The Awkward Diaries

My younger sister, Carol, (fortunately for her) doesn't know what an awkward phase is.

I, unfortunately do.

It's called all of middle school/jr. high.
I was her age when I was the MOST awkward.
Who am I kidding, I'm probably still pretty awkward. 

Let's be real: I still don't know how to do my hair or make up and could really use a personal stylist.

I don't think kids these days have an awkward phase. 

(I see six year olds with better style than me) 

And let's be honest, it's not fair. 

Carol will never know what it feels like to look back at pictures and yell, "MOM WHY DID YOU LET ME CUT MY HAIR!!" Or "OMG I wore that?!" because she's had three moms urge her not to for the start. In fact, I like to think of her as my mini me--if I could do jr. high over again.

That being said, I think everyone needs some kind of an awkward phase. That's when you truly learn about yourself (if not in the moment, then definitely looking back). If not to learn, then to at least laugh. Looking back at pictures and being able to laugh at yourself is an admirable quality--in my book anyway--probably because I have lots of laughing to do.

I don't think I've even shown J most of my awkward phase pictures.

(I can't believe I'm sharing this, but...)

Yikes..this was before straighteners were invented.

I'm not sure what I learned about myself from this, but it definitely has to be along the lines of: I AM NEVER CUTTING MY HAIR AGAIN. That is all.

Stay awkward y'all.

{because I said so}

Ch Ch Ch CHANGES...

Oh hey its Allison. Remember me? Its been forever since I've posted a new blog. Life has been happening and I didn't want to jinx anything by posting about my job interviews, butttt......

I have good news! I BASICALLY GOT MY DREAM JOB!!!  The JOB SEARCH is over! After two nerve wracking interviews, I am now employed. Holla! I couldn't be happier! Working for this catering company in New Orleans as their marketing/sales assistant is like a dream come true. I can't wait to start my NEW JOB (so weird saying that) July 8th. And then that Friday is my 22nd birthday and the week before is family vacay. What a great way to start my birthday month right? Seriously. 

So even though I haven't even started the job yet much less received a paycheck yet AND despite the fact that I only have like $60 to my name, I am OBSESSED with apartment hunting. (that been my main goal since I got out of school) So I have created a budget spreadsheet and if I live at home until like December and only spend money on necessities (such as clothes, out to eat, little Laney, BarMethod classes, and gas) necessities right? I can save about $4,000 for this new, imaginary apartment! I love to plan so I keep making up all these plans to save money and create this dream life. 

Since this is a post all about CHANGE, I would like to wish my high school friends Kayla and Kevin a HAPPY WEDDING DAY! (do people do that?) They are getting married tomorrow!! WHAT?! Are you sure we aren't like 5 years old and our biggest responsibility was tying our shoes? 

I have a Big Girl Job, my childhood friend is getting married tomorrow, and I turn 22 in like a few weeks...WHEN DID WE GET SO OLD??

I secretly love this exciting time where everything seems to be changing. It keeps me on my toes and if I don't let myself think too much about it, I'm really not all that worried or scared. 

One more thing.

 

Because I Said So. 

(ok I didn't really make this up, but it worked for me and it's great advice!)