Real Friends

There are people that will come and go in your life and that is perfectly normal. In college you'll really realize who wants you in their life and who doesn't. Yes you may lose some friends that you've known your whole life, but you also might meet some that will be with you for the rest of your future.  Real friends will call, text, or find some way to stay in your life, even being hours apart. Real friends say they miss you and can't wait to see you again. If you're struggling to maintain an old friendship, maybe its time to just let go.

My Future Dog

Ever since I got my giant yellow lab Link I have been in love with big dogs. Cuddling something fuzzy that is  the same size as you is incomparable. I happened to find the kind of dog I want when I'm older. It is called a Russian Caucasian Mountain Dog. They can get up to about 150-200 lbs. They somewhat resemble a bear and I think they are the cutest, most cuddly things ever. If I had one I would probably name it Koda after the bear in "Brother Bear" (one of my favorite childhood movies). Here are a few pics of the adorable beasts.

 

Oddly Satisfying

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Have you ever just had a spoonful of Nutella, or felt a really soft blanket, or drank cold water after chewing minty gum and realized how great life is? I feel like everybody has those weird quarks that bring them a strange amount of satisfaction. For me, I think my favorite thing is those new paint mixing videos on twitter. I waste way more time watching them than I probably should, but oh well! I think it's necessary for everyone to have one of those oddly satisfying things in their life. Comment some of yours!

The Election

I can't say I am a Trump supporter whatsoever, but I also can't say I would vote for Hillary Clinton. I think that the next four years are going to be pretty scary for our country to say the least. Again, I'm not hating on Trump, but its scary that our House, Senate, and Executive Branch is majority Republican. Not to say that Democrats or Republicans are bad/good, but having a government represents one view of the country is not a good thing. Our country is diverse and we need a government that is as well. Guess we'll have to wait for the next election.

Missing Mexico

For my senior spring break trip in high school, a group of friends and I went to Riviera Maya, Mexico. We stayed at an all-inclusive resort for a full week. You could probably guess what most of our time was spent doing, but we did some other things as well. My favorite part of the trip was when we went on a giant catamaran for the day. We jammed to music and once we reached our destination we went snorkeling. I almost got to touch a rare white sea turtle! I actually pet three giant stingrays as well! After that we went to a lagoon for the rest of the day and partied on the boat. It was probably one of the most fun days I've ever had. I wish I could go back.

The Weeknd

ITS OFFICIAL! I AM GOING TO SEE THE WEEKND FOR THE SECOND YEAR IN A ROW! He is beyond amazing live. His shows are always incredible and over the top. Last year Travis Scott opened up with "Antidote" and it was a great start to the night. Once the Weeknd came on, flames took over the stage and the party began. My friends and I had a great time, especially with the funny guys in front of us. I heard the Starboy album, and I'm even more excited for this one in May now!

Missing My Best Friend

About two weeks ago my best friend Christian left for boot camp for the Navy. We are the kind of best friends where people never believe we are JUST FRIENDS. We talk all day and snap chat each other constantly. If he sees a cute girl at the gym, he calls me for advice. If I need to rant about my family or a dumb boy, he's my first thought. Or if I see a cute cat...I have to let him know. Ever since he left I've been realizing how big of a part in my life he has really become. I can't wait till he gets home in a few months! We literally never stop laughing and I really miss that in my life right now.

High School Finals vs. College Finals

Looking back, high school finals were a million times more miserable than college. First of all, in high school your finals still start at 7 am. In college, the earliest one you'd have is 8 am. Secondly, after a final in high school you had to sit in your seat until everyone was done, but in college you can leave immediately after and go get some Two-fellas. Having this freedom also allows you to have more time to study for other finals that you may have. To be honest, everything about college is better than high school...finals are no exception to that.

Christmas Break

Whatever you celebrate, I would just like to say Happy Holidays! I can't wait to go home and see my family again! I can't wait to see their faces when they open the gifts I got them either. My favorite part of Christmas is when my dad, brothers, and I go see a movie on Christmas night. Last year we went to see the new Star Wars movie. Another one of my favorite Christmas traditions is to go to Canterbury Village with my mom. We get ornaments personalized together. There is also an Irish store there that we love to go to! I'm so excited to be done with finals and see all my loved ones.

Jerks in the Winter

Alright, so we're all about 18 years old, and you think we'd know how to drive by now right? Hell no. With the first snowfall of the season its as if people have forgotten that ice...wait for it....is slippery! I know, its a very hard concept to grasp completely. I was returning home from the rec when some jerk coming out of Western Heights couldn't break fast enough going down the ramp. Luckily I realized and did not start my turn. The point of this point is don't be that jerk. Look at your surroundings and realize that 25 mph is no longer appropriate around campus unless the roads are cleared. And for those commuting, 60-70 mph is not okay on the freeway either during a snowstorm. My roommate just hit the sidewall because her friend thought that he was smarter that jack frost. Newsflash: that's how people get hurt!

A CATastrophe

Me and my roommate were on our way to TJ Maxx when my mom called me. I answered and she sounded as if someone in the family had passed or something. She couldn't even catch her breath to tell me what happened. Well apparently it wasn't someone that died, but something did. My dog that she rescued from Puerto Rico had gotten out of the room and had gotten one of her cats. Normally there wasn't any issues with him being aggressive but his instincts from the streets must've kicked in tonight. He killed the cat and ripped it apart in my moms living room. It was a very crazy night as you can guess. I can't imagine how bad it must've been to come home to that.

Motivation

So for the last month I have been extremely determined to get back in shape. I've been going five days a week and really pushing through. I do cardio for three miles everyday so today I thought I'd check my progress and step on the scale. Personally, I think I've seen a difference, even just with my energy level. But I almost lost all motivation realizing I actually gained weight. Not that I've ever been obsessed with my weight, but not seeing improvement really pissed me off. But then I realized that not everything is going to happen as quickly as you may want and that is okay...as long as you never give up on your goal!

Lets Talk About Sex

Nowadays it seems sex and relationships mean less and less to people. Maybe people are afraid of being hurt, maybe they're afraid of love too. Maybe it's the fact that we're so young, and anything about of future is terrifying to think of. Its also a scary thing when you can't control your emotions. I think that's why so many kids in college look for such physical relationships. In these types of relationships you know that you can't get hurt, because there isn't any investment. Its sad that in todays society we'd rather give someone their body than give them their heart.