Mines Football

Today in the life,
My fiance, best friend and I went to watch the Colorado School of Mines football playoff game. It was awesome. I have attended this school for 5 years and have never had the chance to go to a college football game. So I was estatic this morning lol. This was one of the things I wanted to do befor I graduated and I did it. Item crossed off the bucketlist.  Oh and you bet I actually have a bucketlist, do you? I don't plan on wasting my life on things I hate. So I have things like bunji jumping, jumping out of a plane, and riding a hot air baloon to name a few. Other include traveling all over the world! Life is amazing, don't take it for granted :)

BTW we went to see MockingJay Part 1 and I was a little dissapointed. I mean I know they always save the amazing parts for Part 2 but still. Anywho Peta looked crazy! Let me know what you guys thought of the movie and if you have anything on your bucketlist that I should add to mine lol. Have an amazing day!

♡Crystal

Inspiration

Today in the life,
I found inspiration from myself.  I wasn't quite sure what to post today until I looked back at my older posts and found "inspiration."

I have finally listened to my own advice lately which is... that the only person or thing holding you back from what you really want...is yourself. 

My younger sister wanted to get her first job and asked for advice,  so I helped her create a resume and told her the types of questions you get asked. Anyway, she applied to places but didn't get any responses. I advised her to follow up on her applications and to speak to the manager and ensure that they knew she was definitely interested. Well she was nervous and I can't blame her because I am the same way. Well I told her that the worst thing that could happen is that they say they have filled the position or are uninterested because of your lack of experience. All they can do is say NO and you will be in the exact same place that you are now, BUT you will know where you stand with that company and can move on. Sure your ego could hurt a little but know that you are a great catch and can do anything you put your mind to. Just don't give up.

If you don't put yourself out there and start making connections, you can't go any further than you are now.

So today I was thinking back at this moment with my sister and how I needed to take my own advice and put myself out there. The engineering jobs I am looking for are not going to just knock on my door, I have to be confident, apply, and realize that the worse thing they could do to me...is say no and I need to just keep pushing forward. Things always work out the way they should. I firmly believe in that.

So get out there and put your fears aside. A great man in my family once told me that all you can do is your best in this life, if you do your best, you will never feel bad about it. So get out there and be true to yourself. Do your best and make yourself proud and in turn you will make others proud of you along the way.

Have an amazing week!

                             ♡Crystal

Hot Chocolate...Yum

Today in the life,
The snow continues to fall in all its freezing glory. The fam and I took to Burlington's Coat Factory to replenish our seasonal gear for the coming winter. These low temps are no joke. Today was a high of 18 degrees and tomorrow a high of 10 degrees. Like what? 10 degrees is what I have to work with? Lol hence why we went shopping for coats, gloves and beanies galore.

After shopping we couldn't resist some hot cocoa from Starbucks :) Mmm the warm liquid flowing down my soar throat was the best thing ever! We went home and cooked some vegetable and beef stew. It was amazing and a perfect dinner for evenings like this. We watched Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles with our kido and hung out the rest of the night while I wrote my report on oil extraction and completed most of my bioprocess engineering homework. Great day with the family today :) Hope you all had an awesome day too!

P.S. On behalf of it being Veteran's Day i have to say I have much respect to those who are serving for the USA currently and to those who have done so in the past. 

♡Crystal

Brrrr...It's Cold Outside

Today in the life,
I had two exams for one class. A written portion on enzymes and heat exchangers, then a computer portion using Polymath. Grueling day,  except that Golden, CO saw it's first snow today of the 2014-2015 school year. Boy did it come down. Soft, white snowflakes drizzled down outside the window, falling graciously until it stuck to the grass outside. Such an amazing site to see. I love the snow and everything that comes with it. Wrapping up in a blanket, cuddling on the couch and watching netflix all day with some hot cocoa....amazing. From the forecast, looks like it's going to be chilly all week.  I guess I better buy a scarf and gloves :)
How is the weather in your city?

Have an amazing week!
♡Crystal

One Day At a Time

Today in the life,
I have been playing catch up. Sometimes life throws a million and one things at you and you feel helpless. Well this was me all week, but then I remembered I was strong, that I have picked myself up numerous times before and conquered many things because of it...so I've been trying to pull it together.

I do though, have to give a shout out to my friends, because without them I wouldn't have been able to get everything done alone. So word of advice, if you have bitch face like I do and have a shy personality like me, good luck! I couldn't have made it through college without opening up and talking to people, so I suggest for you to try to open up, smile, join clubs and get to know people. The connections you make in college will most likely be there for you always whether you are in the same state or not. So get out there!

 

Anyways, I have a transport phenomenon exam tonight! Wish me luck. Senior year is almost halfway through and I couldn't be more excited...this is what I will use as my motivation to keep pushing forward!

Have a fantastic day :)

 

♡Crystal