"Como se llama (si), Bonita (si), Mi Casa (Shakira Shakirrrrra)

Well hello there,
I am so relaxed and so relieved that all the business that comes with december is over. I finished my finals and passed with flying colors. I couldn't be more proud of the B+ I scored in Calculus (it's been a living hell and it feels good to know my hard work payed off). So want to know what's been up with me lately? I turned 17!! I can officially see rated R movies and..well that's about the only new thing I can do. It's also fun to be the same age as most of my friends. Even if it's only for a little while. I started school early, so I always have to deal with being the young one.

So for my 17th Birthday on December 16th, 2011 I had a really chill time. I dressed up in my material girl outfit then headed to school. Didn't really tell anyone it was my birthday, because attention isn't my thing. Me and a couple friends got Chipotle for lunch then I came home. I opened my gifts. My parents got me mula, a curling iron, lotions, and a very cute outfit. I was extremely pleased. Then we drove over to Kansas City and picked up my bestie. We went to the plaza and I finally got to see the city lights people are always talking about. It was really pretty down there. I got to go to the brand new H&M. Let me say that again, Brand New H&M!! They finally built one close to me. I am beyond excited. I love that store. So many cute possibilities. After the brand new H&M, I went to forever 21 where I managed to spend all of my birthday money. I have a serious clothing addiction. I've had it since I was 7 years old. I just love shopping, and I love clothes. I also get tired of my clothes really fast and am always on the lookout for new looks and fashion ideas. So shopping was the PERFECT way to spend my big day.

The day after formal, I went and got my nails and eye brows done. My cousin did my hair and makeup so I felt all beautified. I got dressed and headed out to my last Winter Formal ever. I am a senior after all. I wore a black dress was gold jewels going across it and felt like Kim Kardashian. It was great. My friends and I met up at the worlds most busy restaurant only to find out it would be an hour and a half wait (this happened on my b-day too with the Cheesecake Factory). We ended up walking to the pizza place a couple stores down and enjoyed a delicious meal. There were money issues and no one had change. Few people have payed me and my other friend who paid back. I want my money back. Just putting that out there. Afterwards we went to the dance and I had a great dance. One of my friends that I don't see that often is a dancer so we kind of got started and everyone else joined (Thank God. I was worried no one would dance. My friends are unpredictable but I love them to pieces anyways). The music was great and my favorite moment of the night was Hips Don't Lie by Shakira and Yeah by Usher. Those are my songs. They can get me moving. Afterwards my friends came over for a non-awkward sleepover (something else to be excited about) and we had a great time together.

The day after THAT, I got to meet my adorable penpal. She's super cute and was born in mexico. She's fluent in spanish and english, loves Nicki Minaj, draws devil horns on everything when "the grown-ups aren't looking", and will be a princess someday. She reminded me of myself at a young age. She was super shy at first but then she got in the hang of things and we had a great time together. It was a pretty unforgettable weekend.

song of the day: Hips Don't Lie - Shakira

Quote of the day: Great thoughts speak only to the thoughtful mind, but great actions speak to all mankind.