Zoo Hoo

A world without animals is a world with nothing.
A couple of weeks ago the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago was having a free day so I took my boyfriend with me on my journey to the city. He knows his way around Chicago better than I and it is much more enjoyable when we do things together.

It really was a magical day from the rain falling down on us while we waited in line, to the traffic on the way home.
This may sound like I am complaining, but it is quite the contrary.
I loved this entire day. Spending quality time with my love watching the unique animals play in the water all day.
I got to take some really cool pictures and a few will be listed in this post.
It is so fun to observe things you do not see on a every day basis. Even though we did not upgrade our tickets to see dolphins or otters (which in the end I wish we had) there was plenty to see.

I love that the Shedd Aquarium has a huge tank in the middle of the place with sharks, turtles, and really cute fish. It is interesting to see them all interact together. Many of these animals just go with the flow, literally. The tank is huge and round and I noticed the turtles and the stingrays go in endless circles around the tank so everyone got a glimpse of the cuties.

I kept thinking, these turtles and frogs, and even the anaconda must be so confused though.
I mean this is the life they live, so I am sure they have adapted by now, but could you imagine living inside of a see through cage being looked at and questioned all day? They probably have no idea that where they really belong is inside of a huge body of water exploring their surroundings just like us.
They should have every change to figure who they want to be like the human race.
I wish I could see into their little brains and look at the real thought process because it has to be so interesting in there.
I however, am not complaining. There is so much talk about whether zoos and aquariums are safe for the animals, but I do not see any problem with it. How else would you like to spark your children’s imagination or fascination with animals if you cannot go to the zoo every year. Reading books and looking at pictures is one thing, but I know I will remember every time I went to the zoo. I am a huge animal lover and I may never have the chance to go scuba diving or on a trip through the African Safari.

Zoos and aquariums are amazing places where so much magic and imagination can spark within.
Lets keep that going!

Please, let me know where the last place was that ignited the fire under your childhood imagination.

Extra Class

So I finally figured out how to add photos to my blog posts which really was simple.

I’ve begun to feel very lost in my life and I think that writing helps to clear up some of the fog.

I would just like to introduce my face to the blog and hope that everyone is having a good day.

I swear my brain is just all over the place today, but I am feeling inspired to get my life in order.

I am not sure how many times I can introduce myself. But this is me, Mariah.
I love coffee and animals. I am a receptionist and spend a lot of time at my desk which is good for my school work.I live with my amazing boyfriend at my grandmas house because my parents and I hardly see eye to eye.
I have a young brother who is the light of my life and I am trying very hard to be his role model.
I have many things I enjoy doing, but I am trying to find my passion, you know what they say

As long as you find your passion, you will never work another day in your life.

Or something like that.

Coffee, work, acrylic nails, mascara, and a sew in. That’s me.

Smiles & a hoodie. That’s also me.

Monday, not so fun day.

Its finally the end of the day on Monday, at least we have one day of the week over. Too bad in seven days there will be another one.

I know on my last post that I said I would introduce myself and you guys would get to know me. Unfortunately I have had technical difficulties with adding a picture from my phone onto the blog post. So I thought an even better way for you all to get to know me is adding my Pinterest link. My name is Mariah8995 on Pinterest and I am on there everyday, almost every hour, which is almost sad to admit. However, this is where I get a lot of my inspiration. I put a lot of pictures of outfits and makeup, like any girl would. I also add pins on do it yourself décor and home living inspiration because I hope to make interior decorating more than a hobby in my life. There are quite a few pins on recipes and delicious food, as well as quotes that get me moving through the day. I hope you have a chance to look at it because those boards describe me in a way I would not be able to. Those images are the ones that my mind are drawn too and want something out of. So let me know what you think in the comments and you have a Pinterest account link it somewhere that I will see so I will get inspired by you too.

Friday

They say tomorrow is a new day, and guess what? They were right!
It feels so good to be Friday.
Now that I do not have to work Saturdays anymore, Friday seems like a whole new experience I get to enjoy again.
Honestly, tonight I plan on relaxing, maybe a spa night. Who knows what tonight has to offer, but I am going to take it.

I am trying to figure out how I want to aim this blog. There’s a whole new world now of Youtubers and Bloggers that really take advantage of team internet. And I do not mean that in a bad way. Its so amazing to see people who just put themselves out there and use the resources that us in this generation now have to use. And that’s what I want to do. I want to be outgoing and try new things. You only get one life, well one that you will remember for now anyway, and you should just use it all up.

I have wanted to start a Youtube channel for awhile now, but I just do not feel in the place to make one yet, so that is why I have decided to do this. Make a blog. However, as I mentioned before, I just do not know the direction I should take. Beauty, general life, diary-like. I am just not sure. Maybe it should be all of those things. Just life, as me, on my journey to know myself. I realize now that writing and getting your thoughts out really make a difference to peace in the mind. Of course I have people in my everyday life to talk and vent to, but to get out all the thoughts and clutter out of there makes me feel good.

Now lets get real. If I want this blog to be spectacular I am going to need to add photos and quotes. Probably a better background. Some pizzazz. A little extra noise to make this me. So maybe I can start here. Well maybe not exactly here because I do not know how to add all these things, but my next post should have some flair. Stay tuned, it won”t be long. 🙂

On Wednesdays We Wear Pink

I swear I am stuck in a time vortex today. It has been 4:24 for 30 minutes.

Another day, another dollar.

Switching jobs was one of the changes this year has brought me and I would have to say I am so happy about it.
I used to work at a chain restaurant known as Panera. Yeah, you know the one, with the “cheddar broccoli soup”, come one people its Broccoli Cheddar. Anyways I wanted to get a little office experience, so the wonderful woman I call my mom suggested I go to the temp agency not too far from us.

The process was very simple. You go in, fill out the application and have your resume on hand. (Always have a copy of your resume you never know what could turn up) They then proceed to give you an interview to examine your skills and then send you off to the computer. I was assessed on how quickly I could type, how much I know about Word Processing, and then Exel. Being a full time student really helps with these qualities so I did well and she set me up for two interviews the week after.
As it being January and tax time right around the corner, my first option was an accounting office who happened to do taxes. The job offer was full time, at $13, which compared to the $8.75 I was making before, seemed magical. The job description seemed long but something I could handle. I left that job interview very insecure, thinking I was not going to get it, so I told myself that the next one I went on was going to better. This interview had the same description, basic receptionist but with part time hours. Now the whole idea of me looking for a new job, was so that I could completely get out of the Panera system, so I was not so happy about the part time thing.

When I called my agent(wow look at me I have an agent) she told me that she had spoken with the hiring manager of the first  interview and they wanted me to get my butt started. And that is exactly what I did. I understood that this job would only be temporary and I would have to find myself something new to get my hands on after April, but the amount of experience I would get, and hey the money too… I could not pass this up.

It is now May 6th, and I am still chugging along with the company. You see, this company has three main locations and I just started at one. Fortunately I impressed them enough, for them to want to keep me working a little longer. I can proudly say I am a full time (40 hour a week) receptionist at a wonderful business.

It is such a great feeling to know that I can be apart of a place that is happy to teach you. They give compliments and help and even the clients are as intelligent and unique as the other people working here.
What a difference compared to working a minimum wage job.
At a minimum wage job, every one wants to pass on the work to someone else, nothing gets done, and then everyone gets screamed at. I would go home aggravated all the time. My coworkers would complain and call names and it was a very immature setting for anyone who wants to prosper.

What I am trying to say is that, a minimum wage job should be left for the high school kids and the in experienced because that is what it feels like 24/7. Go out there and work towards something. It does not have to be a degree right away but, it should be something that will push you toward greatness. Do not get stuck in a slump, do not get stuck in the same routine. Get out there, put yourself out there and strive for greatness. Greatness does not have to be becoming the next president, just taking the next step. Whatever that is.

Lost in Life

Clearly I have abandoned my blog after the first post.
Looking back at what I have written, everything I stood for still applies to my life today. I want to be positive and I want to let the darkness stay when where it belongs when the sun comes up.
After I wrote that first post, life sure did take me on a journey. It was filled with chaos and emotions I still do not understand. But life will do that, she will rip you out from under the covers and throw you into uncomfortable situations. However, if you do not get on top and grab it from the reigns, you will lose. Losing is not what I plan on doing in this life time. How about you?

Turn your head …

Turn your head to the sun and let the shadows fall behind you.

In my last year of high school I started to find inspiring quotes in between researching for papers when I came across this one. I love it, I want it tattooed on my side and I want to always live by it. If you turn your head to something bright and positive you can ignore the negative darkness. What’s so great about the sun is that it moves, just like the ideas that flow through our heads. Its okay to hang out in the shade some days but there’s always the option of throwing those sunglasses on and walking toward the light. But always remember if you’re going through a dark situation, turn your head to the sun and let the shadows fall behind you.