The ABC's of Me!

So yes, I have not posted since I've been to NYC. There will be a full update on that in the near future. So much has happened!

But for now enjoy this post inspired by Miss Cari Cotogno. :D I saw it, liked it and am now sharing with y'all. Happy Monday!

Age: 23... almost 24... wow

Bed Size: twin - womp womp. Welcome to New York City livin'

Chore You Hate: washing dishes

Dogs: Cats. I love my cat Beau. Miss him terribly as he is living in TX with my family while I'm up here in NY. And I hate how pretentious Dog people are! I like dogs but prefer cats... GET OVER IT.

Essential Start To Your Day: Brushing my teeth. I don't feel human until I do.

Favorite Color: Pink - I'm such a girl (runners up: Purple, Maroon and Red)

Gold or Silver: Gold, hands down.

Height: 5'3"

Instruments You Play: Piano and my vocal chords, aka singing (used to play violin and clarinet as well)

Job Title: Assistant Account Manager at Launchpad Advertising

Kids: one day... in the not near future

Live: in New York City!!!

Mom's Name: Donna

Nicknames: Kell, Kellbell, Cox, KCox, Miss Cox, any variation of my last name - people think its funny...

Overnight Hospital Stays: none, phew!

Quotes From A Movie: "You're killing me Smalls!" "Whoops? WHOOPS? My insurance does not cover PMS!"

Right or Left Handed: Right

Siblings: Sister- Brea. She lives in Nashville and is visiting me THIS WEEKEND!!! SO EXCITED!

Time You Wake Up: Weekdays- 8am. Weekends- whenever I feel like it!

Underwear: always

Vegetable You Hate: beets... GROSS

What Makes You Run Late: my hair... its always the culprit

X-rays: tons... I've sprained my ankle a lot

Yummy Food You Make: pumpkin muffins, pecan pie, french onion soup, chicken enchiladas, broccoli casserole

Zoo Animal: Dolphin. I love dolphins. Used to want to be a Marine Biologist and work with them... then discovered I hated science- that dream ended quick :)

And there you go! The ABC's of Me!

Something to Live By

(one of my favorite quotes)

Life is too short to wake up in the morning with regrets

So LOVE the people who treat you RIGHT,

FORGET about the ones who don't

And believe that everything happens for a reason

If you get a chance, take it

If it changes your life, let it

Nobody said that it would be easy,

They just promised it would be worth it

From the Lone Star State to the Big Apple

It's finally happened.

Most of you that know me, know that I have always wanted to live in New York City. I fell in love with the city the first time I went there and I knew that one day I would have to make it my home.

Also, as many of you know I'm a nerd about advertising and have wanted to work for an agency since college.

Well- my two dreams are colliding right in front of me. I have accepted a job as an Assistant Account Executive at Launchpad Advertising in NYC. I am really sad to leave everybody here in Texas. I have lived here for over 10 years and can't believe it wont be my home anymore! Not to mention I'll be leaving some really great friends behind. But I am SO excited for the adventure ahead.

I start on August 1st so I'll be moving in 3 weeks. 3 WEEKS! I don't know how I'm ever going to get everything ready by then. I also don't have a place to live yet- so if anyone knows anyone- HELP please :)

I'll be posting all about my new adventure here on my blog so if you want to keep up with what's going on you can come here. I hope to have more to tell y'all later and will probably pictures of the tornado that has already hit my apartment.

until next time...

Happy Birthday Little Duckies!

It would take my mom to remind me of something like this. I've been so busy I hadn't even thought about it.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE RUBBER DUCKY REBELLION!

I have been blogging for a year today! I can't wait to see what the next year of my adult life brings. I can tell that some exciting things are on the horizon for my second year and I can't wait to share with you what the next year brings!

Until next time... just keep swimming!

For Example

You know those Cannes Lions I was talking about? Here are some Gold Lion Winners. I was going to talk about my favorite ones but I just couldn't pick! However definitely don't miss:

-H2Oh!, "Braids"

-Volkswagen, "The Force" (I still smile everytime I see this one)

-Heiniken, "The Entrance"

-Google Chrome, "Speed Tests" (the potato one is blow-your-mind cool)

-Scope, "See The Person"

Ok, now you get my problem about picking favorites?? But seriously watch them all. They do not disappoint.

http://www.adweek.com/cannes-lions-2011/worlds-best-commercials-2010-11-132944?page=1

Inspiring

The Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival.

If you are in advertising I really don't have to say more.

[However, for my other followers allow me to explain. This festival awards the best in the advertising business with the coveted Lion award and it is one of the largest gatherings of industry professionals held every year.]

I would love to go to this festival pas seulement parce que je parle francais et j'adore tous les chose francais but also to witness first-hand the best advertising made... and bump shoulders with the people responsible for creating that work. Which is why when I heard of this idea I was green with envy.

This is such an awesome endeavor- the kind that makes you jealous that you didn't think of it yourself. And it's no wonder that such creativity came out of DDB Paris.

Check out how these creatives are planning to make it to the Cannes Lions and follow their journey:

https://www.facebook.com/autarkyproject?sk=app_4949752878

Hello Kitty

Hello Kitty is ready for summer!

To be a Fly on the Wall...

One of my favorite things about graduating from my school years and being an "adult" is that I get to read books that I am actually interested in reading. It has really opened up a whole new world for me. Mostly I read fiction books from the murder-mystery section of the bookstore, but I will also throw in books about advertising in the mix, because I strive to be a constant student of life (sound advice from from an industry leader).

Well I am only on chapter 5, but I already want to gush about how much I LOVE this book.

Who (in advertising) wouldn't want to learn from one of the greats in the industry? This is a great look back into David Ogilvy's career. He also gives GREAT advice for all aspects of the advertising world. I would love to have been a fly on the wall in David Ogilvy's office. I can't even imagine the things I could have learned.

So, if you want to understand why I am a total nerd about advertising, you should read this. And if you are just starting out in the industry- READ THIS. Even though it was published in 1983 (yeah, that was several years before I was even born), the ideas and advice still ring true today. Plus there are a lot of pictures... and who doesn't love a book with a lot of pictures?

I can't wait to finish!

EPIC

I don't know where this was taken, who this is, or why in the world he is kayaking through rubber duckies.... but WHERE DO I SIGN UP?!

(image courtesy of stumbleupon.com <- best idea ever)

It Only Happens Once....

Last weekend, my friend Lyndsay and I went to the wedding of one of our wonderful sorority sisters. As we are heading home, I realize that I need gas... bad. So, I get off the interstate to the feeder road intending to stop at the first gas station I see. Of course there isn't one ANYWHERE close. Fantastic. We finally came upon an HEB that had a gas station out front. Perfect, crisis averted.... wrong.

As I pull up to the stop light across the intersection from the gas station, my gas pedal feels funny and it is really hard to break at the light. Uh oh. This is bad. When the light turns green I step on the gas pedal and nothing. Lyndsay is in disbelief. No, no this isn't happening 100 ft from the gas station.

Yes, yes it is.

I put on my flashers and tell Lyndsay to get into the driver's seat. I go around to the back. The only option is to push it to the gas station... in heels... and a dress... this is going to go swimmingly. I take a deep breath and put all my strength into the first push- I swear it moved an inch. I had more confidence in my strength and was sorely disappointed (and I am also still sad I do not have photographic evidence of my attempt- I can laugh at myself).

Lucky for me a few gentlemen appeared out of nowhere (seriously- I asked one of them where he came from... "Heaven" was his response... I didn't argue). We push it to the gas station (and by we I mean them because I couldn't keep up in heels- one guy even suggested I just sit in the car). I fill up- gas prices are seriously getting out of control- and Lyndsay and I go on our merry way.

It only has to happen to you once. I will never go that long without getting gas ever again.

You have been warned!