It's here!

This school year had a bit of a whirlwind start.. literally. Fay decided to set up camp in my quaint little college town for about a week, causing classes to be cancelled and providing time to catch up with good friends. The days spent indoors without a strict agenda provided much needed adjustment time. Something I never look forward to, but seem to be doing alot lately. I am not the biggest fan of change but I have come to realize that I am in a continual season of it. I am constantly adjusting to new surroundings,  and when I have a little extra time to do it, I feel more comfortable. So, even though it brought some rain and a few bad hair days and thankfully nothing worse, I think this little visit from Fay was a bit of a blessing in disguise. Now back to classes, homework, and 90 degree weather! 

Note:

 Jason is newest Bachelor! So, he wasn't my favorite this past season, but to see 25 women around my Jeremy may not be as entertaining to watch. Can't wait til January!

give me five

Five days left. Just five short days until I trade in my TV shows and pilates for classes and food that is not the best, I move from my comfy Parisian bedroom to a small (but bigger than last year) dorm. Five days until my sophomore year of college begins. I'm ready, but not yet. Just let me have my five days. I haven't begun to pack, and I don't have the yearning to learn thoughts in my head. But they will come, in five days... hopefully! 

On a lighter, less stressful note, my September Elle came in yesterday. Ok, so I know no one really cares, but hey, it's my blog right? It is over 600 pages long, aka, the biggest issue ever and Jessica Simpson is on the cover (of course I liked her better 3 years ago when she was the star of my favorite show and was still a pop princess but I'm not giving up on her completely) needless to say, I'm super excited. It will take me awhile to read it..hmm.. maybe around five days?

Dreams really do come true!

I don't even have words to express how perfect this is.

It's down to the last bits of summer. This means that these next two weeks will be spent making lists, re-organizing drawers, movie marathons, and scheduling final summer hangouts with "home friends".  The last parts of breaks are always bittersweet for me. I am ready for the news school year, but not quite ready for summer to become nothing more than a memory.

I watched a preview for The Real Housewives of Atlanta the other day. Not sure what I think. Anyone who knows me can tell you that I am quite a fan of The Real Housewives of Orange County. One could call it a guilty pleasure show. Personally, I find the materialism and obsession with physical appearance a bit repulsive, but at the same time find myself admiring the strength of the independent Californians. Naturally, I was very excited when I heard there would be a New York version, but was utterly disappointed when the women offered nothing more than the same materialism and appearance obsession as OC, but without the independence and strong work ethic. So now we are going to Atlanta. This could be good, I will give it a chance. Although I have a feeling I will be singing "wish they all could be California girls" the whole time.

pointless

New favorite quote:

"Go confidently in the directions of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined."

-Henry David Thoreau

I saw Mama Mia! a couple days ago. I am sad to say that I was disappointed. I am not a huge fan of musical movies. Hairspray was funny, Grease is a classic, and I could always watch some HSM, but other than that, musicals aren't really my thing. At least not in movie form. If I was dressed up and sitting in a theater that didn't allow popcorn  watching people break into song every few seconds I think I would appreciate it more. Although it wasn't the best movie I have ever seen Meryl Streep's performance was inspiring and I admire actors who learn to sing for movie roles.

It's all greek to me

I've spent the last few days reminiscing. Part of the time was spent lying in my bed, just thinking about where I was this time last year, who I was, how much I have changed, etc. The other part of the time was spent with dear friends, talking of times spent in high school and everything that went along with it. Both are things that I do often and, if I must say, enjoy very much. I just love to re-live good times. This could be partly because I am blessed with a vivid memory or because I find time to just take a break and look back. Either way, memories are gifts. They offer entertainment, comparisons, and dashes on time lines- all things that I take pleasure in often.

In other news- I am on a Greek kick. I'm not about to join a sorority or anything but make me a salad with feta cheese (hold the olives), get me some gladiator sandals and a toga-esque sundress and I'm all there.

Superman still has my heart.

Ok, so I just saw The Dark Knight. I had been anticipating the experience for awhile, not knowing exactly how I would feel leaving the theater, but couldn't wait to find out.  I had my worries, since I know nothing about Batman. Sorry, but if your real name isn't Clark Kent, and your alter ego doesn't wear an 'S' on his chest, I don't really have the time to follow you. It turned out all of my worries were just wasted time. The experience was great. Batman is pretty cool if I must say so, Heath's performance couldn't have been better, and Cillian Murphy makes a two second appearance. 

I'm down to a few weeks left of this lazy mornings, online community college class, mini vacations filled time I call summer. I'm ready to return to all things school, but at the same time I'm not in a rush to get there.