‘family’
Just the Break I Needed
Mar. 11, 2013—I spent this past week in bright and beautiful Miami Beach. Although it was a little colder than usual (about 20 degrees below average), the sun was out and my family was there. Spring break is the only real break we get during the semester and although many of my adventurous peers participated in service trips and fun getaways, I knew that I needed some family time to make it through the semester.
A visit from my family
Mar. 5, 2013—Hello to all my readers, I am sorry it has taken so long to add a new blog post. The past three weeks have been absolutely crazy (in the best way possible). I had my family come in for ten days (more on this below), then I had “midterms” (one paper that took me forever to write...
Figuring it Out
Feb. 26, 2013—As college continues to fly by at frightening speed, I realize I am getting closer and closer to being that terrifying and frightening word--an "adult." Due to my love of lists, I present you some reasons why recently I've felt closer to being a "real person":
*Cough Cough*
Feb. 25, 2013—For me, being sick at college is always one of the saddest moments because I start to miss home terribly. Luckily, the people surrounding me this time were incredibly helpful...
The Weekend That Keeps On Giving
Feb. 24, 2013—Hello folks! I apologize for my long-term absence. The bar is higher this semester all around—so I had to make sure my FIRST BLOG POST OF 2013 is/was the best thing you have ever read, which means I had to step up my game in the “living life” department. And it goes a little something...
Midterms
Feb. 24, 2013—With just one week before spring break, midterm season is upon us. I have two exams this week and a project due, but compared to some of my friends, I suppose I got off easy. Here is the short list of things standing between me and my beautiful family in sunny Miami Beach.
The Perfect Parents’ Weekend
Feb. 12, 2013—Normally AOII has a Dad’s Weekend in the fall and Mom’s Weekend in the spring, but this year we decided to group them together and have Parents’ Weekend. Since Knoxville is only three hours away, both my parents were able to visit me this weekend and it was just what I needed.
Newest Commodore on the Block
Dec. 31, 2012—I am proud to announce my personal favorite member of the Class of 2017- my younger sister, Brittany!! My sister applied to Vanderbilt Early Decision and got in! I am so proud of her and I don't think that I have ever been happier. Here is the crazy story of how she found out that she was accepted.
Merry Christmas from Inside ‘Dores!
Dec. 25, 2012—From the Inside ‘Dores blogging team to all of you, here’s to a Merry Christmas and a safe and happy remainder of the holiday break!
Caitlyn’s Catch-Ups: Tacos and Gluten-free Baking
Dec. 17, 2012—Caitlyn's Catch-Ups Part 4! Last Saturday night, my sorority family came over to my dorm and we had a fun night of taco-making, movie-watching, and gluten-free baking!