Oh Happy Day...

It is Memorial Day! 

A day for remembering all the men and women who have died while serving our country. 

We spend the day thankful of the services they have severed or saddened by the passing of a loved one who servered. We have BBQ's, do fireworks and vist the graves of the ones we lost. A peaceful day, that many get off from work or school and begins with the season of Summertime in mind.

My Grandfather was in the Navy, although he did not die while serving; he did die of cancer in 2007. It was my first time to deal with death. A sad subject to think of, but it happens to all of us in the end. Only it is hard to watch someone come to that point in their life. My Grandparents were married for 60 years, he passed only a few days after their 60th anniversary. I wear his 50th anniversary ring on a chain around my neck almost everyday, it symbolizes that love can last till death do us part. I also have a stuffed monkey that I gave to him in the hospital, I dressed the monkey in a sailor outfit after the passing; I was going to bury the stuffed animal with my Grandfather but I was to attached to it being with him on his last days that I just had to keep it as a shoulder to cry on. 

Please take the time out of your day to thank the ones who fight for our country. 

Thank both the ones who have died and those who are still fighting.

I wish I could leave a dozen white roses on my Grandfathers grave tomorrow, but that is most impossible. So I shall keep him in my thoughts and prayers. 

Be safe and enjoy the rest of your long weekend. 

XOX,

HMM   






P.S. Check out the TCM channel, as the network is playing top rated military films from the 1930's-1960's all day long! 

Independent!

Buon Giorno!(Good Morning!) 

Being single.

As most of you know by now, I moved from Houston, Texas to Los Angeles, California just over a month ago. I did not know anyone here, I still do not know many people except from school but so far I haven't made a real connection with anyone there on a friendship or relationship level. So it is just me and it is not like I am complaining; I grew up an only child.(call me spoiled if you must) I do not have a roommate or a pet, it is truly just me. Now being single in LA is not fun, but hey what can I do about that. I know there are tons of single girls just like me, so ladies lets get out there! 

A table for one.

Truth is not many girls want to eat alone at restaurant but I don't mind it to be honest. I rather enjoy a meal alone than be surrounded by people I don't really care for. Do not let loneliness get the best of you, I mean really how can you enjoy a meal with people you can not stand but you eat with them anyways so you don't have to be alone, that is just seems worst than having a "Me-Date." I have seen many single women go into a dinning place and get their orders to-go, eating at home is really no better; and because so many singles do get their orders to go I am pushed by servers to get my order to-go! People look at me like I am CRAZY when I say "for here" or "a table for one"..."it is just me". I know single women do not like seeing other single women, it is all game...a game I do not play but I do know all of the rules. Confidence, independence and a smile is all a you really need to make it as a young, single and fabulous woman!

Doing things on your own, helps you learn about someone...that certain somebody we all need to meet. Ourselves. 

It is scary, when you find out something surprising or different that you do. When you learn more about who you really are and truly love that person; then you will be able to show all sides of yourself with out any holding back when you meet that certain Prince Charming. He is out there, but it takes fate and a whole lot a happy times before he comes knocking at your door! 

Making friends, is easy but making true friends is not. 
We all need a friend, that someone who you can call about the simple things or the hardest task, a shopping buddy who tells it like it is, someone who is as excited as you are about the new superhero flick and that person you know you can count on. I personally have not encountered many people I could call a true friend. It is just as hard as finding mister right, and sometimes but not all the time...mister right started out as the best friend. Remember to gain a friend you have to be a friend!  


Clubbing, drinking, flirting and sky-high heels paired with short hemlines.
Not the best thing to do as a single girl. I know you have heard it before...over and over, but really gals; do not trust just any guy. No matter how cute, shy or funny he is. In today times all things are possible and being a pretty, single female makes us even more tempting. Do not leave your drink anywhere but in your hand or view, also watch how it is made! I have heard horror stories about bartenders doing things they just shouldn't, so watch it girls! 
Flirting with the wrong guy can also be a BIG mistake, flirting can be taken so many ways. So do your best and think about what you say and who you say it to. Dressing up is fun but also can send the wrong message, I do not like to wear too short or revealing of outfits because I want men to see ME not my body. I love heels, but I never wear a pair of 6 inches just to go shopping at the mall. Talk about the wrong impression; and trust me when I talk about the wrong impression, I have made many mistakes of wearing the wrong thing at the right time. The first impression does count when it comes to meeting guys. Believe me. 
  


I plan on making my single post a more regular thing.
Maybe once every one or two weeks.

Have a great week,
and stay pretty!


XOX,
HMM

Nowadays...

Good Evening Lovelies! 

I just happened to gather some info that relates to my last post. In my late night class today a causal conversation between my classmates and I was about being film students and looking to our futures. After having a insight of how some students feel, well it almost brought me to tears. I want to start this post off on a good note, I feel that my future in the film industry is bright but if I truly feel that I am unhappy; I will not live my life with job I am not enjoying. I want my future to have many joyous moments, as I wish that for anyone who goes out there and chases their dreams. Back on topic, I am not pointing fingers but this guy in my class truly feels that being a plumer with a degree from a community college is better than having an unknown future in the film industry. He believes that fixing a toilet and receiving a regular yearly income would be a complete lifestyle than to use his creativity and follow his dreams to become a screenwriter. Now he is his second year, plus he transfered from another film school, why in the world would he want to go off and be a plumer? Talk about not planning for the future, and keep in mind film school does not come cheap! Paying for college, any college is tough especially if you don't have the money to pay for it yourself and nor does your family...meaning student loans. Loans follow you no matter where you go, how far you go in your career or when you get married; loans can become a stressful burren. Most students at the school I attend are on student loans and to sit in a classroom and hear complaints on going to film school...basically calling their education "worthless" is so sad to me. It wasn't just this one guy it was whole class joining in, talking about all this school will give you is a job that you end up working your ass off for and getting paid in pennies. Saying that they should have stayed in community college. I sat there, awestruck and sad at my desk for the rest of the night. I hate being around people who don't respect everything they have right in front of them. I have found that most of the students at my school do not have any respect towards others, money, teachers, parents and education. I can not help but be sadden by this, but I will not let it bring me down to their level; sometimes you have to be different than the crowd around you make a difference. When people see good infront of them sometimes that helps them to understand how to also be better. 

A line that also stuck out tonight was "Don't plan on graduating and getting a job that makes much money in the film industry."

Money does not equal happiness. I know-I know you have heard a million times, but the truth runs deep in that simple sentence. Yes, money can buy that Kate Spade bag that makes you feel fashion savvy when you carry it, money can buy you plane tickets to travel to London, money buys you tickets to movie that makes you smile, money can buy you a chance at making more with a lottery and money can buy you the latest fashion that you wear and feel like the only girl in the world. Only money doesn't last, nor does everything you buy with it. Money leads greed, poverty and status. I understand wanting to feel powerful, feeling like wealth gains you respect but in the end it doesn't. Money can help others, such as charities and donations to the unfortunate, money does help pay bills and for education. 

I want to say a few things about myself. Not to come off as selfish or vain, as bad as that may sound. 

I feel so fortunate to be at this college, that I have parents that believe in me and that I am still so young will such a long road to travel upon. I am excited to learn everything can, but when surrounded by people who are older than yourself and having nothing left in them but to talk of drugs, sex and alcohol; they have attitudes, act childish, are disrespectful and act as if the world truly revolves around themselves. It is hard to fathom, as I came from a community college back home in Texas where people acted the same way. I think societies views on college have really changed, I hate that...I wanted to go school with people who are as excited to learn as myself but sometimes when your around a bunch of downers you become down yourself. Do not take me wrong there are some genuine people there, but the worst always out shine the good; I wish it wasn't that way but that is life. I always wanted to be a wedding planner since I was very young, and lately I have been thinking that maybe that would be better career, but then agin wedding rates low as not as many people get married any more. I want a job a that I can be me at, use all of this creativity I have had growing inside me since I was young. I really do want to be a film student, and I love writing films but what if it is a deadened career? Should I or should I not? 

Sorry to be in such a somber tone! 

I Promise that I am not unhappy, just getting all of my thoughts out there in case someone else is going through the same emotions. 

It is hard to be happy in a room full of unhappiness. 

Only I promise to wear a smile and go on as one of the more excited students, but not too excited as that can come off as immature and being childish is not classy. 

Well have a good night and remember to follow your dreams no matter what others say!
  XOX

      HMM      

A Sweet Greeting!

GREETINGS! 

I can't help but wonder lately, how do we find out what it is we really want to do with our lives? The question that adults always asked when we where little "What do you want to be when you grow up?" We would answer in our soft, gentle voices..."a princess, a spaceman, a teacher, a nurse, a doctor, a singer or a rockstar...etc" What made us change our ideas, why was being five and wanting to be a teacher "Cute" but now it is practical and expected. When we were little, everything was simple and with open minds we faced the world. Now we have to be the adults and now we ask ourselves that ultimate life defining question "What do I want to be when I grow up?" What drives us to the point of saying this is what I want to be, how do we know. Our future is something we always have to look forward too, when we hit 25 we wonder what will happen at 35...then we turn 45 and the question still remains what does our future have in store? Life is an open book once we have decided when our life's should start; then it is up to you to fill in the rest of the chapters with every step we take, with all hardships and happiness another word is added into the novel that is our lives. I am a firm believer in fate, that no one not even ourselves can plan out every detail of our future. I can't help but wonder constantly am I on the right road, where are my signs and is this really what I want to be when I grow up? 

Oh I just had to rant, I know it is something we all wonder and thats life!  

On to the good stuff, GOSSIP! 

So has everyone  seen the scary tan monster mommy? 

It is so sicking that someone could be so obsessed with being burnt, that isn't healthy on so many levels. Then taking her young child to start on the tanning beds too, so sad.

Heard about the Grandma who tried out for the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders?

Talk about a hot mama, she is rocking that outfit and hey if you got it fault it...even if you have a few grand babies!   

Marilyn Monroe is on the cover of Vanity Fair! It has been 50 years since her death. (Rest in peace beauty queen) I love that no matter what Marilyn still lives on, just shopping at Target  and theres Marilyn on the cover of a magazine! She is still a star!

On The Telly! 

Gossip Girl!  

Chuck has daddy issues, Blair and Dan are about to hit some rocks and Serena gave up being Gossip Girl and now she has to find herself. Oh Rufus and Lilly, I think there might be some papers on the way...sadly but maybe not! Next season is the last and final season, you can bet everything will sip up then clean up! Next Monday is the last episode of this season, I can not wait! 

The Killing, on AMC

The case is only 20 days in but no day is the same! Rosies killer is still out there and who could it be? Daddy Larson is full of rage, Mommy Larson is still hiding out in a hotel and Aunt Larson was dumped by her big ego boyfriend. Now the indian casino owner with her bitchy ways and how the last episode ended! OMG! 

At The Movies

The Avengers
 was a hugh blockbuster hit! Have ya'll seen it yet? I hope to go, I mean it is superhero movie...with a bunch of handsome men and one hot lady! 

Dark Shadows

Another one I can not wait to see! Oh how I love a good vampire flick! 

I hope to make a few new post soon! 

Maybe a Mothers Day gift guide?

Stay pretty! 

XOX

HMM

Update!

Hello! 

It is May, a new month and that happens to be a big deal when starting your life on your own. 

Everything is so new and exciting, never knowing what is around the corner! 

Well Cinco De Mayo is tomorrow, bet everyone is going to be out and about eating yummy mexican food, drinking sweet tangy margaritas and dancing the tango till sunrise. Okay so maybe it isn't going to be so glamours but still I am sure it will be a good Saturday. 

Classes are keeping me busy, with Scripts to write and Science homework by the pages. 

I haven't made many friends but I know it takes time and I am in no hurry, like my mother always says "You have to be a friend to have a friend".  As for relationships, well dating isn't something I am going to rush into right now. I want to find that certain someone, but I know that doesn't happen over night; I am waiting for my Prince Charming and that means waiting for fate. 

This upcoming week I have a few things on my to-do list. 

I am going to try out a salon near by for a brow wax and tint. 

Then, I plan on looking into UCLA; and checking out the Getty Museum.
Plus, I have classes on Mon. and Wed., I have a busy week coming and that is just the way I like it. 

Also, I am looking into getting a job...know of any good employers? Please let me know in the comments below! 

Have a good weekend! 

XOX,

HMM

On The Telly!

Since I only have classes twice a week I have a bit more free time to catch up on what is new on the telly. There are so many new TV shows on right now and as you lovelies know I love sharing...so what is better than sharing what new shows I am into right now. 

The Client List, airs on Lifetime on Sunday evenings. It is my newest addiction, with the plot set in Texas (makes me feel at home) and the men...oh the male cast is so handsome, no doubt keeps you tuning in. Jennifer Love Hewitt is so stunning in every scene and her body looks amazing, makes me want to hit the gym...hard! Anyways, more on the show; it is about a mother of two who's hubby walks out one day. With the single mommy struggling to make ends meet she takes a job at a massage salon that turns out to be a front for a prostitution service. Samantha (JLH) makes big tips on the job and finally is turning things around finically, but is still left wondering what made her hubby walk out and unsettling feeling about her job. Over all it is fun with dramatics and the men...men...men. Give it a try, it might become your guilty pleasure too! 

My Mom Is Obsessed, airs on OWN on Thursday evenings. Makes you appreciate your Mom to the fullest. It shows young girls that struggle with mothers who obsess over certain habits such as over eating, working out, shopping...etc. Really sad to see a 12 year old girl cleaning the house and cooking for the whole family because the mother is too busy with her addiction. If you don't cherish your child hood or had a childhood depression it might not be the best choice of show or it could be a overcoming expression to see that other girls share that same emotion. 

A few other shows that have been on for a few months now but never the less are enjoyable. Check out Revenge on ABC, if you enjoy a vengeful blonde, hot men and the wealthy being torn apart by their own lies. Grimm on NBC, a hot cop is part of the Grimm family as in the original storytellers; in the show the handsome cop fights away all of the villains from our favorite childhood fairy tells. 

Tell me about some of your new favorites in the comments below and maybe I will check em' out! 

Have a great weekend! 

XOX,

HMM

   

Good May Day!

It is the start of a new month, yay MAY! I've been living in California for a full month now. School is going so great, finally learning the skills I need for my dream career. 

As for other things than myself! How about Gossip Girl? This whole season is crazy! I mean what in the world is going on with the whole Bass family, plus the Van Der Woodsen family drama and then Blair and Dan...so not feeling them together but with the next and finale season coming up in 2013, I hope that Blair and Chuck to end up together; but thats just me. 

Oh and all of the new movies coming to theaters, Dark Shadows, The Avengers, Brave, Snow White and The Huntsman and Rock Of Ages! Should be an exciting summer at the movies.

Now what about Jessica Simpson naming her 9 pound baby girl Maxwell Drew, that is such a sad-sad name for a girl. With Jessica being the girly girl she is you would think she would pick something more feminine. Such a shame. 

I have been on the search for a tan, good size handbag. I am madly in love with the Kate Spade  gold coast Maryanne (see it here). This bag is a perfect classic neutral gold that goes with anything and everything, plus it is an excellent size for everyday from shopping to school! Only the price...oh Kate Spade why-why must my dream bag cost $500?! So I went on a late night shopping trip at the worldwide shopping mall...the web. I ended up buying myself a late Birthday gift, from the asian webstore YesStyle.com. It is cute, tan and a great price! Click to view my new bag! 

I hope to make a few new post this weekend! 

Have a great week and stay beautiful! 

XOX,

HMM