Five on Friday

It's been awhile since I wrote a blog post.  And, I realize that I say this all the time.  But, I just never know what to talk about.  I convince myself that no one wants to hear about my boring life.  But, I'm determined to start writing about it anyways.

One.  I finished up my first class of grad school.  Made a B in it.  I'm happy with it, because he only gave 1/4 A's and there was only 13 of us.  So, I'm fine with it.

Two.  I also went to orientation today.  Funny to have to go to orientation after I had already been in school for a month.  It was like the longest day of my life.  And, I left 3 and a half hours early.  Skipped 2 receptions and a panel on the emerging energy sector.  Sorry, just couldn't handle it.

Three.  I am planning on going through firm recruitment next month at UNCC.  Don't get me wrong, I love my job.  But, there is absolutely NO room for advancement, and to get my CPA I have to work under a CPA for so long and no one at my current work is CPA certified.  So, with that said I am going to actively start searching for a job in public accounting.

Four.  On a happier note, I'm going to the scrapbook convention with my mom tomorrow.  And, I know it will be more than worth the $156 I dropped on that to spend the whole day with her, although I'm terrible at scrapbooking and she has to help me 110% the whole time.

Five.  Can we say how strange wonderful this weather is.  70 degrees all day long in the middle of August?  It's going to make for an absolutely beautiful football Friday night next week.

xo,

Hanna

Sunday Currently

Linking up for my first Sunday Currently:
dreaming about:
being done with grad school and having my real big girl job.

wishing for:
more income and less expenses

loving to wear:
Jack Rogers

listening to:
my family make plans to go to the drive in and see Wolverine and Grown-Ups 2

watching:
whatever my brother is watching on TV.

reading:
blogs on my blog list; my Bloglovin count is currently at 1005, and trying to study for my final on Wednesday

spotted:
sitting on the couch with Macbook, Ipad, Iphone, notebook and pen.

concerned about:
my final on Wednesday.

loving:
that my first class of grad school will be over in approximately 3 days.

planning:
to do a lot of relaxing in the 2 weeks between classes end and start again.

I'm telling ya, working full time and going to school immediately after work 2 days a week for 4 hours a night is rough on a person.  It doesn't leave a lot of time for a work out or dinner really.  But, I have to do this for the next 2 years, so I'll adjust I assume.

xo,
Hanna

My Week of Confessions

I confess that I am so sorry all I've been doing are link-ups and not even that many of those.

I confess that my parents are away and while I have the house to myself I've been doing exactly nothing.

I confess that since I spent $15 on a garden this year, I've been obsessing over my plants like they're my children.  My first cucumber has popped up in the last 2 days! Exciting stuff.

 I confess that my whole family met Scotty McCreery tonight and I'm more than jealous so I'm just not thinking about it.  (He's at the Bojangles convention since he's in their commercials.)

I confess that my daddy works for Bojangles.  He is their Director of Engineering and Design.  Not like the fry cook or whatever you thought first.

I confess that I can't believe it's already more than halfway through June! Crazy!

xo,
Hanna

I've Come to Realize...

I've Come to Realize....

... that I'm not good at balancing everything in life.

... that I'm completely obsessed with school/office supplies and will use any excuse to buy them (such as justifying my new $65 Erin Condren Life Planner with I need a new one because I want it to cover the "school year" instead of the "calendar year."  When the one I have doesn't run out until December.) (but another plus is my new one will also cover the Fiscal Year at work!)

... that living in the real world is extremely expensive.

... that eating out is breaking my wallet. (Hello Lean Cuisines!)

... that Grad school is expensive! 

... that I need to slow down a little bit and enjoy the moment I'm living in.

xo,

Hanna

Top Ten for Tuesday

 

Today's Top Ten for Tuesday topic is books you have bought, but never got around to reading.  Either they're sitting on your bookshelves or in your Kindle just waiting for some loving.

 

 

So, I don't have ten.  These are just the ones I can think of that are sitting on my shelf off the top of my head, but it's a pretty good start.

 

xo,

Hanna

Top Ten for Tuesday (late)

I realize that it's not Tuesday, but I just found this link-up right before I went to bed last night.  I've gotten back into reading recently, so I figured this was perfect.  Not that I ever stopped, my life just got busy so reading fell to the side.

 

 

Today's topic is Books on my Spring TBR list.

 

1.  The Storyteller by Jodi Picoult.  I've liked Jodi Picoult's books for many years, and this one looks amazing.

2.  The Nanny Diaries by Emma McLaughlin.  This book has been out forever.  But, it looks like an easy read that could be enjoyable.

3.  Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell.  It's been getting pretty good ratings on Goodreads.  And, it just looks like a fun read for Spring.

4.  Cinder by Marissa Meyer.  I always love a good spin on a classic fairytale.  And, I've heard great things about this one so far.

5.  Taken by Erin Bowman.  This is the first of a new series about a sort-of dystopian society.  I've always enjoyed books that put my world in a different perspective.

6.  How Zoe Made Her Dreams (Mostly) Come True by Sarah Strohmeyer.  It's about a girl with an internship at an amusement park.  How much more do you need?

7.  Crossed by Ally Condie.  This is the second book in the Matched trilogy.  I enjoyed the first one enough to want to know what happens at least.

8.  The End of Your Life Book Club by Will Schwalbe.  I've heard great things about this one as well.  But currently I'm reading The Fault in Our Stars.  So, we'll see if I want another sad one so soon.

9.  Killing Lincoln by Bill O'Reilly.  This was recommended by a family friend.  I enjoy history, so we'll see how it goes.

10.  Reached by Ally Condie.  This one is conditional.  If I like Crossed enough to continue, I'll read it, but if not I'll probably skip it. 

 

 

 

xo,

Hanna

Sunday Social

1. What was your first car?

The car I still have.  A 2003 Toyota Matrix.  I used to hate it, but now he's my best friend.

2. Who was your favorite childhood teacher?

Mrs. Reagan from 6th grade math.  She used to teach at my elementary school, and I wanted her to be my teacher so bad, but she left before I could get to the 5th grade.  I was devastated.  Then I found out I was going to have her for 6th and it was like the heavens were aligned in my favor.

3. Were you involved in any sports/extracurricular activities? Share pictures if you can!

I was in the marching band, and I was a cheerleader my freshman year.

This was when I played saxophone. 

This was after I switched to mellophone my senior year.

The was me cheering during the parade.  I'm in the next to last row on the right.

4. What was your favorite birthday party?

When I turned 15, we had my party at a Checkers game.  That was pretty awesome.

5. Who was your teen celebrity crush?

Billy Gilman.  I thought he was the cutest person ever. 

6. What show/movie did your parents not allow you to watch?

Me and my brothers weren't allowed to watch CatDog or The Simpsons.  But, it doesn't sound like we missed a lot.

Hanna

Day 2: Three Biggest Fears

Day 2:  Describe 3 legitimate fears you have and describe how they became fears.

Fear 1:  I have a fear of disappointing people I care about.

I know, I know.  I should be all "why should I care what they think?"  But, no matter how much I want to be like that, I'm not that person.  I do care what people think.  I care if they approve.  And, I care if they're proud of me.  I will admit I am my worst critic, but I also seriously care about what other people think of me as well.  I know not everyone will agree with all of my choices, but I seriously try to make them proud of me in the end regardless of if they approved of my initial decision or not.  

Fear 2:  I have a serious fear of clowns.

HATE.  CANNOT STAND.  REGARDLESS OF THE CIRCUMSTANCES.  I realize that at 21 years old I should probably be over this fear.  But, I'm not.  And, I'm okay with it.  I've never been to the circus.  I have no desire to go to the circus.  I didn't ever like the Ronald McDonald man that used to sit outside our McDonald's.  There were clowns that used to come to the Southern Christmas Show.  I made sure to walk very fast and not make eye contact with them.  I don't know where this came from.  For as long as I can remember I haven't liked them.  I think they're creepy.  Those painted on smiles are not smiles.  I don't like the fact that they try to act like they're the best thing I'm gonna do all day.  False.

Fear 3:  I have a fear of public restrooms.

I have no idea where this came from either.  I just don't use them.  I never went in high school because if you go in there you'd come out smelling like smoke.  And, although I knew my parents would believe me if they asked why I smelled like that, I just hated the smell altogether.  I chose suite style living in college, because that was the style with the least people sharing one bathroom.  If I had been an RA on a hall-style dorm, I probably would have had multiple anxiety attacks.  I don't know if it's a germs thing as much as an awkward thing.  I've just never been comfortable being in the bathroom at the same time as another person.  I'm real weird.  I know it.  No need to dwell on the subject.

So there you have my three fears.

Hanna