Summer

Since the Texas weather is completely unbearable (in my opinion) I decide to spend a little bit of time updating my lonely blog.

I spent the first of my summer in NEW YORK with fellow fashion design students, grads, and professors. It was extremely memorable and truly opened my eyes to the fashion industry in NY. There are so many amazing opportunities for unpaid internships. I wish I had enough money to assure myself I could go to NY and find an internship, but I am not sure if that is what God has in store for me. This trip also made me realize how I can get a plethora of jobs in the fashion industry using my BFA. I kept a journal while traveling in NY and took notes on each designers company and how they operated. We also spent the first night mingling with a large group of alumni (all which had amazing stories to tell of how they got where they are today). The trip was completely inspiring.

At the end of the day, I am STILL confused on where I want to go. Of course, I know what I aspire to do when I am financially able to start up my own company. The question remains: Where do I start? Do I want to get up and leave Dallas and head north? Or do I want to stay local and find internships/jobs here? I fully take into account my family, my friends, and (cheesy as it sounds) my boyfriend. I will continue to weigh the options as I pray during the next and final year of college. Which BTW is TERRIFYING yet EXHILARATING!

I have been struggling to find a job locally that pertains to my major that will help me pay all these bills.  My student loans barely cover tuition, which leaves me in a rut trying to pay for living in Denton. I left my job in Plano, because the commute was too much and very time consuming. I would be in Denton Sunday night to Thursday afternoon then commute to Plano and work Thursday night to Sunday night. Thus, I only had Monday-Wednesday to work on projects, study, and do homework. ECKKKK! So after 2 years of employment, I returned to Denton full time. I took the Spring semester completely off from work, and drastically saw an improvement in my quality of garments and work. Shame I can't continue to be jobless. I now work part-time at a completely unrelated job, BUT they allow me to work from home and it's only on the weekends with GREAT pay. Yet, the search still continues to pick up another job for more income that is FASHION (not retail) related.

I am also undergoing a much needed trip into healthy and well living. Fresh produce every day. Calorie counting. Workout routine. AND daily devotional. Here's to hoping I can continue down this path for years to come.

Ultimately, I wanted to share this AMAZING company I stumbled upon this morning when Patrick (the boyfriend) and I were shopping for new eye glasses. WARBY PARKER! This is a company that makes eye and sun glasses that each cost $95. The website is terrific. Every pair of glasses has multiple views, a model wearing them, virtual try on (where you upload your photo), AND a free 5 pair Home try on! The most important thing is they are a ONE-FOR-ONE company! NOT ONLY THAT, but they go out and train the locals to sell those said glasses to help them not become co-dependent on charity. I almost fainted... I am in love with this company. Their story is very original, and their styles are retro infused. They also are almost always hiring. Of course, the closest location is Oklahoma City... This is definitely a company I will share with my family and friends. Patrick and I will be receiving our Home try on trials this week. I am very excited!

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