7 Things I Don’t Pretend to Be Good At

7. Checking Voicemail. I presume when I return to work, I will have an excuse to check voicemail. But at this juncture in my life (a full time graduate student) all breaking news do not come in the form of entering pins and listening to automated voice prompts.

6. Shaving. I talk about not liking to shave a lot. I really don’t like to shave my legs. On the scale of 1-10 with 10 being the last “To Do” on my list shaving makes number 11, right after checking voicemail. To make things worse, when I do shave (at the adamant request of others) I usually leave a long trail of hair in the back of my legs. I suppose if I had arms that swiveled all the way around, this wouldn’t be so hard.

5. Makeup. Have you noticed the bags under my eyes in my vlogs? Dark spots? Blemishes? I don’t even put makeup on for vlogging. Why not? Because when it comes to brushes and pencils, I don’t know the difference. I’ve never learned how to blend, foundate or whatever other terms are used to put masks on. I keep things natural and the circus moments at a minimum.

4. Washing Dishes. Can I take care of the dishes for you? are not words you will ever hear me say. I tend to do double takes at my own dishes with crust and other unidentifiables still on them when I’m looking for a clean plate. Dishwashers were invented for people like me!

3. Flossing. You probably think I’m some nasty pig with hairy legs at this point, but hey, I am not ashamed at my non-flossing past. Past, I say, because I’m changing this bad habit after my last torturous visit to the hygenist. Flossing is life (at least 2 times a day).

2. Putting an outfit together. I truly believe this was part of the reason why my ex and I didn’t last. When I am fashionable, it’s usually some random happenstance and not because I planned it. For the most part, I am proud to say my outfits are not dictated by magazines, or what’s in season. I want to be remembered by my smile, a life-changing accessory….

AND THE NUMBER ONE THING I DON’T PRETEND TO BE GOOD AT….

1. Small Talk. Even saying it annoys me. And I’m not the only one to think so.

“It’s so incredibly warm today” “What do you do?” “Can you believe those Ravens?”

What are some things you don’t pretend to be good at?

Things that Are Rocking My World

Teach Me Norwegian?

• The generosity of strangers
• Apartment hunting from a distance
• Jill Scott’s lyrics where she reiterates ideas by changing the word order.
• Reiterated message of ‘Write a book!’ Topic/Title still unknown.
• Pitbull’s life motto seems to be the word “DALE!”
• Childhood Nostalgia. ie: this song
• Finding and watching old home videos or photos
• Facial piercings I see with no rhyme or reason. Recently I’ve seen an earring where dimples rest and piercings on cheekbones, among other places.
• In 4 weeks, my life as usual will change. Change my life as usual in 4 weeks.
• Should every writer attempt to write a book?
• The more social media I use the more socially-deprived I feel.
• Unexpected chemistry.
• My love affair with the high bun.

• My mother is the Hallmark Queen. A rare breed.

• Wearing other people’s shoes or raiding other people’s closets.

• End of time dancers in this video. I love men that look super masculine dancing!!! Check out the white boy in the second row tho!!

• How my smart phone has replaced my book reading time.
• Girl crush on Alexandra Joner from J. Coles ‘In the Morning’ video (see first picture)
• Miguel station on Pandora playing very sensual songs.
• Camera phone lets me capture every moment in a flash!!
• Savoring NYC sights and window displays.

Peek-a-boo Chrysler Building!!

• Curls!!

What’s rocking your summer right now?!!

SPEAK!

-She

Receptionist Commandments

1.   Thou shall have patience in abundance. Especially on the phone and dealing with arrogant a**holes that believe their call stops everyone’s world.
2. Thou shall not chew or click and clack gum; use silent mints instead. 
3. Thou shall not consume excessive liquids as relieving yourself is only allowed once every 4 hours.
4. Thou shall keep a hand-mirror handy to check teeth status/coverage after meal and/or snacks.
5. Thou shall unnaturally greet and smile exuberantly, but especially those employees that avoid eye contact.
6. Thou shall always look busy behind your desk, most especially when the boss passes by.

And most importantly:

7. Thou shall not pass gas while thinking the coast is clear; the parameters are never to be guaranteed solitary.

What are some receptionist practices that irk your nerves?

SOUND OFF!!

PS- Guess who got a joby-job?!

My Summer So Far…

I know it’s not technically summer, but since classes have been over for awhile (maybe 2 or 3 weeks, who’s keeping count?) I feel that my summer is already under way.

What have I been doing besides wearing the same Interview outfit over the past couple of weeks? (in no particular order)

Making cheesy collages like this one…

• Decided against straightening my hair for the summer to prevent the battle against humidity
• Fell in love all over again with blogging
• Have been blessed by God beyond belief not only to be attending my dream school for Grad Studies, but to have an awesome community of people who are supporting me along the way
• Joined some other new social site where people are signing up to meet people aka Flirt: Badoo
• Also joined LinkedIn- and cringe every time I’m notified that I’m connected to someone by e-mail
• Read Animal Farm and started 50 Shades of Grey
• Have felt like I’m loosing my religion by continuing said journey through 50 Shades of Grey and since then have not read past page 125ish
• Washing my hair almost every other day (a practice I’m not used to)
• Acting kinda skankish
• Responsibly gotten my mid-yearly Status check-up
• Adopted a little sister of sorts
• Have lamented over countless hours behind my computer screen
• Experimented painting my nails in some funky summer colors
• Have contemplated doing my follow up vlog to Rejection…
• Have suffocated on humid nights trying to sleep in a room that gets no outside ventilation
• Fallen asleep late night next to my bed buddy aka my laptop
• Pondered over paying any mind to the new season of Love and Hip & Hop: Atlanta
• Found out about the political climate in certain states while performing telephone surveys- my unofficial ‘job’ of the moment
• Have set intentions to start reviewing my coursework/start refreshing my memory before Grad school begins
• Am contemplating having a quiet birthday, although I’d rather be spoiled.

As you can see, my summer so far has been filled with all kinds of trivialities. I can’t say that I want it any other way right now.

What are some habits/plans of yours that mark the official beginning of summer?