NOTW: Holiday Gift Wrapping Glitter Cheer

butterLondon Knees Up: Although the polish is pretty much
opaque in one coat I decided to apply two coats!

Deborah Lippmann Happy Birthday: "One Coat" but I mostly just
dabbed here and there since  I didn't want the glitter to overwhelm the nail look.

This combination reminds me of gift wrapping for Christmas presents!

NOTW: Holiday Gift Wrapping Glitter Cheer

First Vlog Ever! Rockefeller Center & Shake Shake Shack

December 8th, 2012

Forewarning! This is my first time trying to film a vlog and I'm very random! I'm new to this film/vlog stuff so any constructive criticism and advice is welcome. I definitely still need to learn how to add music to my videos. I didn't realize how difficult it was going to be to actually speak to the camera and not feel awkward about it. Anyways, today I took a study break and went to the Rockefeller Center to see the HUGE Christmas Tree. It was breathtaking to say the least. Afterwards I went to Shake Shack! YUM! I seriously need a new computer so that I can edit and upload videos without it taking so long. I also need to figure out how to add background music.

Tenth Week of Nursing School

November 27th, 2012

Dear Off-Campus Clinical,

            Yesterday, I had my last off campus clinical for this semester and I was surprisingly saddened by the fact that it was the last day I would be with my clinical group. The whole experience has been very surreal and I can’t believe that my first semester is coming to a close. I’m glad that for my last off campus clinical experience, I was able to observe the charge nurse perform a sterile wound dressing change on an unstageable pressure ulcer. It was exciting to be able to see how a sterile field and wound vac is supposed to be applied in the clinical setting. When the soiled wound dressing was removed and the wound was revealed, the wound looked so much like the pressure ulcers I’ve seen in my textbooks. I was tremendously relieved that I did not feel nauseous or faint. Is this possibly a sign from the universe that I might be cut out for this field…who knows?! At the moment, I need the encouragement so I’m going to be positive and take this as a sign that I should stick it out in this program.

            At the end of the day, I was given the chance to discuss my overall clinical experience with my clinical instructors. At this time, I was able to thank my clinical instructors for providing me a comfortable environment for my transition from a simple student to a nursing student. I’ve realized that I have become progressively more confident with addressing patients and healthcare staff. I was glad to have exposure to both the hospital and nursing home setting because it has given me a better idea of which nursing specialty I want to pursue in the future. For now, I have an inclination toward the hospital setting because I feel that a faster paced, critical environment suits me better. Furthermore, I don’t believe I want to work in geriatrics until I am older and until I gather experience in other specialties.

Goodbye Off-Campus Clinical,

Clos3tGirlyGirl

NOTW: butterLondon British Racing Green

I got a new camera! Even though it's only a point and shoot, hopefully I can take better quality pictures instead of relying on instagram. Enjoy the post!

butterLondon - British Racing Green

Although the shimmer is apparent under the light, on the nail
the polish only looks glossy with little to no trace of shimmer.

Opaque in two coats! 

Fashion Hunt: White Jeans Black Side Stripe

Aria From Pretty Little Liars
Photo Does Not Belong to Me

After seeing Lucy Hale from Pretty Little Liars rock the white pants with black stripe down the side, I have been obsessed with finding a pair for myself. I've been searching for a couple of weeks both in-store and online to find the perfect dupe. I even went to the Rag & Bone sample sale yesterday but the only pants I found had a black leather front with a white back for $250. Unfortunately, even though the original price of the pants was around $600, this was much too steep for my budget! After I came home, I was determined this time to get my hands on a pair so I scoured the internet last night. Today, I went to the Barneys NY Co-Op in SoHo and my research paid off! I was able to score the Rag & Bone White Side Stripe Jeans on sale for $79! Of course, this was still a bit expensive for me but I believe the original price was ~$200. I was glad that I didn't buy the pants online because I believe you need to try these on in-store to find the perfect size. I am usually a size 27, but had to size up to a 28. I believe Rag & Bone pants usually run small and sometimes are true to size. I know that others like me may be trying to get in on this trend so I will post my fashion research below. I wish you good luck on your own fashion hunt!

Macy's ($34.00) 

Notes: White Front, Black Back, Junior Sizing

BDG ($68.00)

Notes: Buy Through Urban Outfitters, High Rise, 5 Pockets

Barneys (Rag & Bone - $79.00 Sale)

Notes: Runs Small So You Might Want to Size Up, Black Stripe is Thicker, No Front Pockets

Free People ($98.00)

Notes: Buy Through Shop Bop, Unbleached Cotton, Black Stripe is Thin/Flap-Like

Net-A-Porter (Rag & Bone - $140.00 Sale)

Notes: I Believe Same Pair as From Barneys, Runs Small So You Might Want to Size Up, Black Stripe is Thicker, No Front Pockets

Hudson ($198.00)

Notes: Color is Bone White, Pants Cropped, Black Stripe is Thin

Strange & Memorable NYC Interactions

Diabetic Encounters with Ignorance

Setting - 3:30 AM @ Pizza Shop 

(After scarfing down a HUGE delicious pizza.)

Me: Wait up guys! I have to do my shot. 

(I pull out my pouch and draw my insulin.)

Security Guard #1: Hey Hey! Sorry but you can't do that shit here.

Me: Wait huh?

(I proceed to give myself my shot.)

Security Guard #2: Yo! Yo! You can't do that here.

Friend: Dude chill out...she's diabetic.

Security Guards: Huh? (With blank expressions.)

Do You Want to Model?

Setting - 4:30 PM Best Buy 

Old European Man: Excuse me, do you speak Italian?

Me: Huh? Uhh...no sorry. (I think...dude...I clearly am Asian...what are the chances I speak Italian?!)

Old European Man: Are you an artist?

Me: Wait huh? No...why would you think that?

Old European Man: I like what you are wearing. Do you always dress like this?

Me: Oh this is very casual for me, I just got kicked out of my building because there was a fire alarm. (I think...I probably look hung over, I definitely have not combed my hair, I'm wearing a Hollister sweater, athletic shorts, and rainbow flip flops. What is this guy thinking?)

Old European Man: Oh I like it! What do you study?

Me: Nursing.

Old European Man: I'm a designer for BCBG. Do you wear BCBG?

Me: I buy scarves from them? (At this point...I'm like...is this really happening right now?)

Old European Man: Oh the scarves? I design BCBG dresses.

Me: Oh that's cool!

Old European Man: Have you ever thought about modeling? Can I give you my card?

Me: No, not really? (I'm thinking "Oh cool definitely, but this is probably not real and you're trying to abduct me because I'm 5' 4'' athletic-ish build and dressed in pajamas right now.")

Old European Man: Oh why not? How old are you?

Me: Sorry I just never have? (Lying.) I'm 22.

Old European Man: Really?! You look so young. You look 17!

Me: Oh haha I get that a lot.

Old European Man: Oh okay it was nice talking to you. (Begins to walk away.)

Me: (I think..."Am I too old to be abducted?! Did I just miss my chance at becoming a model?! Haha") 

Ninth Week of Nursing School

November 15th, 2012

Dear Life’s Curve Balls,

            I don't understand how it is possible for so many problems to occur in just a few days. My mood has completely plummeted. Not only am I sick with a runny/stuffy nose, sneezing, headache, and sinus congestion, but on top of that I had to study for Pathophysiology. I ended up attending my integrative seminar on Tuesday morning, but ended up skipping the rest of my classes so I could get some rest and gather energy to study for the test. I'm just glad I wasn’t sick on Monday because missing off campus clinical would have been bad. After trying to sleep off my illness on Tuesday and Wednesday, I ended up staying up all of last night to cram as much as I could. I don't know how I did on the exam, but considering the circumstances I hope I get at least get a B.

            On top of that, it's my time of the month, I lost my microSD card that contained the majority of my Europe trip pictures on it, and my current living conditions are absolutely disgusting. I could have easily have tolerated these little problems individually, but it just felt like everything piled up all at once. It being my time of the month, of course my emotions were running wild. The fact I lost my microSD card made me extremely depressed because I am a person that likes to hold on to happy memories and my trip to Europe this summer with my mom was very important to me. As for my living conditions, my apartment mate is a slob and I keep having to clean up after her. It's ridiculous because I clean the bathroom and kitchen every few days and she still manages to make a mess within hours. I want to move out because feel so uncomfortable in my apartment; I feel like I'm living like a homeless person. Like a big baby, I ended up calling my parents to spill my guts to them.

Please Stop Coming At Me,

Clos3tGirlyGirl