219 Love <3

This past week has been so much fun! Having a three-day weekend was amazing. The Reel Big Fish concert on Friday was really great. I didn't know the band before, but two of my friends, Jamie and Carolyn, really like them. So I just followed their lead, sang along, danced, and had an overall incredible time. Then on Saturday, we had the Hillapalooza barbecue and a viewing of The Proposal on the quad. That was really fun, and there was free popcorn involved, so obviously we were there!

On Sunday, I went to the student mass at 7pm in The Chapel of Mary. I was really excited to go to mass here. I really enjoyed it. Everyone there was participating and singing, which always makes it more enjoyable for me. And I also got a chance to sign up for some things in Campus Ministry while I was there, so I can't wait for that stuff to start. After mass I hung out with some friends at The Hill. We got ice cream and played fooseball and pool. After The Hill, we went back to Jamie and
Kelly's room in O'Hara. We hung out, ate a lot of junk food, and played Bananagram. Playing Bananagram was probably the most hilarious part of the night. The teams were Kelly and I, Nick and Abby, and James and Alicia. Alicia and James were the only team really playing seriously, but Kelly and I are still convinced that we won! (even though "tawi" is not technically a word)

Overall, I am even happier than I ever thought I would be at this point, only having been here two weeks. Of course I hoped to make good friends and I knew I would have a good time, but there is still always a small doubt that things may not work out. But I was extremely lucky to find the friends that I have. Jamie and Kelly's room in O'Hara is always the center of everything. They are so great, always letting everyone hang out in there. I live in Corr, but they always let me come over and hang out (even sleep!). My dorm room is 219 in Corr, while theirs is 219 in O'Hara, so I have become the honorary O'Hara 219 member. We have a 219 love!

Jamie, Me, and Kelly