Oil Can Christine

The other day I was getting an oil change and disgust came over me when the guy started reading the "recommended" services. Yeah, yeah, yeah- I know my transmission fluid is black instead of pink, my air filter is full, my radiator needs coolant- but I'd rather buy a new dress than spend money on car maintenance.

Then I got empowered! How hard can these things REALLY be? Sure, I have never opened the hood of my car. But, isn't that what YouTube videos are for? I searched for a video on how to change my transmission fluid and found a step-by-step tutorial (I love social media), then I recruited two boys, and simple enough... we did it... and it only took 10 minutes!  Not only did I save $120, but I yelped "girl power" during the process.

Yes, we used my mom's dishes as drain pans :)

Strawberry Shortcake Stand

I have a new goal in life to own a Strawberry Shortcake Stand just as cute as this one.

E.Z. Orchards - Salem, OR

College... Check!

I'm officially done with college today! After 5 years and 3 schools, I finally did it. It is bittersweet, because no matter how much I complained or how many classes I skipped, I enjoyed being a student.

I will be graduating with a Bachelor's of Science in Business Entrepreneurship from Oregon State University.

My boyfriend Chris is also graduating from winemaking school this weekend. So, I have double reason to celebrate: