Tuesday, June 4, 2013
New beauty buys!
So today I took the day off from work and took a day to myself. I went to the gym in the morning, burned a nice 400 calories on the elliptical, went to group meeting for work, and then took a drive to Santa Monica's 3rd Street Promenade to do some shopping. It was great! Such a beautiful day!
Saturday, June 1, 2013
Happy Happy June! Officially a PhD Candidate!!
Happy news everyone!
I passed my PhD Orals Qualifying Exam!
I am officially a PhD candidate! WooooHoo!
This was probably one of the most stressful academic experiences I have ever had!
I had to come up with a 10,000 word proposal on a topic I am not doing research on, and then do an oral presentation in front of a committee of 5 professors (thats 5 PhDs right there!) It was a little more than intimidating!!!! I was SUPER stressed this whole month of May leading up to my exam (which is why I have a lack of posts this past month). But now I AM BACK! Sorry for the slight break! I really needed it to keep focused and pass!
I passed my PhD Orals Qualifying Exam!
I am officially a PhD candidate! WooooHoo!
This was probably one of the most stressful academic experiences I have ever had!
I had to come up with a 10,000 word proposal on a topic I am not doing research on, and then do an oral presentation in front of a committee of 5 professors (thats 5 PhDs right there!) It was a little more than intimidating!!!! I was SUPER stressed this whole month of May leading up to my exam (which is why I have a lack of posts this past month). But now I AM BACK! Sorry for the slight break! I really needed it to keep focused and pass!
Monday, May 20, 2013
Random purchases!
Sorry I've been MIA this month! I am working on my Advancement to Candidacy Exam for my PhD program... It has been seriously one of the most stressful experiences ever! I'm super stressed all the time, so I haven't really had a chance to post anything. I have taken to working out as an outlet for my stress, which really helps! I bought some new workout gear from Gap.com, they have a really great line of clothes for fitness, called Gfit,which I love! and they are constantly having sales (I get emails daily about 25% off, 30% off, etc.) which I wish I could buy more things! I love their tanktops! (See below) and the workout capris! So comfortable! I really suggest buying them! I bought size small in all! :)
Since I haven't been doing much lab work, I don't have to put gloves on, so my nail polish won't get ruined! I painted my nails a hot pink color which glows in a blacklight (so cool!) and this pastel purple color that I received in my May Ipsy Glambag! I LOVE this color! and it hasn't chipped yet! I love it! I will post my review on my May Glambag once I have a chance!
Since I haven't been doing much lab work, I don't have to put gloves on, so my nail polish won't get ruined! I painted my nails a hot pink color which glows in a blacklight (so cool!) and this pastel purple color that I received in my May Ipsy Glambag! I LOVE this color! and it hasn't chipped yet! I love it! I will post my review on my May Glambag once I have a chance!
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Saturday, May 4, 2013
The dress did not fit!
I am so sad!
I finally received my MotelRocks dress that I posted about below, and it didn't fit! I ordered a small/10 which is what size I usually am in Motel. This dress had a supposed "stretch" denim top that did NOT stretch at all! My torso/chest was just too wide around for it to fit. I got it on and then it got stuck! I couldn't take it off and I was the only one in the house so I struggled for a few minutes trying to maneuver it off without ripping the dress! :( Guess I'll just have to return it.... sad....but I will get the refund as store credit so I can buy something else! But the Motel sale is almost over! :(
I have been looking at swim suits! I can't wait to go shopping for summer things! I found a really hot one from victoria's secret but their site is down at the time of writing this post so I can't get the picture to post it.... but I will in a subsequent post!
And sorry I have been MIA... I am busy working on my qualifying exam for PhD at the end of this month!!! AHHH SO SOON. I am freaking out. but can't wait to get it over with. I am terrified I'm not going to pass but I have been working hard so I will be fine.
Do you have any exams/midterms coming up that you are stressed about?
I cant wait to reward myself with some new clothes/accessories when I am done with it :)
xoxo
A
I finally received my MotelRocks dress that I posted about below, and it didn't fit! I ordered a small/10 which is what size I usually am in Motel. This dress had a supposed "stretch" denim top that did NOT stretch at all! My torso/chest was just too wide around for it to fit. I got it on and then it got stuck! I couldn't take it off and I was the only one in the house so I struggled for a few minutes trying to maneuver it off without ripping the dress! :( Guess I'll just have to return it.... sad....but I will get the refund as store credit so I can buy something else! But the Motel sale is almost over! :(
I have been looking at swim suits! I can't wait to go shopping for summer things! I found a really hot one from victoria's secret but their site is down at the time of writing this post so I can't get the picture to post it.... but I will in a subsequent post!
And sorry I have been MIA... I am busy working on my qualifying exam for PhD at the end of this month!!! AHHH SO SOON. I am freaking out. but can't wait to get it over with. I am terrified I'm not going to pass but I have been working hard so I will be fine.
Do you have any exams/midterms coming up that you are stressed about?
I cant wait to reward myself with some new clothes/accessories when I am done with it :)
xoxo
A
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