Friendsgiving Fun

Hey guys!

Okay, okay so I haven't posted in a week, and I think that's okay. Everyone needs a break, and I needed one while I had 3 papers to write. I felt like I had to do a lot of writing and the blog was just going to push me over my writing limit. Anyway, I'm back and as I look at all of the posts I have written since August I feel so proud and accomplished. This little corner of the internet is mine and has been an amazing place to just be me. I hope you have enjoyed what I have written and any support though sharing it with friends or commenting would be great!

Today is Thanksgiving and I am spending it home with my fam! It has been wonderful being home this past week and getting to see high school friends, but it makes me miss Athens and my new friends. My high school friends all have other friends, new inside jokes, and new funny memories...it's all just so different. It makes me realize that I really am in a new stage of my life. I loved my high school times, but I am in a new place with different people. I love it, but it feels weird.

In honor of this time with old friends and new friends I hosted a FRIENDSGIVING! Yay! It is one of my 101 in 1001 days that I will be able to cross off! I decided to do a brunch because I don't think my body could hold 2 full turkey meals in 48 hours. Everyone brought an item, and it worked out so well. We all got to chat and just spend some quality time together. There were 11 of us at 10 different schools so getting everyone in one place was wonderful and rare.

I would really recommend hosting a get together with old friends or new friends or any friends. Being with people you love reminds you just how important they are over materials and surface life. We can get too caught up in a routine and forget the real reason we keep going (love of our friends and family)! I love you guys! Thanks for always being there!


  What is your favorite thing to do with your friends? Do you keep in touch with you high school friends?

Don't Hate, Appreciate

Hey guys! So I'm definitely getting into the holiday spirit, but I do like to take my holidays one at a time. There's just something about Christmas songs and decorations before Thanksgiving that really gets on my nerves, but I am so excited for the season. In honor of Thanksgiving and rekindling love with the fam, pumpkin pie, and large amounts of stuffing here's a post about what I have come to appreciate more now since I've been in college.

TOP 10 THINGS I HAVE COME TO APPRECIATE EVEN MORE

1. My Parents Alone
     I am one of 3 girls in the family, and it is so rare to have my parents all to myself especially now that we live and hour apart. Those moments where I just get to chat with them about life are so precious. I love calling them while walking to class because it gives me something to do, and it keeps them in the know (as much as I want them to know). Parents weekend for the ADPi was amazing, and I can see our relationships getting closer and closer.

2. My sister's hugs
      Lele, My twin, gives the best hugs. They are so genuine and pure and hold her whole heart in them. Every time I come home she runs and hugs me like she hasn't seen me in years and it brightens my day instantly. I miss her so much and those hugs help me to realize that life will go on and that there are way more important things in life than what I am stressed about.

3. Getting away
    I love Anna so much, but sometimes I need quiet time to myself. There is so much going on at UGA all the time. You really can't escape it even if you think you can. The dorm is great because it is like your own little space, but it is not the same as a quiet room in your house with a shut door and no screaming neighbors. I miss this.

4. Seeing my friends everyday
    High school wasn't the best all the time. I mean there were mean girls, 7 classes a day, harsh teachers, but it was all made easier because you had your pals. I have met so many amazing people in college, but I don't see them everyday. In high school we were forced together. We had to go to school and see each other, but in college you really have to put in the effort and time. I love sorority meetings and socials because I get to see all of my friends.

5. Atlanta
   Oh man I loved Atlanta, but I have a much greater appreciation for it now. Don't get me wrong Athens is amazing. I have just realized how much is in Atlanta and how important it is to people who live in other parts of Georgia. I miss the malls. I miss the concerts. I miss the endless opportunities of things to do. I'm glad I live in Atlanta and get to come home to it on breaks!

6. WiFi
   Brumby WiFi isn't good. At all.

7. Home cooked meals
     The dinning hall gets old. Just remember that high school seniors who are waiting for endless food options. I get so tired of the food and long for roommate dates where Anna and I go out. I made a list of meals I want to make with my mom over Thanksgiving which include Quinoa with chicken and veggies, squash casserole, and chili lots of chili! I'm excited to start writing down the recipes for the cookbook on my 101 in 1001. 


8. Schedule
    I appreciate the college schedule I have. I love having two classes a day and having so much free time to nap, workout, study, nap (again), eat, and really whatever I want. Don't let me fool you though. I don't workout that much, but I do love my kickboxing on Thursdays. I think it would be hard to go back to a 8-3 school schedule. I'm just loving the freedom.

9. My own room with my large bed
    Again, I love Anna and living with her makes life so much more interesting, but I miss my queen size bed and my own room. Even though Anna is so chill and cool with about anything, I still have to think twice about when I go to bed or watch tv. I have to be careful about where I put my stuff and being loud when I wake up.

10. Showering without shower shoes
      This is a big one!!! Folks be thankful you don't have to wear 2 dollar shoes in the shower to keep your feet from touching moldy stained floors that have probably been there since before I was born. I take considerably longer showers at home just taking in every moment of bare feet I can.