Coming up in the world

Hello, hello! Long time, no post -- I know. I just recently got a job (my first job actually) as an assistant for one of my mom's friends. She owns several business and she doesn't have time to do every little thing so.. she hired me! And I couldn't be happier. Most of the work she needs me to do is done in my own home, on my own computer and phone. We meet every two weeks at my house to discuss and transfer everything she asked of me in the previous two weeks. Along with that, I also accompany her to different types of meetings for different projects she's involved in. Actually, this Thursday I'm attending a meeting with her for an AIDS walk that she's captain of because she wants me to be assistant captain and partner with her for the project. I think this is a great opportunity for me and a very rare first job for a 17 year old senior in high school. I get paid very well, I get to stay in the comfort of my home, I will be involved in a lot of opportunities that most people don't get, and I get to choose what days and times I work, as long as the work is done before we meet (for the most part). She will be a great candidate for writing my letters of recommendations for college when I apply in a few months. Also, I will probably never have to say I've worked in fast food because she wants to work with me now (my senior year of high school) and continue once I'm in college. The only hard part will be trying to balance school, work, and cheerleading once school starts again but I'm sure I'll be fine. All of this is truly a blessing and I can't help but thank God! :)

Birthday Weekend

My 17th birthday was Sunday (yes Father's Day)! I spent the entire weekend with my best friends and boyfriend to celebrate. On Saturday, me and two friends went to this concert called Birthday Bash (by Hot 107.9) in Atlanta.


Then on Sunday, my boyfriend came over and surprised me with jewelry. And later on that night, I went to a party with friends!

So overall, I had a great birthday weekend with the people I love the most and I'm very thankful that I have them in my life :)

Ain't trippin'

That insecure girlfriend. The one always checking on all your social network sites. Always assuming and "asking' all them questions". The one who always has the thought in the back of her mind that you're cheating on her. The one who trips when you go out with your boys all night. The one who always wants to know where you are and who you're with. The one who comes up with a million scenarios of what you were doing last night, who you were screwing last night.

I used to be her, and I have no problem admitting to it. Why? Because I'm growing as a person and you can't learn if you never do anything wrong. I didn't want to be that "always stressed and unhappy but acting like she's stuck in her relationship" kind of girl. Plus, I realized that's not the point of a relationship.. at all.

Now, my mindset has changed. I don't get mad. I don't ask a million questions. I don't breathe down his neck 24/7. Because now I know that if he really does love me like he says he does, I have nothing to worry about. And I'm not constantly trying to figure if he's cheating because if he is doing anything, it shows me that he doesn't deserve me; I'm quite sure there are others out there who are mature enough to have eyes for me and only me. That shows disrespect, dishonesty, and disloyalty and those are three things that I absolute do not want in my life, no matter how much I love you; I'm not gonna sell myself short while I'm steady giving you my all. And I'm not worried about me maybe never finding out something because I do believe what's done in the dark will always come to light. I expect what he expects from me: commitment. And if he decides to disappoint, then he'll face the consequences. Simple as that.

So with that being said, "I ain't trippin'" (in my ghetto voice).

I Want You

Discovered this song today and I instantly fell in love! His voice is amazing and the song just warms my heart.

Senior Trip Torn

As senior year approaches, my friends and I have been trying to make our senior trip arrangements (places, expenses, dates, etc.) We've all been researching different places we'd like to go, but I seem to be torn in between a tropical, "beachy", and relaxing scene or a historical, mesmerizing, city scene. The "tropical, 'beachy', and relaxing" scene I've had in mind is the U.S. Virgin Islands:

And the "historical, mesmerizing, city" scene I've had in mind is Paris, France:

I don't know which one to choose! Both have it's advantages and disadvantages. I also have to keep in mind the whole idea of a "senior trip". I need to choose before it's too late and we don't end up going anywhere. Any help and/or suggestions?!