To be romantic... or not to be!!

Okay, so let me start by saying: there is no good news!! Due to a work shift (and other unforeseen events- which I will not elaborate) my first month anniversary was not spent the way I had  imagined it. What's worse--- maybe not doing anything was probably a good idea, since my boyfriend is "anti-romantic" I might have ended up with egg on my face! No matter. I'm still very happy with the way things are going- probably too well. I feel as though he's too good to be true and that I"m going to fall hopelessly in love with him... only to find that he doesnt love me back *bbm can't wach face* (sigh)
Okay, I'm being pessimistic now.
Anyway exams are two weeks away, and I"m super stressed, yet I can't seem to study!!
Countdown to my Bday party is on ( and my dad will make an appearance there- of course we agreed that he is not allowed to dance in front of my friends lol)
Okay, let me try to study! As boring as auditing is: I hope spending the "whole" day in the library will be of some benefit!

oddly enough, this picture has nothing to do with anything I
 just said, although I find it quite fitting. RANDOM!

MWAH!!

Date Ideas!!

So after much deliberation!! I've finally decided what to do for my 1st date- and no- I'm not telling! but, here are some of the other ideas I came across.... enjoy!


Ice-cream parlour
Get a really, really, really big sundae & split it. Bicker over toppings. Then, when you’re done, find somewhere to lie down & talk about how sick you feel. A bonding experience to be sure!
Have a five-course dinner… at different places
Have an appetiser at one place, soup somewhere else, a main here, a dessert there, & coffee at your favourite cafe.
Play truth or dare
Awesome.
Three-hour make-out session
Choose a good location & use a stopwatch if necessary. Sounds like a good way to spend an afternoon to me.
  Wake up at 4am & watch the sunrise together
Maybe not first date material, but perhaps third or fourth. What could be better than sitting close on a rooftop somewhere, talking & laughing & watching the sun come up? Take a flask of hot coffee for extra points.
Do something neither of you have done before
Pottery class? Swing dancing lessons? Hiring a moped & driving out into the country? Who knows, but it’s nice to share an experience that is new to both of you!
Random restaurant date
Search Yelp for restaurants in your area, close your eyes, roll your mouse & point at the screen. Just like the mystery band date, you never know how it’ll go — it could be a hidden treasure or a total health hazard, but that’s part of the fun, isn’t it?!
The silent dateIn a loud, noisy, overstimulating world, it can be nice to unplug & escape. But it can be nice to do that with your new favourite person, too. Hold hands & read books on a wharf & occasionally look adoringly at one another. Cool.
Make cupcakes together
You know you want to.
Make a video & put it on Youtube
You could really do anything & make a video of it, but it does at least give you a purpose & a goal. Plus, later on you have a record of what went on — & a slew of idiotic comments to wade through. Haha!
Liveblog your date
Upload pictures, tweet it, even give it a hash-tag. #evan&madelinesfirstdate. Cute.

Greener pasteurs??

Okay, so I should be excited about my job- which I was until I figured out that my manager hates me! Okay that may have been a tad bit over exagerated lol. But what else am I suposed to think, I mean, even after I told her that I have classes from monday to friday, she gave me a monday shift from 1pm to 10pm! AND Thursday 10am til 7pm!!! Lets just wait til I confront her about it!!
So moving right along- I have already started planning what I'll buy with my 1st paycheck hahahaha and of course, since winter is the hardest month to look good (according to me; how do you look good without showing any skin AND having to wear layers and layers of clothes!) I'll have to invest in some key items - which all (stylish) ladies should have this winter!!!

 1. I am loving the neutral trend for this upcoming cold season!  Neutrals go with just about everything, from beiges, tans, grays, whites...if it's neutral you've gotta have it! From dresses to shoes and more, check out a few neutral pieces I've picked...

A beige blazer! (black is soooo last season)



A pair of nude heels!!









2. Another must have to brave the seasons harsh temperatures: an ANKLE BOOT. Ladies there's no need to be bland and boring! A bright pop of colour is perfect if you dont want to blend in! But of course, if you are not much of a fashionista, black or brown will do (in suede of course)

• Slip them on with everything from mini skirts to skinny jeans to stamp your look with instant sophistication

 3. Another essential on every fashionista's wishlist: Chunky bright jewellery to brighten up the winter blues!

 



Remember: theres something for everyone. If bold and chunky isnt your thing, try something more subtle.

Last but not least: Fashion fades, but style is eternal!!! Mwah

30 days and 30 nights!

Okay, so i'm having trouble deciding what to do for my first month anniversary <Big Smile> , yah, I know what you're thinking.... and yes, a "first month anniversary" shouldnt even be a big deal-I know, but for me it is. Anyway, I dont want to do something too serious but at the sometime, I want it to be meaningful!! And, I definately don't want to buy him something- it needs to be something we will do together- but what???
Movies---- nah
Lunch----- too cliche
Picnic----- erh, naaaah
Hmm, this is turning out to be harder than I thought it would be! Oh well, knowing how creative and brilliant minded I am- I'll think of something ;)

That awkwad moment when you're a stranger on your own Blog!

okay, so it's been 3 months since I last posted *hides* , and no, I don't even have a good excuse! So, lets just get onto the good part...

My life right now is where it should be. Everything is balanced. Good relationships with my parents (who recently gave me the privilage of staying out all night *air punches*), my grades are good (although sometimes i feel like I'm drowning in school work) and most importantly...wait for it... wait for it... *drum roll*...okay now I'm just stalling to build anticipation... lol... I'M IN RELATIONSHIP!!! after months of searching and being single, I've finally found someone who I can call a partner! how surreal is that?! But of course lets not forget the sleeze balls I had to encounter before I finally found the one (shout out to the guys who tried to use me- it's because of you that I've found someone who treats me the way I deserve to be treated.)
Bottom line, I'm happy. perhaps too happy. And yes, there are a few glitches (none that cant be fixed) but I, Yolanda, am finally ready to commit and settle down with ONE guy. (Okay now I sound like I'm planning a wedding) lmao lets agree not  to read too much into that ;)

moving right along... I also FINALLY got a job. Well not a job job... more along the lines of promotions, which by the way, isnt as fun as it looks! But I enjoy it, and what better way of getting extra pocket money!

Onto more important things: It's my birthday month next month!!! *wide ass smile* and hopefully this year my party will go along as planned. Lets not think about what happened last year (my Blackberry was stolen the day before my birthday) anyway, My teenage years will be all but a memory. Lets keep our fingers crossed for an awesome party!!

last off SHOUT OUT to Karabo M who requested this post! I promise to keep posting more regularly (at least I'll try) Mwah!