Hello gals and guys,

With the 58th Annual Grammys airing tonight, we get another glimpse into who the industry, or at least those who vote for the awards, think of the music and artist from the past year. Kendrick Lamar leads the pack with eleven nominations (which I think he rightfully deserves). To Pimp a Butterfly was a great album! Take a look at the full nominee list.

Besides tonight, there's so much to look forward to this year in music. We've got tours, new albums, and hopeful wishes that our favorite MIA artists will finally release new music *cough Frank Ocean*.

With that being said, the honor of the first song of the week of this year goes to Panic! at the Disco or as many or calling it "The Brendon Urie show" and his song Death of a Bachelor. The pop rock, once alternative rock, "emo" band was founded in 2004 as a quartet. Brendon is the last remaining member.

Despite the now solo role, Brendon has lost none of the flair that rocketed the lead singer and his band into the hearts of alternative, punk rock, loving teenagers of the mid 2000's, my eighth grade heart included. The newest single sounds a little more pop than rock, but I like it. Some fans would complain that Panic's style has changed too much but some of the other single's, Victorious and Emperor's New Clothes, definitely remind me of the classic Panic! style including very entertaining music videos. It's understandable that Brendon would switch things up from time to time after twelve years.

The song has some big band vibes with the use of horns. It reminds me of a lounge or wedding singer. If the name of the song isn't enough, you'll have to watch the video to understand why it fits.

Panic! at the Disco's fifth album baring the same name as the single, Death of a Bachelor, was released on January 15th. I haven't had a chance to hear the whole album, but I like what I've heard so far. Congrats Brendon!

And for the dedicated Panic! fans out there, what do you think of the single, the new album? Has Brendon changed the sound too much?

Happy New Years everyone!

As we head back into the normal flow of things this week, post-holiday season, it's easy to fall into the same habits and schedules. For me, I'm trying to reboot and get the ball rolling. By the time May rolls around, it will be a year since I graduated from college. There's quite a few things I would like to get done and be progressing towards by then.

With that being said, I thought I should let you know that you may be getting a few less blog posts from me for while. Why?

1. I'm writing my first novel. Writing has always been a passion of mine.  It's one of the reasons why I minored in creative writing. By the time I turned 18, I knew it wouldn't be my full time job. I never completely put it on the back burner though. So while I'm on a quest for full-time work, going to interviews, and on the cusp of starting my career, I  am writing and it isn't always a walk in the park. Take George R.R. Martin's current situation for example. #amwriting

From Gifphy

2. Researching for and applying to jobs takes time. Yes, a job posting and the salary mentioned might be nice. But, what kind of reputation does the company have? Am I interested in the clients they have? Do they have ethical practices? Does the office have an atmosphere I want to be in every day of the week?

Those are the questions I have to answer for myself before I get going on a cover letter.

3. Planning, Learning, and Experimenting. I started this blog because I like to write. Initially, it was all about fashion and the clothes I wore. Then, I realized while I like fashion and clothing there were far more fashionable people who were far more invested in designers, industry trends, and taking pictures of their clothes every day. Did you really want to see me and the sweatpants I wore to class?

Over the last few months, I've begun to reshape this blog. From content to the design, I've switched things up. I've also been hopping around the web to see how I can improve my blog; looking at advice from the pros and cataloging tips and tricks to improve readership, SEO, and even the option of making money from blogging.

In fewer words, I'm very busy and I haven't even mentioned everything I'm up to. I'm more than ready to get this post-graduate show on the road.

See you soon,

Kira

Happy Monday everyone and Happy Birthday to me! I've been doing some reflecting today and just thinking about everything that has happened in the last year. I just wanted to share the 21 things that I learned. Some are very generic and cliche but no less true.

1. Although 21 is the legal drinking age in the U.S., it's not for everyone. At least not in the same way. There's nothing wrong with not consuming the way others do, if you choose to at all. Don't let anyone bash you for only have one drink or none at all.

2. Schedules and other priorities can make friendship difficult . Once you're out of school everyone is trying to start their lives. It can be difficult to manage friendships at the same level of intimacy and devotion that you used to. But, small things means the world. A simple text, a quick phone call, etc.

3. Even though you're legally an adult when you're 18, it doesn't always feel like your an adult. For some people there are times when you have no clue what you're doing and in spite of having been away at school, you still need your parents and there is nothing wrong with that. The only caveat is avoiding complete reliance.

4.People will pick and choose when they see you as an adult.

5. You cannot please everyone. There are people who will find any reason to disagree with you or put down your actions or views.

6. Coupons are clutch. Use them!

7. Grocery shopping for yourself is harder than it looks. 

8. Living healthy is expensive. Who knew asparagus would cost so much?

9. Days were far easier when you have someone else to decide what to eat or just make you food. Why is it so hard to decide what to eat.

10. You won't be happy everyday.

11. You'll feel a lot better if you say what's on your mind. I've found myself thinking a few times, "I should have just said something." 

12. Sometimes when you have no motivation you just have to do what needs to be done.

13. You can save yourself so much money if you do things yourself instead of buying everything. DIY projects are fun and so helpful most times. You can make things out of things and ingredients you have sitting around.

14. Everything does not deserve a meltdown. Sometimes things happen and they feel like the end of the world and you find yourself overwhelmed, only to realize some time later that it wasn't even a scratch on the surface.

15. Sometimes things and people change and there's nothing you can do about it.

16. Working with other people while hard, particularly on projects, planning events, etc., is not impossible. If no one wants to be the leader, save everyone time and stress and take the role. If your leader doesn't know what they're doing help them out. 

17. Don't expect people to pick up on ques and do something. Everyone doesn't have the same mind set, moral compass, or common sense that you may have. Everyone was raised differently so you can't expect them to react the same way you would.

18. Everything isn't for everyone. That goes for clothes, T.V. shows, music, people, etc. Nothing wrong with not liking the same thing as everyone else. There are people out there who love what you love so don't worry when a majority say, "I've never heard of that." Someone has.

19. Don't rely on other people to make you happy or comfortable. 

20. You can do everything for people, but don't expect them to do the same. Just because you spent a lot of time and effort doing things for someone or helping them doesn't mean they will reciprocate. Some people just don't understand that balance.

21. The best way to start your day is to pray and say, "Today is going to be a good day," even if you don't know for sure or you feel bad. It will boost your mood, I guarantee it.

Excited to see what 22 things I learn over the next year!



-Kira Elise

JoJo at the 2015 MTV VMA Awards From Getty Images

Another week gone by and another song has caught my eye. The honor this week goes to JoJo and her single When Love Hurts. The single is one of three new songs dubbed the "tringle", her first musical release since 2004. I remember singing my heart out to "Too Little Too Late" and "Leave" when I was in elementary school and knew nothing about relationships or love admittedly. The lyrics aren't my favorite because I'm not a fan of the "true love hurts" ideology, but because it's her comeback I'm more willing to a little bit forgiving.

The song is definitely more Pop than R&B, a combination that was equally balanced the last time we heard from JoJo. With time comes changing music enhancements and software. Auto-tone is seemingly normal in the industry nowadays. Which is why I wasn't surprised to hear some auto-tone during the chorus. I'm glad that she didn't let her legal battle keep her from returning to music, because her voice is amazing. JoJo is now signed with Atlantic Records and I can't wait to see where she goes from here. I suspected she was planning a comeback when she started increasing her social media presence. Now, I'm off to listen to the other two singles!


 

Update: Adele had to go and slay me this morning by dropping her new single Hello this morning. I couldn't NOT mention her. If you haven't already seen the video and thought about calling your ex, check it out below. Her album 25 comes out November 20th.

Last night, I saw a blog prompt online that simply asked, "What inspires you?". It's a common question and one I've had to answer more than once in writing classes.

I'm inspired by what's outside my window. It's the easiest place to look and one of the first things I do when I wake up. I take in the way the sun hits the trees or the variations of grays in the clouds on overcast days. I look out for birds and any other creatures who might be lurking about.

Photo by Rob Ellis

I'm inspired by music. Songs are my backdrop for all things creative. Music, although its own type of noise, quiets my mind and helps me block out all other outside static. This is one of my favorite playlists to write to.When I'm out and about or in a certain moment, I like to imagine a song that fits the emotion and situation playing in the background like in a movie.

I'm inspired by my dreams. Somehow, I manage to have very vivid and detailed dreams. My subconscious creates patterned drapes, road exits, and a whole cast of extras. The premise for the novel I'm working on came from a dream I had. The first thing I did when I woke up was find a pen and write down as much as I could remember.

One of my biggest inspirations is time. If I'm stuck on a project, whether it be a press release, graphic for social media, or a story, I take a step back and go do something else for a few minutes. If I'm not on a deadline, I take more time. Give it a break for that day and move to something else. I find in the middle of another thought I'll get a flash of inspiration and a big idea hits me. These are some of  my favorite moments.

Don't limit your inspirations to people. If you find yourself lacking inspiration simply look around you. Try turning on some music. Close your eyes and let your dream world conjure up something. Let time do its work.

Hey everyone!

Summer is coming to a close and I'm sure everyone has perfected or tried to perfect their desired summer look by now and are prepping for fall favorites like scarves and boots. This post is dedicated to a brave look that I've considered but haven't found the guts to try out; pastel and or gray hair.


As you've seen all over magazines and social media the trend of pastel and gray hair is still popular. I'm surprised it's lasted this long honestly, especially among celebrities. I mean there seems to be a new trend every week for them. I think the long life of this trend comes from the versatility of the look. There are so many colors and options to rock. You can go with highlights, ombre, dying only the ends of your hair, or maybe even just the back. I've seen it all.

Pastels

Kelly at the 2013 SAG Awards Getty Images | Fraizer Harrison

Starting in 2013, Kelly Osbourne was one of the first to dye her hair a pastel color. Kelly was the perfect person to start this trend (I'm assuming she did. If I'm wrong, sorry) because of her status on Fashion Police, before the Zendaya hair comments made by her now former co-host Giuliana Rancic. At first, I was on the fence about her lavender hair but it has since grown on me. The trend grew on others too as girls around the globe joined in and dyed their locks a variety of shades including cotton candy pink and sky blue. 

It's not hard to keep up with the trend since media outlets seem to go crazy every time some celebrity changes their hair. With girls testing out lighter and bolder hair, it wasn't long before the color gray caught everyone's fancy.


Gray/Grey


Now check out looks from one of my favorite Instagram users, Marycake. The first is her take on pastel ombre, going from a navy blue to a sky blue. The second, an ombre look featuring gray. This girl can work any look and I'm a little jealous!

It's that time of year again, college move-in! As someone who recently graduated from college, I can tell you that I spent the last four years trying to make the best out of my experience. In the beginning, I was lost because there were so many options. Along the way I found my niche and friends that made the last few years of my life ones that I will never forget. Here are my tips on how to make the next few years of your life some of your best.

1. Get Involved

Moving away from home can be a scary thing. For some school is close or for financial reasons you're staying at home. Either way, a great way to improve your collegiate experience is to get involved on campus. Most schools will hold an event at the beginning of the year showcasing all the clubs and organizations that the school has to offer. Most schools have a HUGE variety of options from a cappella groups to club sports and chapters for organizations like Students Helping Honduras.

Myself and my club softball teammates

I've met some of my closest friends in the groups I was a part of. I've also had some amazing experiences with a variety of people through community service events and group-hosted events like game nights and dinners. By joining a club, Greek life, or a group related to your major (Public Relations Student Society of America, Criminal Justice Student Association, etc.) you will find a place to have fun, network, and grow with your fellow classmates.

If you live off-campus, being involved is a great way to make friends at school outside of the classroom. 


2. Start Early

I know this sounds cliche, but I'm not joking. DON'T wait until the last minute to do an assignment, read for class, e-mail your professor with questions, and so on. You will save yourself so much stress and late nights. Most likely if you email a professor right before a test or the night before a project is due, they'll be less inclined to reply at all. Do what you can to avoid stress, which can cause weight gain, headaches, and even more serious outcomes like anxiety attacks.

3. Speak Up

Raising your hand and answering a question or giving your opinion in class will seem like a pain. There will be an ominous silence and everyone will be avoiding the professor's eye. Speak out. You will prefer this to the feeling of annoyance when you tell yourself, "I knew the answer to that. Why didn't I just raise my hand?" You'll gain so much more when you actively participant in class instead of simply observing like a lawn gnome. Now, don't just spew out nonsense. Your professors want comments that you at least try to present with rational thought.

4. Find Your "Social Style"

When I say social style I mean how does a person like to spend their free time or hang out with friends? Some people like to go out every weekend, some people like to sit on the couch and watch Netflix (me!), and others like to do a little of both. There's nothing wrong with any of those options. The key is to find friends who have the same social style as you.  If you're a homebody you may find it hard to be friends with someone who wants to go out all the time, especially if that person complains about you wanting to stay in.

There's nothing that annoys me more than the stereotype that if you don't party, you're boring. Find friends who want to do things you like or don't mind doing. Find people who won't begrudge you for your style. If you like to go out on the town and hit up clubs, do it. But, remember to be careful and be aware of your surroundings. If you like to stay home, curled up with a good book, do it. DO try to spice things up from time to time. Don't let your desire to stay in make you anti-social to the point where you have no one to call besides your parents.

5. Realize Your Options

There are some things at my alma mater that I didn't even know about until my last semester. Don't be like me. Look at all the different programs, study abroad options, networking opportunities, and community connections that your school has. If you're looking for an internship, know that there are alumni looking to hire someone from their school or know someone and can pass on an opportunity. Do you want to travel? Do research on what options your school has for study abroad. Maybe you can do a semester or just a mini-mester (winter or spring break) in another country or doing a volunteer project. I never got the chance to do it, but my friends who traveled loved it, one even went back to Europe this summer for round two.

With that, I wish you all the best of luck during your first year of college!

-Kira Elise

Hey there guys and gals!

The song I've picked for this week is Should Have Been There by Sevyn  ft. B.o.B

I've featured Sevyn in a blog post before, so it should be no surprise that I've been loving another one of her songs. Should Have Been There is the newest single off of Sevyn's upcoming EP Should Have Been There Part One, which features a past favorite, Don't Kill The Fun featuring Chris Brown. In the song Sevyn talks about a salty ex-boyfriend who should have acted better if he wanted to stay in her life. Whoever this guy is, his pride must be hurt, especially sing the song features Sevyn's current beau rapper Bobby Ray, "B.o.B".

The lyrics are catchy and relatable for anyone who's been in a relationship where your significant other doesn't seem to care until you've decided to walk away and do you. The beat is fun and the lyric video is creative with the use of text messages and social media posts. I especially like the cute pictures taken from Sevyn and B.o.B's social media accounts and the acapella moment where Sevyn shows off just a bit. I'm excited to hear the rest of the EP.

 Check out the lyric video and let me know what you think in the comments or even mention me on Twitter (@kiramira_)

Hello loves,

Happy Friday and happy Black Out Day to everyone participating in the social media phenomena that has landed #TheBlackOut and #BlackOutDay in the trending topics on both Twitter and Tumblr. Today, my timeline has been flooded with beautiful selfies and heartfelt messages of love and support from people all over the world. I'm not sure where the idea for this event originated but I'm glad it did. I've gotten so much love on my own photos and it's a good feeling. So many times, people get overlooked but today I feel like everyone is there for everyone. Hopefully this lasts and can be a reoccurring event.

The sad thing is that while there is so much positive energy and love, there is also anger, ignorance, and hate. Some people thought it was a good idea to start a counteractive hashtag called #whiteout. Others are adding hateful comments to people's selfies. My question to those are: Why are you so threatened by the idea of black people supporting one another? How does me posting a selfie affect your life? Why are you full of such hate? In my mind, the idea of hating people with such intensity sounds tiring. I have so many other things in my life to focus my energy on.

I don't have the answers for everything and thankfully I don't need to. I'm grateful for my faith for reassuring me that those who speak evil, who actively and purposely try to damage others will see the ramifications of their actions one day. Whether it be in this life or the next, they will see.

So, enough with the heavy! Go out and reblog and take some beautiful selfies. Visit me on tumblr @karebearkhaos and let me know if you want me to reblog your stuff.

Kira Elise

#TheBlackOut
#Melanin
#Myblackisbeautiful

This week my pick is Don't Kill the Fun by Sevyn Streeter feat. Chris Brown. The songwriter turned artist continues to release music that I love to put on repeat.The R&B song has an interesting mix of samples and break downs that make me want to roll down my windows and blast it.  My favorite line comes in the chorus. The lyric says, "Let's be undeniable." I will admit when the song first came out I wasn't in love with it, but on my second and third listens I found myself bobbing my head a bit. Now, I can't stop singing it.

There was a bit of confusion when the song came out because Sevyn had not officially released it yet, but some radio stations were already playing it. Sevyn soon took to twitter and posted the version that was meant to be released. I couldn't even tell the difference between the two versions.

Despite the mix up, I think the song is doing pretty good. If you learn one thing about me it's that I'm a major fangirl for certain people. So, I got pretty hyped when Sevyn replied to my tweet after I mentioned the song. Imagine me texting my friends like "OH MY GOD SHE REPLIED!" It was ridiculous. Strangely, Lupe Fiasco retweeted my brother that same week.

Anyways, remember that Chris Brown and Sevyn also collaborated on It Won't Stop so I'm sure they know their way around each other in the studio. It probably doesn't hurt that they're also good friends.

I think this one will be another hit for the pair. Sevyn was a writer on Chris' songs Fine China, Next You, and Strip. She's also credited with writing or at least co-writing The Way, performed by Ariana Grande and New Day, performed by Alicia Keys. I'm excited to see what the rest of Sevyn's album sounds like.Check out the video for Don't Kill the Fun below.

Hello loves! It's well into the new year and I'm finally back. I didn't think my last semester of college would keep me so busy, especially since I was under the assumption that my classes were going to be more fun than work. I can say the only class that meets that criteria is my Mass Media and Society class. It's entertaining and interesting to watch movies, television shows, advertisements, and listen to music and analyze the messages they send to their audiences and how it can impact people. No, papers aren't fun but the ones I've been writing for this class are a lot less stressful than campaign proposals and research papers.

In 2015, I want to dedicate more time to my writing and really shaping this blog around what my peers want to see and talk about. With that said, I will be reaching out on my various social media accounts to get feedback on what content I will be posting. That doesn't mean that everything I talk about will be the most popular stuff. I will still talk about my favorite shows and my life. So be on the look out within the next week or so for new content, and maybe even sooner if I practice those time management skills that teachers try to drill into your head.

Have a good week everyone and leave comments if you want me to talk or feature something specifically.

Hey guys and gals,

              I hope you're keeping warm in this biting weather. I didn't even want to go outside to go to class today. Crazy thing is I saw a guy in shorts yesterday. I wanted to follow up with you all and let you know what's going on.

              As of right now, I'm still in the planning and construction stage for this blog. I have a lot of ideas and topics that I want to write about and look forward to sharing it with you all and hearing back from you. I'm really looking to get real conversations about real things started here. I love talking to people and hope that this will be an outlet where people can talk freely. That doesn't mean I'll let people trash others and be insensitive.

        I'm almost done the first semester of my senior year and I've been doing a lot of writing for my creative writing minor. That means that my time and ability to write creatively for other outlets has been none existent. I've also started a story that I plan to develop into a full length novel, so there's that too.

     My aim is to be back and giving you all my opinions and other content in the new year. I will be on Winter break and feel that this realistically gives me time to complete all the design elements that I have in mind and nail down exactly how to make my vision for this blog concrete.

   I hope you all continue to stay on the ride with me. Until then, follow me on Twitter; @kiramira_ for my personal tweets on pop culture, and my every day life and thoughts, and or @kiramccallPR_AD for tweets that are tailored towards news, public relations, advertising, and my journey as a developing young professional.

Hey everyone! My summer is almost over and I have few updates to share with you. First of all I'm currently in the process of revamping this blog so things might look a bit different very soon and some pages might be blank as I reformat and develop things. I really just want this blog to look more put together. My goal is to start posting more content on a regular basis and begin to really shape myself as a blogger and a writer. I'm getting ready for my senior year of college so this is one of the things I will be focusing on this year.

 Content-wise, I've already been brainstorming some of things I'll be doing. I want to continue doing my Thought of the Day post, obviously on a more regular basis. I also want to continue doing Song of the Week since music really helps me get through my week. Some new things will be K's Corner, where I'll talk about current trends, events, review movies, and my favorite TV shows. Hopefully  I'll have some guest posts from some of my friends who have their own things going for them and plenty of things to talk about from makeup, movies, to life as an intern, and so much more. I also want to highlight some other bloggers and a few pins of their pins that I come across on Pinterest. I'm the queen of pining recipes and DIYs and never doing them. So one challenge for myself is to use those awesome ideas and share the results.

I can't wait for this next step and I hope you will all stick around for it!



Kira

It's that time of year again TV lovers. The nominations for the 2014 Emmy's have been revealed. I may not watch a lot of the shows that were nominated due personal preference and lack of time, but I am happy to see that one of my favorite series, Sherlock, got a few nominations.

The show received a nomination for Outstanding TV Movie for the episode "His Last Vow", which is the

Martin Freeman and Benedict Cumberbath as John Watson and Sherlock Holmes Source: Google Images

finale episode of season 3.

 The talented and versatile Benedict Cumberbatch, who plays the series title character Sherlock Holmes, got a nomination for Best Actor-TV Movie/Miniseries for the same episode. Benedict been quite busy the last year with performances in a few feature length films including Star Trek: Into Darkness, The Fifth Estate, The Hobbit:Desolation of Smaug, 12 Years a Slave, and August: Osage County.

His partner in crime, Martin Freeman, who plays Doctor John Watson, got a nomination as well for Best Supporting Actor- TV Movie/Miniseries and Best Actor for Fargo, which aired on FX. Like Cumberbatch, Freeman has been quite busy the last year with finishing up The Hobbit (he plays Bilbo Baggins), and starring in Fargo. He is currently playing Richard The Third on stage in the UK.

Steven Moffat and Nick Hurran got nominations for writing and directing. Although, the show is up against some awesome TV Movies and talents in everything from sound editing to costume, I'm hoping the Baker Street gang comes home with a win or two. Fingers crossed.

Among the other talented nominees we have the lovely Kerry Washington for Best Actress-Drama for

Kerry Washington at the 2014 Golden Globes

"Scandal" facing Claire Danes- "Homeland", Lizzy Caplan - "Masters of Sex", Michelle Dockery - "Downton Abbey", Julianna Marguilles - "The Good Wife", and Robin Wright - "House of Cards".

Bryan Cranston- "Breaking Bad" is going up against Jeff Daniels - "The Newsroom", Jon Hamm - "Mad Men", Woody Harrelson - "True Detective", Matthew McConaughey - "True Detective", Kevin Spacey- "House of Cards" for Best Actor- Drama.

Congratulations to the cast and crew of every show nominated! Good luck to you all.

 Did your favorite show get any nominations? Any snubs to point out? Check out the follow list of nominees here

Hey there everyone! If you're on the East Coast of the U.S. I hope all the rain this week didn't bum you out too much. If so, this week's song of the week might help put a little pep back in your step. My pick for this week is Birthday by Katy Perry.

The song is the latest single off the pop star's album Prism. The upbeat song has an 80's feel that I love. Madonna's influence definitely shines through.The feel of the song reminds me of Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F) from Teenage Dream. It's fun and the catchy lyrics makes it easy to sing along. If you've seen any of my other picks you know that I love to dance too. I found this song on YouTube when Katy released the lyric video. The lyric video and official music video are nothing short of fun as Katy sticks to her interesting video themes, costumes, and fun ways of displaying lyrics. It's definitely worth a watch. Let me know what you think of the song and even the video.





Bonus Pick:
If you haven't already heard Ariana Grande's new single "Problem" featuring Iggy Azalea then I suggest you have a listen below. Especially if you're an Ariana fan.




Kira

With the spring semester of my junior year underway I'm once again subjected to picking my seat for the semester and seeing who's brave enough to sit next to me. I'm joking of course because I'm nothing but polite to my classmates, at least in an academic setting, as long as they return the favor.

As I sat in the library on Tuesday, sipping my grande hot chocolate from Starbucks and playing my Grooveshark playlist, I thought back on my first two classes and realized there's a trend in how we pick seats. First, as students we tend to leave a sit between us and the other people around us if we're strangers. I don't know what it is about that extra seat in between us that gives us comfort. We even do it in the movie theater unless there's no other choice.

I had one classmate deviate from this trend yesterday. She sat down in the seat right next to me. So, in turn I did my typical test to see what type of person I'd be next to for the next few months. I greeted her. She gave a quiet, yet polite 'hi' in return. I was satisfied.

I also noticed that when a student first walks in they scan the room. This technique is used to look for anyone you know and people you're not fond of and want to avoid. Thankfully, there was no one of that latter category in my classes so far.

Another trend is the class where you realize you know one person and thankfully you like that person. You let the whole class know by smiling brightly and immediately heading in their direction and giving an enthusiastic greeting. 

Hey guys! The weather in my neck of the woods isn't too pretty. It's been a rainy and chilly day here in the DMV. That's why I'm stuck inside, my friends basement to be exact. Anyways, check out my outfit for today.

Black T-Shirt - Thrift Shop | DKNY Jeans | Black Belt- Macy's | Timberlands- Zappos.com | Gold Watch - JCPenny's | Cross Necklace | Earrings - Charming Charlie

The song I choose as my favorite of this week is The Worst by Jhené Aiko. This week every time I was in the car this song came on. Jhené's voice has this light airy feel that makes her songs mesmerizing. The chorus of this song has been on a loop in my head. The beat is simple and smooth. I started following her on Instagram recently and I will admit that she is so pretty has the most adorable daughter. Aiko is on the list of artist to preform in April at Coachella. It would be awesome to go and see her along with others like Outkast, Muse, City and Colour, and Zedd. Unfortunately, tickets are sold out already. For more of Jhené check out her EP Sail Out. She's also featured on the song Beware with Big Sean. Check out the video for The Worst below.

 I'm sure some of you go to church, whether it's on a regular basis, or just on holidays. This thought popped into my head yesterday as I dragged myself out of bed to get dressed for church bright and early.

First of all I want to start out by saying Happy New Year to everyone! I hope this year you strive towards the dreams and goals you have. Don't give up or let limitations hold you back.