I feel like there is so much to discuss!  First things first.  The past 6 months have been a grueling, strenuous search for a job.  Not just for any job, but a job in my desired career field.  I was so close to an opportunity that I would have dreamed to receive, but it didn't work out.  I've learned that if an opportunity doesn't work out, it's only because there is another opportunity that eventually will.  I've also been contemplating over whether to make the move to NYC or LA by the end of the summer, and I've decided... New York it is!

NYC will be the most sensible and less expensive move.  I won't have to pay to ship my furniture (I live close to the city), and I won't have to buy a car to get around (plus car expenses, such as gas, car note, insurance, etc).  I love LA, and I feel that it is in my future, but for now, NYC will be my present.  I love the city, and am excited to start my career there.  Now all I have to do is land a job as quickly as possible!


My life this past week:

The besties and I went bar hopping then ended at a friend's apt to chill :)

With our friend Rachel

Sorry Lei for putting you on blast, but your facial expressions are beating mine by far this time!

(To compensate for the crazy-faced photos :p)  Isn't she gorg?

We discovered that the bff's were wearing the same exact outfit, only in opposite ways.  How weird haha?!

I also made dinner for the rents this week... Pizza!

I tried making guacamole, but realized (in process) that I didn't have the ingredients necessary, so I freestyled, but it was a #FAIL

At least the pizzas turned out to be delicious!!

New jewelry pieces + Akbar + New hair style I tried out 

It looks stuffy and old, but I forgot to pick it out with my fingers before I took the pic... It looks more 70's glam when I do... I'm kind of feeling it...

I need your opinion on two things: 

1.  Should I change my banner?  I've been thinking about it for a little while, have consulted with a few blog buddies, and want to know your opinion.  Is it too busy?  Should I simplify it, or do you like it the way it is?  I would appreciate the feedback!

2.  Facebook "Like" Page?  I think I'm ready to make one.  I'm finding that it is a little much posting all of my blog biz (blogger + tumblr + twitter) on my Facebook wall, and I'm tired of posting my statuses "check out my new post."  I've recently connected with bloggers through their Facebook fan pages, and I think it would be an easier way to consolidate and interact with fellow bloggers/blog readers.  It's easier to keep up with everyone's posts that way as well.  What do you guys think?  Yay or nay?  Do you have a Facebook page for your blog (if so PLEASE leave me the link so I can be apart of it)?

-Kris

******P.S.  Banner is a temp until I can figure something out!  Bare with me :) ******

Happy Thanksgiving!!  I know it was yesterday but I can still say it, right??  I had a lovely Thanksgiving and I have some things that I am grateful for!  I'm really grateful for family.  They've always been there for me, anytime I need it, and it felt so good to be around loved ones.  This is also the first Thanksgiving without my Grandmother, who passed away a couple of days before Thanksgiving last year.  I am very grateful for her.  We all missed her this year, but I think about her everyday and can feel her watching over me, and it makes me feel better :)

I'm very thankful for my Pop Pop, who just recently turned 88 (can you believe it!) who is always supportive of any dream or endeavor I have, even if it may be crazy or unreasonable.

I'm very grateful for my parents who are pushing me to chase after my dreams.  They just want me to be happy, and will always be behind me if ever and whenever I need them!  Love you guys!

I am also thankful for all of my friends all over the country.  I wish I could see you all regularly!  I'm  additionally thankful for all of the positive feedback and lovely comments I'm getting from you all!  I really appreciate it, more than you know :D

Dinner was at my Aunt's house and I sat at the kiddie table (as usual), but we upgraded the name to the, ahem, "Young Adult" table this year lol.

Adult Table

YOUNG Adult Table

I know my hair looks short, but I have it pinned up.  It's time to wash it, so I might do a tutorial on a new natural doo I'm going to try ;)  And good luck to all you ladies shopping today on Black Friday!  Be careful!!  I did what I'd like to call "online" Black Friday shopping, but it turned out to be just as stressful!! :/

List one thing you're thankful for this year, I'd love to read them!

Sincerely,
Kris

All photography from this post by: http://aphlyonthewallphotography.com