The Truth of the Butterflies

I did not go anywhere tropical this year, but I'm not that sad about it. Instead I spent a lot of time with my family and friends. My sister picked me up from school Thursday (3/10) and we got dinner at Chili's because all I wanted was a burger and fries. And Amherst doesn't have any normal American food.  Then on Friday, I was the only one home because I don't have Friday classes and went and shopped by myself (which I find very relaxing) and I got myself some new skincare and a new pair of Vans that I have been obsessed with since I got them. Later that night, I went to church and helped prepare the St. Patrick's Day dinner my family was hosting the next day for the community. I got to cook with my dad and it was so much fun, it was nice to spend time with my dad because I always miss him a ton when I'm at school.  Then on Saturday, I remembered that I had a job interview on Monday and I don't own any professional clothing because I am a slacker, ob...

I have started my second year here at UMass and to be honest I'm feeling pretty confident in myself. My roommate from last year who ended up being one of my best friends is studying abroad this semester so the friend train is pretty much non existent right now, but I'm working on it. I plan on being more involved with UPC (our university's programming council). There are a few kids from last year who are also doing it again so I'm hoping to becoming closer with them. I have a few friends from high school on campus but we all have super different schedules and some of them are in relationships which always makes life a little more hectic. UMass has construction going on everywhere as usual, but this year it is getting in the way of my shortest routes to certain places. Also, going to the gym has been a major struggle because I feel like I constantly have reading or some sort of work to do that I feel like I can't put aside like 2 hours or the gym. I have a few ...