Ky Takes On New York

 Time To Put On Your Big Girl Panties!

   Man, has this week been a never ending emotional roller coaster. A few days ago, the day that I have been waiting for ever since my first day of senior year, the day that I have dreamt about a million times and feigned for had finally arrived --- move in day. I could not wait to hit the road and leave for the city where dreams come true. I was ready to start a new chapter of my life; in a place where I never thought that I would end up. However, I did not know that it would be so difficult to say goodbye to my parents, younger brother, and especially my boyfriend. The night before I departed Maryland, I could not do anything but cry! While watching Friday with my boyfriend, which I normally laugh historical at, was not as funny. I was stuck in this melancholy mood that I could not escape from. Emotions were hitting me left and right and I could not dodge them! On my last night, I wanted to be in a sanguine mood but I terribly failed.

Even though my mother was heart broken about me leaving, she had a blast when she got to decorate my dorm. My room layout back home had a groovy/boho feel and I wanted to try something different  at college. Throughout the summer, I used a polaroid camera to snap shots of concerts I attended,  parties I hosted and days where I would just lounge around. I love the lights attached to them. That's probably my favorite decoration that I have. 

My little man, my headache, my hype man and most of all my ball player <3. Of course he tried to act hard and act like it did not hurt him to see me go but deep down I know he misses his big sister! He was the first person, well besides my mom, to contact me and see how I was doing. Even though I could not stand when he was on 10 24/7 when I was home, I cannot lie I do miss it JUST a little bit.

Words cannot explain how much I miss Phonzo. We met at the end of May and have only been together for a few months but it feels like I've known him all my life! It's crazy how close we became in such a short period of time. I'm pretty confident that he will be around for a long time :)

I've always tried my hardest to make my parents proud and move-in day was proof that I achieved that. They have always motivated and pushed me to always excel and go above and beyond in anything that I do. Witnessing their success has motivated me to make sure I work even harder throughout these next four years to achieve the goals I have set for myself.

My Twin <3

First night out with some of my roomies :) 

My first week of college went extremely well. All of my professors are very passionate about their professions and I enjoyed hearing their stories about how their careers have went so far. I can tell that I will learn a lot from each and everyone of them, both academically and personally that will benefit me later in life. I have already been searching for internships around the city and on the internet. I plan on wasting no time here in NYC. I came here to conquer and fulfill my dreams and I plan to do so. I know it's cliche to say but Ky is on her "road to success". 

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First Family Outing

I Hate Bowling

Oh yay. Bowling is so much fun. Bowling is life. The sarcasm is so real. I really dread going bowling but everyone else in my family loves it. Yesterday was gloomy and foggy and it rained majority of the day. I was planning on sleeping most of the day because I wanted to catch up on sleep since school starts in a few days. That plan was rejected when my mom bursts into my room and yells "Wake up Mae". I acted like I was still asleep. I was in a comfortable position and did not want to get out bed. She kept on trying to wake me, she started to tickle me, shake my body, and even jump on top of me but none of that worked. I started to hear her hands rub together and I instantly jumped out from under my pooh bear covers, she was about to smack my butt! I hate when she does that. 

I honestly wanted to go skating but since it's Kyree's last week here I decided to do what he wished to do. The closest bowling alley was down the street from my house but I refused to go there. I live on base which is basically a ghost town. It would be nice to actually see people out rather than it just be my family and I out bowling. Last year my friend Erin invited me to this one bowling alley in Bel Air called Forest Hill Lanes, I actually enjoyed myself there so I figured my family would as well. When we arrived there no one was there. I would of thought it would be packed because it's a Saturday night, but no, I could hear myself breathing; that's how quiet it was.

After we finished our first game we went to order food. I didn't eat anything all day, so I was ready to eat right then and there. My mother didn't order anything she said it seemed like their food would be disgusting. She was somewhat right. My burger just did not look appetizing, plus it came with lays chips that I did not order which seemed a little sketchy. The fries were not hot and the wings were "okay" I guess. Even though I wasn't satisfied I ate the food anyway I was too hungry to just throw it away.

Once we ended our second game I was ready to go home! I came in last the last round and was over the game. But no, Marquis wanted to play another game because he wanted to win at least one game. Since he's the youngest of course he got he way and we played another game.

Okay, now to what I wore this night :) I had my hair straightened for about two weeks and finally decided that it was time for the puff to come back. Since I've been natural I've only straightened my hair about three times, I usually do a flat twist out and pick it out the next day, put it in a mohawk or put it in a simple ponytail. I don't use a lot of product in my hair, only water and TRESemme conditioner, which you can purchase from Target or any beauty supply store.

I never put on much makeup besides mascara, concealer, and lipstick. This night I wore Ruby Woo lipstick from MAC, the eyebrow pencil I used is also from MAC. I just started to fill in my eyebrows this year so I have not mastered them just yet.

I purchased the Africa earrings from a vendor at Howard University's Yard fest. I have their business card/flyer somewhere in my room. 

The gold half heart ring is from Melody Eshani's collection, it says "Best Freaking Friends" on it. My best friend Kay Kay has the other half. I also purchased the other ring from a vendor at HU Yard Fest, it's one of my favorite rings, I wear with almost every outfit! My jeans are from EXPRESS and my boots/heels are from ASOS Marketplace, they always have good deals on shoes. My purse is also from EXPRESS and my grey turtleneck is from F21.

It took my brother forever to get a good picture of my whole outfit but this was the best that he could execute. So here's my OOTD :)

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