University of Miami Football Game

Dear Reader, 

Last week I showed you a sneak peek of what a typical high school football game is like and confirm most stereotypes from American movies. However one thing they barely show on TV is University Football Games. Now to Americans this may not be out of the ordinary, but for someone who didn't know what tailgating was all about, I was pretty dayum shocked. And having the opportunity to go to the University of Miami's last home game I just could not but show such a typical American tradition.

TAILGATING; I first tailgated last year and did not understand why I had to show up outside the stadium 4/5 hours before the game even starts. But quite simply tailgating is the pre-game to any football match, where families come out with their barbecues and coolers full of food and drinks and have their mini gatherings with friends and family as well as the fraternities and students partying it up before heading inside the stadium. However due to the horrible rainy weather we have been getting I did not take photos of the tailgating in itself at the UM vs Virginia Cavaliers but here are a couple photos to show you what it would look like…

Parked car + Tent + Chairs + Food + Drinks + Music + Some Rivalry/Argument = Typical Tailgating 

GAME; After tailgating for about 2 hours and walking around to watch the little performances we finally went in to get our seats and watch this football game. Now as I said earlier, the weather in Miami has been very bipolar with its rain, and even got drizzled on and off while tailgating. However just into the first quarter it starts pouring. Being smart we had purchased poncho's earlier in the day and with no choice now than to rock them as our outfit. Thinking that the rain will subdue we stayed on the bleachers as the crowd refuged back under cover. Needless to say we were not that courageous as we stayed outside until the half time show (which the UM Band still played even under the circumstances!!). But seeing that the weather was not clearing up and that we were freezing from the cold rain and cool breeze, decided to head back home early and hope that we won't catch a cold. 

Do you think we rocked the wet poncho look ?! It was such an amazing experience to live again and will definitely miss when I will be in Europe. But just quickly, a few shout outs to my friend Ashley (aka Soaked#1) who is also a Band Geek like me and was amazing to stay with me in the cold and rain. So if you would like to go follow her on instagram (; @ashnico711 and show her some love! And to my best friend Jordan who played in the UM Band all through the rain and performed in schmexy ponchos, I am so proud of him ! And I'll talk to you next time.

Bookishly Yours, 

Shhh Don't Tell Anyone I'm Here

Dear Reader, 

Psssst...Yes, YOU! Come over here. Don't be shy, I am only taking a bath. I just wanted to talk to you quickly before you continue your busy week. But shhh we have to be quiet, we can't have anyone find us...

Bath bomb + Ice Water + Candles + Book = A Romantic Date for 1

So I know that life has its ups and downs. Whether it is from school, work, day to day troubles, it can take a toll on your body and energy. And having recently been to Lush and treated myself to some bath bombs, after a long day today I decided to try out the Sex Bath Bomb (oooo frisky), lit up some candles and of course had my little book on the side. Just to pamper myself and hide from the world for an hour.  So shhh do not tell anyone else I am here, ok? It'll be our little secret (; I hope you have a great week and comment down below what you did for your "you time."

Bookishly Yours, 

Marching Band Geek

Dear Reader, 

When you think about America, as a European the first thing that comes to mind is FOOTBALL! And boy was there so much to learn about American Football. But what better way to learn than in high school ? I started off observing from the bleachers. Until I joined the Marching Band and put MY footsteps in the field ! 

With encouragement from a close friend, I joined the Marching Hi-Tides my Junior year. I attended Band Camp (no no not like American Pie Band Camp - calm down), learned a new instrument (flute) and joined this amazing second family. Through long practice hours, sweats, tears, fundraisers, car washes, pep rallies and games, the minute we put on that uniform we knew it was all worth it. And without this second family my high school experience would not be complete.

Marching Band + Football Game + Letterman Jacket + Camera = Happiest Girl

So as a fellow band geek I had to go back and see my second family play at their most important game, HOMECOMING ! And I could not be more proud of them. So of course I could not resist than to get my camera out and show you a glimpse of what a high school football game is all about (: I hope you like this short video and I'll talk to you next time...

Bookishly Yours, 

"Once a Hi-Tide, Always a Hi-Tide"

My First Field Show (Ahhh Memories...2011)

The Date is Set ?!?!

Dear Reader, 

Last month I announced that I would be moving to London. And since then have been checking plane tickets and figuring out when will be the best time to leave. So one night I just sat down at my computer with my card in hand and finally purchased my ticket! The official date that I will be leaving is MAY 1st, 2014 !!!!! 

And of course to any important dates in my life I could not resist than to do a countdown !! 169 days left to finish all the preparations for the move as well as do as many adventures in Florida as possible before going back to Europe. I know this is a short blog post but I had to let you all know of the news of this huge chapter that will now start May 1st (:

Bookishly Yours,

My Happy Place

Dear Reader, 

Now you are probably wondering why at every blog post I sign off with "Bookishly Yours"? Quite simply enough ever since I was able to read I could not get enough of books. Of course I started off small and easy and ventured out later on. However when I was in 9th and 10th grade I let myself lose this love of books thinking I did not have time to read. But slowly I came to realize that I no longer had that escape from the world when it got too complicated and rough. And quickly came back to the library and bookstores and found again my sanity. 

Reading books may seem nerdy or stupid to many people but to some it is an escape. A story that you can not necessarily live them for yourself but at least through reading these words day and night come off the paper and in your memory forever. You can travel the world without even leaving your city and experience situations or events just sitting at home. All in all reading is MY escape and what an escape it is sometimes. And from this passion made me want to turn it into career, therefore choosing English Literature as my major so in years to come I will turn what was a hobby into my career.

Thousands of adventures just waiting to get picked up from the shelves

Whether it is going to the park, working out, going to the beach, shopping, or maybe even a person, the list is endless. But most importantly is to have a happy place for which you can turn to in times of need. And you will see that knowing what makes you happy will greatly reduce the moments of unhappiness in your life. Comment down below what activity or person makes you happy (: And I will talk to you next time.

Bookishly Yours,