About a week ago I went to a Dierks Bentley concert and had a tailgate in the parking lot. I opted to go to the local grocery store and pick up some food at the salad bar to nosh on. It may not look like a lot but it was filling. This was such an easy way to sit back and relax before going into the stadium. 

I got grapes, chicken salad that we ate with crackers, a summer slaw, mozzarella and mushrooms, strawberries, and sliced cheese! 

A couple of nights ago I went out with my friends to a local restaurant. I wanted to throw on a cute and comfortable outfit that would look effortless.  I put together these items I had in my closet. Most of the items I had in my closet which was very convenient and cheap.

What am I wearing? 

• A plain blue V neck T-shirt 
• Free People shorts
• Reef flip flops (they bring out the colors in the outfit)
• Love ring
• Fossil purse
• Tiffany Necklace

I always knew I was going to rush for a sorority. After watching all those sorority movies growing up I knew this was definitely something I wanted to be a part of. All my friends in high school could totally see me being in one. Once I got to college and registration for spring rush was happening, I couldn't be any happier. This would be a time I would find great new friends and I would have many "sisters."

My experience during rush was not what I expected at all. Of two choices I recieved a bid from the sorority I preferred and gave it a chance. I participated in all the new member activities, where I met nice people from my pledge class. Everything was going well, but in the back of my mind I was thinking about the expense and how sorority activities would be demanding of my free time.

I stayed with the chapter for about three weeks and after much consideration, I dropped the sorority. I was slowly realizing that sorority life was very consuming of my time and felt that it was very cliquey. In the midst of this happening, I did make friends with some of the girls. I thought we could remain friends after I dropped the sorority, but the truth is, a few girls stopped contact with me. Thankfully there are still some girls I can call my friends.

 I do not regret dropping the sorority. I have all this free time to focus on myself and my school work and get involved in other clubs on campus.  I also was able to start saving money that would be spent on future travel experiences.  It took longer than I thought, but I am slowly finding good genuine friends who are in sororities and some that are not.

Overall, a big take away from this was things don't always go as planned and all you can do is roll with the punches and give it a shot.   

For about the past two weeks I have been working at a public relations firm. It has definitely been an amazing learning experience and I highly recommend that you take the opportunity to get an internship. I will be producing content for my eportfolio which will be great for future employers to look at.

The company I am interning at is really tiny. There are about four other workers and me in the office. I have really been given responsibly that some of the other workers part take in which is really beneficial to me. I can see what is done on a daily basis for clients.

A majority of my time is making lists of media outlets that will be sent press releases. The work is tedious but there are great sources the industry uses to help make it easier. I have also been given the opportunity to go to meetings and client events which have been great. It is really eye opening seeing what the industry is really like.

This is just the beginning and I have six more weeks left. I can't wait to see what is in store!