Bloguettes Insta Meet

Happy New Year! (a week or two late) I hope your new years celebration was a good one and one you will remember! I know that mine definitely was and I am so looking forward to this year! I was going to start off 2016 with a 'Goals for 2016' post, but I haven't figured out all my goals yet so I decided to start out with this post! Two days ago I went to my first instagram meet that was hosted by Bloguettes (who I am interning for, YAY!) and InstagramAZ. It was a lot of fun and I met a lot of creative people too!

We started the insta meet at ASU Gammage for a photoshoot and tour of the theatre. It was a fun experience, but also weird being on ASU territory since I go to GCU! As you can see from the picture above the theatre was HUGE! I even went to the very top balcony and looked down.. my suggestion, DO NOT DO IT. It was so scary for me because I am afraid of heights but the view was pretty cool at least! 

After that we went to Postino's for appetizers and drinks! Let me tell you, they have A M A Z I N G food! Here we got to socialize a little more and of course, eat!

The food was absolutely amazing and I definitely want to go back to Postino's again! I had only been here once before and it was for one of my best friend's birthday dinner, so it was at night. It was nice being here during the day and actually being able to see what it looked like.  Overall my first insta meet was a great time and hopefully I can go to some more this year! Until next time,

Useless Updates | Vlogmas & 4 Years CANCER FREE!

I know, I know.. I haven't been around for awhile and I deeply apologize and hope that you guys will forgive me! School got the best of me and I was just so tired and needed a break. I couldn't think of anything to talk about but I'm here now! 

First things first.. I'M DOING VLOGMAS! Yep, that's right, I am logging every day until Christmas and I have successfully been doing it. This is surprising to me honestly. I thought it would be a lot harder than it is and I am enjoying it more than I thought I would. So far it has been really fun and I hope that you guys will check out my videos! (CLICK HERE_)

(december 7th, 2014 - 3 year mark) Second thing, today I am 4 years old! December 7th, 2011 was the day I was declared CANCER FREE! It has been 4 years and God has blessed me with a healthy body and I have been in remission ever since. I couldn't be happier to be alive and I am so very thankful for the opportunity to continue to live my life. It's such a big blessing that many people who are diagnosed don't get and being one of those who do truly has changed my outlook on life. I know that I would not be able to make it this far if it wasn't for my family and friends supporting me and helping me through one of the toughest times in my life. I couldn't be happier to be surrounded by such an amazing community. I love my life and I couldn't be more grateful that I get to live it longer! Honestly, I don't think any update other than the two I talked about today are more important than those so I am going to end the post here. I'll be making a more in depth post(s) about my cancer journey sometime in the future so be on the lookout if you want to hear my story!  I love every single one of you with my whole heart. <3  Until next time,

1 Tequila, 2 Tecila, 3 Tekelya, FLOOR! | Alcohol Safety Tips

This post is not going to be like my other college tips posts. I try to talk about upbeat things like moving in, studying tips, and what not. However, this is a very serious and a very important topic that needs to be talked about with college students more often. And as a college student myself I see bad things happen because of alcohol abuse or just not knowing how to handle yourself while drinking. So I am here with some tips about alcohol safety!
Whether you are celebrating a game victory, finals being over, or just simply celebrating the weekend, students LOVE to party. Partying in college is normal and can be lots of fun! There is absolutely nothing wrong with drinking alcohol every now and then. However, when you start waking up in bed with strangers and you don't know who they are or how they got there, that is NOT FUN. Neither is having a horrible hangover while taking an important test, unwanted pregnancy, contracting STD's and even worse, ending up dead due to alcohol poisoning or because of a traffic incident. NEVER DRIVE DRUNK and please DO NOT get in the car with someone who is planning on driving drunk. Protect yourself and your friends while drinking, or you may end up regretting your actions.

I know these things all seem horrible, and that's because they are. But drinking doesn't have to lead to these things. Implementing these tips into your party activities can help you avoid these things from happening. SO PAY ATTENTION!

1. Stay hydrated - Drink plenty of water before you start drinking alcohol. Alcohol causes you to become dehydrated and the more you drink, the more thirsty you become. With water in your system you will most likely drink slower and this way you can enjoy the alcohol and avoid blacking out.
2. Eat first - To put it simply without going into medical terms and complicated terminology.. Drinking on an empty stomach can cause you to pass out and eating first helps you to absorb alcohol less quickly. Which means you won't get drunk as fast, and I promise thats a good thing.
3. Alternate drinks - By alternating alcoholic drinks with non-alcoholic drinks it can help slow down the rate of your alcohol consumption. Drinking water in-between is what I personally suggest. Slow down and enjoy more.                                    
4. Travel in pairs - never go to a party alone.. especially women! Friends can help each other stay safe and having someone with you is the best way to keep people from taking advantage of you.
5. Plan your transportation - Do not drive to the party if you plan on drinking. Either have a DD (designated driver) or plan to take a taxi/uber/lyft to and from the party. If you're drinking at a friends house then sleeping over would be the best option.
6. Carry Condoms - I know this may seem silly and you might think "I'm not the type to have a one-night stand" or any other thoughts like that. However, alcohol has a way of loosening inhibitions and one thing leads to another.. You get the picture. Unplanned pregnancy and a possible STD is not worth the risk. Practice safe sex people.. and birth control is not going to protect you from STD's. 
   
   
7. Don't EVER let a stranger pour your drink or hand you one - There are bad people and creeps out there with date rape drugs on hand just waiting to put them in your drink. Either pour your drink yourself or if at a bar make sure you see the bartender pour it for you! Males, you are not immune to this so you should be careful as well! This also goes along with never leaving your drink alone and if you do get another drink!
8. Drinking at home - last but not least, this is my favorite. I would rather drink at home with my roommates or friends than going out. Being at home is a safer environment for you, and you can always fall asleep right in your bed!

Now that you have this wonderful new knowledge (or just refreshed knowledge) go out and party, but keep it safe!

Until next time..

Changing It Up

I have made a decision to make a change to my blogger template. I am also in the process of considering a name change. My URL will still remain the same, but the name 'College, The Golden Years' may or may not be changing. Just thought you all should know so you aren't surprised in the next few weeks when things look a little different! Until next time..

Useless Updates | Turning 21 & Lots of Coffee!

It has been awhile since I last posted and I sincerely apologize. School is finally getting the best of me but I a persevering! Anyways.. I am back with another Useless Updates post filled with lots of fun, and useless information :) 
So to start off, I TURNED 21!

Although there's nothing that different about being 21.. other than being able to legally drink I feel exactly the same! I had such a good birthday though, good friends, good food, good drinks and an all around good time! I'll share some more photos later in the week but I wanted to recap it a little bit now.

Lately I have been going on some pretty awesome coffee adventures with some great new friends of mine! 

This is Krissy! We went to Lola Coffee and hung out for an hour just talking about everything! We had a lot of fun, as you can see from the picture above!

This is Karley! We've gone out to Coffee twice, the first time to Sip Coffee & Beer and the second time to Songbird Coffee & Tea House. We talked SO much the first time about anything we could think of, but the second time we just really enjoyed each others company and it was great! 

This is Katy! She is such a laid back person and you get a really good vibe from her just by sitting next to her! We were both a little tired and didn't talk much but we had good cups of tea and a nice brunch to go along with it! I'm actually getting coffee with her tomorrow and I can't wait! I love going to new coffee shops so much that I am starting a short series on my Youtube channel called Coffee Break - HERE is the first video!   Speaking of coffee.. Last but not least I have been going to my friend Alec's for coffee every Tuesday & Thursday. He has an amazing thing going on in his apartment. He makes great coffee for a great community of people! 

I'll definitely be writing more about Alec and the business he is starting up soon, so be on the lookout for that! That's all I have for now so until next time..

21 Things I've Learned in 21 Years!

On October 10th of 1994 I was born and just three days ago I turned 21! I'll be making a post about my actual birthday festivities but I thought I would share some things I've learned in these 21 years of living! As each year passes (so quickly), I find myself thinking about lessons  I've learned in the pass year and all the memories I have made. With that said, here are the 21 things I have learned.

1. If you want it, go for it & don't let anyone stop you (except for maybe God lol)
2. Love yourself first, always.
3. Never put your happiness in someone else's hands, you will be disappointed.
4. Don't take people for granted & never forget those who are there for you.
5. Although it's okay to recognize when it's time to let certain people out of your life.
6. Take mental health/personal days. You need time by yourself.
7. Be nice to everyone you meet. Everyone is fighting their own battles & you don't want to be the person that pushes them over their edge.
8. It's okay to not know what you want.
9. Make your friends and family priority in your life.
10. Put down technology and enjoy the world around you.
11. Little actions go a long way.
12. Take care of your body, you only get one.
13. Spread love, not hate. No one likes a bully.
14. Offer help to those who can benefit from it.
15. Time doesn't define friendship.
16. Don't let go of your imagination just because you become an adult, it's an important part of who you are.
17. You have to drink water everyday.
18. Budget your money. Your wallet will thank you later.
19. Times are tough but the support around you is much stronger.
20. Trust your intuition. if something doesn't feel right, it usually isn't.
21. 21 years goes by so fast. So make the most of your life.

I can't wait to see what I learn in this next year!

Until next time..