Fall Semester WVU

Well, it's been a while! Remember me? 

A lot has been going on, I was finally accepted into WVU so I started my first semester, today is the election, which I'm very interested to see who wins. I've figured out my emphasis for my poli sci major... pre law... why did I do this to my self? 

The road to Mumford and sons.

These are the pictures I took and edited from the trip me and Amanda took! 

We had a chance to go see Mumford and sons( our favorite band ever) and we took it. It was the best experience ever. These are the times I will be able to look back and say yes I lived a full life. 

I also want to say that I learned what family is. I've definitely grown up a lot in since moving away from home. And I miss my mom and dad all the time but the family I rarely get to see makes me so happy to be related to them. I got to see my aunt Effie, she let us stay in her house when we needed to crash there. She is such a great woman. And I also got to see my grandpa who I only see once a year. They cared about how I've been and weren't demanding of time with me. Even though I could've spent like a whole month with them. I miss them. 

Family is going to help you no matter what. They may be stubborn or hard to understand but they were put in your life for a reason. We don't get to choose our gaurdian Angels. 

We also made a trip up to NYC to visit Amanda's brother Ryan. It was great to see him. He showed us Cony island and made sure we had a good time. 

Cheers

Sappy post from the girl with stitches

Hellloooo everyone 

Recently I've been glued to the couch and my bed because of an injury I received while running. The short version(that I tell all my tables) I went for a run,tripped,fell,and split my knee open and had to get stitches. I would just like to say thanks to my tables(except one guy) for being kind and not demanding of me as I gimped around the restaurant when I could. 

So Sunday, when I got stitches at MedExpress I opted to work my shift even though I was in a lot of pain, I pushed on as much as I could. It sucks when you are proud of being somewhat independent and then all of a sudden need the help of everyone around you. I try not to ask for much in my life, I actually hate asking for anything, but everyone has helped me out so much which tells me I am surrounded by good people here. Gabby (co-worker/ and great friend) literally did everything for me at the end of my shift on Sunday when I couldn't walk anymore. Jessy, who got me my job at varsity, pushed me around in a swivel chair downstairs so I could do my end of shift stuff. And Bree, who has turned into one of my best friends, took a shift for me tonight, even though she wasn't feeling well. It makes me happy to know I have people willing to help me. 

I'm also extremely thankful to Amanda, who had to clean me up when I got in the house after my fall. She gets me drinks and food when I need something. I also got the chance to go visit my boyfriend, Darren, over by philly for a day. I have to say he is a keeper because at one point in time he carried my purse for me. 

Anyways here's a collection of photos I've gathered over the summer, and the start of football season. 

I got to go see Mumford and Sons in Toms River, NJ.

I got to meet JT Thomas, the Giants linebacker

I finally made it to Centrilia, PA

I went to Pittsburgh,PA for the Fourth of July 

My dad finally came to visit me

I'm cool enough to have a boyfriend now

I'd say it's been a good couple of months

Cleveland, OH

Recently, Amanda and I made the drive to Cleveland from Morgantown.  It's a three and half hour drive, about the same as driving from Wellington to Orlando.  We listened to music we used to love and we now question if we truly were cool back when... pretty sure the answer is no.

A lot of people always ask why we go on these random trips and some think its absolutely ridiculous that we are willing to spend the money on gas or whatever else we do. The truth is that Amanda and I both have the same mind track. If we stay in one place for too long we go crazy. We get sad and down about our lives and we both know that there is more out there in the world. This is why shes my best friend and why she understands me sometimes. so very thankful for her and how she puts up with me, and the fact that i think im dying every day... thats another story for another day.

here's some pictures of the trip in cleveland...also the "A Christmas Story" house was there and i plan on going back for the tour.. FRAGIIIILEEEE

Sow...Snow everywhere

Amanda outside the house

Me with the sexual leg lamp

Lincoln Park

Baseball stadium in Cleveland

also Bean is a photographer

Karma does come back.

Earlier today Dylan and I helped push cars up our road, its a very big hill you have to drive over in order to get to the two apartment complexs over there. A bunch of cars were stuck at the bottom and caused a pill up(oh by the way it finally snowed)! A hand full of us help people out of the way, and did our good deed for the day, I now know to keep shoe picks in my car, along with a shovel.  Then I got called into work!

The past couple nights I picked up shifts that some of the girls at my job couldn't work, because we all have those days where we just can't get there. I had been making less than I thought I would be on those nights and was very apprehensive about picking up a shift tonight, because it had just snowed a couple inches and I didn't know what to expect.

When I got there Rach said that she hadn't had a table yet, this was at 4:30. About 10 mins later we got our first table for the night shift! Two guys who walked over to have a couple drinks. Since they were the only ones that were in the restaurant we soon got a group discussion going. About 20 mins later I got my first table; a father and his sons getting together to enjoy each others company on the snow day. Slowly others started to stagger in. I had 3 friends who hangout and talked for a bit, a regular who knows his beer, a couple and their friend.

Every customer I came in contact with today, despite the snow, was very happy and kind. There was mindless conversation between them and I. That's what makes me love my job, being able to serve people that enjoy being there. People who can have conversations with me. I love it! It makes me very happy to be a server some days, and other days I just like laughing at people who are mad at everything.

As I was cashing out a table I looked down at the tip line, thinking the guy made a mistake I looked up to see if i could catch him to ask him about it. He was gone. A very kind, generous, understanding, guy tipped me $45 on a $16 check. 16! That has never happened before! I was so overwhelmed with happiness and shock that I started to cry, I really started to cry! I hope he knows how much he made my day. After worrying about not making any money this guy did it in one tip. Thank you sir, who ever you are. thank you so very much.

karma really does come back to you. spread good karma even on your worst days.

Visiting home

I visited florida for the first time in seven months and for the first time I was so exstatic to be back. I finally felt like I was coming home. Through out the years of traveling with my mom and gram or my dad and everyone else i always dreaded coming back home. I felt I was missing out on something new and exciting. The past two years were the most I've traveled and everytime I came home to the same town where the same car sat at the same house where I slept in the same room on the same bed, and everytime I felt more left out on what the world had to offer. Now I want everyone that reads this to understand that I love my family very much, both sides of them. I also want everyone to know that my family has been so supportive of everything I've chosen to do in my life, even if they don't agree with some things I do they've always supported me in my dreams. so when I say "same" I don't mean it in a crazy negative way I mean that I craved change with all my heart. A change of pace, and boy did I get it by moving to morgantown, but back to where I visited home.

Florida never felt better, regaurdeless of the weather and the fact that it didn't warm up until 3 days into my trip, I had a blast seeing all my loved ones.(even though I complained to my parents about how I was so tired) I was so happy I got to see the people I did see and for the ones I didn't get to see I will see you the next time I promise. But anyways, I didn't realize how many people actually liked me. I never felt like I was very popular with people, but I truly was surprised at who made an effort to see me. I didn't take many pictures but I did manage to snap a couple and I wish I documented this trip a bit better but I was just too happy to see everyone that I didn't pay much attention to my phone. I was enjoying being in the now. 

My grandma recently found out what a selfie is and I stopped counting at 15 everytime she asked to take a selfie. It's seriously the cutest thing ever 

My mom and gram are my ride or dies(that means you will always be there for me, gram!) I love them so much and miss them everyday. It's weird not living with them but I know where my home is thanks to them.

Mollie while she was at work(at my favorite place ever. Please send me food Tijuana flats🙏). I'm so proud of my little cousin and even though I'm older than her and should be giving her advice, she keeps me on track of where I should be in life and keeps me grounded. 

Got to see Travis and Emily. Seriously my favorite couple in the entire world, how em puts up with this knuckle head I have no idea but they are perfect together!  Also Travis is that older brother who wants the best for me and he helped me keep a straight mind when I decided to move. Thank you both of you for being in my life

Jake who is literally going to kill me when he sees I posted this picture. I'm sure I'll get a- oh there's the text now! I'm so exstatic I got to see this babe. For those who don't know me and jake dated and I love him with all my heart. He is a one of a kind guy who I'm so glad is still in my life even if it's not how we used to be we know what we are and that's all the matters. He also supports me in everyway possible and is one of my best friends in this entire world. Thank you for putting up with me.

Found this golden picture. This is my step sister and I love her

Possibly the best brother ever. I'm so proud of him for everything he's accomplished in life and is planning on doing. He's an inspiration to me when I have none. Thank you for all the laughs we've had

Candace is someone who really knows how to laugh, knows how to get over the bad and keep going even if it's hard. I'm so fortunate that fate brought us together as coworkers and even more fortunate that she's my friend. She's so supportive and gives the best advice and I want nothing but the world for this girl because she's been through the world and she deserves it. 

Not pictured is Shyann, my coworker/ partner in crime. She's always been there for me and I'm glad we survived Jojos together. She's supported me through the years and I'm so thankful to have her. 

Also not pictured (which I'm really upset about) is my dad. I regret not getting a picture with him because I miss him a lot, he's my dad and I'd be lost without his wisdom. He advises me on what to do and even though we don't always meet eye to eye on things I know you mean well and I won't admit it but I sometimes ( not all the time!!) take his advice.

 

Visiting home truly made me appreciate what I had and to think I'm growing up is very scary but also what I've wanted all my life. I have my good days and my bad days but I know that I have loved ones that care about me and I'm very happy about that. 

So now it's Christmas and I'm watching the Christmas episode of South Park and it's like I'm 5 and waiting for Santa. It's weird to think that's what I remember from my childhood is sleeping in my parents bed and turning the tv on to south park.

Happy holidays. Enjoy it with your loved ones and if you aren't with them keep them close to heart. Be thankful for what you have and don't be a prick about it. 

Happy festivus people