Almost October

So I have to tell you how excited I am about Halloween!! I know it's only September, but I have been amped up for Halloween since summer escaped us. I can't get enough of Halloween and fall decorations and I have been shopping for anything fall and going wild decorationing my apartment. My place is so festive now, covered in leaves, baby pumpkins, candy corn and mumms and smells of pumpkin spice. Yesterday I bought a spooky black tree that holds a candle, at TJ Maxx, which is a great spot to find seasonal decorations.

Today in the office I spent a large chunk of time with my fellow ambassadors brainstorming what I was going to be for Halloween. I always try to be something creative and different from the normal, "skanky" costumes that many girls bust out on Halloween. So I've decided to be Waldo, from Where's Waldo, which will be one of a kind, comfortable and warm. Being warm is always a plus considering Halloween around theses parts is normally freezing and on occasion, dusted in snow flurries. All I need is a red and white stripped sweater and hat, extremely blue jeans and some glasses.

Last night I joined Whitney and Emily for an alternative dinner of nachos at Fajita's and Rita's, then did a little Halloween decorations shopping and went home to relax and watch Sex and The City Movie. All in all it was a relaxing evening, a nice break from doing schoolwork. Sometimes I have to take a mid-week break from work and do something to get away from homework.

I have to get back to work, but if anyone has any recommendations or ideas for costumes, throw them my way!!

-j

the beginning of the end

Well the school year is in full swing as fall rapidly approaches and I have bittersweet feelings about being a senior. I am excited about getting a job in something I've devoted the last four years to, but I'm also sad to be leaving Suffolk. This fall marks the beginning of the end my life as a college student. I will soon be considered an adult, in the "real world", with a "real job-kinda scary, but exciting nonetheless.

Firstly, Happy Fall!! Today makes the official Autumn Solstice. I am eager to see the change of seasons, while I am not excited about the dropping temperatures. I love fall and everything associated with it; the changing leaves, the smells, carving pumpkins, candy corn, apple picking, cider and especially Halloween. I know it may be a little early but I have already started decorating for Halloween, one of my favorite holidays.
I also love the fall because it is the beginning of the school year, a time in the year where the stresses of an overwhelming work load haven't begun and I can still enjoy some free time during the week. I am always reminded of a line in one of my favorite movies, You've Got Mail around this time. "I just love fall, it makes want to buy school supplies...I would send you a bouquet of newly sharpened pencils if I knew your name and address." I know that may sound cheesy, but I love the idea of it and it reminds me of the fall.
Anywho, I am excited to share with you something exciting I came across on the Suffolk website. I was perusing through the admissions link and clicked on the virtual tour, expecting it to be the same old lame tour we had always had, which was basically just pictures of each building and a brief description of the departments that were contains inside, when I was pleasantly surprised to a completely new virtual tour and map.

I have to run to class.. blog ya later
-j