Happy New Year, everyone!

Today is the last day of 2013! Remember last year, we all thought we were going to die? How far we've come. Good for you humanity.

A lot of things happened this year, I won't go on and tell you them all. Or maybe I'll name a few.

1. I moved in with some lovely people, and have a new place to call home.
2. I got my first ever job!
3. I gained a wonderful relationship.
4. And I've managed to survive some of the toughest times of my life.

Successful year. But, like all things, you have to make some improvements. Although, I know, in a few short weeks my resolutions will be last thing on my mind, I would like to share some of the things I'd like to improve on.

1. Improve my GPA. 

Last year, I made a resolution of making the Deans List. A personal goal of mine. I want to do well in school. People often scoff at me about me wanting to better, but, hey, some of us have to be over-achievers to compensate for the under-achievers.

2. Go outside more. 

I am not a very social person. For me, staying in, in a quiet room, watching a movie with my boyfriend is all the more being then being out with a group of people. Don't get me wrong, I love my friends, but I am a private person. Outdoors would be my goal to step away from being so private and enjoying nature.

3. Looking after myself better. 

I have diabetes. And I need to look after it better. End of story.

4. Manage my money better. 

I ran into financial crisis this year. I hit hard times, and managing my money is a good way to curb that issue for good. I need to pay attention to what I'm spending, and the difference between needing and wanting something /unnecessary/.

5. Love more, trust more. 

As I mentioned above, I found love in someone this year. I love him more then words. He helps me whenever I'm down, up, upside down. I have a lot of trust issues and it causes sometimes tough times between us. But we care about each other a lot, and I owe it to myself and him to love more, trust more. 

Happy New Year, everyone!

~ N 

I got my first job ever!

So I have wonderful news for all of you!

I got my first ever job! I finally did it. I rarely ever feel accomplished in my life. I've never achieved anything truly outstanding. And though this may not seem truly outstanding. I think it is. 

I start my official training at a teen clothing store on November 2nd! I'm unbearably excited.

Things at university have slowed down considerably. Only one midterm left this month! And one next month. Weehoo!

I've been celebrating in a way

With some unhealthy foods...

And some healthy things. 

Though I'm still buried in school work for the major part of my day. I've managed to spend some time for myself to keep myself healthy (as healthy as possible). 

I love to remind everyone quite frequently that fall is my favourite season. So I'm enjoy the slightly chilly weather! 

I also like free things, I like to collect coupons and get free samples. And thankfully, my samples arrived today. 

Yay! 

What's all new with my readers? 

I most certainly had to unbutton my pants..

It's been a hectic month. I've completed 3/5 midterms so far this month. I'm currently taking a break from preparing for my fourth on the block. I did well on my first two, I know I didn't do well on my third. (circumstances given, I hate the course). I go two A's!

Yay, go Nathalie!

The above reasons are why I haven't been filling you with the wonderful bits of my life.

I went home for the Canadian Thanksgiving dinner. It was a lovely meal, and I most certainly had to unbutton my pants for the last piece of pumpkin pie and tea.

I, then, returned to the vast city! Relieved to be back and spending more time focusing on my studies. Family tends to pull you in a million directions on holidays. I get nothing done.

I spent my first night back, the night of Thanksgiving Monday, with my boyfriend. I downloaded some of my favourite Halloween movies. Baked some Halloween cookies. It was a spook of a time.

My grandmother who is known for taking hand me downs and then forcing them upon all the grandchildren has most certainly paid off for me. Being that I love things that have a history, and have a hipster like look to my appearance love when she hauls out items like this sweater...

Macklemore would be a proud soul.

I recently bought some things to warm up the feel off my bedroom. Make it more like my home.

I also made a small purchase for myself!

Also, I have great news for all of you!

I finally managed to land myself my first ever ACTUAL job interview. It went fairly well, I'm currently waiting on an application. And lets cross our fingers I get the job, shall we? I. need. it. 

Love, 
~N