WELCOME TO THE REAL WORLD
“Today is the oldest you’ve ever been and the youngest you’ll ever be again.”
Another week older, another week’s worth of real world experience. Hello loved ones; I hope that your Easters were as fun and relaxing as mine, and that you got to spend the happy day with your wonderful family as I did. Midterms have ended and final exams are quickly approaching so I’m fearful that this will be one of my last blogs of the school year!! SUCHHHHH a scary thought that my freshman year of college is almost over! I won’t cry right now cause I’m in the study lounge and there are lots of people around because I don’t wish to make any of y’all uncomfortable or feel pity for me, but if anyone was already thinking of sending me exam goodies (not because I’m terrible upset about the end of the year or anything, but just because you love me) I probably wouldn’t complain J Anywho, without further adieu, this is what is going on in the life of a college freshman/almost sophomore:
#1: College is hard. To the older generations who reminisce on the “glory days” that were the greatest of your lives, I agree. But to all you older generations who spoiled me with your “college is all fun” and “college is the time for making mistakes”, shame on you. College is hard; I don’t care what you folks say. Once again the studying, midterms, and papers have gotten the best of my stress level. If you know any Econ majors, give them my number and tell them to be prepared for a whole heap of questions. College tours are in full swing as the weather warms up and every time I see a group stopped at the old well first I wanna scream, “Come to Carolina!!!! It’s the greatest place in the whole world!” And then I want to whisper as I walk quickly away, “and also it’s super hard so bring your mom to school with you to help you like she did in high school!” All jokes aside, this is the greatest place evaaaa and I’m so happy to be here (minus the tests). Boo Duke!
#2: If I can wear a long dress, I’m in. Thursday night was my sorority’s formal and I had a blast! The event was at the Fearrington (check it out: http://www.fearrington.com/house/) right outside of Chapel Hill and to say it was beautiful would be an understatement. All the girls turned out in their best formal dresses for a delicious dinner and some “grade a” dancing with their dates. “Liquid Pleasure”, the band, killed it as always with tunes from the 80s (the official music era of college) and by the end of the night, not even the pouring rain could dampen our spirits. It was the perfect beginning to a great weekend!
The beautiful Fearrington:
Me and some Tri Delta ladies waiting for the bus:
#3: Nothing beats a mountaintop and some deviled eggs. After a long night of formal-ing, I woke up early Friday morning and headed to Linville, right outside of Boone, North Carolina, to spend some time with the my ridiculously awesome family at my aunt and uncle’s mountain house. The mountain air was a well-needed shock to my system and after a brief stint of car troubles (eeeeeek), the trip took off for a weekend of fun and relaxation. In one weekend, I was serenaded by a 9 year old, fed my weight in delicious Easter cakes and deviled eggs, and loved up on by my ukulele-playing mama (Dear Aunt Ash, I don’t care if you think that’s weird J). Easter weekend was topped off with a cute birthday party for my one-year-old cousin Claude. The weekend was wonderful and I was reminded of all of the things that I have to be thankful for. If you woke up tomorrow and only had the things that you had thanked God for yesterday, would you be happy? (I stole that from a bumper sticker that my mom saw but it is interesting to consider. Happy Easter and thank God for all of you!)
To brighten your week:
Would love to hear about life in y’alls real worlds! Love ya. Miss ya. Mean it.
Kane
