and the integrity of his intent. In the end, leaders are much like eagles...they don't flock, you find them one at a time.

OOOOHH, I LIKE THAT ONE!!

The Power of Attitude

Our lives are not determined by what happens to us, but how we react to what happens; not by what life brings to us, but by the attitude we bring to life. A positive attitude causes a chain reaction of positive thoughts, events, and outcomes. It is a catalyst... a spark that creates extraordinary results.

CHANGE YOUR ATTITUDE, IT WILL DETERMINE YOUR ALTITUDE!!

I'M SHOCKED!

I just read a shocking report! I am so dissappointed in what I read. I feel so deceived. The report was on Brooks. They uncovered secrets that I feel I should've been told to me at the time of enrollment. Anyhow this is a negative blog and it is not inspiring so I'll stop now.

"NO!" Is Not An Option!

I heard this message in church yesterday. It was inspiring! "NO" Is Not An Option, was the title. The Pastor talked about procrastination and sabtogers. These are genuine reasons why people don't move forward in life. Comfort! This is a word that we all know and love. Like a warm fuzzy blanket. We stay put in our situation because we know that we're comfortable. How can we be examples to others or even to ourselves when we are full of excuses. I know I found myself guilty as charged. I need to stand firm and get to my goal. My dreams are big, their achievable and I can reach them, the trick would be to move towards them and stop procrastinating.

Words of Encouragement

WHO WE ARE...

Achievement doesn't come from what we do, but from who we are. Our worldly power results from our personal power.

TWO THINGS IN LIFE

There are two things to aim at in life: first, to get what you want; and, after that, to enjoy it. Only the wisest of mankind achieve the second.

FAME

Fame always brings lonliness. Success is as ice cold and lonely as the North Pole.

SORROW

As I think of all the time and years invested into this college, I think of how sad all must be. When I think of the obstacles and triumphs, I think of how sad all must be. When I imagine the tears and the smiles locked up in people's memories, I think of how sad all must be. When I think of the sign off the 405 freeway and the day it is taken down, I think of how sad all must be. I picture the hope given to so many, the joy so many shared, the exchange of hoplesness for a promising future, I think of how sad all must be. I look at the faces of those finishing and those beginning and I see how sad all must be. Brooks may be gone, but not forgotten. I refuse to bury who I've become or what I have discovered about myself because of a business decision that was made. This decision cannot dictate who I am, or for that matter what I am to become!! To all of those who have invested time and effort into my life, who have taken the time to inspire and influence, for all of those who have taken a moment from their personal time to make sure that I am on the right track, I not only thank you, but I refuse to be meteocre or stay as I am today. I will triumph and sacrifice just as they have, and although Brooks will physically no longer exist, it will always stay alive in me and through me!!

I Didn't Finish Yet!!!

The pressures of homework are worse than the pressures of having a family! I can't stand knowing that I haven't finished it yet and I have a whole day of real life ahead of me! Staying up late and burning the midnight oil is a dread, I look way too far ahead and generally incorporate obstacles into my to-do-list, "just in case". That alone is stress and there are so many times that I wonder what the heck I'm doing adding to my multy faceted life, my colorful world of stress, my hectic, chaotic life!! I imagine that within these next 9 weeks I will disover where it is I am to go from here. I endure, afterall at this point it is sink or swim, I CHOOSE to swim, the finish line is a blink away. Until next time blog world, keep your dreams in sight and press on 'til you get there.

I LOVED IT!!

I watched "Hairspray" today. On my trip to New York in March I saw it on Broadway, I thought that it had so much energy because it was live, you know, Broadway. Not a chance, the movie had just as much energy and inspiration. The costumes and color scheme was so amazing. It took place in 1962 and some of the pieces used back then, I have recently scene in collections for this fall. I can't wait to wear those dresses!

The Price of Success....

...CAN BE TOO HIGH

In choosing success-

there is the possibility

you mjay lose

everything else

of value.

Life is full of obstacles and possibilites,you make what you can out of it. I love this saying, I live by this saying. I will succeed because nothing means more than pressing on and making sure that those that are following me have something worth following!

Do Dreams Really Come True?

If they didn't what would we look forward to? I suppose it depends on what you define as a dream. I see it as something that I've always wanted to do. Something that I will someday be doing that makes me happier than today. Possibly a goal that is achievable and then perhaps jotting down a new one. A dream to me is what propels me to my future and what keeps me going until I get there. Maybe it's an accomplishment or an achievement that required sacrifice and time and effort. Hmmm, could it be that dreams are in the eye of the beholder? I think so. Dream, go, don't stop, it's free until you walk it out, then the highest price you'll have to pay is sacrifice.