exploration

I'm just jumping in for a flash to tell of our adventures of late. The next collection of photos are compiled from accidental adventures that we stumbled upon on the verge of exploration around Clemson. you never know what any day will bring!

updates my friends

I am sitting in the library.. on a friday afternoon...just trying to get some homework done before the weekend. While this seems like the least interesting thing about my life, I just want you all to know that I am absolutely loving clemson. I miss my family and friends so much, but these new horizons are just invigorating (especially when they have a few mountains dotted on them). 

And dear readers, if you were wondering, the school part of school is going pretty swell too. I actually had my first real architecture project. Granted, we were just instructed to construct a 2in x 2in x 2in box out of matte board. Regardless, I set up camp in the hallway, blasted music, and worked away on my little project. This was a great opportunity to meet new friends (or scare them off..) and wake the first floor of my dorm up for once. I even played my guitar up and down the halls to invite people to cookie break. Needless to say, it was ineffective. Seriously, the first floor is just not happening 97% of the time. maybe it's just an honors dorm thing....

Also, I reaallllllllllllllllllllyyyyyyyyyyyyy love meeting all of these new people. Especially in the beginning like this, everything is an open possibility. Really, anything could happen. Lots and Lots and Lots of new and awesome people. It's awesome. I've even made friends with the dining hall workers. I guess that's what happens when you spend more time in the cafeteria than you do the library. maybe I should make friends with the library workers..

A few of my new friends make fun of me for knowing so many people already. I know, it might be a little creepy when I just go up to random folks and barge in with "Hi I'm Kat, I'm from Louisiana. Want to be friends?" but it seems to be working out just fine. Well, most of the time. There are a few people that stare at me like I'm literally insane (I might be just a little), but people are generally welcoming for the most part. Actually, Clemson was voted #2 happiest students. and believe me, I can attest to this fact. I'm happier than ever and already bleeding orange. Go tigers! (both of them!)

Speaking of meeting people, I've met quite a few characters. You know those people that just add interesting spice to life?! Well since I've met a ton of people, I've also met my fair share of these gems. While the stories are too many to reiterate now, I will tell you that I met a nerd that told me I was beautiful and I had toned legs. Creepy? absofrickinlutely. 

regardless, I am flattered.

There are a few downfalls to college, but I can only think of one right now. That one downfall would be my sleeping schedule. There is always something to do and someone to hang out with! I just never sleep anymore. I just like to think that I don't sleep that much so I can take advantage of all the opportunities that Clemson University has afforded me. whoop whoop yeah!

I hate to be so scatterbrained, but yet another fun thing about life  is how many people that know how to play the guitar in college. Jam sessions until 3 am are the best. Hey you have a 9 am class? who cares! see previous paragraph about not sleeping. once again, the college experience > sleep. alwayz. 

well dear readers, that is everything that you should want to hear about my present life. lots of things are happening and it is all such a whirlwind. I truly am thankful for these abundant opportunities and the many graces God has placed in my life. Life rocks!

seek adventure my friends.

the selfie.

situation #1 So you're sitting alone and you want to know how you're hair looks but you're without your handy dandy pocket mirror. What to do?

situation #2 you're looking very fly, but there's no one near to take your picture to prove to your friends that, yes, you indeed can be cute. How do you act?

situation #3 you're with your fave peeps and you want to commemorate the special occasion with a photo. You also want all of these "peeps" to be in this said photo. What course of action do you take?

Clearly the most logical way to proceed in any or all of these situations is to result to only one thing: the selfie. We've all done it. Admittedly, some more than others. Yes, we've all sunken down to that level where we stick out the arm and click that picture of ourselves. Despite the negative connotation of the selfie, this practice has become increasingly more popular. Even many phones these days encourage the selfie. For instance, the iphone 4 blatantly encourages such actions with it's tempting double camera (yes, you can see yourself and take a picture at the same time!) 

For your enjoyment dearest readers, I've collected a montage of selfies from my phone. 

I mean it's ok, right? everyone's doing it...

skewl.

CLASSES START TOMORROW!

wahhh. I'm so excited. I  love Clemson so much. 

I even walked all around campus to find my classes for tomorrow. Knowing me, I'd probably still get lost. 

There's something legitimately wrong with me...I cannot for the life of me find my way around ANYWHERE. I get lost everywhere. whaaaaaaaaaaaaatttttt!??

but I'm feeling a little bit confident in my GPSing skills... hopefully.

right now...

I'm sitting in my dorm, all moved in.

wow.

I don't know what to think. This is so exciting/scary!

Last night I fell asleep deathly afraid that I would sleep talk or walk. I've been known to do such things, so it was a legitimate worry. The worst part about it, I never remember doing it so I could have potentially annoyed the bonkers out of my roommate! hope not...fingers crossed...

and now off to find the church! pray for me...hahahaha

goodbye LA, hello Clemson

10 hour drive here we go

poem

Crying may show weakness

But I believe in truth

In the honesty of feeling free

And not hiding away your youth

Formation and maturing

Can come with those little tears

Or in the form of a violent storm

And thoughts ringing in your ears

A different cause and situation

Maybe its joy, but maybe it's grief

Feeling mad or feeling sad

tears make those feelings brief

Let them out, don't chain them in

For this is not nearly the end

You never know what is to come

Just learn to wait and trust the Son

adventures of the young one.

Yesterday I went to the mall with my mother to finish up shopping for college things. So we walked in a store and ultimately decided to smell some of the perfumes. My mom proceeded to tell the woman helping us that I was leaving for college in 11 days. She then looks at me in a sort of confused, puzzled manner and says, "Oh I thought you were 14"

what!? 

keep in mind I was shopping for COLLEGE. 

L'espoir flotte

My best friend just returned from her adventure to France where she stayed with a host family to study French and also from Italy where she spent a few days visiting her precious family. I say precious...and I truly mean it. They are all absolutely adorable!

She had the best time exploring France on her own, seeing her beautiful family, and seeking her independence. I'm so proud of her for sticking through the tough beginning and reaping the vast benefits this trip had to offer. I can't tell you first hand about her experience, but I can tell you that she came back a new, enlightened, more mature, and generally happier person. I'm so happy that she got to experience this opportunity-filled adventure. way to go sus!

Patch and I made her a journal to record all her adventures in. And the best part about it is...we don't have to wait until we're 30 to read it!