Peace, Love & Summer Vacation

Tomorrow marks the first official day of my summer vacation. I am technically on summer break already, because my classes ended a week ago, but with an extra credit quiz due Friday, and a crazy busy schedule this past week, I'm just gonna consider tomorrow the start of Summer.

Summer is and always has been my favorite season. Everything about it is just so wonderful. For those of us not out in the real world quite yet, its a 4 month break from everything. No early morning classes to wake up for, no papers to write, no presentations to give, just four whole months of doing whatever you want. Sure, I have a summer job, but I absolutely love it, so going to work doesn't feel like, well, work.

I can't wait for all the adventures summer will bring...

berry picking,

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picnics,

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breaking out my Nikon to take lovely photographs,

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baking lots and lots of yummy cupcakes,

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the balloon festival I've gone to every year since I was a kid,

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blowing bubbles,

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spending time with the boyfriend,

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a trip to the ocean,

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and as much sun as I can soak up.

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Peace, Love & Friends

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I've been a horrible blogger, getting all caught up in my busy life and not bothering to document a moment of it. But that might also have something to do with the unfortunate fact that my busy life has not been so exciting lately.

Although I've had a quite exciting last few days. I finally had a weekend off from work (I love my job, but having to work on Saturdays makes it hard to hang out with friends) and was able to head up to Burlington and spend the weekend living the college life again. I crashed with my friend B for the night, and we stayed up till 4am catching up on everything that had been happening in our lives; talking, laughing, singing, crying, dancing, everything. Catching up on some much needed girl talk was great. It was just what I needed.

Peace, Love & Cupcakes

I've had a stressful couple of days, so I decided I would make myself some cupcakes. Because, well, I really like cupcakes. And they taste so much better when you really need them.

So I got to work, armed with my cupcake cookbook, my sweet tooth, and a great playlist.

And they came out quite beautifully, if I do say so myself.

Once I had finished, I wrapped some of them up using this brilliant wrapping idea to give as (late) Christmas gifts to friends.

Peace, Love & More About Road Trips

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So that road trip I've been lusting after; there is a destination in mind. I want to leave late at night on New Year's Eve and drive to the ocean. And once I get there, I want to watch the first sunrise of the year while standing on the beach. And then eat breakfast at a cute little diner as the sky brightens.

Peace, Love & Indy

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One of my good friends from school has to fly home, and can't bring her fish with her for winter break. So little Indy gets to come home with Auntie J for Christmas. We are going to have lots of wonderful adventures! I can't wait.

Peace, Love & All-Nighters

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The past two days I have stayed up all night talking, laughing, watching movies and eating with friends. Its the best feeling, staying up late talking and laughing with good friends until it starts to get light again. And the early morning light is so absolutely beautiful that it might even be worth getting up really early every once in a while just to watch the sunrise.

Peace, Love & Squirrels

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Today in the dining hall my friends and I spent the majority of lunch watching a crafty little squirrel scamper around the bookstore, and up onto a trash can. At first we were simply amazed by how adorable he looked running in circles on top of the trash can. Then, when he fell into the trash can, we began to worry about him. At this point, about 3 or 4 other tables were also watching the squirrels antics. A few people were ready to go outside and help the little guy out of the trash can when up he popped, carrying off two cookies. What a crafty little squirrel. We were all thoroughly impressed.

Peace, Love & 10 Things

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10 Things I Hate About You is possibly one of my favorite movies. It is definitely my favorite 90's rom-com. It has every required element: the pissed-off loner chick, the shallow blonde, the mysterious bad boy, prom, big romantic gestures, an AV geek, and a live band. Plus, it has Heath Ledger, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and Julia Stiles. And all of that adds up to awesomeness. Which is why it is perfect for a finals week anti-stress movie night.

Peace, Love & Thanks

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Today I am thankful for friends, family, and second chances.

Happy Turkey Day everyone!

Peace, Love & Shooting Stars

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I walked down to the Burlington Waterfront with a group of friends to watch the meteor shower last night. It was a cold and tiring walk, but it was totally worth it. The sky was perfectly clear, and we managed to find a nice dark spot away from streetlights and buildings to watch the show. It was beautiful, and I hope I can go out and watch them again tonight.