Christmas Break

Over the break I plan to get some FREAKING SLEEP, Im really excited about that if it wasn't understood. I plan to find some presents for family and friends because we've all decided to celebrate in on New Years this year. I plan to apply for some jobs for next semester. Hopefully hit up the Doctor now that i actually have time to ( I have some real health concerns). And I plan to spend some time with a new guy that I think is just perfect. I asked for little things for Christmas like make-up and candy from my friends and as far as family goes, we do secret santa and they don't like it when i make a list for them soooo who knows what I'll get, but hopefully it's Great.

My Perspective of College

Going to college I wish to attain a degree, but I guess for some that is a given. I hope to make some      connections that will be beneficial later on in life, that would be nice. I have some bitter sweet feelings in regard to college. Some days I don't ever want to go and others, I just cant wait to walk on the campus. I know myself enough to know that this can't be an "all about me" decision so I've decided I'm going to school for my kids (if that ever happens). I definitely want to go to an accredited institution but after that I really don't have a preference. Hopefully diverse and they definitely have to have some nice colors that go with my skin (:. I seek my parents input on most things, they knows so much and I trust their judgment. I was once sure of what I was going to school for but recently someone tore that dream apart and so now I do not know. So I guess that is what I'm going for.

Thanksgiving Break

Over the break I'll be working which is something that I am MORE than ecstatic about. Its hard out here for a pimp. I will be cleaning and hopefully going to see movies that I am excited about because I never have time to hang out with friends outside of school...so yea. GOBBLE GOBBLE

J O B

A job I found online would be appropriate for my age group was

• -Journeys Part-Time Sales Assoc.  (if you click on the words before this parentheses it will take you to the job offer) 
• This opening is, what i would consider for people of my age. 
• The prerequisites include:
• Prior sales experience in a retail environment preferred
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to climb, lift, reach, and bend
• Excellent interpersonal skills and customer service skills

     All of these item are things that many 16,17 and 18 yr old can attest to.

The prior experience is absolutely necessary. 50 lbs is about the average weight of a 6 yr. old and without any disabilities any average human should be able to climb, lift, reach and bend.

our social skills, for most, are pretty well at this store. clientele for this store is, in generally people our age and younger so that's also why it would be an ideal job for us, who better to sale to "us" than us!?!

Interview Preparation: Dress in business attire, nothing too "boxy" though. You must remember that they are looking for people who are are of trends, they don't want you to look like you're applying for an intern with the governor of Texas. If i were planning  to go in for an interview I'd wear my black skinny jeans, a button down loose blouse, black flats and dress it up with light jewelry. Something to remember when getting dressed, you never want too much of anything, or to be wearing anything too tight, you don't want to appear as some type of floozy. 
   Be yourself during the interview, unless "yourself" sucks, then be someone else. Some of the most common questions that your future boss might ask you are "what is your greatest strength?" "what are some of your 'poor' qualities?" and so on and so forth. Sometimes we like too embellish and say that their poorest quality is being a perfectionist, if this is you that's cool just make sure you " stay" that way when you get the job. Finding jobs online is rather easy, just gotta want it. 

Homeless to Harvard

The Film 

Initially when we began this film it weighed heavily on my heart, made me really sad, for like the rest of the day. When watching movies that begin sad I generally have to be "real" about it, meaning in reference, the whole movie won't be depressing especially if Coach Thrush is playing it (which by the way almost always ruins the entire movie experience). Strangely enough, I wasn't able to do this, I felt like I was Liz, I was the movie. Just when it had "bogged" me down enough, Liz experienced the come up. She accepted her life, she didn't throw a fit, scream "it's unfair!", turn to drugs or allow herself to be dead weight. Instead of letting her circumstance get to her she simply understood and moved on. Liz allowed herself to dream and even a step further, pursue those dreams. She fell in love with the unlimited possibilities. 

I found all of this quite inspiring. I know that I can't personally relate to being homeless or motherless but this movie helped me in my week. It encourages you not to be lazy, not to simply become a product of your circumstance but rather assures you that you can be the co-author of your life. 

Everyone responds to things differently than others. When I feel that someone is disappointed in me, I can't handle it, i will cry for the longest and it will linger and hurt for a while. On the other hand when my brother fells people are disappointed in him, he gets upset and offended and he is determined to prove them wrong. same input but different response, and that doesn't make one right or wrong they are just different. That being said I know I can say I've experienced some things that have changed me and my outlook on the world and I think I, have bounced back pretty well. So in comparison I believe I would be able to build myself up, probably just take a bit longer. 

budgets are fun.

When i thought about a  College budget I imagined having a lot of expenses. I did not imagine however that it would be oh so very expensive. I am ready for the responsibility, I am elated about the responsibility. I am now positive, after creating that budget (that I am positive I did not have all the expenses), i would have to make plenty of budget cuts.
    Things I could  do now to help with expenses later. Mmmm, invest in stock, save up money now, open up a savings bond, start a fundraiser for college funds. There are plenty of things I can do it'll just take some thinking.

Top Career Choice.

The career I really want to pursue is massage therapy.
I never really was into school, not that I am just terrible at it or anything, I simply hate it. I'm also really good at giving massages, so I've been told.
Which makes this occupation even better for me. It requires little schooling. (like the basic things, I can do away with, if i wished to.)
I'd go to an academy the specializes in said field. Go work in some chiropractic office.
Then I'd be set....for the rest of my life, rubbing peoples backs and what not.

It's also really good pay for making people feel good.

subrayado por dias .

My Stress Test Results- 17 out of 24:14 - 20: You're approaching the danger zone. You may well be suffering stress-related symptoms and your relationships could be strained. Think carefully about choices you've made and take relaxation breaks every day.
   The past two months have been very stressful for me. It all begun at the end of July, I went on a week, youth trip, to Atlanta. It was really fun and rewarding but the moment I returned home we started moving. I had a week to pack and then we started moving. I was still working at the time, Monday through Friday, so my day looked like this: 8-3 work and then home to pack (and we lived in a pretty big house.) The week that we moved into our new house, the week before school started, I went to bed around 5 am every night and woke up at 8 am. So this is when it all started, I was dealing with very little sleep and I was working at a very demanding job, entertaining small children all day. All of this and I still had yet to glance at any of my summer projects. 
   Sooo then school started and while everyone else was was breezing through things I was confused as all get out because Had yet to do any of my summer projects and we were still moving into the house so I was still going to sleep late....this was when the crying commenced. It was the hardest week. I had a history teacher that assumed that we all watched the news every night and about three test that week and between school and family things I had no time, period. I cried at the drop of a hat. One day I broke my ear phones and I mourned (cried) for an hour about how "I can never have anything nice" and how "everything I touch breaks." Surprisingly enough I am having one of those days today.
   Any way I have become sort of a routine type of person, everyday I do the same things and I guess one could say that I've become a bit of a recluse. Anyways, my mom always taught me, that you must always give yourself an allowance, whether it be with time, money etc. So one day after school I finally broke down because I had all these things happening in my life that I either had no control over or had to ignore for a while cause I couldn't emotionally deal with it. ( Oh yea because I was always so freaking busy every minute of the day I didn't have time in my day to "feel" so for the time being I had made myself emotionally unavailable...it wasn't the best thing but It was how I dealt with all the changes in my life that I didn't particularly desire) I decided that I needed something I could do that would make me feel happy and like I have any ounce of control over anything in my life, and it would help me have time to chill. My conclusion was that I would go walking, all around, wherever I wished. Now everyday when I get home I go to my room change into something that's " not so hot" and I grab my earphones and a golf club (because that is the only way my dad will let me walk by myself ) and I go walking, for as long as I need. Sometimes I pray as I walk, which makes my feel  a lot better, like I can handle it all....

Procrastination, or whatever.

I just recently started using a planner again, because my life has taken an abrupt turn from uneventful to me having to do something at all times, I mean there hasn't been an idol moment in my life since school has started. So far its been very beneficial.
Procrastination hurts like crazy. It only fosters negative effects, like being unprepared or rushed work which means a bad grade and the your grades drop. And because your grades are low so is your GPA and then you become depressed. And because you have a low GPA and the you drop out of school and become a bum with no friends...
Okay now that was a little dramatic but I think we can all agree that procrastination isn't a good thing so we have to come up with a way to prevent the urge to procrastinate.
I have discovered that for myself I have to give myself what I like to call allowance time, Time to just chill and sleep or watch Netflix. This all depends on the length of my list of things to do. This time takes to pressure of my long list away. I usually place this allowance time in the middle of my things, to help get pumped again It's like recess for me.

First Post

Hi, I am Olivia. 
My first name is Eryn but i prefer to be called by my middle name.
My favorite color is pink.
I love fruit and music. 
I took college transition in hopes that it would give me some extra incentive to getting ready for college.I stay busy when I leave school and I don't want to lose track of time and graduate with no plans, so I think that this will allow me to stay focused on this...you know, because it's a grade.