Prepping for Graduation

Graduation was last weekend. 

HOW DID THIS HAPPEN?  

In case you haven't walked across the stage and you are stressing about the big day, I've put together a little check list for ya.

1. Extra ticket for graduation! You never know who might show up for your big day! 

2.  Back up Charger There are special moments during a commencement that you'll want to remember; whether it's snapchatting your friends who are far away or taking photos of your best friend winning an award, you're going to want a fully charged phone!  

3. Bottle of Champagne This does not need an explanation.  You know what to do!  Cheers! 

4. A Photog Luckily my mom and friends were around with cameras and iPhones to snap pics.  Sometimes you get so caught up in the moment that you forget to take pictures with those people that mean the most!  Some of my favorite pictures from the day were candids that my friends sent me from their iPhones.  
5. Open Mind  The best part of graduation day was going into it with an open mind.  I wasn't sure if I would cry, if it would rain, if the graduation speaker would be bad, if it would be too hot; there's just no way to know.  

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The Last 4 Years

How do you wrap up 4 years of college memories in review?  

I don't know but we are about to find out.  

Moved into college (August 2010)

Became an NCAA DIII Athlete 

Went on my first training trip in Key West, FL

Became an AOII

 Became a Peer Mentor 

Became a Lifeguard 

Had my first solo road trip to NoVa for Crab-fest weekend with Miss Marie

Had my first internship at Bayside Bride

Met some of the best people I've ever known

Got a little

 Took a road trip to Clemson 

Said goodbye to my favorite class at WC

 Became an intern on Capitol Hill

Represented the Sigma Tau Chapter of AOII at a National Convention

Had picnics with best friends...

Mom and Dad moved to the beach..

Lived in Denmark...

Traveled all over

Came back home, turned 21, and met a new best friend

Moved back to DC for the summer 

Created this little blog

Finished Senior year & graduated May 17, 2014! 

There you have it!  4 years in highlights & snippets!  

Easily the best four years of my life, to date!  

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Aamanns Copenhagen

The Danish stars aligned for me in New York this past week when I stumbled upon The Copenhagen..a Danish eatery owned by Danes, filled with Danes, and with food made by Danes.  I walked in feeling very out of place and very American with my pink backpack on, but I had to check it out.  

I may have gotten a little misty eyed when I enjoyed this gorgeous brunch, but I'll never tell.  (Ok, fine I cried.)  The meats, the cheeses, the dill... and don't even get me started on the bread.  It was all so real I could have sworn I was sitting in a cafe in Norreport.  I 100% recommend Aamanns Copenhagen if you are wondering what the flavor of Scandinavian cuisine is like.  

Have you ever eaten at The Copenhagen?  

Hear what they've had to say about it.

1. NY Mag

2. The New York Times

3. New York Observer 

4. Daily News

5. Zagat Video 

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I did it!

Woo hoo!  I conquered New York City!

Currently on the Bolt Bus back from the Big Apple and so excited to share about the last 2 weeks! Finals, senior week, graduation weekend, New York!  Oh my!

Keep your eyes peeled :) 

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the last week

finals prep by hilarybadger featuring a keurig coffee machine

patagonia fleece //  black notebook // le pen // keurig //  watt's up! lumnious // coffee mug // yurbuds // donut mac case // nike free 5.0 // iphone charger // llbean tote //

I couldn't help but feature a few of my favorite things (cough cough purple things) to help you make it through finals week.  I love nothing more than packing my tote bag with my favorite things, opting for my glasses instead of contacts, and heading to my favorite cafe for some quality study time (which I may be doing right now!)  My last final is this upcoming Friday and then I will be officially finished my undergraduate career!  SO CRAZY! 

Also, can we talk about that laptop cover?!  You all know my deep love and appreciation for donuts; love it! I can't get any of my work done without my yurbuds & I love being comfy while I'm studying !  I also tend to look really tired after late nights and hours of reading, so I always make sure to use a little something to lighten my face/get rid of dark circles under my eyes. 

What are you favorite things during finals week?  I'm always trying to treat myself so I can make it through the week! 

PS THE NEWEST ISSUE OF THE SMART GIRLS GUIDE IS OUT!  MAKE SURE YOU READ IT BECAUSE IT FEATURES MY SOON TO BE ALMA MATER, #WASHCOLL! 

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Decision Day at WashColl

Happy Decision Day to all my high school readers!  

College is the most life changing experience and I am so thankful that I chose to do it at Washington College.  Four years ago today I chose Chestertown as my new home and today I finished my Undergraduate career!  

It's scary how fast time flies.  

Congrats to the Washington College Class of 2018 who will be joining this community in the Fall!  You have made the best decision of your life! 

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