Happy Thanksgiving

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I would like to wish everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving. I hope you all have relaxing food filled day with friends and family. I am so thankful for all of you who read my blog!

Best,

RTM

University of Minnesota Twin Cities Review

With many high school seniors making their college decisions right now I wanted to take the time to blog about my University, The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. I transferred here in August, and I don't regret my decision at all. I love it here, it feels like home. The U of M is a large school 51,147 students to be exact. However to me it does not feel that big because I spend most of my time in Moos Tower aka the School of Dentistry building. 

My view from Moos Tower. Isn't the it beautiful? You can see downtown Minneapolis and the trees along the banks of the Mississippi River. 

Here are my pros and cons of the U of M.

Pros:

- Beautiful campus

- Lots of public transportation (I take a bus to school everyday)

- Lots of activities 

-Cute mascot and school colors

- Top research university

- World recognized 

- Outstanding health professional programs

-Good Greek life

-Vibrant urban setting

This list could go on and on...

Cons:

-Lots of traffic!

- More expensive than a state university 

- Large- it can take a lot of time to travel between classes

Best,

RTM

AΣA Zeta Kappa Chapter 20th Anniversary Formal

The first weekend of November marked the 20th anniversary of my beloved chapters existence on campus. (Side note Alpha Sigma Alpha has been around for 114 years!) I traveled back to Mankato for a dinner and formal dance to celebrate. I had so much fun seeing all my sisters including my big and little! I wore a beautiful Adrianna Papell sequin gown (which is currently on sale). I felt Duchess of Cambridge in it. It has a beautiful train, I felt so princess like when I walked in it. 

Best,

RTM

The Last Ten Things I Bought

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I wanted to do a bit of a different post today. I love reading Forbes. One of the ongoing series that they have is called "The Last Ten Things I Bought". I think they are really fun to read because you get a glimpse into other's lives based on their purchases. I wanted to do my own, so here are the last ten things I bought- 20 year old college student edition!

1. Staples $12.31

I bought a shipping box to ship a textbook I sold on Amazon and also some colorful flair pens to take notes with. 

2. Ulta $85.38

This purchase included my every seven to eight week haircut (my hair does not need cutting as often as other's do) and some Redken styling products. 

3. Caribou Coffee $6.55

I needed a pick me up in between classes...

4. Burgers Bagels $2.68

Another pick me up needed.

5. Kate Spade $19.31

I was wondering around the mall and found myself in Kate Spade. I found this adorable tumbler for my mom that I bought to give her for Christmas. 

6. Holiday Gas Station $33.04

My biweekly tank of premium gas.

7. Saks off Fifth $79.99

I purchased a beautiful sweater for my Aunt. 

8. Target $12.75

Shampoo, conditioner and ice cream

9. Jamba Juice $4.42

Yet another pick me up. 

10. Mulberry's Garment Care $6.02

Dry cleaning (they are the best around in Minnesota! Highly recommended!)

Favorite Purchase: Getting my hair done. I always feel like a goddess walking out of Ulta after my hair cut.

Regrets: The amount of snacks/ coffee I purchase when I am at school. I need to start bringing more snacks to class with me!

I hope you enjoyed this post,

RTM

My Favorite Blogs to Read

Hi all! Sorry I have not posted in awhile! School has been consuming my life. Today I wanted to write about some of my favorite blogs to read that not only are fun to read everyday, but inspire me as a blogger. 

1. Summer Wind

This blog was the reason I started Navy and White Prep. Sydney, the blogger writes about fun topics and has a great fashion sense. I love the layout of her blog. It is so cute and simple. 

2. The College Prepster.

I love this blog as well! Carly writes about life topics that relate to being a young adult. I think she is so inspiring because she is a young entrepreneur who does what she loves. 

3. Classy Girls Wear Pearls

I wish I would steal everything in Sarah's closet! This woman has AMAZING style. She posts beautiful pictures of her outfits and adventures with her fiancé, the ultimate prepster- Kiel James Patrick. These two are just too cute together. 

What are your favorite blogs to read?

Best,

RTM

Meet My New Jack Russell Puppy Siegfried

Three weeks ago my family got a Jack Russell puppy named Siegfried. I am finally posting pictures of him now because I have been so busy watching and training the little guy! Sig is now 12 weeks old and has so much energy. He loves to play in the back yard and hunt mice. My parents decided to get a puppy after my childhood Jack Russell's died a few years ago. We are looking forward to having him with us as we make many more memories with him. 

Here are some photos of my little guy. He is super hard to take pictures of because he is always wiggling!

Siegfried in his natural state. He loves to chew on sticks. 

Life is exhausting being a puppy! This is how he falls a sleep most days! It is so cute. 

Best,

RTM

White Coat Ceremony

This past Friday I had my University of Minnesota School of Dentistry White Coat Ceremony. I received my white coat with my fellow dental hygiene, dental therapy and doctor of dental surgery students. I am currently a third year dental hygiene student. I hope to be walking across the stage to receive another white coat in two to three years as a doctor of dental surgery student!

It was a wonderful ceremony. The speakers were great. They talked about how it is important to think of yourself as a professional as a student, to consider dental ethics in every patient that you treat and to work as professionals and collaborate with other professionals in the health care field to deliver the best patient care. 

For the ceremony I wore a beautiful blue dress from Tatyana (found here) that was a gift from my Aunt. I also wore my super comfortable Stuart Weitzman peep toe pumps (similar). 

Best,

RTM