Tuesday, January 18, 2011

S, Day 4.

Like Katie, my friend situation is complicated at best. But I truly wouldn't change any of them for anything.

First of all, we have Katie, James and Dylan. Katie already explained our relationship. But with the three of them, there's always something going on, and we always have something to talk about. We've been friends for a million years. James, Dylan and I have been friends since elementary school, and Katie joined our group when she began dating James years ago.

Then there's Samantha, who I love to death. She is always there to listen to me vent. I love dancing with her to Lady Gaga and screaming out old school My Chemical Romance lyrics on our random shopping adventures off Cape. I miss her so much when I'm at school. :(

Then there's Mark. He and I have a funny relationship. I messaged him earlier in the year asking for help on a law assignment, and from there we became fast friends (and I got an A on the assignment, too). I call what he and I have a non-relationship relationship, because I can't think of a better phrase for it. We're not "just friends" but we aren't officially dating, either. I just don't have time, you know? He goes to Brown and we see each other when we're on break or otherwise visiting each other's cities. Also, he helps me on my law homework.

I have so many other friends who deserve a shout out, but I'm getting tired and I have to get up for class in the morning.. and I'm still waiting to hear from Dylan to see if I'm going out tonight. I'm commuting for the day tomorrow since no one can help me move in until this weekend. THANK GOD I only have class tomorrow, and that's it for the week.

K Day 6!

Tell us about your favorite season, and why.

I'd like to give some cool reason for liking winter or autumn or spring, but the only thing I like most about those are my birthday/Christmas, changing leaves, and the start of warm weather, respectively. But those area all pretty generic. And at the risk of sounding cliche, summer on Cape Cod just can't be matched anywhere else.
Sure it's crowded and we all complain endlessly about the tourists, but we know on some secret level we love it. Like yes, I am a local! So for one moment you feel superior to the family of five from New Jersey. I work at a major tourist attraction and I love the moments when people are incredulous at how long it takes to get from Falmouth to Hyannis and the fact that there's nowhere to park (that they know of). I love having bonfires on Sandy Neck of course, and walking down Main Street and going to Craigville. One reason I'm holding off getting an apartment in Boston is the fact that I'd probably have to stay here for the summer, and I'm not ready to give up my Cape summers just yet.

Monday, January 17, 2011

K Day 5!

Tell us about your three favorite colors.

I really like specific colors, which makes this difficult sometimes. But my favorite is peachy-pink. I've wanted that as my wedding color for a long time, I can just imagine how pretty it would be.
I also like gray/grey (I still never know which to write!) but everyone tells me that's boring and who would have gray/grey be a favorite color? I think it's so classy and subdued. I own a primarily gray/grey wardrobe, to be honest.
And finally, I also really like lilac. It's more blue than lavender, although I like that too. I imagine my future Cape house being all white with lilac hydrangeas in the front and little cut bunches of them on my dining room table.
It will be perfect, I tell you.

But I currently have hair dye in my hair so I have to go wash it out before I become a permanent redhead.

S30DC. Day 3.

You know, I considered skipping day 3, because I don't have a favorite TV show. I do have a favorite TYPE of TV show, however.

Yes. Trashy reality TV.

Katie, I got this off Perez. No complaining.


The Jeresy Shore, obviously, is the prime example of trashy reality TV. These people are hired to act like idiots for my enjoyment, and oh boy, do I enjoy it. I get so invested in the dramas of the shore life. Will Sammi and Ronnie break up? (Probably) Will The Situation ever stop being a jerk? (No) Does Snooki get arrested? (YES, SHE DOES, IN TONIGHT'S EPISODE!)

I have spent plenty of nights this break in Mark's basement watching the Jersey Shore with my friends... and then have gone back the next night without my friends because they were too busy having fun or trashing my trashy TV that I couldn't focus.

But it isn't just Jersey Shore. It's You're Cut Off, Bridezillas, 16 and Pregnant, My Big Friggin Wedding, and Sarah Palin's Alaska. Anything where I can watch people mess up their lives (or political careers), I'm all over it.

In other news, Skins premiers on MTV tonight! I've watched the British version with Katie and Mark, and I love the scripted drama too. Yes, so excited to have one last party in Mark's basement with my closest friends before we all head back to school. Wah, school, how upsetting.

Sunday, January 16, 2011

K, Day 4.

Write about your closest friend(s).

Well, my friend web is quite complicated. But let's start with the co-author here, Stephanie.
She and I have an interesting story- we became best friends in middle school, and were so alike. We were awkward and shy with our braces, glasses, and frizzy hair (sorry Steph, we know it's true). We remained close in high school until junior year, where all hell broke loose and we had a falling out. Fast forward two years later. I'm done with my freshman year of college and I get a message on facebook from her, saying she's going to the college literally across the street from me. From my window, I can see her entire campus. Could we meet up so we could maybe put all of this behind us so it wouldn't be awkward if we accidentally ran into each other? Okay, fine, if I have to. Best decision of my life. We picked up right where we left off, and it's been smooth sailing since. We pAArty together, gossip together, and are brutally honest with each other. Nbd.

Sara is my oldest friend. We met in second grade and were best friends right away. She moved away right before high school began, and that was tough. We've remained in contact and it's always been nice to have an objective, outside view on some of my ~problems throughout the years since she's not directly involved. She got engaged this past Christmas, and it is incredibly weird to think she'll be married in a year in a half. She won't be the same little girl playing Restaurant in my basement with plastic food and make believe customers. All the same, I try my best to support her and am a bridesmaid!

Then there is James, and our relationship is always complicated. We dated for about three and a half years in high school and college, and only separated this past summer. We've remained close though, and hang out whenever I'm home. He's the funniest person you will ever meet, I promise.

And finally, I have a great group of friends at school. I never thought I'd be as lucky as I am to have met such wonderful people. We are so alike and so different- something fun is always going on and there's always excitement. There is Sarah, Isabel, Carla, Vanessa, Kristen, Katie, and Natalie. Together the 8 of us (all paired up as roommates in the same hallway at Simmons) always have the best time together.

I love them all! I'm in a sappy mood now.