School is about to start next week and I'm honestly not really ready for it to begin. I know what I have to do and what hard work I have to put in to finish this semester strong. I'm really hoping for a 4.0 this semester, which might be hard since I'm taking 16 credit hours.

I'm glad that I met some really great people at Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU). We all know that we have to finish the semester strong. I am also truly amazed at how my hard work is paying off. Struggling financially and keeping up my grades is hard. I'm just glad that I have made it this far. I know that with hard work good things come from it. My goal by the spring semester is to make it on the Dean's List at my school. I'm thinking about endorsing in Special Education since some of my friends think it's a great idea and it will provide more job opportunities.

My brother is moving into my condo which should be interesting. My brother and I were talking and we decided that we're going to take several road trips to New York. I'm so excited Well that's all for now. I'll talk to you out there later

I'm loving California so much except for the dry heat. Everyday I've been here with my parents since Saturday we've been eating at buffets. Not going to lie, I love buffets but not four days straight. I miss all my friends back in Chicago. If you want to see some pictures, you can look on my Facebook account and look at them there. There's way too many pictures I have taken. I guess when I have time or when I'm bored, I'll upload more pictures on here.

Today my parents and I on top of the mountain in Palm Springs which was amazing. I was taking back by how wonderful the view was. After we went to the mountain top ride, we went to the outlet mall which is about a 20-minute drive. We were only there for about 30-minutes. I went to Barneys New York Outlet which I didn't really like. Then I went to Armani Exchange and bought two shirts for under $40. Last place I went was to Coach Outlet. I bought two wallets at Coach which I can't wait to start to use. Today was just a relaxing day. Before the day started I went out tanning by the poolside. I only went tanning for about 30 minutes until I started to sweat really bad. But I did get a tan

I hope everyone has a great day tomorrow. I know I will. I'll be going on a bus tour to San Diego and Mexico. I can't wait. Its been three years since I've been there and I want to see, if any, how it's changed. I still know where some things are in San Diego. I really have a craving for fish tacos and I want to stop by where I stayed at three years ago. I know that my parents and especially me want to go to Fashion Valley.

Well the next week I'm going to be busy working... I have about 38 hours plus getting paid on commission. I'm so excited Also, next week I'll be going to California with my parents. It should be fun and it'll be relaxing. My summer grade came in for my Sociological Analysis class, and I got a C in the class. It brought down my GPA but I still have a 3.33 GPA. I told myself I will never get anything lower than a 3.0 GPA while I'm at Northeastern Illinois University. After this fall, I will only have two semesters left until I can graduate When I graduate... there's going to be a massive party and everyone will be invited to come... well not everyone, just certain people. I can't wait! I'm already making an invitation list to it... I'm still wondering where I will have it. Either at my house in the burbs or at a hotel that one of my mom's friend's own. Still questioning, but it'll be so much fun to see everyone there.
I'm also planning for my birthday, which is in October. I sent out invitations on Facebook already but if you didn't get one and would like to come, let me know because the more the merrier. I want to celebrate it with people and plus I'm going to be 25!! so old.

Well I'm going to head out... enjoy the music

I'm so glad that my summer class is finally over... my Sociological Analysis class that is. It was such a hard class and so much work to do in that class. I just hope I get my B in the class. If not, I'll live with a C even though I haven't gotten one since attending NEIU.

I'm going on vacation with my parents in July... and I'm so pumped. My mother told me that we're staying at a 5-star resort, which I'm planning to do all my relaxation. We're going to CALIFORNIA!!! My mother told me that we're staying five minutes outside of Palm Springs... but we're going to San Diego and Los Angeles. I'm so excited

I told my parents that for the first night while we're in California, I'm going to cook them dinner to show my appreciation to them. Since living on my own, I've learned how to cook and survive I love living on my own and being independent. My brother is moving in with me sometime next month or by August. I'm hoping to get a small dog in August for my condo from the Humane Society. I can't wait... We'll I'm done for now..... Love you all

I can't believe that my summer class is almost over... well next week that is. Hopefully I'll get my B in the class, but if not I'll settle for a C in my Sociological Analysis class.

On a happier note, my parents want to go to NYC in July and I'm actually going to be their pseudo-tour guide. Its going to be an amazing trip because I get to see Cody (my brother and his girlfriend's dog) and I get to have fun hanging out with my family, including my brother. That's what I'm really looking forward to. It'll be a nice relaxation week.

Please pray that I make it through this week and next week.... I'm stressing out just a bit