Running

After over six months, I put myself to the test and went for a run. Prior to last Fall, I was a solid runner. I'd do it almost everyday, and it was also an easy task- didn't even have to think about it twice. But then, once Fall started there were too many things to do and night classes and I just simply forgot to run.

Starting again is a pain. Your body feels heavy (although mine is simply heavy now), your calves begin to burn and your brain begs you to stop- all you got is the music to distract you from your own self-defeating thoughts. Funny, isn't it? We are truly our own best enemies. Anyway as I was running tonight, I felt good... it's a feeling I only get when I... ok, TMI, but it's truly a unique feeling. I am invincible... nothing can catch me or hurt me.

I'm not sure why I forgot to value this feeling. Maybe my life will give me a break to do this more often. Goodness.

Be Smart

I think some people underestimate parents. Yes they embarrass some of you, yes they hurt some of you- but some parents (not even mine) are the best example we could ever follow.

I'm 21 and trying to make my way through college (barely a Sophomore- if you didn't read it in my info). It's not easy and my best friend could tell you how much I struggle with money. I'm not too bad though, at least I'm in school and have a roof over my head. But let me get back to my initial point: Parents.

I was never taught anything useful by my parents about credit, or school, or life. Everything I know I've learned from other people, the internet, TV and good ol' experience. Now, I'm not trying to defame the two people that decided to get together and give me life, but rather put some facts on the table, because not knowing can hurt you lots.

I've had my share of late payments and overdrawn fees. I have no savings. I've lost money with silly decisions; and this list would make it to the moon if I keep going.

Yes, maybe I should have known better than to make a payment late and all that jazz, but in reality, if I had been told that I should shop around, read the fine print, look at interest rates and keep accurate payment dates, maybe I'd be in a different situation. So if you have no idea what I'm talking about, go spend your afternoon in GOOGLE researching how to get smarter about your finances. Otherwise, go pat your old man (or woman) on the back, they deserve it.

No Roommates

I've been quite the little housewife since I got home after work a little past 2pm (It's a bit after 3pm now...). Laundry, cleaning, more cleaning, cleaning... Whatever happened to not having to do anything at all? Yes, I know- I'll never stop wishing for that day to come.

My roommates have been out of town for about a week now (and hopefully for another week more) and I've gotten a chance to experience what living by myself would be like. And let me tell you something, having roommates sucks!

I love my roommates. They're seriously the best ones I've ever had since I moved to L.A. But it's a lot nicer to just come home and chill without having to worry about what your roommates are doing or thinking. I'll have my own place someday.

Someday.