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,