Weekend Update

Oh, hi there.

So uh... yeah. Who's the worst blogger ever? That would be me.

No excuses this time. I just simply did not feel like writing anything. Nope. 

It's at this point in the semester where days and weeks start to melt together. For example, on Friday I was fully convinced it was Saturday. 'Twas not.

My focus and energy is 110% going towards school and work. Trying to keep my head above water. If I stop for a second to breath, I know I'm gonna lose all motivation. I just gotta keep truckin' along and I will eventually make it to the light at the end of the tunnel.

Lately I've been doing my homework in the new basement of the library. Have you been there? It's really nice. There's tons of tables and comfy chairs and CHARGERS. OMG y'all, why has it taken this long for them to put more charger stations in? 

My only complaint is that the Starbucks down there doesn't accept my Starbuck's account as a method of payment. Yup. The first day I got coffee there, I went to scan my phone and the dude was all, "Oh, sorry... you can't use that here." 

I know my face said it all. How dare you, coffee dude, deny me the use of my Starbucks card to purchase the coffee that will give me life today.

Mind you, it was 8 am. If you know me personally, you know I'm not pleasant before... like... 10 am. So poor coffee dude got a nice little bitch face bright and early.

The whole point of me talking about the library is to poke fun at the freshman who think they are busy. HAHAHA. Oh, freshman. You are so sweet. Please tell me more about how Intro to Psych is killing you and how you really wish you could go home, since it's been a whole two weeks.

This has been a very sassy post... my apologies. 

To make up for my absence, I really tried to use a lot of fun gifs to make it more interesting for you to read! I hope it helps a little bit.

I'm not sure when you will hear from me again, friends. I'm entering "20 page paper due Thursday" mode, so communication with me shall be slim. But don't fret, I'll update you about how that process goes soon :)

xo.
Kelsey 

Weekend Update | OU/TX Weekend

BOOMER SOONER

Ok, so that's out of the way.

As every single on of you know, this past weekend was OU/TX.

Or TX/OU for those silly Texans.

Thankfully, OU pulled out a win! It might not have been the prettiest win ever, but I am no complaining, no sir. I'm pumped!!! And for my last year as a student?? Nothing says "happy graduation" like us kicking some nasty Longhorn bootay!

You know, it's crazy to think that this was my last OU/TX as a student. I've been fortunate enough to be able to attend every game that I've been a student here. Every year, I'm excited, obviously. But this year, I got a little emotional! This was my last game as a student... next year, I'll be an alumni. 

Excuse me while i go cry in the corner.

Seriously, talk about #transformationtuesday

That's a whole other blog post.

From the beginning, I made this blog to reflect on my senior year, as an online journal kind of... I want to be able to look back and remember all the crazy, fun and stressful things that happened. The totally awesome moments that made my stomach hurt from laughing & the sentimental things that hit my heart a bit more.

Well, I want to put this blog post in bold. I want to remember my last OU/TX. The stadium... The fair & food... The people I went with... Singing the Alma Mater... The laughs & giggles... Everything. I know that in 20 years, geez in 5 years, I'm going to want to relive this weekend over and over again.   

However, I feel like I have a week's worth of sleep to catch up on. I may turn into a zombie like the walkers in Walking Dead...

Terrible segue alert

Tonight is the season premiere of the Walking Dead!! OMG guys. As I'm typing this, I'm watching the premiere and HOLY CRAP. It's not even 10 minutes in and I'm totally grossed out yet totally enthralled. 

If there's typos, that is why. 

Before I go further, I have to say my roommate introduced me to the show. She was binge-watching it sophomore year, so I joined her one day... and I never looked back. In fact, she nearly killed me because I started watching the episode she had paused without her being there... 

But now, it's the final season and I couldn't be happier!! Oh guys, it's just came back from commercial, so I'm gonna let you go now. Thanks for reading this update and I hope you have the bestest week ever.

xo.

Kelsey 

Midterms & Rivalries

Yes, hi... hello.

I am alive, please don't worry. 

Midterms -1 

Kelsey - 0

Apologies about my absence. But, classes trump blog... 

However.

If it's fall... and its midterms... that means one thing, folks:

RED RIVER RIVALRY

Hell yeah, baby.

I'v been lucky enough to be able to attend the Texas State Fair & OU/TX game every year. Honestly, it's my favorite thing... I'm pretty excited to go. And this year, I'm staying with friends instead of family, so that's gonna be fun and different. 

#saxetsucks

Before we part ways, I want to showcase some STUNNING pictures my photographer mom took of my best friend and me last week!

Is it bad to call pictures with you in them stunning?

Whatever, they're amazing. Shout out to my mom for totally kicking butt and making my little idea a reality. I know that in 20 years, I'm gonna really cherish these pictures. Here are my favorites:

#myBFFisgorgeous

As always, thanks for reading. I hope you survived your week, if it was bad. If not, well then congrats on not getting any stress zits. I envy you.

xo.

Kelsey 

The Roommate Tag

Oooooo I'm excited about this post, y'all.

Instead of the weekend update, I have something a lot more fun!

I've had the same roommate all four years of college. I would say we need each other preeetttty well.

We've both ugly cried in front of the other. There's nothing more to hide.

I thought it would be fun to test our knowledge with the roommate tag! Some people post videos on YouTube, but I don't quite think I'm ready for that commitment yet. 

Instead, we printed out the questions and wrote our responses to them. 

Things to take into consideration:

• Both of us should have been studying/writing a paper. 

#procrastination 

• Giving the other a hard time is how we show affection
• We really do love each other, kinda. 

We seriously had so much fun doing this haha we were laughing the entire time! If you have a roommate you should totally do this with them.

xo.
Kelsey 

Weekend Update

I guess since this is the second Sunday in in a row that I'm posting about my week, I should give it a formal name. I now present to you:

*Drum roll pleeeeasssseeee*

The Weekend Update

If you said "oooooooo... aaahhh" in your head, I give you 100 cool points.

Well, I can tell you that the stress of last week is not going anywhere, any time soon. I think it's gonna be hanging around for a bit... and by bit I mean all semester.

The thing is, when you look at it on paper the computer, it doesn't seem like my life should be too stressful!

1. 15 hours class
2. 15 hours at work/week
3. Internship (stay at home)

But my Lord, when everything comes together it's like...

STRESS

No one told me senior year was this stressful. Not a single soul. 

I blame you.

JK.

But really.

In all seriousness, this week was a good week. I started my new internship as social media manager for a local wedding planner, I rocked out two papers & quiz and even fit in time to hang out with some friends!

My god-dog, Mazy Mae

Now, I am gonna just breeeeeeeze over the emotional breakdown I had Monday, because no ones likes reading about that stuff.

But, I will mention the awesome care package my mom sent me :)

#mymomisbetterthanyours

I'm gonna sign off now and write my literature review for PR research. And my Crisis Vulnerability Assessment for Crisis Communication. 

Stop. Don't. I know you're jealous.

Until next time,

I couldn't resist. 

xo.

Kelsey

My Guardian Angel, The Robin

I have tried to write this blog post four separate times. Each time, I delete it because it's either too emotional, or not enough... It's a hard one to write. It's a hard one to put into meaningful and coherent words, without completely pouring out every emotion I have.

#idontliketalkingaboutemotions

Today, I want to share with you my affection toward the red-breasted robin.

Yes, the bird. Just humor me.

This beautiful creature symbolizes the return of warmth and sun, the return of spring. Why, you ask? Well, Native American cultures believe the rosy red chest of the robin mimics the dawning sun, and its bright yellow beak shines bright like the sun's rays.

But more than any of that, the robin represents a time of renewal and new beginnings. Its happy and jubilant song carries a rhythm of cheer and lightheartedness.

My favorite color is Robin's egg blue. 

This is how I remember our dear friend, Robin. 

Through the chemo and radiation, the mood swings and raging temper. Her soul radiated joy, which kept her bald head and frozen hands warm. 

Nine years ago today, she lost her lengthy battle with breast cancer. Even though that SOB won, Robin fought harder than any MMA fighter today. She carried herself with grace and dignity to her last day... last minute.

#f*ckcancer

Instead of focusing on the heavy air that fills my lungs today, I am going to rejoice Robin. For she is so much more than the cancer that overtook her body. She is every bit of the red-breasted robin I described above. 

Today, any time I see a robin, I think of my Robin. That little birdy singing its happy song fills my heart with so much joy and gratitude... that I got to know her.... witness and receive her selfless love. 

That little bird... that fella is my spirit animal. My guardian angel. 

Thank you, Robin, for all that you gave me, my mom, our family. You were a part of the best years of my life, and for that, I will be forever grateful.

Those who have been ransomed by the LORD will return. They will enter Jerusalem singing, crowned with everlasting joy. Sorrow and mourning will disappear, and they will be filled with joy and gladness - Isaiah 51:11

xo.
Kelsey

My Week

Ya'll, this week was one for the books. I'm not sure I have ever been so stressed, ever. Totally not being melodramatic, I swear.

Why all the stress, Kels?? It's not even midterms yet!

Well, since you asked, I shall explain the contributing factors

• WORK | This past week or so has been a total floor set to make way for the new fall collections. That means I worked 20+ hours, instead of my usual 12-15. I'm not complaining, truly, because I love my job! I just really, strongly dislike floor set.

Floor set: The process of rearranging all the goods in a store to give a fresh appearance, often according to a planogram.

• CLASS | For some reason, all my teachers decided that this week should be the week that they assign papers and deadlines and tests and journals and research and readings and meetings and BREATHE. PR is no joke, amigos. Even buzzfeed agrees! 

See #10.

That's a post for another day.

• LIFE | Ok, ok... so I did this to myself. For some reason, I decided it would be best to schedule all my appointments and meetings for this week after all my classes. My advice? Don't. It will make you crazy.

I am happy to report I had only one major anxiety attack this week. Sunday night, I just laid in bed, thinking about everything I had to do & when I could sneak in a meal, and before you know it, I'm having a full on anxiety attack. 

Again, a blog post for another day.

I am thrilled to report it's FRIDAY and I survived this hellish week! After I post this, I'm gonna go workout and then finish up some last minute homework before heading to work. Then tomorrow, it's football time, baby!

Talk to you soon.

xo.
Kelsey