Sunday Social

1. Do you plan to change any of your eating habits in the new year? 
Yes! My eating habits were pretty bad to begin with so I plan on changing a lot of them! I received a Nutri-Bullet for Christmas so that's a good start. I'm also going to try to stop eating so late at night and to make more home cooked meals and eat out less often. Now you'd think one would be healthier living in a city where you have to walk around everywhere (NYC), but I think living in LA where it's essential to drive will actually help me be healthier. How, you ask? Yes, NYC made me walk, but it made me walk past tons of Dunkin Donuts and pizza places…and when they're literally right in front of you and only 99 cents a slice - oh, and you're hungry from walking! …Well, of course, I gave in to temptation again and again. Plus, it got so cold there, during the winter I basically lived off of delivery because I didn't want to have to lug groceries through the snow then up 6 flights of stairs. I definitely do not have these issues now that I'm in LA and can already see a difference in my lifestyle after just living here for a month!

2. Any workout tips to get us back in shape after the Holidays? 
I'm definitely not the best person to come for workout tips, but I guess one thing piece of advice that's probably important is to have realistic goals. I gained over 10 pounds in less than a year while living in New York. I understand that's not HORRIBLE, but I'm a petite person and 10 pounds is a significant amount of weight for me. My goal is to get back to a healthier weight through exercise and good eating. I know this will not happen in a month or maybe even 6 months. It might take me all year to get back into the physical shape I was before NYC, but if that's long it takes, that's how long it'll take. If you set unrealistic body goals for yourself, it'll only frustrate you and make it more difficult to stay motivated.

3. What is your favorite thing you did over the Holidays?
Having had my wisdom tooth removed, I couldn't do too much as I was recovering but I definitely enjoyed catching up on all my shows and binge-watching on Netflix. Haha. And of course, being with my family and my kitty, Xander. Oh, and once I was able to - eating my dad's delicious home cooked meals and desserts! His cherry pie is the BEST!!

4. What is something you hope that you accomplish in 2014 that you did not in 2013? 
Visit another country!! I traveled to Europe a couple years ago, and I've been aching to go back since. This year, I hope to make it happen! I still have yet to visit London and that's been on my To Do list ever since I was a little girl!

5. Name 3 things happening this year you are excited about and why.
1. Comic Con!! This happens every year, but I still look forward to it!
2. Finding a job in the entertainment industry! My dream is to be a casting director, but I know I have to take baby steps. Even if it's just an assistant position, I am just so happy to finally be working in the field of something I have so long been passionate about.
3. Getting my bartending certification and getting into entertainment law school. I know I cheated and squeezed in two here at the end, but there's just so much stuff I'm excited about this year! As you can see, I'm going to be a busy girl!

Are you as excited about 2014 as I am?

Sunday Social: Summer

1. What was your favorite trip/vacation/activity this summer?

Definitely going to San Diego and Los Angeles. I can't wait to move to California!

2. What was your favorite outfit look/clothing item of the summer?

Crop tops! Especially paired with maxi skirts or matching skirts.

3. What is one thing you wish you’d gotten to do this summer?

Travel more :(

4. What was your favorite song of the summer?

I've been a little bit out of the music scene this summer, but I've really liked Macklemore's "Thift Shop" and "Can't Hold Us".

5. What was your favorite movie/tv show of the summer?

Movie was probably Star Trek Into Darkness and show Bates Motel.

What were your summer favorites?

Sunday Social: Childhood Memories

This week's Sunday Social is all about childhood memories:

1. Did you sleepwalk as a child? Nope, but I've been told I gnash my teeth - yikes!

2. Did you ever try to run away or sneak out of your house? I often thought about running away because I didn't have the best relationship with mom. I think I only ever managed to leave the house once though. I wandered around the neighborhood for a bit (which I remember being pretty scared) and then came back because I was hungry haha.

3. Did you have any imaginary friends? I think I tried a couple times, but could never keep it up. I always had my sister there to play with anyway so there really wasn't a need to have one.

4. Did you ever go toilet papering? Not as a child...

5. Did you ever sneak tv shows you weren't allowed to watch? Nope. I was more strict on myself than my parents. No PG-13 movies for me until I was actually 13 (Jurassic Park being the exception).

What are some of your childhood memories?

Sunday Social

Sunday Social time! Here's this week's bunch of questions:

1. What is your shopping weakness? I've actually been so proud of myself. Since coming up to NYC, I've really resisted the temptation to shop. The only times I've bought anything that wasn't food, was usually at a boutique sale or a consignment store so I guess you could say I have a shopping weakness for good deals haha xD

2. What is your food weakness? I have a HUGE weakness for food truck food and bubble tea. If it's on the menu at whatever restaurant I'm at, I WILL order it. I just love those tapioca balls.

3. What is your go-to movie to watch when nothing is on? Hmmm... I don't really have a go-to movie, but if there's absolutely nothing on, I know I can always count on an old Buffy the Vampire Slayer episode (you can't go wrong with Joss Whedon).

4. What is your go-to breakfast food? My go-to breakfast consists of a cinnamon raisin bagel with cream cheese, banana, and orange juice.

5. Do you drink coffee? If so, how do you take it? I prefer tea, but I do enjoy a good iced coffee from time to time.

Can you believe tomorrow is Monday already?

Sunday Social: Twitter

I feel like I haven't done one of these in a while! This week's theme is all about our favorite (or at least mine) social media outlet, Twitter! 

1. When did you join Twitter? April 24, 2009 - found that out thanks to http://www.howlonghaveyoubeentweeting.com. Can't believe it's been 4 years and so many of my friends STILL refuse to get a Twitter account.

2. Who is your favorite non-celeb to follow? I'm most interested in the tweets of my closest friends, but I also really like following other bloggers and YouTubers and interacting with them.

3. Who is your favorite celeb to follow? I have two: Zachary Levi because just about everything he tweets is gold, and gets me into a RT'ing frenzy; and Mindy Kaling because I'm kind of obsessed with her...oh, and her Instagram is great too.

4. Have you ever had a celeb respond to a tweet? Only Youtube celebrities haha xD I was most excited by a favorite and then reply from @essiebutton - love her!

5. What is your favorite store/brand to follow? I can't think of one off the top of my head, but I love it when brands give you special discount codes for following them and interact with their followers. Makes me feel loved haha.

6. Give us three tweeps we should be following. @fsufashiongirl, @abbsycupoftea, and @melissarosson. Do it.

Follow me at @siriusambition!

Sunday Social: Spring Edition

This week's Sunday Social is all about Spring! 

1. What is your favorite thing about Spring? The arrival of warmer weather!! I don't think New York's gotten the memo that it's Spring now thought...

2. Favorite kind of flowers to grow or receive? Roses, gardenia, and lilies :)

3. What is your favorite nail polish color? I love bright colors! Some of my favorites are China Glazes's Refresh-mint, Essie's Lilacism, and Butter London's Slapper and Salmon

4. What is your favorite out door activity? 
Window shopping, visiting food trucks, going to  outdoor concerts, playing soccer, and walking on the beach (in Florida).

5. Do you have any fun Spring plans? Details. 
Honestly, I don't have anything big planned until I return home to graduate in May - something which I'm really looking forward to :)

Hope you all are having a wonderful Sunday!

Sunday Social

It's Sunday so you know what that means... Sunday Social question time!

1. Favorite thing to do on a rainy day? NAP!! When it rains, I want nothing more than to just sleep all day.

2. Favorite thing to do on a Summer weekend? Go to the movies! I love summer movies =) I cannot wait for Star Trek Into Darkness this May!!

3. Favorite Spring accessory? My mind is blanking and all I that's coming to me are wedge heels. I absolutely love them and can't wait for it to be spring so I can break mine out again!

4. Favorite way to spend a Winter day? Inside, watching Netflix or Youtube videos and reading blogs.

5. What is your favorite season and why? Fall - because it's not too cold and not too hot - the weather's perfect. Plus, I loveee the fall smells and food.

6. Best birthday you ever had? I think I've recently answered this question or I'm having a case of deja vu - it was either my HUGE 6th birthday party at McDonald's or my more recent 22nd Harry Potter themed party because, well...it was HARRY POTTER themed!

Hope you all have a great Sunday! :)

Sunday Social: Five

I really loved this week's Sunday Social topic! I love making these kind of "Top 5" lists - only thing is, I put wayyyy too much thought into these things haha and I'm never satisfied with my answers. Oh well, here's what I ended up with:

5 songs you’ll listen to the rest of your life (this was the most difficult list..)

1. "A Whole New World" from Aladdin - one of the first songs I remember singing with my dad, my dream duet along with "Come What May" from Moulin Rouge
2. "Matthias Replaces Judas" by Showbread - this song had such an affect on me in high school
3. "We Are Young" by fun. - just love love this song
4. "If I Never Knew You" from Pocahontas - another Disney song, but I just think it's absolutely so beautiful
5. tie between Christina Perri's "Jar of Hearts" and Sara Bareilles' "Gravity" - because I love sad, beautiful songs 

5 things on your bucket list

1. Learn a new language
2. Go to an Saturday Night Live taping
3. Go to a Broadway show (should be a lot easier now that I live in NYC!)
4. Visit every 50 states in the US
5. Compete on a game show

5 celebs you’d love to hang out with for a day

1. Tina Fey
2. Jennifer Lawrence
3. Emma Stone
4. Zachary Levi
5. Joss Whedon

5 things you always carry in your purse:

1.  Kate Spade change purse with cards, id, etc
2. Apartment and building keys
3. Phone
4. Revlon Lip Butter or Maybelline Baby Lips
5. Maybelline Dream Lumi Touch Highlighting Concealer Pen

5 books on your reading list

1. Divergent by Veronica Roth
2. Casual Vacancy by J.K. Rowling
3. The Basic Eight by Daniel Handler
4. Soon I Will Be Invincible by Austin Grossman
5. A Clash of Kings by George RR Martin

Share the last 5 pictures on your phone

Only skipping this one because all of these pictures are going to be used in some upcoming posts so I just didn't want it seem repetitive, sorry guys -__-

Sunday Social: Awkward Years

1. Biggest middle school fashion mistake?

Oh my goodness, too many to list! I was a fashion disaster! I guess I should be grateful that my school had uniforms!

2. Who were your best friends in high school? Pics?
I didn't have a lot of friends in high school, but three people stick out in my mind: Lauren Martin, Jarryd Knappman, and Tara Thompson. Lauren and I both ended up going to Florida State although both of our busy lives kept us from spending as much time as we'd like together. I still consider her one of my closest friends though and it's crazy to think of everything we've been through together over the years! Jarryd and I, unfortunately, lost touch over the years - although there's still Facebook! And Tara didn't technically go to my high school (we knew each other from church), but we've managed to stay in touch. She's even planning on coming up to visit me in New York one day!

3. What was a typical weekend like for you in high school?

Oh wow, I can't even recall...probably because I didn't do anything all that exciting. I was such a homebody - most likely writing, working on my websites, playing video or computer games, or going shopping or to the movies with my family.

4. Did you have any boyfriends/girlfriends? Tell us about that.

Nope, single lady all the way. I think I was too quiet/weird for anyone to ask me out lol.

5. Did you have any secret codes with your friends? Spill your secrets!

I don't think so...they would have been with my sister if anything!

6. If you could relive one day/moment/experience from middle school or high school, what would it be?
Honestly, I don't think there's a day I'd like to relive. Maybe redo but not relive. I have some good memories (thanks to the people above), but middle/high school are days that I'm happy to put behind me.

Now it's your turn to answer these questions! Spill all your awkward middle/high school details in the comments below!

Sunday Social: Valentine's Day Edition

This week's Sunday Social is all about Valentine's Day!

1. Best Valentines Day you’ve ever had
Probably last year when I got to go to my favorite Italian restaurant, Bella Bella.

2. Worst Valentines Day you’ve ever had
I spent one Valentine's Day in college sick and alone in bed all day. It was horrible :(

3. What did you do for Valentines this year?
I went to my roommate's fashion presentation in Soho. It was incredible!

4. Best Valentines Idea if you’re single
Pamper yourself with a bath and manicure; order some delivery; and watch your favorite movie or tv show while drinking some wine. Sounds like the perfect Valentine's Day to me :) 

5. Favorite Valentines Candy?
Carmel or coconut filled chocolates!

6. Favorite Valentines Memory from your childhood

Can't think of one in particular, but I know I just loved getting all those little Valentine's Day cards and candy from classmates.

Sunday Social

1. What was your first car?

My 2006 Volkswagon Beetle :) I couldn't bring him to New York, but he's back home with my dad.

2. Who was your favorite childhood teacher?

Do high school teachers count? I say they do and that makes my answer my Pre-calculus and Honors Physics teacher, Mr. Goodson.

3. Were you involved in any sports/extracurricular activities? 

Not as many as I would have liked! I didn't get into extracurriculars until I hit college. I did do soccer in middle school and later did Drama, Worship Team, Robotics, and TV Production.

4. What was your favorite birthday party?

I remember having a pretty awesome 6th birthday party (it was a combined Kindergarten and 1st grade party which were the two biggest classes in the school XD), but my 22nd which was Harry Potter themed was pretty fun.

5. Who was your teen celebrity crush?

I didn't really have teen celebrity crushes growing up... Had a huge crush on Harrison Ford though.

6. What show/movie did your parents not allow you to watch?

I was harder on myself than my parents were. They didn't really forbid me from watching anything because they knew I was so self-disciplined I wouldn't let myself watch a PG-13 movie until I was actually 13 (the exception was Jurassic Park).

That's all the questions for this week!

Sunday Social

Woot! Blog Hop time! I've missed doing these. Today's comes from A Complete Waste of Makeup. Be sure to stop by and join in on the fun! They also have next week's questions posted ahead of time (which I love!).

1. What is your ideal way to relax: reading or watching Hulu/Netflix
2. Where is your favorite place to be: in bed or at Tallahassee Midtown with my BFF Colby (oh, how I've missed our Saturday nights)
3. Who do you consider your biggest role model: Tina Fey, girl can do it all!
4. What does your life look like in 3 years? Ahh, I have no idea. Hopefully, in NYC living in my own UES apartment with walk-in closet and rocking at my PR job while still blogging and making Youtube videos in my spare time.
5. If you could go back and change one decision what would it be? I like that I'm a trusting person who always tries to see the good in people, but sometimes I can too trusting and, yes, naive. If you think someone *ahem* your roommate is stealing your money, credit cards, makeup, and clothes, call them out on it STAT and call the cops. Do NOT wait until they steal $7K from you then disappear. This really happened, and I couldn't feel more like an idiot. 
6. What is your biggest accomplishment in life thus far? Probably moving to New York, personally. It was certainly scary and difficult moving so far away from my family, but I know if I really want to be successful in my field of choice, I had to do it.

That's all for this week!

Sunday Social

Happy Sunday! Today, I discovered a fun, brand new link exchange from Ashley and Neely thanks to Frances. It's super easy to participate! Just answer the 6 questions, grab a button, and link up!

1. How did you come up with your blog name?
I had a really hard time coming up with a name I liked for my blog. I wanted something that definitely described who I was and what I wanted to blog about without limiting myself (along with writing about beauty and fashion, I still wanted to be able to weigh in on my geeky interests and real life every now and then). Two previous names my blog had were "Fashion and Favorites" and "xoxo, amanda". I found them to either be too generic or impersonal. I chose "Geeky Fashionista" because it was simple and basically describes me in a nutshell ^^

2. What is your favorite thing about blogging?
I love that not only does it let me to share my personal thoughts with others, it's allowed me to meet so many amazing people all over the world!

3. What is one thing you have discovered because of blogging and now can't live without?
Revlon Lip Butters - it seemed like everyone and their mother were raving about these products so I had to give them try. Who knew I was going to fall so in love with/be so addicted to them?

4. Facebook or Twitter? And why?
Twitter! I feel like I rarely use my Facebook anymore. It's great for keeping in touch with friends, but Twitter gets you in touch with the world and is great for networking.

5. If one celeb read your blog, who would you want it to be?
Probably Rachel Bilson because I adore her and her style (and show :D).

6. What is something you want people to know about your blog?
I am by far no beauty or fashion expert. I'm just an average geeky girl who is constantly learning more and more about these topics everyday and wants to share what little I do know as I learn (:

If you're looking to check out some awesome blogs, don't forget to check out the link up!