Moving forward

Life just keeps moving forward. It's pretty great.

I changed my major to Interdisciplinary Studies. My two areas of focus are art and child development. I think I am going to be able to graduate next spring!!! :) Finally!

After that I plan on studying Aesthetics, so I can take care of people's skin and put makeup on them. I just want to design accessories and put makeup on people forever.

I have actually wrestled with my career dreams a lot. Am I shallow for just wanting to create things that make people look good? Should I be more concerned with changing the world than creating frivilous products for women?

But I have loved makeup and accessories ever since I can remember. I was one of those kids that stole thier mom's makeup as often as possible just to experiment and play with it.

I figure if this is what I really love, then somehow I will help many people with it. Besides, many people don't make the world a better place just from thier career or thier academics. It's what they do for thier family and friends, and anyone else they serve with kindness, that matters. It's the example they set of honesty and sincerity that is an influence for good.

I have some great role models in the world of makeup. Michelle Phan, of course, Doe Deere, owner of Lime Crime cosmetics, and the inspiring Kandee Johnson. Check them out to see why.

In other news:
I am taking Ceramics this semester. It's a lot harder than I thought it would be, but I am starting to get the hang of it. I can't wait to take home my new treasures after the semester ends. I wish i could make much more to give away, but it's pretty time consuming and i am a little behind in class already. I am hoping that once we learn the wheel, I can churn out a few bowls or cups to give to friends and family.

I am also taking a class on Infancy and Early Childhood development, and I get to play with little toddlers and babies in a "lab" (like a preschool but they only come for an hour every day). These kids are so sweet! I enjoy talking to them and helping them learn and play.

Remember how last spring semester I was super healthy and felt great? Well, I have fallen a little behind. Which is sad, because I kept that healthy living going through the summer and fall. But I am starting to get back on top of my health again. It's just hard when it's SOOOOO cold. It makes me want to eat tons of chocolate and mashed potatoes and gravy and watch tv under a blanket all day. Plus when I am busy with school, I am excessively hungry. Since starting college 3 years ago, I've gotten so hungry! Yesterday, I decided that if I was some type royalty/diety that people worshipped, they would probably address me by "Oh hungry one" or "your hungryness."

Craig is great, as usual. We are super excited to go to a valentine's dance tomorrow...it'll be our first time dancing since December (when we held a cultural dance party). I'm pretty sure Craig spoils me. Honestly, I feel like my whole family does, his side and mine. I am so blessed to have such great people that love me and laugh at my very strange sense of humor.

Humor is another thing that has taken a prominent role in my life lately. Craig and I are pretty much addicted to Saturday Night Live right now, and besides that we just love to laugh. My favorite hobby lately is trying to see how hard I can make Craig laugh. I feel like I had forgotten how to really laugh and be funny last year and being married to Craig has completely changed that.
One of our neighbors introduced us to Adventure Time, which is probably one of the funniest cartoons I have EVER watched. Just thinking about it makes my brain send shiny beams of humor out of my head.

:D Don't let go of the happy times friends...remember the best you've been, and the person you want to be.