2013 New Year's Resolutions

For the past couple of years I've been creating New Year Resolutions and for the most part I've been accomplishing them. A big reason for that is because I've published them online for the world to see. I also have a print version of my lists in my planner and bedroom wall. Since there is always room for improvement these are my resolutions for 2013.

1. Be healthy. Consistently workout at least 3 times a week (even during midterm and finals!). Eat healthy homemade meals.

2. Improve my grades. 

3. Apply for more scholarships (college is really expensive!)

4. Learn how to balance my schedule more.

5. Summer 2013!

6. Be a better catechist. Seek out more resources.

7. Travel to at least two new cities/towns.

8. Learn how to create and stick to budget, shop quality over quantity and save more money.

9. Learn how to manage my stress.

10. Be a better person, daughter, sister, friend.

11. Be more spiritual, read the Bible and go to mass more often.

12. Cross out more things from my bucket list. Accomplish my career goals.

13. Be fearless!


What are your New Year's Resolutions?

Favorite Christmas Movies

As Christmas is quickly approaching, I've been indulging in my favorite holiday films. These are amazing movies that I love watching during winter break that get me into the Christmas spirit.

(In no particular order)

1. Meet Me in St. Louis
2. Serendipity
3. Little Women (1933 version)
4. Love Finds Andy Hardy
5. The Shop Around the Corner
6. Home Alone
7. While You Were Sleeping
8. You've Got Mail
9. Arthur's Perfect Christmas (Nostalgia at its best.)
10. Any film that is centered around the birth of Jesus Christ.

What are your favorite holiday films?

Music Monday: Top Ten Holiday Songs

Christmas music is one of the best ways to get into the holiday spirit. I love Christmas music. It's so festive and beautiful. And since I usually only play it during the holidays, it makes listening to the music extra special.

1. Christmas Medley- Il Volo
2. Have Yourself A Very Little Christmas - Judy Garland
3. All I Want for Christmas - Mariah Carey
4. Jingle Bell Rock-  Bobby Helms
5. It's Beginning to Look A lot Like Christmas - Michael Bublé
6. Baby It's Cold Outside- Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey
7. Last Christmas - Glee
8. Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) - Michael Bublé
9. Winter Wonderland - Dean Martin
10. Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree - Brenda Lee 

*Christmas Medley - Elvis Presley

Music Monday: We Are Love [Deluxe Editition]

I have fallen in love with this album. With 17 amazing songs to chose from. I strongly suggest you splurge on the deluxe edition. I ordered mine from Barnes and Noble's website. it is simply amazing. Honestly, I had some doubts on their new music. Their previous album set very high standards yet they did not disappoint. Their songs come in FOUR languages! Italian, Spanish, English and a song in German. Piero, Gianluca and Ignazio are multi-talented. 

Their voices are so sweet yet powerful. Even when I don't fully understand some of their Italian songs, the tone and melody take you to another world. You feel the powerful emotions of the lyrics. Seriously, some of these songs take my breathe away. 

Giving Thanks: 5 things I'm Thankful for

Happy Thanksgiving! If you're celebrating this holiday or not, there's always things to be thankful. Below are five things that I a most grateful for.

1. My lovely family and amazing friends.
2. An internship that I love and steady work.
3. My wonderful catechism students and colleagues.
4. The events and experiences I have been very blessed to live through.
5. Surviving a very stressful Fall quarter at university and having the tenacity to keep going.

What are you most thankful for?

Chobani On the Go: Work Cubicle [location challenge]

Where do you eat your Chobani?

Meet Sarah

I am executive who works 40+ hours a week and don't always have time for a well-balance meals. But I always have time to take quick break during work to eat the Blueberry Chobani Greek yogurt with granola. Not only is it my favorite but the blueberries give me real push when I'm just about ready to quit.

View more real Chobani experiences from real Chobani users here.

*FYI: This is a fictional post for PR class project. I do not own any of the images or brands featured on this page.

Chobani On the Go: Gym [location challenge]

Where do you eat your Chobani?

Meet Cara

I am a fairly new Chobani user. I've been trying to get into a routine of working out and being healthy. I started exercising three days a week right after work. Unfortunately, I couldn't concentrate on my workout because I was starving. So I decided to have Chobani Greek yogurt everyday after work and then again after my workout. It has helped tremendously and it's healthy too?! 


View more real Chobani experiences from real Chobani users here.



*FYI: This is a fictional post for PR class project. I do not own any of the images or brands featured on this page.

On the Go: Where do you eat your Chobani?

What is it?

Here in Chobani we know the how busy our consumers are. Chobani Greek yogurt is versatile and consumed by millions of people in hundred of different ways. That's why we created the Chobani Location Challenge. Tell us and show us where you eat your Chobani Greek yogurt. You will automatically be entered to win a trip for two the 2012 Olympics in London.

How to Enter:

Answer the question by sendings us a brief description/answer to the question via

- Email 200 words or less blog post on where you eat your Chobani yogurt and why.
- Twitter @Chobani with the hashtag #LocationChallenge #ChobaniOnTheGo
- Facebook Write on our wall and include a picture
- Instagram us a picture at @Chobani with hashtag #LocationChallenge

Sent submissions are featured on the Chobani blog and Pinterest board titled
On the Go Location Challenge


Consumer Challenge Submissions:

Meet Cara
Meet Sarah


Chobani Greek yogurt is a proud Olympic sponsored for Team USA.

All entry information becomes the property of Chobani and will not be returned. This Sweepstakes is open only to legal residents of the United States.





*FYI: This is a fictional post for PR class project. I do not own any of the images or brands featured on this page.