Wrapping-Up The Summer
I’ve had a pretty long summer this year since returning from London in mid-April, and yet, it still feels like it went by far too fast! I traveled quite a bit – Orlando, Toronto, New York City, Mexico – and did some exceptionally cool things, which you’ll see listed below. In May, I drove up to New York to visit family and then stopped by the Big Apple for... Read More
Updates – May 2011
A major update on the site tonight: the popular Handy Guide to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter has been updated to reflect my most recent visit! Not much has changed, so I believe it’s still pretty relevant. If you have any other questions about the park, feel free to ask me in the comments and I’ll try my best to answer it! Other than that, I’ve done a bit... Read More
January London Theatre
Just from living in London for one month, I have already seen more theatre in a few short weeks than I have in my entire life! It’s fantastic, though. I’m completely in awe by how talented and skilled some of these actors are. So amazing to see them perform live. Below is a rundown of the shows I saw and my thoughts: The 39 Steps – Criterion Theatre, 13th Jan My... Read More
I’m in London!
On Wednesday the 5th, I arrived in London to begin a semester of studying abroad! So far it’s been a mix of high and low experiences, as to be expected. I’m loving being back in a European city and learning to navigate the streets, trains, and buses. The downside is being in London means everything’s smaller….including my room. I have never been in such a... Read More
When Grandparents are Cooler Than You
You know what I find fascinating? And I say this in a genuine and endearing sort of way….. People over the age of 60 who use iPhones. During one of my many flights this past summer (I honestly couldn’t tell you which one), there was a couple sitting next to me both rockin’ the iPhone. Then during a trip to the doctor’s office last week, an elderly woman sitting... Read More
This Sport is NOT Stupid
Hey, America! It was really nice of you to show your interest in the sport between the time the US qualified for the Final 16 until they were eliminated by Ghana (again). Really, I admire your “jumping on the bandwagon” mentality. No, but seriously, it’s a shame – the U.S. mens soccer team deserves more encouraging and faithful fans. Yes, I know... Read More
The World Cup Just Got a Lot Less Sexy
For some reason that is completely beyond me, people generally despise the Italian football (soccer) team. Unless you’re Italian, of course. Really, I can’t understand why… they’re gorgeous, excellent players and make any game entertaining to watch. The World Cup is going to be so boring now without my boys. Of course, I can’t blame you... Read More
Let the Games Begin! World Cup 2010
I love the World Cup, I truly do. For me, it’s nothing at all like the Olympics. Yes, the Olympics are universally loved also, but the level of excitement and dedication just isn’t the same. There are too many sports to get excited over. Too many games to keep track of and try to watch. Whereas now, with the World Cup, you pledge allegiance to one team (sometimes... Read More
My 20th Birthday
You know what’s great about being 20? I can now say, “those crazy teenage drivers!” and not feel like a hypocrite. It’s a beautiful thing! It would be hard to top my birthday last year. I spent the weekend in Boston, living it up at LeakyCon. This year, I spent the day hyperventilating on a roller coaster and getting lost in West Virginia. But that’s... Read More
Spring Cleaning
The fall semester ended for me last week, and I’m happy to report I passed with flying colors! Well, almost. There was that little problem of a “C” in my Business class, but we’ll pretend that never happened. Otherwise, I’m very pleased with my A’s and B+! Since moving back home last Monday, it took me the better part of a week to unpack my belongings... Read More
