job hunting & slaving over school

this is us visiting point loma university which is right on the sunset cliffs! gorgeous views all over campus!



here we are at seaport village in san diego, right at the harbor!

well... we started school last week, and needless to say, we both are hating it. the campus is ridiculously crowded all the time... and it feels like we're back in high school. but it's only for one semester. for me at least. but seth is not as bothered by it as I guess I am. i have classes M-Th: calculus, geography, intro to hospitality & computers (online). seth has class TuTh: speech & philosophy, and he's taking two online: music & art history. calculus & computers are kicking my booty, & well seth just can't stand music and art. I told him I would switch with him, I'll do his art & music, if he does my computers. no go. oh well.
anyway, other than school, we are pretty much occupied with finding jobs. We've both applied online to many places, but no luck yet. I received emails asking for more info, so I'm just waiting to hear back. Those were for being a nanny! ha. It's pretty much the only job I am qualified for. So that's where I applied and also for a Gymboree Party Instructor, and another job as a Cupcake Associate! ha. Do you know which one I'd prefer?? lol. Seth is looking into jobs for security and hopefully he hears something soon.
I am struggling yet AGAIN, with figuring out what I want to do with my life. Hospitality and Tourism or Interior Design or something totally different! I have no idea! And it drives me crazy every minute of the day! But I have to stick with something so I can be done with school!
Pups are doing great! Cute as ever! Enjoying the California sun.. they get to go on walks much more often! And Ares actually SURVIVES!! :P
Well off to dream land soon... class tomorrow :/
<3 sc

more pictures of the apartment

so here are some more pictures of our apartment. another open shot of the living room from the kitchen. then there is a picture of our bedroom. the next shot is taken from the dining room - looking into the kitchen & living room. then is the dining room, which still needs some work - so there will be more pictures to come once we complete that space. and the last picture is our kitchen with the island where we eat most mornings on our bar stools. there is also a separate desk in the kitchen where the wicker baskets are above the cabinets. it kills me to live with all white walls, but we're trying to add some color with fabrics and pottery and what not. so as we get time... and money... hopefully there will be vast improvements & new photos to share!

welcome home

well this is our lovely living room.... the computer is acting up & will not allow me to upload any more pictures for some reason. but i will continue to try. unfortunately, it seems i may have to do multiple blogs of just a few pictures - which will be really annoying. ha. but let's see... so far there is the living room with a view from the kitchen, then there is one section of the living room which shows off the fireplace (with the fancy iron work above - from southern living!) and the entertainment stand/bookshelf from ikea. took about two hours to build that sucker! and of course i must add, the mirror placed on the wall to see the front of the door. somewhere i read that for feng shui in your house, you should have the couch facing the entrance of your home, otherwise have a mirror hanging to be able to see the front door. interesting. seth probably thinks i'm a whacko - but i thought it was neat. and anything to keep good spirits in the house is a plus for me! we have that empty space behind the couch which we are trying to come up with some idea for. we've been thinking maybe three square frames wrapped in a patterned fabric, or three pictures of the three roommates. not sure. any suggestions?? <3>

here we are....

We finally made it to our adorable apartment in sunny San Diego! We left on December 27th and arrived on January 2nd. The trip was so long & the whole situation was stressful, but we made it through! It was hard to say goodbye to all our family & friends. I miss everyone so much! I miss my Virginia. But not its weather. I do prefer the San Diego sun & the sweet breezes coming through the open windows.

It's still so surreal being here. It feels like we are on vacation. I'm sure that feeling will change when we start back at school in a week. Which I am quite nervous about cause I'm used to my little TCC. But somehow I've got to work my way through 4 classes & the wonders of calculus and not get distracted by the sand & sun. haha. We'll see how long that lasts :)

... And since it is a new year, new surroundings, new lifestyle...Seth & I have decided to embark on a new adventure (our new year's resolution) - to get in the absolute best shape of our lives! Seth goes to the gym with our roomie, Kyle and I am hitting up our apartment gym with my killer trainer Jillian Michaels - in a box! Her insane "Hot Bod in a Box" deck of training cards, that seriously kick your butt! It is going well so far, well it's only been a couple days, but I miss my chocolate already! Guess you just have to sacrifice :(

Will post some pics of the apartment soon. We picked out some great things at Ikea to decorate & add to our space, so it is coming along nicely.

Stay tuned for more. pugs & kisses xoxo