Study Break

Pandora's Glee radio and venti coffee is getting me through the morning. 

I have two a&p chapters done one to go! 

This isn't my first time studying I have been reviewing for awhile. 

(The test is one friday)

Recruitment begins at 2:30 

Pray for me! 

Two words... Recruitment Week. 

I got four hours of sleep last night 

& 

it is only the first day 

I promise a post when I gain my sanity back

No guarantees when that will be. 

Pumpkin Spice

    I welcomed in Fall today by having the my first Pumpkin Spice Latte of the season! It was amazing, probably my favorite drink Starbucks makes. And to top if off the line was super short as Ole Miss officially has TWO Starbucks on campus. Laugh at me if you live in a city but this is a big deal, esp if you are like me and need your caffeine to function normally. 
    Anyway I love fall. To me it means, football season, pumpkin picking, leafs changing colors and wearing cute sweats and of course boots! I would say wearing orange but thats to Tennessee Volunteer for me! So here is my fall to do list!

This fall I want to...

- carve a pumpkin

- take a drive to see the leafs change

- watch Ole Miss win a conference football game

- dress up for class (so I can wear boots)

- jump in a leaf pile

- drink tons of pumpkin spice lattes

- make pumpkin bread

Mississippi Marriage... & Divorce

*Please remember that everyone's views are different*

  
   It is gross outside. So of course I stopped to get a coffee this morning and behind me are some not so stereotypical Ole Miss freshmen. They were having a discussion about the increase in Mississippi marriage and divorce rates, which was an article in the Daily Mississippian (DM) today. Naturally I listened in on what they were saying as my sociology class discussed marriage last week. For the record my parents are happily married.  Not being from "the south" (because according to most down here Virginia is not the south,which it is, Mississippi is just the DEEP south but that is for another post) I have been exposed to different ideas and people. The idea of an "MRS degree" or a "ring in the spring" is simply not something I was sent to college for.       
     In sociology class we talked about the increase of the average age for marriage, women went from 23 to 25 and men went from 25 to 27. To me this is not surprising, the pressure for a ring was never there, however this was a shock to others. A Mississippian piped up in class, she was shocked saying that Mississippi should have the lowest divorce rates because of the importance of religion and the importance of marrying for the right reason... love. When in reality when a girl talks about finding "the one" she hardly ever talks about love, instead she typically describes her dream ring, which is usually a huge rock... that doesn't sound like love to me. 
     The not so stereotypical freshman (a guy and his girlfriend?) had a different take on it. They were debating if sex had any play in it. Waiting until marriage is expected but does that cause a rush into getting married or change the reason in marriage? They failed to mention love although did explain(?) why both marriage and divorce rates were high. They debated that marriage occurs so young because it is tradition and because of the desire for sex and the divorce was a product of no longer desiring sex and not truly being in love, which doesn't make sense. Why you might think, because according to the DM article the most common age for divorce is 60, which is when most people retire. Interesting because that is when the kids are independent (hopefully) and it is supposed to be easy living. 
    So what are your thoughts? Is it totally absurd to be in college and looking for Mr Right or is it very feministic to put an education and a job before the search for "the one"? Where is the balance? 




PS.Yes, I do feel like Carrie Bradshaw writing such a relationshipy post. 

Thanks Mom!

    Just a quick shout out to my Momma! She is awesome and my rock. This week I received 3 pieces of mail from home! Getting mail automatically brightness my day and I have to admit with everything going on I was a tad home sick. One of the pieces was a card which made me feel super special, and two were packages, one included some clothes which I left at home (btw I finally finished unpacking... I don't wanta talk about it!) and the second a little care package from "the boys" which was complete with an adorable Micheal Kors wristlet and chocolates! I can't tell you how much I needed this. It has been a rough week and her little signs of encouragement is what I truly needed to get through it.(Saying it is one thing but showing it is a whole other) Between my new role in the sorority plus recruitment along with classes plus homework and finally volunteering in the ER, I have had little down time. What time I do get to relax I am worthless as all I want to do is sleep which is why it has been a week since my last post. Sorry for the one big rant.
XOXO 

“Pour yourself a drink, put on some lipstick, and pull yourself together.”

-Elizabeth Taylor After my test this morning this is exactly what I need. Although I think if I poured myself a drink this early it would not end well. So my version is... "Take a cat nap, put on some make up and put my life together again" Not as sassy but it is well needed, or at least I think it is.

Friday Frenzy!

Friday Frenzy

Currently Listing to: The TV, its on TLC and the commercial for Dance Moms was on. Needless to say that women is crazy and those girls are going to need some serious therapy! 

Currently Sippin on: Starbucks 100 Calorie Frap in a bottle, sounds iffy but it's amazing, I don't know if it's the fact that I don't have to wait in line for it or that it is actually yummy. 

Currently Wearing: Jeans and an over size Theta T shirt. Its pretty chilly outside and I don't approve of leggings as acceptable pants sorry. 

Current Thought: My weekend plans of studying, I have a HUGE test on monday and I really want to make an A. Also that I think it would be the prefect day to take Isla to the dog park. She loves that place 

Current Craving: a sub, bland I know but it is almost lunch time, I think I might treat myself to Firehouse Subs? 

Current Mood: Excited that it is finally friday and I get to sleep in but kind of stressed because of my weekend plans of studying. I would be a much happier person if Ole Miss bets Southern Illinois tomorrow! 

Game Day!

I know its about four days late but hang with me while I get my stuff together. 

      The saying we many not win every game but we never lose a tailgate was proven true last weekend. 

I tent hooped pretty much all afternoon, my sorority invested a small fortune on a new tent so it was really exciting to see it! Also we re-did our set up, new stickers, table piece and cups, call me crazy but I love this kind of thing. Matt however didn't understand it so in return we popped over to his fraternity tent. About 100 Hotty Toddy chants and watching the players walk down the Walk of Champions we began the search for my Aunt's set up. It took a little to get their (it is nearly impossible to find anyone in such a mass amount of people) but it is well worth it. Not only did she have the Auburn game on a flatscreen but she had an adorable spread.  

Naturally we took some family pictures! John, my cousin just joined me at Ole Miss this fall. Give it three years his sister Caroline will be an Ole Miss rebel too. I love seeing my family practically every weekend, it really makes Ole Miss my home away from home! 

Not one word about the actual game... I simply don't want to face the fact we lost to BYU 

Top Ten Rules Of The South That Every Gentleman Must Know And Act On

Not like you guys need a reminder but in case you do...

1. Always be confident, never cocky. Girls will walk, bosses will turn, and young ladies’ fathers will close doors- humility speaks volumes of a young man’s character.

2. Always walk between a lady and the street.

3. Always be on time. To be safe, always shoot for 10 minutes before.

4. Always open the door for a lady.

5. Always stand when a lady leaves or approaches a table. Wait to sit down until she has sat down or until she has given permission.

6. Never, ever, under any circumstance, wear cargo shorts, pants, trousers, etc.

7. Flip- flops are for the beach or pool, only. Loafers are always a safe, casual option.

8. It’s better to be polite than always right.

9. Never wear socks with seersucker.

10. Last but certainly not least, never forget “yes/no ma’am/ sir.” Of course, there are other etiquette and social cues that serve importance in public and social settings, and don’t fret, I’ll be sure to address those later on. If you fine gents have suggestions or must have’s, please feel free to help me out.