First Post

I've been considering starting a blog for quite some time now.  I seem to have a lot of time, being a recent college graduate, jobless for months and only recently being hired for a part-time temporary position.  My get away from applying to jobs and facing the harsh reality that this economy plain sucks has been reading blogs.  I find them fascinating.  I love getting peaks into other peoples lives and see what they do, what they enjoy, and how different and/or similar someone else across the country is from me.

Here's a list of things I enjoy that should give you insight into who I am.

Shopping-especially for things I can't afford and do not need.  My favorites: Banana Republic, J.Crew, Lilly Pulitzer, Vineyard Vines, Ann Taylor Loft, Tory Burch, Kate Spade, Sperrys, Joe's Jeans, Anthropologie, and Nordstrom.  I feel like I'm forgetting some and I'm sure I am.  I love fashion and find it to be an outlet.  Finding cute boutiques is my absolute favorite.

Reading.  I love reading online articles, books, magazines, and newspapers.  I find being informed on various subjects necessary.  I'm currently reading Off The Grid. 

Sports-NCAA basketball is my absolute favorite and I believe it makes the winter months bearable.  I played basketball my entire life and I think it helped make me a better person.

Traveling-warm, beachy places are a favorite.  Michigan will forever hold a special place in my heart.  Some of my fondest childhood memories are Michigan family vacations with my father's family.

Food.  Going out to eat is a favorite past time.  Eating a great meal with people you love warms my heart.  It makes me happy thinking about it.

My family and friends are excellent and make my life exciting.  I have a rather large family and I enjoy that.  There is true love and respect for one another in my family and I cherish that so much.  I have had the same group of friends my entire life.  I consider myself very fortunate to not have had to move away from friends, aside from university.  We've had some fun additions to our group and those additions made our group bond stronger.  My sorority sisters are great as well.

Renewable Energy.  I graduated with a degree in renewable energy with an emphasis in economics and public policy.  I loved my major.  I found it so insightful and exciting.  It makes me excited for my future career and our nation.

My boyfriend.  He's great.  Our 3 year relationship has been full of fun.  I got to spend the most exciting and trying years of my life with him in it.  I'm a very lucky girl.