the power of being a woman

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ...

enough money within her control to move out

and rent a place of her own,

even if she never wants to or needs to...

something perfect to wear if the employer,

or date of her dreams wants to see her in an hour....

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ...

a youth she's content to leave behind....

a past juicy enough that she's looking forward to

retelling it in her old age....

a set of screwdrivers, a cordless drill, and a black lace bra...

one friend who always makes her laugh... and one who lets her cry...

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE .

a good piece of furniture not previously owned by anyone else in her family....

eight matching plates, wine glasses with stems,

and a recipe for a meal,

that will make her guests feel honored...

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ..

a feeling of control over her destiny...

how to fall in love without losing herself..

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...

how to quit a job,

break up with a lover,

and confront a friend without;

ruining the friendship....

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW......

when to try harder... and WHEN TO WALK AWAY...

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...

that she can't change the length of her calves,

the width of her hips, or the nature of her parents..

that her childhood may not have been perfect...but it's over...

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...

what she would and wouldn't do for love or more...

how to live alone... even if she doesn't like it...

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW.. .

whom she can trust,

whom she can't,

and why she shouldn't take it personally...

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...

where to go...

be it to her best friend's kitchen table...

or a charming Inn in the woods...

when her soul needs soothing...

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...

What she can and can't accomplish in a day...

a month...and a year...

The most influential woman I know

Time for a Change...

Forever 21 Nail Polish-I have it in Seaside Turquoise

As you can probably tell by my previous posts I am extremely happy that summer is here. Finally! Lifeguarding has been fine and I have been getting really tan! Unfortunately the bad thing about lifeguarding is that I am stuck to wearing black mesh shorts and a shirt that says, 'LIFEGUARD." Not the most attractive outfit. However, I have found some way to even accessorize this, as well.

Mid-week I chose to change my nail polish from tomato red to a beautiful seaside turquoise. I have to say, this has been a huge hit! Not only do I love the way my toe nail polish looks against the clear blue pool water (as I sit in the lifeguard stand and twirl my whistle) but I have received many compliments.

So the next time you're feeling like you need to spruce up an outfit, try a polish change to give your look a fresh, new, vivid feeling.

For now...

take care, love Blair

Releasing with a Run

Well, the other day I did it. I have finally reached the point where working out is back to how it used to be. By this I mean, I am able to run and enjoy it or head to the gym and kill a bunch of time knowing I'm getting my body back into shape. After 3 attempts to run for 2o minutes without stopping, on my short path, the other day I was able to complete my short path run and feel good afterwards. The other day, I had so much on my mind I chose to go for a run and attempt my long path. It takes about 40 minutes for me to complete my long path and goes around our neighborhood.

It's been a rough couple of weeks for me and since graduation it has been a whirlwind of emotions and the best way to pump some quick endorphins has been running. I love the feeling when I am not thinking about anything, my legs become numb, and my music is rocking. I can run for what seems like forever. However, it's nothing huge like miles upon miles, but it's enough for me to feel accomplished.

Yay for summer!

for now...

take care, love blair

Goals for Summer

Well school is over and I am now a college graduate living at home. :( Still looking for a job I have decided I need to get my act together. Unfortunately, this past year was very disappointing, to myself, because I developed some lazy habits that definitely need to be broken. With summer quickly approaching, I have decided that it's time to start getting back into shape and back into a healthier me!

My new plan for Summer includes the following,

1. Cut back on the amounts of meat I eat. Become vegetarian again!

Last year, when in NYC, I, cold-turkey, cut meat out of my diet. It was great. I felt better, had more energy, and became healthier. I was pretty good about this for 9 months.

2. Start running at least 3x/wk & working out MORE!

I used to be really good about working out. When in high school I was always conscious of staying in shape, in college I would attend the gym at least 1 or 2 times a week. This past semester I hardly worked out at all. :(

3. Save money for NYC

If August comes, and I haven't found a job in NYC yet, I am taking the risk and moving out to NYC. I will find someway to make everything work and really have no plan at this point, but I know I will need money to do it.

for now...

take care, love Blair

Remember when...

My friend Katie from FIT came to visit

The best way to describe Breakfast Club

Back in the day, when I was one of the world's biggest Hanson fans (otherwise known as a MO CLUB MEMBER) I never thought that one day, I would be jammin' out to "Mmmbop" on a Saturday morning, drinking screwdrivers with my best friends, in costume, one week before I'm done with school. This recent memory will stay with me for the rest of my life. What a perfect way to kick off my last week of school...FOREVER.

All of the Thetas in our Breakfast Club outfits for the LAST Grand Prix

For now...

take care, love Blair

Lights, Camera, ACTION!!!

Grace Kelly Marilyn Monroe & James Dean

"The theater, the theater, what's happened to the theater?"

-Danny Kaye

What happened to the theater? Nothing, it only continued to grow and expand to become this wonderful break for society. This quote is taken from the movie, White Christmas, and I thought of it when I was starting to think about this post. In White Christmas, Danny Kaye is referring to the fact that instead of just good ol' fashioned theater, with singers and jokes and performers, the theater was now being replaced with choreography. Choreographed dances that revolutionized modern dance, with the help of Martha Graham. But thankfully, the theater didn't disappear.

It all started a little before 1920, as films were created to be a form of entertainment for people. After the Roaring 20s hit the movie industry was increasing. The movies were still, however, silent films. It wasn't until 1930 hit, when "The Golden Age of Hollywood" really took its course. More and more studios were trying to produce movies to bring an escape for people due to all of the turmoil in the country. The depression hit everyone hard, but if given the opportunity, they were able to leave their poor, depressed, and struggling lives to enjoy a world where everybody falls in love and the good guy always wins.

There are very few movies out there that have a sad ending. I believe that the reason is because people still use movies to get away from their own lives and put themselves in the shoes of the characters they are watching.

I have been noticing that as I near graduation and deal with the nerves that come with that, I tend to find someway to relate to the characters that I am watching. Whether it be a tv show, an old musical (which if you ask anyone, would have to be my favorite, and I may or may not even sometimes watch them with the closed captioning on so that I can sing along when it come time for the songs), or even a simple teenage movie. I find it intriguing to think about my life, right now, and then the situation the character is going through and compare the two. I oftentimes become too involved in it, that I become more emotional than I should, and a normal tear jerker, could be the break in the bend, and a waterfall of tears comes pouring out of me.

Therefore, with all of this being said, enjoy your movies. Don't become too stressed (I know I put this in every post, but I think I do it to continuously remind myself), and know that if things aren't going your way, you can always escape with a 2-hour break to watch a movie. So grab some popcorn, hit the lights, and enjoy the show!

For now...

take care, love Blair

Times of Transition

I recently read a post by one of my favorites, about experiencing Paris, in New York City. Now for those who have been fortunate enough to experience this wonderful city, you know that it isn't hard to go to a different spot or location, may it be a cafe, a new boutique, or a single street, to experience a completely different culture. However, reading Kelly's post made me start thinking....a couple weeks ago, I was in Florida enjoying the beautiful sunshine and warm weather and it made me so happy, but now I'm back in Indiana, only to wake up to a sunny 35 degree, Monday morning. Not the ideal location to live in, but this is where I'm at in my stage of life. I have to make the best of it.

After moving back from New York City, last May, during the car ride home, I felt like I was being kidnapped and taken to a whole different world. I was then put in my hometown of Nappanee, IN for the summer, to lifeguard and work at a health club. I can definitely tell you this, after living in NYC for a year, working for Chanel & Tracy Reese, and going to one of the most prestigious fashion schools in the country, I felt a little demoted. However, once again I had to make the best of it.

Life is FULL of transitions and changes. That's what makes it interesting and exciting, wondering what will come next. So while I don't have control of my life and not knowing what to expect in the next few months ahead of me, I have tried to find certain things everyday that give me great joy.

So here is my recipe:

-2 cups of coffee before 11am (everyday)

-Continually reading the New York Times, to feel a part of that wonderful city

-A new fashion magazine every once and a while

-New music on my iPod: currently loving a Coldplay/Rhianna playlist

-Friends & Family to keep me grounded

-a good run on a sunny spring afternoon around campus!

Therefore, if you feel like you are "in transition" know you're not alone. Know that it will be okay and things will work out. You just have to have faith! Faith in yourself! So I'm leaving you with the famous words of Mr. Marley, "Don't worry, about a thing, cuz everylittle thing is gonna be alright!"

For now...

take care, love Blair