bucket list

Today has been fabulous so far! This morning I woke up and my roommate and I got ready and went on a tour of the city. We saw the ocean, fishermans wharf, golden gate bridge, haight and ashbury (my fav.), and ect. Than had lunch followed by some relaxing time at a friends dorm, where we made a bucket list. There were about 15 things to do before the end of the semester such as, go to a concert, eat cultural food, take a road trip to LA, have a bomb fire on the beach and watch the sun set over the pacific, and ect. I'm so excited! Afterwards we were walking back picked up some beer, and snuck it in to our room lol. Now I'm all dressed and ready for a night out the clubs!!! I absolutely love this city!!! No where else I would rather be!

New friends no more tears

Yesterday was a great day because of some new friends. I woke up and my roommate and I got ready and went had breakfast, a amazing blueberry tart. Than off for some shopping, we found a sweet affordable mall right outside the city. I won't lie I did buy a couple things, I couldn't help myself. We had a great time though. As soon as we got back we met up with a couple other friends for sushi, this was my first time trying it. And it was great! I loved it! Than off to the basketball game we all went. Our school has only had athletics for two years but we did really well, girls lost but was in overtime. And the boys won! They even had free food and drinks. Also they had a sign up for all the clubs b4 the game. So I signed up for fashion club, and a magazine club :) we also got free long sleeve school shirts, there really nice. So than we meet two more girls that joined our group....Aww now I have friends!!!! After the game we checked out everyone's dorm than game back to mine in the Hilton. All of them loved and we decided that Amber and I are definitely throwing a super bowl party! So we all Hung out ordered pizza, noticed the people down the hall had a suspicious odor coming from there room, so we knock and warn everyone partying in there how noticeable they are lol! Wow I am in California for sure. But the best part of this day was I had some really mean nasty things going on over my phone from a certain somebody, everyone knows from home, and it made me cry. I walk back up to my new friends crying and they all gave me a hug and made me feel better. I hate crying in front of people...so I was embarrassed hut glad I found some awesome supportive friends. Even this morning I woke up trying to resolve last nights problem on my phone, as my roommate has to listen. And was upset, so I'm staying in the dorm for some me time. Gonna doll my self up. And relax.

But amber, my roommate, being the sweetheart she is asked if I was ok, and offered to bring me some lunch when the workshop is done. Makes me feel good to know I have support here and not just at home!

On my own...

Today went real well, Hung out with mom, bought jasmine a beautiful Chinese dress. Than mom was leaving abduction I was off to orientation. It was nice to see the fashion building and meet my teachers. Also got to see the graduate designers getting ready for new York fashion week!!! I met a couple cool people, a girl named jasmine from new jersey and a boy naked arron from Nashville. There both going into fashion merchandising. After orientation we went and had lunch, than went to the mall. Heaven on earth I think, betsey Johnson, Louis vuitton, and ect...after window shopping we all decided to walk back and went our separate ways. I walked home all by myself after dark! Mom would be so proud ha ha. Now I'm in my room a little bored my roommate isn't feeling well so she's sleeping. Will be nice to meet some new people so I will have something to do...but overall things are going well. O ya and coolest thing ever on my walk home there was a big protest going on against Obama...not that I agree but was awesome to see and watch for a bit!

This is the craziest thing I have ever done!

Well it has been a long bit successful day....I started off the day with mom and I walking around finding the buildings were my orientation are and after getting some Starbucks we decided to go to the administration office to see clear up a few questions we had.

I met my advisor who was wonderful, and she pointed us in the right direction. From her advice we decided to skip orientation today so we could beat the line to get into housing. It took three hours to set it up, and they apologized they had overflow and that I would have to live in the Hilton hotel for awhile. So mom and I grab my two small bags and head down to the Hilton. We walk in and this place is beyond words. Probably the nicest hotel I have ever stayed in. Just gorgeous! Now I'm wondering why they would apologize for this...weird lol. I check in and my roommates stuff is there but not her. A little disappointing but ok because I still needed to get my art supplies. We walk to the art store where they were so helpful and get ky supplies, half of wich I'm not sure how to use I think ha ha. Of course on the way back mom falls skins her knee and lights a hobo's smoke, I swear can't bring her anywhere! Lol. We also stopped at walgreens and got a couple things. And we get back and shortly after my roommate walked in...who happens to be from Minneapolis Minnesota! What's the chances ha ha. So she came with us for supper and we hit it off great! Were a lot alike I think! After dinner mom went back to her place and I and Amber, my new roomy came back to our hotel. We have sat up all night talking, I really do like her so far! But I'm exhausted and need some rest! Sad to think mom is leaving tomorrow. I will be in this city all alone! Omg this is the craziest thing I have done! Goodnight California!

words could not describe!

Well everyone...I made it here, I'm in san Francisco! Mom and I made it safely to the grand forks airport, and spent all day in airports and planes. Even on the flight it didn't feel real. The flight was awesome in the sence that it was dark, and we had clear skies, so seeing all the beautiful city lights on the way was awesome. Than finally our destination, the lights spread as far as you could see, it was amazing seeing the lights line the coast and seeing the beautiful golden gate bridge all lit up! But now I understand what my aunt was talking about when she said landing here always made her nervous. When you approach to land you fly right on too of the water, from the window it looks like your going to land in the water! But we safely arrived, and of course I'm already sweating lol. I was wearing a sweatshirt and jeans and roasting ha ha. It's amazing weather, currently its about fifty one degrees and its about midnight! Anyways, mom and I hop on the shuttle and check into our cute little hotel in China town. We bring our bags up, than were on our way out for supper! We had my aunts friend suggest a few places to eat so we picked one hut couldn't figure out how to gps it. So instead we figured we would walk around and find a place. So we start walking, and I'm in awww of this place. The designer stores, vintage shops, the culture. It was all so amazing, and even nice enough area to walk around after dark. So were walking around and who knew, we find the Irish pub my aunts friend suggested that we wanted to go too. It's called the Irish bank. A beautiful small pub down an alley way, we sat outside had a beer and some great affordable food! Even the atmosphere was amazing! Gorgeous French men sitting by us, great service and great food! After dinner we walked back to our room. Now I'm laying in bed with a huge day ahead of me...and all I can think is this is everything I dreamed of and more! Words cannot describe the excitement I have and how in love with this city I already am. I only wish I could share it with my close friends and family, I wish you were all here! But I need to get some sleep...so good night California, I know I'm going to love it here!

hey mom, its monday!

Good morning! Well a good start so far....I did sleep ok last night. Roads were fine, got to say goodbye to Sara and becky, my sisters. Than the hardest thing I've ever done, saying goodbye to jasmine. I balled my eyes out, still teary eyed about it. And it doesn't help that my poor baby is sick.:'( but I talked to her dad this morning and I don't think he even realizes yet. For those of you who don't know, her dad and I have a great relationship now. We were together a long time, and now we have been not together long enough to be friends again. Also he is a great father, I wouldn't be leaving my daughter if he wasn't. So anyways, I was just thinking he is kind of a ditz, makes me laugh. He told me last night he didn't think I was leaving tell Tuesday. Well I have only been telling him for weeks....men and there selective hearing. So now mom and I are on the road to grand forks, this is actually happening! I laughed cause I have been telling mom all week, hey mom its almost Monday! So to cheer me up after dropping jazz off, mom turns and goes, hey Kim its Monday! Wow, it is Monday, never thought I would be excited for a Monday! So to everyone I love friends and family, this isn't goodbye, its ill see you later! And I'm only one really expensive but fun trip away! Otherwise I will see you in May!

a sleepless night

So after tons of preparing, I don't think anyone can be ready for such a major change! I have basically everything ready to go and set up. I had a great going away party last night with all my close friends and family.

It was nice to see everyone. But I'm not really prepared to leave the one I love most , my daughter. I know its a sacrifice I need to make to better both our lives. But regardless, its still the hardest thing I have ever done! I hope I can handle being away tell May. So now everyone's in bed and I'm laying awake wondering how tomorrow will go. Will the weather be ok...its been snowing and windy and cold all day. Will I have everything I need? I have so many things running through my head. I was born and raised here in this small town, in northern Minnesota. I have never moved away. I thought I wanted to live here forever, but than reality hit. Big house single mom, job I hate, broke all the time. I was miserable and needed a change. So I started applying to schools. And it turned out this was my best option, to go to California. Some people think I'm crazy for moving so far, but like I say, go big or go home ha ha. I never would of thought I would be doing this....its gone by so fast. In October I quit my job sold my house and got a plan. And now its really happening. It doesn't feel real at all! It just goes to show you, if you want something bad enough you can make it happen. Going to school to be a fashion designer has been my dream since I was twelve. And now I'm chasing it.but I will say none of this would of been possible without my family and friends support. It's unreal how many amazing people I know and I'm related to ;) lol. So before I get off my phone and go to bed, thank you to everyone for the support, and to those who were negative and thought I couldn't do it :P ha ha. Good night going to cuddle my daughter one last time untell I see her again in May.