so i haven't really used this blog in a while, since my adventures haven't been anything extreme. i have made a new blog to document my journey as a Disney College Program participant (michcp531.blogspot.com) and I will try to use this one as sort of general and personal.
it has come across my mind for several years of the idea to be a vegetarian. it never progressed to more than i thought, i never went through with it. today i was thinking about how i love animals so much, but feel so hypocritical that i eat them. i feel almost guilty.
so i think for the next 30 days i will try to be a vegetarian. we'll see how it goes.
april 5th. day one. let's do this.
Monday, April 5, 2010
Monday, December 28, 2009
goodbye 2009, hello 2010.
Is it possible that each year seems to be even better than the last? At the end of each year, I tend to reflect, reminding me of all the people I met, places I went, and all of the things I have to be grateful for. This year was not only better than the last, but possibly the best. If you had anything to do with that, thank you.
January-April – Australia: It still boggles my mind that at this time last year I was preparing myself to embark on a journey that would take me across the world where I would live, learn, and explore for 4 months. At the time it seemed insane that I would leave everything I knew for this new experience. Looking back, those months went by in the blink of an eye, and if I could, I would do it all over again. I spent these months meeting incredible people from all over the world, each with their own passion to accomplish whatever it was on their unique agenda. I went skydiving, scuba diving, sandboarding, and more experiences that created thrills I had never experienced before. I was able to enjoy the beauty of Australia’s nature and wildlife as well as enjoy the company of people who welcomed me into their lives with open arms. I am so thankful that I allowed myself to take part in a trip which introduced me to an alternate life as opposed to my routine one, and appreciate the experiences which life has to offer, recognizing that each experience is one for the taking.
May – Bamboozle: The music festival which was probably the most exciting part of returning home. Looking forward to Bamboozle kept me sane when all I wanted was to stay in Australia forever. Within a week of being home, I was reunited with some of my best friends. Music, parties, and friends created a weekend that is still often laughed about today. Disney: Not only was I able to return to a place I’ve visited yearly, but I was reunited with more of my best friends. The trip was filled with magic, reunions, and good company.
June-July – New York: I was able to spend my summer in the most wonderful city, completing an internship at a major record label. Need I say more? I fell even more in love with New York City. I had a great internship at Universal, learning about the music industry from an insider’s perspective. Throughout my time in the city, I met so many people, each with their own views and ambitions.
August – I’m not sure there was one specific highlight of August, and although I hadn’t spent much time at home this year, I enjoyed moving in to an apartment. A place I could call my own, where I was able to relax, adjust to, and enjoy, as yet another transition was made in my life.
September-December: Senior year! So crazy that I have completed my first semester of Senior year, only one left until graduation. Craziness. There were many things that made these months amazing, from the VMAs, to senior year, to other concerts and my 21st birthday.
Overall, it was an incredible year and I have so many people to thank for that. 2009 was quite possibly the best year ever and I can't wait for 2010!
January-April – Australia: It still boggles my mind that at this time last year I was preparing myself to embark on a journey that would take me across the world where I would live, learn, and explore for 4 months. At the time it seemed insane that I would leave everything I knew for this new experience. Looking back, those months went by in the blink of an eye, and if I could, I would do it all over again. I spent these months meeting incredible people from all over the world, each with their own passion to accomplish whatever it was on their unique agenda. I went skydiving, scuba diving, sandboarding, and more experiences that created thrills I had never experienced before. I was able to enjoy the beauty of Australia’s nature and wildlife as well as enjoy the company of people who welcomed me into their lives with open arms. I am so thankful that I allowed myself to take part in a trip which introduced me to an alternate life as opposed to my routine one, and appreciate the experiences which life has to offer, recognizing that each experience is one for the taking.
May – Bamboozle: The music festival which was probably the most exciting part of returning home. Looking forward to Bamboozle kept me sane when all I wanted was to stay in Australia forever. Within a week of being home, I was reunited with some of my best friends. Music, parties, and friends created a weekend that is still often laughed about today. Disney: Not only was I able to return to a place I’ve visited yearly, but I was reunited with more of my best friends. The trip was filled with magic, reunions, and good company.
June-July – New York: I was able to spend my summer in the most wonderful city, completing an internship at a major record label. Need I say more? I fell even more in love with New York City. I had a great internship at Universal, learning about the music industry from an insider’s perspective. Throughout my time in the city, I met so many people, each with their own views and ambitions.
August – I’m not sure there was one specific highlight of August, and although I hadn’t spent much time at home this year, I enjoyed moving in to an apartment. A place I could call my own, where I was able to relax, adjust to, and enjoy, as yet another transition was made in my life.
September-December: Senior year! So crazy that I have completed my first semester of Senior year, only one left until graduation. Craziness. There were many things that made these months amazing, from the VMAs, to senior year, to other concerts and my 21st birthday.
Overall, it was an incredible year and I have so many people to thank for that. 2009 was quite possibly the best year ever and I can't wait for 2010!
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
the beginning of the end
So I guess I started this blog intentionally to document my semester in Australia and to keep my friends updated with my life while I was in the land down under. I kinda hoped it would continue when I got back. However, it did not. Maybe it's because I felt my life wasn't as exciting since I left Australia. Maybe it's because I felt I didn't need to keep my friends as updated since we weren't so far apart. Or maybe I just forget. Whatever the case, I'm not sure the last time this blog was updated.
I spent this past summer living in New York City interning at a major record label. Dream come true? Basically. I have always loved NYC, but visiting and living in the city are very different from one another. I was finally able to explore the city for a long period of time and get accustomed to life in the city. It makes me wish I went to school in the city. But I know in doing so there would have been many pros and cons, so I’m glad I at least was able to get a taste of living in the city this summer.
I got to intern with the publicity department at Universal Motown. I learned so much about publicity as well as the music industry. It enabled me to network, gain an indescribable opportunity, and prove to myself that I was able to do it. I worked hard and this summer confirmed my notions and desires for living in NYC and working at a record label. Granted there’s still other things I want and need to figure out, but I feel as though I’m on the right path.
The direction of my life is in my hands, and I have an idea of which way I want to go.
But for now, I’ll just have to keep dreaming a little longer. Reality has put my dreams on hold for just a moment…and by a moment I mean a year. Senior year.
I can’t believe it’s my last year in college! I feel like I just got to campus for orientation. Time sure does fly. One year left. Work hard, play hard, and enjoying each moment… that’s the plan.
I spent this past summer living in New York City interning at a major record label. Dream come true? Basically. I have always loved NYC, but visiting and living in the city are very different from one another. I was finally able to explore the city for a long period of time and get accustomed to life in the city. It makes me wish I went to school in the city. But I know in doing so there would have been many pros and cons, so I’m glad I at least was able to get a taste of living in the city this summer.
I got to intern with the publicity department at Universal Motown. I learned so much about publicity as well as the music industry. It enabled me to network, gain an indescribable opportunity, and prove to myself that I was able to do it. I worked hard and this summer confirmed my notions and desires for living in NYC and working at a record label. Granted there’s still other things I want and need to figure out, but I feel as though I’m on the right path.
The direction of my life is in my hands, and I have an idea of which way I want to go.
But for now, I’ll just have to keep dreaming a little longer. Reality has put my dreams on hold for just a moment…and by a moment I mean a year. Senior year.
I can’t believe it’s my last year in college! I feel like I just got to campus for orientation. Time sure does fly. One year left. Work hard, play hard, and enjoying each moment… that’s the plan.
Friday, May 29, 2009
I'm sleeping so little but I'm living the good life.
I never got a chance to blog about Bamboozle, but I think its worth blogging about, so I’m gonna do that now. I’ll try to spare some details, but some things need to be mentioned.
Maxine and I got to Jersey late Friday night and enjoyed our lovely room at the Hyatt (kudos to Jess and priceline.com for hooking that up!), where we waited for Jess, Kate, and Sarah to return from Hoodwink. They finally got back within the 11pm hour and we spent the rest of the night partying with them and our new friends from England, Indiana, Ohio, Rhode Island, and who knows where else. It was the beginning of epic hotel parties in room 612, complete with beer pong and late night soccer. We also met some of the guys from The Cab, This Providence, and Blue October.
On Saturday we got up early, got ready, and headed over to Bamboozle. It was supposed to be rainy all weekend so I wore rain boots, looking like a fool in the afternoon when the sun decided to shine for most of the day. Oh well.
I saw performances by The Cab, Cartel, Forever the Sickest Kids, Metro Station, We The Kings, Boys Like Girls, Ace Enders and a Million Different People, Nevershoutnever, All Time Low, Third Eye Blind, and Fall Out Boy. I also met Dave Melillo (Cute is what we aim for), Stereo Skyline, Days Difference, and Third Eye Blind (!!!) throughout the day. I also got to see a bunch of friends! It was a great day.
When we went back to the hotel, we got ready for another room 612 party. We once again partied with all of our new friends. There was another late night soccer session as well, but this time it ended differently. To keep it short, we partied with The Used. In the hotel. And On their tour bus. So random, yet so awesome.
After another late night, we got up early to do it all over again. On Sunday, I got to see lots of friends who I hadn’t seen in a while, which was really exciting! I saw performances from Honor Society, Tinted Windows, The White Tie Affair, Runner Runner, Demi Lovato, Valencia, There For Tomorrow, Taking Back Sunday and No Doubt. I also met Honor Society, Maika (There for Tomorrow), Jonathan (FTSK), and Valencia.
We spent the night for yet another night of the hotel threatening to call the police on us. Apparently we were a little too loud. I guess that’s what happens when you move furniture from one hotel room down the hall to another haha We hung out with our lovely British friends again as well as the guys from Thrash Unreal and their friends. And snuck a dog into the room. Much love for Reptar. We ended our epic Bamboozle weekend with another epic hotel party.
All in all, it was a great weekend filled with lots of awesome bands.
Much love to all my new friends.
Maxine and I got to Jersey late Friday night and enjoyed our lovely room at the Hyatt (kudos to Jess and priceline.com for hooking that up!), where we waited for Jess, Kate, and Sarah to return from Hoodwink. They finally got back within the 11pm hour and we spent the rest of the night partying with them and our new friends from England, Indiana, Ohio, Rhode Island, and who knows where else. It was the beginning of epic hotel parties in room 612, complete with beer pong and late night soccer. We also met some of the guys from The Cab, This Providence, and Blue October.
On Saturday we got up early, got ready, and headed over to Bamboozle. It was supposed to be rainy all weekend so I wore rain boots, looking like a fool in the afternoon when the sun decided to shine for most of the day. Oh well.
I saw performances by The Cab, Cartel, Forever the Sickest Kids, Metro Station, We The Kings, Boys Like Girls, Ace Enders and a Million Different People, Nevershoutnever, All Time Low, Third Eye Blind, and Fall Out Boy. I also met Dave Melillo (Cute is what we aim for), Stereo Skyline, Days Difference, and Third Eye Blind (!!!) throughout the day. I also got to see a bunch of friends! It was a great day.
When we went back to the hotel, we got ready for another room 612 party. We once again partied with all of our new friends. There was another late night soccer session as well, but this time it ended differently. To keep it short, we partied with The Used. In the hotel. And On their tour bus. So random, yet so awesome.
After another late night, we got up early to do it all over again. On Sunday, I got to see lots of friends who I hadn’t seen in a while, which was really exciting! I saw performances from Honor Society, Tinted Windows, The White Tie Affair, Runner Runner, Demi Lovato, Valencia, There For Tomorrow, Taking Back Sunday and No Doubt. I also met Honor Society, Maika (There for Tomorrow), Jonathan (FTSK), and Valencia.
We spent the night for yet another night of the hotel threatening to call the police on us. Apparently we were a little too loud. I guess that’s what happens when you move furniture from one hotel room down the hall to another haha We hung out with our lovely British friends again as well as the guys from Thrash Unreal and their friends. And snuck a dog into the room. Much love for Reptar. We ended our epic Bamboozle weekend with another epic hotel party.
All in all, it was a great weekend filled with lots of awesome bands.
Much love to all my new friends.
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Goodbye Australia, hello reality.
Ah so I haven't updated in a little while. I've been extremely busy packing & traveling and everything that has something to do with either of those.
I spent my last weekend in Australia in Melbourne. I took a little trip there and it was so fun. The city is great and Melbourne is filled with so many little cafes and shops! We went to the casino, cafes, and into the city to walk around. I also took a tour of the Great Ocean Road. That is one of the major sights in Australia and I'm glad I got to make the trip! Unfortunately it was really cold and rainy, but it was still a lot of fun and the sights were gorgeous. It was also good going away that last weekend since so many people had already left. If I was still at school I'd probably be depressed and moping around all weekend haha.
Leaving Australia was bittersweet. I deffinitely miss it. People have asked me what the best part or what I miss most. I'm not lying when I say "everything".
I am so fortunate to have been able to study abroad and spend the semester in Australia. I traveled so many places including Cairns, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Byron Bay, Whitsundays, Surfer's Paradise, Whitsundays and more. I did things I never thought I would do, like skydiving, scuba diving, and snowboarding. Best of all, I got to do all of this with an amazing group of new friends. All in all, it was pretty much the best experience ever.
I would love to go back some day!
I spent my last weekend in Australia in Melbourne. I took a little trip there and it was so fun. The city is great and Melbourne is filled with so many little cafes and shops! We went to the casino, cafes, and into the city to walk around. I also took a tour of the Great Ocean Road. That is one of the major sights in Australia and I'm glad I got to make the trip! Unfortunately it was really cold and rainy, but it was still a lot of fun and the sights were gorgeous. It was also good going away that last weekend since so many people had already left. If I was still at school I'd probably be depressed and moping around all weekend haha.
Leaving Australia was bittersweet. I deffinitely miss it. People have asked me what the best part or what I miss most. I'm not lying when I say "everything".
I am so fortunate to have been able to study abroad and spend the semester in Australia. I traveled so many places including Cairns, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Byron Bay, Whitsundays, Surfer's Paradise, Whitsundays and more. I did things I never thought I would do, like skydiving, scuba diving, and snowboarding. Best of all, I got to do all of this with an amazing group of new friends. All in all, it was pretty much the best experience ever.
I would love to go back some day!
Monday, April 20, 2009
Time, where did you go?
I can't believe I really only have a week left in this gorgeous country. This is the second time in the past few days I've cried thinking about what limited time I have left here. Thinking back to all the memories with my amazing friends, well, I guess we have become more like a family.
It made me think about the last time I cried. With the exception of Steph's anniversary, I honestly can't think of the last time I cried here.
I realized this is because for the past 4 months I have been truly happy.
I don't want this journey to be over.
It made me think about the last time I cried. With the exception of Steph's anniversary, I honestly can't think of the last time I cried here.
I realized this is because for the past 4 months I have been truly happy.
I don't want this journey to be over.
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Jess visits & Passover!
Jess came to Australia! I think she's actually on her way home as I type this...I'm so excited she was able to make her way out here. I wish everyone could! We spent last weekend together. Unfortunately, the weather has been a little gross since we are in between seasons so we've been getting some rain and wind...but of course the sunshine came out a little bit. Our plans ended up changing from the original plan, but we still did alot and had a great time! The original plan was to go to one of the national parks on Friday and go to the Australia Zoo on Saturday. The rain was too heavy Friday and we couldn't figure out how to get to the national parks so we ended up just walking around Surfer's Paradise, going up to the observation deck on the Q1 tower (highest residential building in the world, 20th highest building in the world), and having dinner at a cute little Italian restaurant. Saturday we went to Brisbane since the Australia Zoo was too far and Jess was flying to Cairns that night. We went to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, where I had taken Mom & Maxine in February. I am still so in love with koalas and kangaroos. And apparently Taylor Swift was there the week after I was there with Mom & Maxine!
I wasn't planning on doing anything for Passover this year. No seder, still debating whether I was going to even keep Passover.
BUT Rachel went to go find matzah and ended up getting us invited to someone's seder! Their apartment had a gorgeous view of the city and the beach. The family was so nice and fun! There were 15 of us total and there were kids, parents, grandparents, an Israeli girl they were hosting, and us. It was much different than the seders I am used to, and it all worked out really well. We felt like family by the end of the night! Apparently the Jewish population where I am isn't too high, but there are plenty of Jews in Melbourne!
Speaking of Melbourne, I decided to book one last trip and I'm going to Melbourne April 25-27!!! I can't wait! and then I leave April 28th so its gonna be a little crazy but I'm excited.
I can't believe I have less than 3 weeks left!
I decided I'm excited to go home but I don't want to leave Australia. It's going to be bittersweet.
I wasn't planning on doing anything for Passover this year. No seder, still debating whether I was going to even keep Passover.
BUT Rachel went to go find matzah and ended up getting us invited to someone's seder! Their apartment had a gorgeous view of the city and the beach. The family was so nice and fun! There were 15 of us total and there were kids, parents, grandparents, an Israeli girl they were hosting, and us. It was much different than the seders I am used to, and it all worked out really well. We felt like family by the end of the night! Apparently the Jewish population where I am isn't too high, but there are plenty of Jews in Melbourne!
Speaking of Melbourne, I decided to book one last trip and I'm going to Melbourne April 25-27!!! I can't wait! and then I leave April 28th so its gonna be a little crazy but I'm excited.
I can't believe I have less than 3 weeks left!
I decided I'm excited to go home but I don't want to leave Australia. It's going to be bittersweet.
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