Let's Catch Up!

Whoa! It's been awhile. I thought I'd drop in to give you an update. A lot has happened these past couple of months. I've changed my major, set new goals, helped start a charity, taken a few trips, started and ended a romance. There's too much to catch up on, but I do have to say that I finally visited Los Angeles! I loved it! I want to move there now! But unfortunately, at this time, my finances won't allow it. It's all good, no worries. Bob and I have a plan. I'm not ready to share it just yet, but know, that we have a plan. I had so many amazing experiences that I wish I could sit here and describe it to you in detail. I'll just share a few stories with you here and there.

For now, let's talk about how my Bob left me in the U.S. of A. while she is off exploring Paris! I'm so happy for her cause I know she has been wanting to make this trip for the longest. I had to stay behind cause of my good ol' job and education. Blah! I hate being responsible. Well most of the time. But I'm not getting any younger so it's time to buckle down. Back to the topic at hand, Bob, I'm glad to announce that she will be returning back to the Lone Star State! We shall be reunited Summer 2014. Let me warn you guys now-we're about to take Dallas by a storm.

Well that is it for tonight, I wish you all the best! Remember, we're open to comments and ideas!

Love,
-Jenn

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I Was Here by Beyonce covered by Alexa Rock!

Everyone knows I'm a big dreamer, therefore I like to encourage others to follow their dreams! My baby cousin, who is now 14, is an aspiring singer. Check out her latest video and let me know what you think!


-Jen

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BEYOND! BEYOND!

I've said it time and time again, I am God's favorite.  Just when I think something is going sour he does something to remind me that he is always by my side.  This semester I registered for two Fashion courses hoping that I would receive a boost of interest for school again. Boy, did I get way more than what I asked for! Not only did I realize I was exactly where I needed to be--but I also met some wonderful people with amazing networks.  Just this past Saturday I was able to work a local fashion show called "The Pin Show" and I have to say that it was one of the most memorable days of my life.  Being surrounded by awesome clothing and VERY attractive male models was a dream! LOL I enjoyed every second of it. Not only that, but the same person that got me the opportunity to work that show has invited me along with her to help her during LA Fashion Week and to work the BET Awards! I'm not going to lie--when I got the call about the BET Awards I was THIS close to tears. I just felt beyond blessed! I mean, I knew that this is what I've always wanted and I knew it would happen one day but for it to happen so soon  was just amazing! I couldn't do anything else but thank God. Everything that has happened to me in this short month and a half has left me feeling so blessed and underserving. Now more than ever I know I've made the right decision and can't wait until I'm an official resident of LA! Comadre and I will be taking our first trip out there Memorial Day weekend and we are beyond stoked! That is the only thing we have been talking about for the past couple of months! I wish I could post all the pictures from The Pin Show on here but unfortunately I can't. You can always check them out on my Instagram or Twitter! =] I have the same username for both. I'm debating whether I should create a Tumblr account, any thoughts? I know this is somewhat unorganized and I rambled but I'm at work trying to get this done, I just couldn't wait to share it. My apologies. Have a blessed week!!

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2013, I'm coming for you!

M'kay, I'm making this a quick one.  HAPPY 2013!  Jen and I are late, but we are celebrating nonetheless.  As I was choking on the 12 grapes the last 12 seconds of 2012 (which is a Latin tradition (that's a lot of 12s)), I made the resolution that I was going to make 2013 the best year ever.

However, 2013 is a transition year for Jen and I.  As the title of this blog states, in 2014 we are moving to LA.  No ifs, ands, or buts.  But, while I'm still in NYC, I am making the best use of 2013 as possible.  Some of you may or may not know, but I am an aspiring novelist and I am working on my first YA novel.  I'm getting it published this year.  You hear that 2013, I'm getting published this year.  I am most motivated by thinking that way.  If I say I'm doing something, I'm doing something.  It's the power of positive thinking.

Jen and I are taking some big steps.  We're growing up.  We are independent women as it is, but we look around and there is so much opportunity in the world.  Both of our parents are immigrants and we have the luxury of establishing success in the U.S. of A.  Of course we are going to try to do it.  There's no harm in trying.  

We are young and single, without kids to hold us back.  So why not move to LA?  It sounds fun.  And if we hate it, there are thousands of other cities to choose from.  YOLO!  

So for transition year 2013, we have plans set to solidify our move to LA and being to establish our marks on the world.  We are a force not to be reckoned with!

2013, we got this!

-Mariela

@themarielao

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New Year, New Goals

I know it's late but Happy New Year!! 2013 started off awesome! I hope that all of you can say the same. So where did we leave off? Last time I posted I believe I was having a breakdown due to not being able to decide on a major. Well, I have made a decision and am about to start my Major specific classes this week. After great thought and analysis I have decided to finish what I started and get my degree in Fashon Merchandising. I realized that if I am going to spend money, time and energy on a degree, it might as well be my first choice. After being at my job for about 2 months now, I realized that everyone I work with has a Bachelors--some in business and others in arts. None the less, they're all random and have nothing to do with the job that we do. So I thought to myself, these people did not go to college and say "Oh, I'm going to work at a call center when I get done." They all had hopes for a bigger career opportunity but somehow ended up here, where I am, without a degree. So I say again, if I am going to work on a degree, I want it to be something that I'm passionate about so that if the end result isn't what I want it to be, then at least I can say I tried. I really don't want to think like that because I want to make this happen, I want to be successful, but I'm just being real with myself. Either way, I'm going to make something happen. Mariela and I have many projects that we are working on that I can't wait to share with you guys, but for right now we're keeping it on the hush, hush! Hope you guys have a great day!

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