Almost done with college life - Food

Now it has been over 6 long years of college food. I went from eating at the dining hall gaining 20 pounds super quick, to attempting to make my own food, to actually being able to cook. The sad thing is I am totally broke now, so it is like I have pushed the rewind button back to junior year of college and am eating the basics again. This is no good for my hard work out life. I had 2 eggs for breakfast (no toast because I don't have any) two packets of oatmeal for lunch (I convinced the coffee shop people to give me half a cup of hot water for free - at least its high fiber!) and now this for dinner. I'm surprised that I'm not wasting away!

On a better note: I just had my first ever trick or treaters come to the door :) I threw the five free pieces of candy that I had gotten from my Pilates teacher into a bowl. It was a very happy and satisfying feeling! Thanks Michelle for helping me be able to do that!

Unicorns in Your Dreams

Clearly this is not how we dress everyday (even though Arin may want to) or not even how we dressed for Halloween. Arin's bachelorette party was a night of Unicorn madness, which turned out to be especially excellent when I would repeatedly go up to the bar to order more water. Arin was quickly able to spot me in the crowd to know I wasn't stolen or off gallivanting with some dude.

The night started off with an excellent dinner of Chinese that was placed on an awesome lazy suzanne in the middle of the table, so the food was constantly being rotated closer to you. I drank way to much wine, and was already feeling excellent by time we left there to go to the bar. We had a private Karaoke room, best idea ever, and so everyone was able to dance and sing their hearts out. Arin and I did an awesome rendition to Katy Perry's Firework, where Arin sang and I signed. It was super fun.

I boot and rallied successfully without anyone knowing until the next day, and even managed to stay on my feet for almost the whole night. Definitely an awesome bachelorette party. Can't wait to have one for my friends in the near future since we all know I'm not getting married anytime soon!

Friends from Old Places

So last night was Arin's wedding shower. It was super fun. Of course awkward at first because I had no idea who to talk to and what the appropriate things would be to say, but after a while I met some familiar facebook faces and started talking to some more people. I am super excited for the wedding in less than two weeks now!

Working on plans for the wedding in Mark's shop at Mandell Theater.

From Rochester to Philly

Just got back from Arin's wedding shower and am tucked in bed in her spare bedroom which is the third floor of her house. Can't wait to pass out, its been a long day. I left Rochester at 12:30 ish, stopped at Wegman's for a sub, and then cruised on some highways. It was supposed to take me over 6 hours to get here, more with Friday rush hour traffic, but I got here in about 5 1/2. Didn't even get lost once! The best part about long boring car rides is being able to talk to good friends on the phone for a while with limited distractions, other than the road of course. I saw some snow passing through Oswego County, and enjoyed the views. I'll post about Arin's shower tomorrow :)

Donations

To me, a donation could be something that someone does for you, or something that you do for them. Either way, someone is donating a chunk of their time to do something to make someone else's life better. Last night when I got home from school at about 10:30, Dan was waiting there for me. Not only with dinner, but with a big sunflower. So perfect :) Trying to make up for being so lazy on our walk yesterday I suppose.

I decided to help out the world a little bit too and donated my A+ blood :) It hurt for the first time ever, which is so strange cause I've donated lots of times before! They had to test my iron levels twice cause the first time I came up short. Luckily my right arm had more iron than my left :)

Moral of the story is "Donate as much as possible: Time, money, love, hugs, happiness, and joy." You'll be surprised how many people will appreciate your time <3

Morning Walks

Yes, I already missed a day. I'm gonna try not to do that. It would be easier if I had an i-phone I think. Yesterday morning the sun was shining and it was totally beautiful outside. I decided to get my butt out of bed and go for a walk. I texted Dan to see if he would come and told him I would wait ten minutes so he could join me. I only wanted to walk to the bridge over the canal where it intersects with the Genesee river. Not that far. He complained the whole walk there! I had even made coffee for us, and put it in travel mugs, thinking it would be a nice thing to do. The walk went from being a happy good morning to us fighting. Ugh. There were some nice stops on the way though. So to appreciate the morning anyway, and try to spend some extra time with my man, we sat on a bench watching them dredge the river. I even got to school on time:)

Share A little of Yourself

I was talking with Heather today and we were trying to figure out how we could stay in touch better and keep up on each others lives. It is going to be my goal for the next year to post a picture or comment everyday. I'm starting my next adventure in life, and I think it will be great to look back on this someday and remember what it was like to be 24 and turn 25.
I guess I could start with who I am. I'm spontaneous, obnoxious, and emotional. I'm a yogi, biker, runner, and surfer. I love talking to people and helping others, but sometimes I am way to bossy. I bring the 'crazy' to the party, will dance on any occasion, and somehow manage to work hard too. I'm not average in any aspect of the word. I love to be loved

This year should include my transition from Rochester to Hawaii to New York to Colorado. Well at least that is the plan right now!

I'm not sure if you can tell, but in the picture there is a huge flock of birds flying across the river. I felt at the time, and even still now that they are calling me to go with them. Move on with my busy, moment searching, never stopping to take a deep breath, life of college and try something new. See the big picture of life, not only what is bugging me now. The here and now are very and important, yes, but where are they taking you? What have you made of yourself?
This picture was taken at Letchworth State park on October 22 with Dan, who is currently my "man". I call him my man because we aren't technically dating... sorta. Well we should be, because I feel this amazingly strong connection with him and we click just right, but I am leaving in two weeks and two days to start a new journey in my life. I guess we happened to grow together at the wrong time. He says he wants to stay close and start up again when I get back to New York. Only time will tell.
I am graduating with my masters and then leaving Rochester. Forever.
Its going to be great. I'll have 4 certifications and 2 degrees, and a one way flight to Hawaii to live with my sister. I am somehow bilingual and love every second of American Sign Language. I just want to get out in the world and have my own classroom, but I am going to take a break first.
Over the next few weeks I am not sure anyone will see the better parts of me. Before I leave to a new place I tend to get in this emotional depressed state. I KNOW I am moving to Paradise, but that doesn't mean that I wont miss what I have here.