Day 15

Work is....kinda fun? I didn't know that my new job would be so interesting. I'm working at the same place I work during the school year, just full time. But I'm getting new responsibilities which are great. Today, I went out on tour twice. I hadn't ever given tours by myself so this was a new experience. As the tour guide, I show prospective students Flagler and tell them all about it. It's cool to meet the kids that are interested in Flagler and learn a little about them. Although it was hot and gross outside, I tried to stay positive and from the feedback everyone enjoyed the tours. I hope the students that I showed around today will like Flagler as much as I do and make it their home for the next few years.

Maybe the summer gig won't be so bad.

Day 14

I start work tomorrow. I am thankful for the summer work and the money I will be making but I was feeling a little down about the fact that I will be spending the majority of my summer working. But it's all okay because nothing cures "down-ness" like shopping.

I went to Old Navy today because I had a rewards card and I bought two new shirts. One is teal and the other it hot pink, I thought these were very appropriate spring/summer colors. Also, these colors reminded me of Hillary (don't get offended, it's a good thing) so I got them. I'm sort of sad that I won't be home to work summer camp and hanging out as much, but I am kind of thankful for the opportunity to move forward a little bit. Hopefully, these new clothes will help me remember the old times and carry that attitude into my new job. :)

Day 13

Smiling, laughing, and making the waiter think you are completely insane. Tonight, I had dinner with one of my close friends, Maureen. Sadly, I don't get to see her as often as I would like (She lives in NY) but she is truly one of the people who can always make me laugh no matter what.

Maureen was in town briefly to visit family and I was lucky enough to be able to have dinner with her because I live so close to her family now. We ended up talking and laughing for over 3 hours but it didn't seem like it was that long. Dinner was amazing, our waiter didn't kill us and it was great making new memories.

Never underestimate the power of memories, you make them everyday and I am glad that I started this blog to remind me of all the memories I am making through my year of adventures. Looking back, I am thankful for Hillary's blogs of quotes and Ashley W.'s mad picture taking skills. Making our memories over the last few years become part of us forever, because now we can't forget them even if we wanted to. Thank you girls and thank you, Maureen for the night of great memories for looking back upon. Open up the pit of hell. :)

Fresh Banana Cream Cheesecake. YUM!

My coke on the rocks, thanks to our waiter!

PIT OF HELL!

Whose menu has 21 pages, really?

Day 12

Tonight I went to see a new movie. The movie was Kick-Ass, which for lack of a better word, was kick ass. It was great!

The movie, honestly, had way more plot and twists and turns than I thought it would. It was way better than the "average kid becomes a hero" movie that the trailers alluded to. So if you get a chance to go see it, I would advise you too. It's pretty darn hilarious.

Day 11

Ok guys, I can't post what I did today yet. Update will happen after next Friday. :)

Update:

I couldn't post because my new thing for today was making Curtis' present for our anniversary. I decided to make him a cigar box. I went to Hobby Lobby for all of the materials.

I started with a bare box, paint, felt and brushes. I painted the box with dark brown paint and then lined the box with the dark green felt.

Here's the finished box...until I added the stuff to the top on day 18

Day 10

Finals week is almost over! I had to study a lot for my exam that is tomorrow morning so I decided to get out of the house and study in front of the gorgeous fort here in St. Auggie. So my new thing is today is taking time to do a usual thing in a new place. My example of this is studying at the fort.

I went out to the fort and laid in the grass with my roommate, Mariah, (she has the same class as me) and study in the nice sunshine.

Here was my view while studying:

I hope the relaxing studying I had shows on my exam. Wish me luck!

Day 9

So tonight, I was getting frustrated with the way my room was set up. I hated the fact that it looked like a dorm room still, even though I have my own apartment. I decided to move some things around and redecorate but since I am on a budget...I only bought a couple of new things for my room.

I got a side table to go beside my bed and a new jewelry box. The box I had to put together and since I have not put something like this together before, it's my new thing for today!

Here is a picture of it about half way through:

And here it is completed:

It looks so nice in my room, especially on my new table :)

More to come...

(I may have gotten carried away with the colors today...)