I love Hamilton. No, I LOVE Hamilton. My roommate gets mad when I continually play it and yes, I can rap all of Lafayette and Jefferson’s parts. While I wasn’t originally interested, now it’s safe to say that I’m hooked forever (thanks, Mom). So, when I had the opportunity to see the second day of the World Premiere of Hamilton’s America (see it on PBS on Oct. 21 at 9 pm!), to say that was exciting is an understatement. It was earth-shattering on a trillion levels.
Going to school in New York City, people always tell you to experience everything. It’s such a vibrant place with something new and exciting happening on every corner (not to mention that many of these things are discounted or even FREE with a Student ID!) Well, this weekend was, by far, one of the most mindbogglingly eventful of my time here at Fordham. I went to a lot of events and met many people I’ve never even dreamed of attending or meeting. Living in New York City opens hundreds, no thousands of doors of opportunity, but it’s up to you to walk through them. I’ll be doing some posts later on about what exactly it was that made this weekend so spectacular, but until then, all I can do is grin and smile and think “wow” because I am so grateful to be granted the opportunities I am and to be able to have this miraculous city right under my feet.
Until the next door opens,
Kathryn
It’s finally fall in NYC! After a few years of short, colorless autumns, it seems as though Mother Nature saw the first day of fall on her calendar this year and sprung into action. All weekend was sunny and breezy and required some sort of sleeves and it was the BEST feeling ever! Saturday was our homecoming football game and the weather was simply perfect (not to mention the perfect final score, Go Rams!) All that’s left is the changing of the leaves and fall will be in full swing.
Over the summer I had the chance to pick up a few new books, most of which I’ve still yet to read. However, I do have a few favorites that I’ll read over and over again despite knowing what’s gonna happen net. I can do reviews if anyone wants but right now I’m a bit pressed for time with schoolwork and such. Just let me know!
Here’s a few of my favorites!
The Whole Harry Potter Series (but especially the Chamber of Secrets) by JK Rowling
Classy and Very Classy by Derek Blasberg
Everybody Rise by Stephanie Clifford
10% Happier by Dan Harries
Here are a few from this past summer! Some I finished and some I’m still working on.
The Finest Hours by Michael J Tougias and Casey Sherman
Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis, The Untold Story by Barbara Leaming
The Vacationers by Emma Straub
Simple Abundance by Sarah Ban Breathnach (This one is little daily essays to get you started each morning and I love it!)
What are some of your favorites or newest reads? Let me know and I’ll see if I can pick them up!
When surveyed, it is very certain that you could find 10 out of 15 young ladies who will tell you they were in a ballet class at some point in their lives. Popular responses tend toward “Oh yeah, I did that when I was like three” and “I was in one of those classes for maybe a year then I switched to softball.” Why is it that so many people drop the elegant art of ballet for the more rigorous sports of soccer and softball or even the more popular of dances like hip hop? The answer is passion.
After the closing of each week of a college workload, a 9-5 job, that one coworker who constantly seems to get on your nerves, it’s nice to be able to take a second and just sit in a quiet place. The week, and inevitably the weekend as well, is so filled with sounds and movement and racket that cloud the brain and heighten the anxiety levels. While it’s impossible to escape them in school or the office, I like to try to take a few minutes of mental silence for myself when I find an area that fosters to that. Admittedly, this is almost always the shower since its somewhere I have to myself no matter what time of day it is. Taking time to think about the past few days and the days to come without the pressure of roommates or bosses or even a pad of paper begging for them to be written down on is very difficult thing to do. Even with practice, taking time for ourselves is not usually something we turn towards doing. Next time you’re feeling particularly stressed or just need a moment to reflect, try to find an area, a bathroom stall, a quiet study lounge, that fifth floor of the library where it’s completely silent, an area to just sit for a while without any distractions or pressures. I promise you’ll feel a sense of relief and may even want to make it a regular habit.
There’s nothing better than waking up to the most beautiful weather imaginable after days and days of suffocating humidity. NYC was graced with a sunny 75 that was cozy in the sun and almost chilly enough for a light jacket in the shade. What more could you ask for, really? I took the temperature in stride and wore both long sleeves and long(ish) pants. Fun fact: I found this shirt at a thrift store for $3!
Since day one of Kindergarten, I have had the incredible pleasure of having someone who is always there for me, who never speaks behind my back, who always shares her snacks. My best friend Sabrina has been by my side longer than I can remember and I can’t imagine what life would be like without her.
Our first semesters of college we both went our separate ways, but it didn’t feel like a huge parting since I knew we’d be together before we even noticed the other was gone! Well, second semester rolled along and Sabrina ended up transferring to Fordham (yay, go rams!) and suddenly, sophomore year is here and we’re sharing a dorm room on the fifth floor of what I can only describe as a castle. It’s beautiful.
Happy Ferragosto Festival, everyone! I’m sure you’re all familiar with Little Italy in Manhattan, but did you know that the original Little Italy is actually in the Bronx on Arthur Avenue (which is, conveniently, a hop skip and jump away from campus)? Little fun fact of the day for you. Every year, Arthur Ave hosts the Ferragosto Festival, a big Italian celebration marking the end of the harvest season. Naturally, there’s tons of delicious food (zeppoli’s, I’m talking about you!), traditional performances, and even an Italian comedian.
Last weekend my friends and I made plans to head into SOHO and try out the outrageous milkshakes from Blacktap Craft Burgers and Beer. Ya know the ones covered in frosting and cookies and brownies and m&ms and all that other stuff your dentist doesn’t want you to eat? Yes, those milkshakes.
Miss Kathryn M 