Catching Up

So its almost been a year since I have posted anything. Shame on me. My twentyfirst year has gone by quite successfully. I am finishing up my fourth year of college and have a year and a half left. I pushed myself to the limit and am making all a's and b's in my classes including my german class. Apparently going to Germany made me realize how much I love that country and language and culture. I also have been working at Cabo Fresh Taco since October. Come see me and try our delicious food. Tuesday you can get a fish or shrimp taco for only 2 dollars yo! I'm also looking for an internship for PR for the fall semester so if you hear of anything let me know fool. The final and best thing about my life is my incredible new beau ANDREW. Its been almost three months so no more bandit for me. I've finally put an end to that streak and am excited about this promising relationship. He's handsome and I think he loves me as much as I love him. Well thats the scoop on my life right now. I'll be back soon to write more stimulating conversation. Peace.

team akers always

so apparently my post about groucho's hurt one particular boo bear's feelings... i don't know why this was even read by anyone who works there .. oh wait what am i talking about all people do there is sit on the computer instead of working so why wouldn't they see it? hah my bad.. anyways I did not mean for it to be taken harshly by a select few. Over the years of working there, I did encounter a lot of amazing people who changed my life. But along with the diamonds come turds .. stinky turds that no matter how much you try to scrape them off the bottom of your shoe a little residue always remains. But i will deal with that residue to keep the rock of a diamond on my finger. if a diamond could sparkle brighter than my boo bear's blue eyes than that would be a shock to me... damn you like that romance? akers you better read this haha.. too bad we aren't madly in love with each other..but you know i'll always be your little bandit. i'm for real bout to pass out i've got a long day of laying by the pool to do tomorrow and dinner with malyrck so needless to say i'll need some energy.

peace

improving your writing

my hair screams country music star

i have enough volume for the grand ole opry ... seriously

this is all that is on my mind right now but i'm trying to write more so that words begin to flow like my curls...

writing is supposed to be something you practice at everyday just like practicing guitar or playing soccer. it takes time and effort in order to

improve your skills. I would like nothing more than to become a

more accomplished writer with stories others couldn't wait to read.

i love how sophie curls up on the pillow beside me at night. she always starts at the foot of the bed like i won't notice her slowing making her way to being right in my face. She thinks she's so sneaky and clever. sorry but i'm one sherlock who notices every little thing. so put that in your pipe and smoke it.

I lost my tan in Germany. That's what happens when the sun doesn't beam down upon you. Well I need to get outside as fast the daylight will come again. Especially since I'll be working a lot indoors this summer I need to take advantage of as much sun exposure as possible. I guess I need to go to sleep so that this much needed sun will rise sooner.

peace

Down Home

So life is pretty good. I have an amazing dog who lays by my side all day and will continue to do this for the next sixteen years. Not to mention she looks incredible in her "this is why i'm hot" shirt. Thank you Target. I usually feel a little sad being all alone in this big house but lately i've been embracing the lazy day. I just returned from Germany one week ago. For two weeks I learned the lifestyle of Berlin and Munich. Both were incredible cities but there is too much to even talk about. If you want an idea you can read the Munich maymester blog that I am a part of. As much fun as I had and as much as I would love to return to those beautiful cities, there is something to be said about the south. In another country, I must admit, I didn't like fessing up to being from South Carolina when asked where in America I was from. However when I stepped off that little plane with it's brake problems, humidity gave me a bigger hug than even my mom could have dreamt of giving me. It was so nice to feel the warmth and see the people I love. And the next day I had the tallest glass of sweet tea and for the first time in a month my thirst was quenched. I will never ever again do South Carolina wrong... it's home and it always will be and it feels great to be back. I've finished up the class and now I am moving forward with my job at Recon Sportswear and an internship at Salty's. I am looking forward to this the most... I get to work with Whitters and hopefully go to trade shows. I'm sure there is a lot to learn from these people and I can't wait to get started and give them my best. Plus I think they'll appreciate the video I took in Munich of surfers on the river. It was absolutely crazy. Perhaps I'll post it later. And after spending days at the lake with my mom and my best friends I realized that I feel truly at home... and i'm replaying the OAR song in my head these lyrics couldn't fit my life any better at this point..

"There are few things pure in this world anymore,
and home is one of the few.
We'd have a drink outside,
maybe run and hide if we saw a couple men in blue.
To me it's so damn easy to see
that true people are the people at home.
Well, I've been away but now I'm back today,
and there ain't a place I'd rather go.
I feel home,
when I see the faces that remember my own.
I feel home,
when I'm chilling outside with the people I know.
I feel home,
and that's just what I feel.
Home to me is reality,
and all I need is something real."

stay gold

so today after hanging out in my small room with six good friends of mine i came to a conclusion that made everyone giggle out loud. "it wouldn't be my life if it weren't strung together at the last minute" an original response to being asked if I had packed for germany yet. i hope being this way doesn't destroy me and my future. everything tends to work out for the best. I'm a firm believer in fate.

it also never fails to surprise me how many people love golden girls besides me. I watch it because it's an amazing show that relieves my stress and anxiety by making me laugh hysterically. I don't really expect others to love it since all of my friends make fun of me and all religiously hate the show. Then I am surprised when i stumble across someone else who loves it with the same passion as me. Found this pic and was completely in awe with whoever would get this tattooed. yey for them!!!

Moving On

wow so i realized it has been quite awhile since i updated my blog. sorry about that I have had a busy semester and honestly its not on the top of my to do list. i know this has truly upset all of my many many followers. hah. so today was a happy holiday for most I'm sure. I didn't really get to celebrate too much. I went to class and helped my friend with a project. I did however get to watch two great movies- rock n rolla and pirate radio. both excellent films neither let me down. I also just modeled in a fashion show two days ago. It was put on by my retailing class (contemporary trends in fashion). I didn't really get to put much work into the actual fashion show because of the group i was put in, so i volunteered to model in order to participate more. In case you don't know me too well, I am a very nervous and anxious person so this was a huge personal accomplishment for me. Even though I'm shy when it comes to performing in front of others, all I have ever wanted out of life is to be a model. It has been my dream and sole career choice that I never talk about and have had no idea how to pursue. So if anyone ever reads this holla at me if you have any connects. Here is a pic from right before I went on at the fashion show. I'm the second from the left.

The best part about the show was definitely getting my hair and makeup done. The Paul Mitchell school sent students to come help us for free. It was so generous and amazing. A girl named Nikki did my hair and makeup. I wish I knew her last name so that I could give her mad props but at least I can tell you it's Nikki from the Paul Mitchell School in Columbia. She was definitely one talented lady. peace out

troy

so right now i'm feeling a little nauseous but hey i did it to myself ... no one else to blame.. i'm super bored watching troy.. i have never found brad pitt sexy. I know every woman must be in shock right now but i'm being serious. I just never thought him to be cute .. too much for me not the boy next door. But in troy he is so fucking hot just saying. mmm