Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Beginning Again

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Hello!
School has just begun and I'm already feeling a bit overwhelmed! There's so much to do already and I have to work a little faster so I can enjoy my weekend in New York in a few weeks. I'm definitely liking community college better than a "real" university though. The teachers seem so much more passionate about their subject and not so much geared towards their research. It was a community college psychology class that I took way back in high school that made me want to become a Psychology major in the first place. Now three years and a practically useless degree later, I'm back at the same community college looking for another road sign for my life.

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Speaking of careers and things of that sort, I have a new job! I landed the preschool teaching assistant position; though I think it's more of a teaching position because I get to make lesson plans and teach the kids things! I'm so nervous but at the same time am super excited! Ever since my internship ended, I have missed having kids in my life. They just brighten my day! I start in a few weeks. I'm going to stick with my current job for a while just to make sure this new job is stable. I'll be working at the preschool Monday-Friday and at the movie theater on Saturdays and Sundays, all the while juggling five classes. I'll be rich(er), but I won't even have the time to enjoy it.

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Robert and I took these pictures at a Castle park, which is true to its name. It literally is a park shaped like a castle. A few months ago, Robert and I came to this park and laid in one of the castle's rooms and just gazed at the stars. I'm pretty sure we'll come back to this spot for future photos when it's not so hot. There are so many photo opportunities in this one place!

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Bad habits are truly hard to break. I've been in a style rut for days now and can't seem to get out of the closet-full-of-nothing mindset. It doesn't help that I have a suitcase pretty much packed and ready to go with my recent purchases. I like stripes because they're safe, but I'm starting to not like them for the same reason. I've been craving floral prints lately but for some reason can't find many in stores.

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While working out at the gym today, I was on the elliptical and watching the Food network (so counterproductive...), where they were showing you how to make crepes. So naturally, Robert and I gained all the calories we burned by devouring this crepe. I think Nutella is one of the best things in the world! Yum!

I hope everyone who's in school right now is having a smooth first week!

Until next post,
Jasmine

PS. Don't forget to enter the Timeless Treasures Giveaway for your chance to win a flower pin of your own!

outfit: striped top -- gap; blue skirt and red belt -- uo; blue bag -- f21; flower pin -- c/o of timeless treasures; oxford flats -- aldo

23 comments:

  1. adorable outfit and photos <3 i love you bag and the flower on the hair is such a cute touch to the whole look!!

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  2. Jasmine,

    Congrats on landing the preschool job! You're going to LOVE and ADORE those little ones. I was a nanny for 6 months and it's the hardest thing to say goodbye to my little girl. They're just so cute and you learn so much from them. Never underestimate a child. And thanks for hosting the giveaway - I am excited to see which is everyone's favorite and who the winner of the giveaway will be. I am going to start a new collection soon!

    Love,
    L.

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  3. PS: We are going shopping next time I visit!

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  4. Congrats on the new job! I can't wait for my classes to start back up (Sept 1!). I'll be starting my second semester of graduate school. Hopefully, I'll have my MA in Museum Studies by December 2011 or May 2012.

    I really like the flower hair clip and those white shoes look great with any outfit. I'm shocked by how clean they still look! I'm terrible with white shoes :( They also end up looking so dirty.

    -Samantha, museumgirl22
    http://museuminternmusings.blogspot.com

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  5. Holy cow, I totally live by castle park! Small world, no?

    xx
    MILK TEETHS

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  6. you wear stripes so well so don't feel bad about it. I love the pop of yellow too :)


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  7. i loves ur outfitt , coz it always got either stripes, floral or polkadots! :DD nice beltt too :DD

    xoxo

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  8. The preschool job sounds like a lot of fun. Little children are so fun and so honest. I love their optimism and their carefree attitude! I hope you find joy in that job. :)

    .... that crepe got my tummy smiling.. I think I'll be having one of those tomorrow. YUM!

    Lookin' adorable as always Jasmine. I still haven't worn my blue bag.. hopefully soon!

    xx Love & Aloha

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  9. Yay congrats on getting that job! Wow what a hectic schedule, but I know you can do it! Love the Gap t-shirt :) That crepe place looks so good! Now I really want one! Is it weird that I've actually never tried Nutella? Haha the first time I heard about it was my freshman year in college, when my classmate did a speech on her love of Nutella. Hahaha.

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  10. oh yum! that looks so good. i am trying to eat more healthy lately and you are wanting to make me cave! lol, love your outfit though and the flower! maybe you will find some floral pieces in NY!

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  11. oh wow.. everyone's back to school, while im back to work.. are you taking education classes now? you should if you're planning to teach for your career.. congrats on that new job!!! you sound like you're juggling so much stuff all at the same time.. kuddos to you. i can never do that when i was in university.. :)

    anyway, looking so great in that flower pin! i wish i win it in your giveaway! ahahaha!

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  12. Well done on landing the job. We all knew you could do it! Sounds like you're going to be hectic for a while though.
    I love this look of yours, even if it is "safe". I like the way you work colours and patterns into a safe outfit and always jazz it up with your hair accessories. I'm in love with that bag too!

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  13. You absolutely look adorable :) Congrats on a new job! :)

    hearts,
    Melai of Style and Soul

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  14. yum loves crepes..
    your going to school for psych, but what degree do u hold now?

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  16. Congrats on your new job :)
    Btw, that crepe place is my absolute favorite!

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  17. CONGRATULATIONS ON THE JOB!!!!! I knew you'd get it and you'll be great at teaching the kids! :) and you'll be able to enjoy all that hard earned money in nyc! :)

    I love the yellow flower in your hair (such a change from your usual bows!) and i love that you're somewhat patriotic! :D <3

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  18. Ah, it's sad to see summer come to an end - I start classes at community college on Monday. Congrats on your new job!

    Yes, hopefully we'll get to talk more this time! I'm speaking in the first panel. I'm so excited to go to New York again, even if it's just going to be a day trip and I have to return to school the next day!

    xox

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  19. Yum! I love nutella as well :) Even though stripes are a bit safe, they're also really cute :) especially with that adorable flower pin!

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  20. congratulations for landing the preschool teach job!!!! woot! the crepe looks so yummy! makes me crave for one!!!

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  21. You are SO adorable! ah! I'm so jealous!!! :)

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