Spring Break!

Hey my majessties,

 A break from school finally came last week because it was spring break!!!

My family and I took a bit of a drive down to Florida for the week to soak up some much needed sun and fun. And my cousin and his family joined us, which made the week even better.

We rented a house in Anna Maria, Florida which is about 8 hours away from me and 20 away from my parents. Stinks for them. They picked me up Friday night around 2AM and we drove two more hours before sleeping the rest of the night away. After resuming the drive on Saturday morning, we arrived around 4 and were greeted with a nice house and heated pool. But more importantly, 80 degree weather!!

The first couple days were just spent tanning and realizing by the water or going on bike rides around the town looking for the next ice cream place. And I am proud to say that I did not get sunburned. Whoop whoop. 

Tuseday was probably the most exiting day because we went to Universal Studios in Orlando. We met up with my friend Allie and her bf Adam for the day. And hands-down the best part was Harry Potter World. It was crazy. I'll just leave it at that because it is kind of hard to wrap your head around.

I am not a big fan of rides but everyone managed to get me on a few. (I just closed my eyes during the ride if I didn't like it). Needless to say my eyes were closed basically the entire time during the Mummy ride. But I think I should get a pat on the back for at least going on it. 

Once the day finished and Allie and I said our long goodbyes (we won't see each other until summer break), we headed back to have a really nice, long sleep.

Wednesday was another busy day. We didn't have to get up too early but around 11 we got back into the car and drove to Clearwater, FL for a Phillies Spring Training game. This was definitely more exciting for my family than my cousins but oh well. And we beat the Pittsburgh Pirates! But once the game finished and we got out of the horrific traffic, we spent the rest of the day by the pool catching up on all the relaxation time we had missed.


Thursday separated the men from the women. The girls got to spend another day at the beach and hanging out while the men spent the entire afternoon fishing. But they did catch what would be our dinner on Friday! 

Friday was our last full day in Florida and we all took advantage of it. We went to get ice cream again and all ended up on the beach to watch the sunset and play frisbee in the water. Plenty of group photos were taken to help us remember the trip, too.

This past week was such a nice break and we all really enjoyed it. It is going to be tough getting back into the swing of things at school but I guess I have to accept that spring break is over. Now just a month and a half until summer break! I cannot believe I am almost done my freshman year of college!

Enjoy!

Jess

70 and Sunny

Hey my majessties,

This blog is just going to be a recap of this last weekend. It was a pretty busy one but it was so much fun so I thought I would share what I did.

Yesterday

Hey my majessties,

So, yesterday was definitely different down here at USC. We had a shooting on campus that left the campus on lockdown and two dead. While the shooter's identity still has not been revealed, the other person was a beloved faculty member. What a day, right? I woke up yesterday morning not looking forward to classes and thinking it would be just another regular day. How wrong was I?

Happy Blogiversary!!!

Hey my Majessties!!

GUESS WHAT.

I'm hoping you guessed but since you can see this and you saw the title, it won't be that hard to figure out what's up.

My blog is officially a year old! The actual date was earlier this month but I cannot believe it. When I decided to start this, I was not sure if I would make it this long let alone have people who continued to read it! 

I love doing this and although I am not the most consistent updater, I do enjoy writing my posts and talking about anything that is on my mind. 

So, to celebrate the anniversary, I updated the style of my blog again. The last time I did that I may have had a little too much fun with the color options so I have changed the overall template and coloring to make it more simple and easy to read. I hope you like the changes because I really do!

Anyway, I hope this blog will continue on for many years to come, but the first year will always be the most special. Thank you for reading and I hope you continue to follow me in my long-winded rants about nothing in particular!

Enjoy!
Jess

(This is a photo of me while writing this. So I'm celebrating for this and the fact that it's the weekend!)

Your Rose-Colored Glasses

Hey my majessties,

So, winter break is basically over. I know a few people who have already started school. I begin this coming Monday and I am not looking forward to the onslaught of essays and exams that mean everything in college but nothing in the real world. And I feel even worse about them for those kids still in high school. When you're there, they give you these rose-colored glasses that make you feel like what you are learning will actually help you in college. Your professors teachers are still trying to make you think that their classes are like college ones. They are lying.

A Little Holiday Cheer

Hey my majessties,

So, it is officially the most wonderful time of the year. And the big event is only three days away. How does that even happen?

Winter is one of my favorite seasons for multiple reasons. I like wearing comfy sweaters and leggings. Nothing gets more comfortable than that. For a month, I do not have to worry about writing any essays or doing any school work. And I get to see my friends from high school again. It's nice to see each other and hear about all the fun things that people have been getting up to. 

Wanderlust

Hey my majessties,

So one day in one of my classes, we had a guest speaker talk to us about study abroad. Now that has always been in my plans for college. I mean, for awhile I had the ingenious plan to study abroad in England for all four years. And although that may not have happened, I plan to study abroad during my four years. 

But this presentation really got me thinking. There are so many places that I have been fortunate to visit but there are even more that I have not experienced yet. I want to sit at a cafe in Paris. I want to go back to Nice, France. I want to go to Spain even if I don't know the language. 

My Week in Photos 10/31-11/7

Hey my majessties,

So, I am going to try something new on the blog. I know I never post so I have decided to start a weekly post about my week and use photos that I may have taken on my Instagram that you can check out here or Facebook, etc. So let's get on with the show.

Early Morning Ramble?

Before this starts, I wrote this on Sunday but managed to forget to post it until today. Whoops! 

Hey my majessties,

So, I am going to call this my early morning ramble even though it is currently 11:36 am. Give me a break, it's Sunday and I am a college student.

Cocky for a Reason?

Hey my Majessties,

So, in the South, there is one thing that rules the school. The SEC, or the South-Eastern Conference for college football. The game day experiences are one of a kind and the rivalries beat every other. Sorry Cheltenham vs. Abington, but USC vs. Clemson is so much better. One year, we took a time out in our own game to see Clemson lose against Georgia.

But in terms of going to a football game in the South, there are a few rules that need to be followed.

Philadelphia is Lacking

Hey my Majessties,

So, the South has something that the North pretty much lacks. And while it is normally great to see and have happen to you, it can also backfire in your face.

That little thing is called Holding Doors.

While this may happen back home in Philadelphia, we are quick to move on if the person is not close enough to hold the door for. Here though, the door is held no matter what. And while this is normally helpful, it can also get awkward because they will wait.

Rain and Humidity Are Not Kind

You can skip reading this if you want because the topic is not something entirely interesting to anyone everyone.

Hey my Majessties,

This one is definitely going to be a rant about something that I do not like about coming to the South.

The weather.

As simple as this sounds, this place needs to get its act together on what the weather should be like. This whole week, for instance, is supposed to be 95-98 degrees every day with 85%ish humidity. Umm excuse me? Do you want me to look like a hot mess in every single one of my classes?

Breathe a Sigh of Relief

Hello my Majessties,

So, for all the seniors this year, it is officially time for us to take a sigh of relief because January 15th has come and gone. College applications have been in the back of our minds for months and finally they are done. 

For me, the most important thing was to get the applications done as quickly as I could. So, I applied Early Action for all of my top choices. Once I got accepted in December, I was so happy I would not be running around during winter break trying to make sure I have some sort of future to look forward to. 

I cannot even tell you how relieved I was when I was accepted into my two top schools first. That meant I didn't have to pay any more applications fees or stress later in the semester. 

Get Some Motivation

Hey my majessties,

So, you know when you have been feeling so stressed and busy that you end up falling into the crevices of your couch and never get up? It's a familiar feeling for me. I mean, I take daily naps.

Well, I have been feeling that way lately because, contrary to the stories of senior year, I have been getting a lot of work. And with AP tests starting this week, I've tried to make studying a part of my daily routine. But senioritis is making that decision really hard to stick to. I mean, I'm going to college, so why do I have to read Beowulf? I don't. There's the answer.

But for once, instead of sleeping the day away on the couch or in bed, my family and I decided to get a good dose of fresh air. So, after I took a two hour nap (What can I say? A girl needs her sleep), we went out to the local hiking (?) place. And we took along our little pup, Louie. Poor guy had a tough time with his little legs.

Is Anyone Still Here?

Hey my Majessties,

I know, I officially fail as a blogger. But, you do have to give me some leeway. I have been so busy this summer with going on vacation with my family and packing for college that blogging has not been at the forefront of my mind. And so, I am now going to try to get back into the swing of things. 

Now that I am finally moved into my dorm and have met people, I can really say that I am enjoying college. I can't give a full review just yet because I haven't had the opportunity to join any clubs yet and classes just started last Thursday but I can tell you that high school is so last year. 

Sunny San Francisco!

Before this even starts, sorry it's been weeks. My stupid account hasn't been letting me post my blogs. Xx

Hey my Majessties!

So I've been pretty absent from all social media sites for the last couple days and that's because I have been in San Francisco! I went to meet up with two of my best friends I met a few years ago and it was so much fun.

It's 2:30 AM

Hey my Majessties,

So, it's currently 2:30 AM when I'm writing this. And I have no idea why I am up. It's just one of those nights where you are wide awake even though you know you have to get up early. 

I have already satisfied my online shopping addiction, probably for the month, and refreshed social media sites too often. Help.

1 sheep, 2 sheep, 3 sheep, 4 sheep...

Wait, Is sheep plural and singular?  It's too early/late for my brain to even try to function. Remember, this is a no judgement zone.

And even if I post this right now, no one will be awake to see this...

Ever have it happen to you where you have this thing, almost like an itch-train? I have no idea what to call it but it's when something itches, like your nose, and then something else itches, then something else and it just keeps going forever. Well I hate it.

And it's hot in my room. 

I give up. Maybe I'll try playing music to lull me to sleep. 

Hope you are getting a better nights sleep!

Goodnight,

Jess

The Future is Real!

Hey my Majessties,

So, it's official, I've committed to a college! I am now a University of South Carolina Gamecock! And while my dad may not be too excited about the mascot, I am so ready to move on from high school.

Seriously though, finally deciding is just the biggest weight off of your shoulders. And it was really weird how I finally decided. I had just visited there and the other school that was in the running and I was so confused. Both were great in their own ways and I had no idea which school was more "me". I know, corny but whatever. Go with me here. 

So Close to Spring Break

Hey my Majessties,

So, I don't know about everyone, but my spring break starts this coming week. And it feels like it's been forever since I was off from school. Seriously, if you think about it, the third marking period has been spread out over four months while the fourth will be a month and a half. All because of Mother Nature and her stupid love for snow. I got it at the time, snow days were great, but now that we've been in school for so long since winter break, I've realized we ended up getting the short end of the stick. 

Obviously we're better off than the underclassmen though. They have to go basically another month after the seniors finish. It's a good year to be senior.

My Hobbies Include...

Hey my Majessties,

So this post is going back to the college side of my mind. But now that most decisions are coming out and choices will need to be made soon, another daunting task has came about.

Roommates.