To the Virgins, to make most of time

GATHER ye rosebuds while ye may,
Old Time is still a-flying:
And this same flower that smiles to-day
To-morrow will be dying.

The glorious lamp of heaven, the sun,
The higher he 's a-getting,
The sooner will his race be run,
And nearer he 's to setting.

That age is best which is the first,
When youth and blood are warmer;
But being spent, the worse, and worst
Times still succeed the former.

Then be not coy, but use your time,
And while ye may, go marry:
For having lost but once your prime,
You may for ever tarry.

-Robert Herrick

Another one of my favorite poems, some girls do not like it because of the allusion to guys and sex, but I love the carpe diem theme. I feel like as freshmen in college this is the most important time in our lives to "seize the day". No other time in our life can we live the lifestyle we do. The freedom and opportunities will never come again. I try not to forget this everyday -- strive to take every opportunity you get, do not miss out on things, you never know how much fun you can have or the memories, friends and experiences you can have. Do not let anything hold you back and make it your goal everyday day to seize the day and make most of time before we all get old. Next thing we know we will be seniors and life really hits you then, live with no regrets!


Carpe Diem!

"Harlem"

What happens to a dream deferred?

Does it dry up
like a raisin in the sun?


Or fester like a sore--
And then run?

Does it stink like rotten meat?
Or crust and sugar over--
like a syrupy sweet?

Maybe it just sags
like a heavy load.

Or does it explode?

-- Langston Hughes


One of my favorite poems, I was talking to a friend about this poem the other day and decided to post it. Enjoy!

Classy in Chopard

I am having issues finding an image of my real Chopard dream watch, but this is close enough. I really love the round face, I spent some time looking at their square faced happy sport watches and they do not seem proportioned correctly. I think the mixed metals is okay, but all rose gold is so appealing(I will keep looking for a better picture). After recently discovering rose gold, I am in LOVE with it. Regular gold is too yellow, white gold is losing its attractiveness, platinum just looks like silver and well silver is just silver -- rose gold is special. It is even better because it is worth more than gold and can hold your investment well. This is my personal method of attempting to justify purchasing a Chopard watch (you can't look at your money in the bank, but you can look at a beautiful watch on your wrist) Also, the dancing diamonds are gorgeous!!! You cannot take your eyes off them, so not only is the watch alone beautiful, but adding the dancing diamonds ...nothing in my opinion is classier than a Chopard Happy Sport watch.



I must be realistic with myself and until I can afford a rose gold Chopard, I can settle with a stainless steel version. It is much more appropriate for everyday wear and can also handle being worn everyday since it is a much stronger metal. When in doubt, you will always be able watch you diamonds "dance".

--happy sport