Change can lead to better things.

When I last wrote was roughly on my last day of high school.

From then till now I have been through what is more than a life change.

I went from running of a schedule of what others wanted to now making my own choices.

I struggled with many ups & downs.

At times I didn't know how to feel.

I wanted everything to be picture perfect.

Which meant I would be done with high school, have a job, continue

to work out & buy whatever the heck I wanted.

But, I really had let things happen naturally because,

nothing meant having comes perfect.

So I guess here's a collection of photo's from February till April.

Started off my February with coffee, color & inspiration.

          

Lovely drawings I created.

Got accepted to Columbia College in Chicago!

Wanted to do something I have always wanted to do.

Take all rainbow colors from the pain samples.

Valentine's Day at it's perfection. All a girl really needs.

Fashion Mags, a card & flowers.

Bulls Tickets! First game at that too!

We had a huge snow storm in the beginning of March - so I put those cooking skills

to use and made homemade pizza!

Went to see the Oz with mom in 3D. Fantastic movie!

Picked up some good reads. My mags of course & Safe Haven.

The movie was awesome by the way.

Had to get some Bulls gear, so I got my twin Joakim Noah!

Made some yummy cupcakes on the day of the game for my family & friends.

My dad loves Big Daddy Kane, bought this as a joke.

Ready for the Bulls Game!

Championship flags over the United Center.

Tip off.

Madhouse on Madison.

 My twin.

This is what happens when you let your friend take pictures. 

But, I like this of my hair - even though it was by accident.

Windy City Reppin'.

Easter for me!

              

                Color.Sparkle & Shine.

Eggs are all colored.

My kiddo!

Me & my guy - Charlie.

I love editing my photos.

Chicken & Waffles. Is actually the best.

More baking. Brownies.

                     

                 

              Cartoon moi!

 

I need one. Made my day.

 I was very happy this day. I got an interview with Claire's!

My hair transformation!

 Ombre' & Straight 

Hey there! I got my nose pierced & love it!

Starting 

to feel better about things. The struggle is really worth it.

Pink Hair. Love trying new things.

Hooked up my brother for his formal. Outfit all styled by yours truly.

Alot of good and bad has happened to me during my few months of

starting life after high school. It's been hard but, I starting to make progress from

the good but, also the bad. But, at the end of the struggle - I believe it's truly worth it.

I guess if I'm starting to feel positive about the bad than, good things are on there way.

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The End of the Beginning.

Diving straight into the New Year there was a lot going for myself.

I had a month of high school left.

College Projects to finish.

Jobs to search for.

Homework to complete.

Hours of lost sleep.

Early Mornings & Late Nights.

New Emotions.

But, mostly looking upon to the future.

My inspiration for my FIT entrance project - Colette Green

All my life I have been in the same schedule of waking up at 6:30, going

to school by 8:30 & out of school by 3:30. Homework, Eat, Sleep & Repeat.

As much as I hated this repetitive schedule, I got used to it; it didn't

really seem to bother me. But, I knew that one day I would be able to live

the life I dreamed of during long school days. 

I decided to take advantage of the opportunity to finish a semester

early since the whole high school environment bothered me.

As timed flied I had so much on my plate, I had feelings

I had never had before and things to accomplish under pressure.

But, in all things I realized why I felt like this & admired how

far I have come and with a good deal of hard work - I could change

what I didn't like. 

College Project for Fashion Institute of Technology 

Peplum Top with Pink Pants - Colette Green

With coordinating fabric swatches

Peplum Top, Mint Pink Jacket & Mini Skirt with Cover - Colette Green

With coordinating fabric swatches

But, as of January 30th I'm official complete with high school.

Even though I am finished I can still go back for senior activities, prom &

graduation (just complete with school work). It's so weird that all this

time I have been working up to this moment and it had arrived.

I feel grown.

I feel free.

I mostly feel I can be me.

Please enjoy Nicki. 

Song truly speaks for completion my of high school.

Also since the start of January I have been on the hunt for jobs.

To pay for college, prom & anything I ever want.

From Claire's to Justice. I got an e-mail back from

LUSH!

I went in to talk to them about working there and they said just look

out for any e-mail. The next thing I know, I'm invited to the hiring party.

Which was probably the time of my life - I learned how to be a Lushie.

From massaging customers to excellent customer service.

The next step would be a second call back, which I'm anxiously waiting.

Working in the place of my dreams & 50% discount. I think being

anxious is something to feel at this moment. Just pray for me that I have the job!

Personally, during this time before prom, graduation and start of college.

I plan to continue my routine of workouts but, longer; since

I have more time to focus on my self. 

So this is what I have been up to from emotions to hiring parties

to freedom!