Mani Pedi

Graduation is approaching and although I am excited to celebrate my achievements, I am also very nervous to see what the future has in store for me. Ever since I was little I was told that school was my job and my focus. Every year I would advance a grade, then get into college, earn a degree, and get a job. These steps sound so easy but it’s extremely overwhelming! I don’t have a clear path and without going to school I feel like my whole routine and daily life style is going to change! I like to think I am prepared but in reality I’m not. Even if you currently can’t relate to my feelings, we will all go through it at one point in time.

The point of my above paragraph rant is to inform all of you soon to be college graduates of a wonderful woman who wrote a fabulous book on how to handle these life changes. Julia Miles-Davis is the author of Mani Pedi and I had to the opportunity to meet her. She discussed Mani Pedi and how it was written for college students and recent graduates who find themselves facing the reality of life after graduation (aka me). Her book is not a typical five hundred-page self-help publication that you can find in your college bookstore, but rather a short honest opinion on what to expect.

What really hit home for me was how Julia opened up about her personal experience. She stated that we should have these goals to work towards yet to not be discouraged if it doesn’t all magically fall into place. As a “type a” individual I beat myself up too much for that exact reason. Its okay to be anxious and to have self doubt but don’t let that eat you up! Remember that you are a wonderful human being and it might take some time for everything to fall into place the way you want it to.

After the discussion I spoke to Julia and was so impressed! I bought the book, had it signed, and went home and read it in one sitting. When I finished the book it was as if a weight was released off of my shoulders. It all made sense and I was putting too much pressure on myself. I hope all of you can find support within this book like I did! It has really changed my outlook on the future!

Cheers,

L

One for the Books

Hello everyone! This past weekend was absolutely amazing and one for the books! As a senior my time at American University is slowly coming to a close, but this past weekend allowed me to create some great memories and explore DC.

The weather has been absolutely gorgeous so my friends and I decided to spend Friday afternoon lounging on the quad. We all broke out our Lilly tumblers and iPod speakers to enjoy the sun and each other! Quadding has always been a fun activity to do at AU so it was great to get out there and not worry about work, class, and studying.

On Friday the University also held a senior picnic. This wasn’t your traditional picnic. Our president hosted a catered event at his private home to celebrate the graduates. Wow oh wow was his house beyond spectacular. It was a dream home with an open floor plan, big windows, and a white kitchen. Although I was fawning over this whimsical house I also enjoyed the food, which included pulled pork, BBQ chicken, lots of mac and cheese, as well as cake pops for dessert! The house even had a huge waterfall in the backyard!

As the picnic came to a close my friends and I parted because we had to get ready for our LAST SORORITY FORMAL EVER! This formal was at a local art museum called the Blind Whino! The location was great and I loved looking at the different pieces of art. In the middle of the dance floor was a paper mache cherry blossom tree! For this formal I wanted to wear something that screamed spring! I purchased this periwinkle dress over Easter break from Lord and Taylor. The best part about my formal wear was my newly purchased Steve Madden heels! I felt like a star wearing these bad boys!

As the weekend progressed my boyfriend and I decided to explore DC. Since the weather was so nice we wanted to walk around and do touristy activities that we usually would not do. We headed over to the Renwick Gallery. The art gallery was composed of contemporary artwork. I loved going and it was on my DC bucket list for a long time. To cool off from the heat we also headed to DC’s oldest bar for an oyster happy hour! On Sunday was our sororities last philanthropy event as well! It was such a great event filled with 90s games for a great cause! 

It was a fabulous weekend and I am so glad I created a bunch of wonderful memories before my senior year ends!

Cheers,

L

April Showers

We all know the saying “April showers bring May flowers,” but the rain has been coming down heavily in DC at least a few times a week. The days are dreary and dark which makes it difficult to feel motivated. I’ve complied a few of my favorite April staples that can really brighten up any April shower!  

Junia Stud Earring Set

Beach Umbrella Shirt

Pink Rain Jacket

Rain Boots

Pink Polka Dot Umbrella

Cedar Street Rose 

Oops a Daisy

Stay dry and cheerful during this rainy month!

Cheers,

L