Summer Plans

Internships are an important portion of building a strong resume regardless of your major.  If you are studying journalism , try getting an internship at a newspaper company or if a biology major, an internship in a laboratory. The purpose is to provide first-hand experience of the field that you are pursuing a career in. 

On that note(lol), I applied and got accepted into a research internship at a neighboring university. Luckily, it is paid! I just completed my first week, and I must say I love every aspect of it. It justifies my passion for this career. 

I want to transfer to this university as a junior, so being on the campus is really opening doors of opportunities for me to see first-hand and speak to personnels(professors or students) who are in my field. 

The first two weeks, we will be learning laboratory techniques such as isolating DNA, making agarose gel for electrophoresis, agar gels for cell cultures and e.t.c. The following 8 weeks we are paired with a mentor(research-conducting professor from the university) as an assistant for their specific research. I believe each professor also has a graduate student in the labs with them. At the end of the 10 weeks, we will make a poster of our publishings and hopefully present it at a science conference later this year in Texas. 

I am beyond estatic for these upcoming weeks! I must give all glory to God for really paving the way and presenting me with such a grand opportunity. Thank you Lord. 

Officially a REAL College Student

School has been over for two weeks now and I officially completed my first year as a college student. I definately would not say it was easy but I did try my best. My first semester was very good but second semester wasn't great.  I think it's because I was taking 18 credits(the max) and that made it so much more harder for me to reach my full potential in each class. Also taking chemistry and biology at the same time, my tests for both classes always fell a day apart, making it very hard to balance study time.  

I still have two more years to increase my GPA(before I start applying to med schools) so I will not beat myself up. Also it's very hard when pressure is coming from both parents and they don't to understand that I really worked very hard.

On that note, I'm looking forward to what summer has to offer.  

Technology is such a a a....

I know it can be positive, but at times, technology is such a stress to your life. All I wanted to do was sit down and start my Chem HW: the sitting part was a success. I click on the MasteringChemistry tab on my laptop and just when I'm about to log in, I remember I wanted to call someone. When I unlock the screen, I am immediately distracted by the new notifications on WhatsApp, Snapchat + more. And there goes some 5+ minutes I can never get back. Why? Why? All I want is to work productively to achieve my dreams. God help me!

NOTD: Ruby Kisses Orange U Over?

Beautiful neon orange polish that I had in my stash and hadn't used for over a year! Sure don't regret ever buying it!

And used my favorite top coat~Out The Door

Simply amazing!

Reverse Nostalgia

Last night, I stayed up until about 2 AM, studying for my first Chemistry test this semester. (NY snow storms have been a HUGE pain in the you-know-what.) I was so sleepy but I was determined to memorize the names and patterns of hydrocarbons, knowing my professor would throw such a curveball question on the test.

I will not succumb to the addicting power of coffee so I remain a tea addict: I prepared a concoction of teas- chamomile, green, ginger, and Lipton along with a cinnamon stick and fresh lemon slices.(And sugar of course!) While my entire family were peacefully snoring their worries away, I sat alone at my dining table reading Tro's A Molecular Approach.

The reverse nostalgia now enters as I adjust my futuristic lens. I see myself in my med school apartment, some four years from now, up all night studying for the preservation of my future. After hearing so many med students stories, I can conclude that Med School is probably the hardest thing to overcome. But in that moment, I flash-forward to that happy moment~living the dream~but not yet the reality.

And in that moment, I felt such happiness. ~Reverse Nostalgia

Nails of the Day

It summer! So I needed sunshine in my hands(literally). I love this combo.

On my nails:

Urban Outfitters - Sunshine

Nicole OPI Kardashian Collection - Kardashing Through the Snow

OOTD&FOTD: TGIF All The Way~!(Comfy-cute)

Top- Forever 21

Pants- Fold-over yogapants from Forever 21

Shoes- Ugg boots from Nordstrom

Stud diamond earrings(fake lol)

Juicy Couture bracelet

Pink Sunflower ring

Makeup

Eyes:

Pink blush all over eyes

NK yellow eyeshadow

Maybelline Falsies

ELF False lashes

Face:

ELF concealer

Rimmel bronzer as powder

Cheeks:

ELF Creme blush in Seductress

ELF Studio blush in Fushia Fusion(Nars orgasm dupe)

Cheek highlight:

 Forever 21 blush in Rose mixed with MAC MSF Gold Deposit

Lips:

ELF lipstick in Seductive

ELF hypershine gloss in Bubblegum

Body Glow:

Sephora Sun Disk

Watch on youtube:(will update later.)