Still Love My Tigers!

So I went all the way back on my facebook to see what day I decided to come to Clemson. Yes, I know that this is crazy. But, I really wanted to know because I completely forgot!

Anyway, it was ONE year ago today, April 7th!!!

I remember the day very well. I "just felt" it. It is definitely difficult to describe. But boy was it the best decision I ever made. No regrets. =]

It's seriously so insane how fast time flies. I still cannot believe that it's already April of 2011.

Go Tigers,

Amy

My 19th!

Hey!

So yesterday was my 19th birthday! It feels like I was just celebrating my 18th. Crazy!

I had a really nice day! I got many birthday wishes in person (and on facebook) of course. =]

I also got absolutely gorgeous "Clemson" flowers and balloons from my parents. I absolutely love them. It was so special to get them. They are really gorgeous...I have a wonderful family. I really do.

Some of my closest friends and I went out to eat at my favorite Italian restaurant downtown called Brioso's. Gosh, that place is SO good. It was lovely.

Afterwards, we went back to one of my friend's room to celebrate some more for a little bit! She made me a huge and delicious cookie cake! Thank you, Anna! =]

Spring has sprung! This is definitely my favorite time of year.

Peace and Love,

Amy

It's Been FOREVER!

Hello all,

I just looked at my blog and realized that I haven't posted since my Fall Break. Gosh, that was a VERY LONG time ago. So much has happened since then, so I will be very general!

Shortly after my Fall Break, my dear grandmother (my mom's mom) passed away suddenly on November 8th. It was a devastating and a complete shock to all of us. But, she is in a better place now. I will always miss her. <3

I was home for my Thanksgiving Break (a few weeks later) and then my month long Winter Break (a few weeks after that)! I did so much during both breaks I can't even begin to list everything. They were both really good.

My second semester started in mid-January! It's been great. I must say that I do love this semester even more.

I cannot believe how fast time flies by. It's insane! I only have (not including this week) 4 more weeks of class and 5 more weeks until move-out day! It's so hard to believe that summer vacation is just around the corner.

Again, I will definitely try to post more often! It's nice to be back in the blogging world.

With Love,

Amy

Fall Break!

So, I have been on my Fall Break for the past few days! I flew in from Greenville, SC to Philly Friday night. Despite the fact that I was on a 48 seat plane, it was a very smooth flight!

After I greeted my parents, we all headed off to one of our favorite restaurants - Five Points Diner! It was so nice. Just like old times.

On Saturday morning, my mom and I got up and spent the day at In the Village. I got the works done! It felt great. Later, we went to pick up some good ole Wawa! Ah, how I missed it so much. After that, we went to see my grandparents! Then, I went out to eat at Friendly's with some high school friends!

On Sunday, I went to my "home" church! It was really nice to see everyone from MPC again. Then, we went off to visit with my grandparents again and later visited my sister and the kids! After all of this, we went back to the house to give out candy for Halloween! =]

On Monday, I decided to visit my high school! It was SO wonderful to see some of my favorite teachers, guidance counselor, and kids there! I missed them all so much.

All the Best,

Amy

Adventures in Greenville!

My friends and I went on an awesome adventure this past weekend!

We decided to spend the day in gorgeous Greenville, South Carolina! (It is so beautiful there.) I would totally love to live near there. They have a downtown filled with all kinds of cute shops, restaurants, ice cream places, and etc.

This past weekend was actually Greenville's annual fall festival called "Fall for Greenville." There were all kinds of tents set up with food and entertainment. It was really crowded, but so much fun to be there during this festival!

See my facebook for lots of awesome pictures! It was a wonderful day.

Much Love,

Amy

Homecoming Weekend!

So, this past weekend was HOMECOMING!

The weekend started off with a huge pep rally (with speakers, skits, bands, choirs, and etc.) in the Littlejohn Coliseum. It was called Tigerama! It was so much fun. Here is all of the information about the event: http://tigerama2010.com/

After Tigerama, there were awesome fireworks!

After the fireworks was Night of the Tiger. Also, there were all of the floats the sororities and fraternities worked on display on Bowman field. They were awesome! Definitely check out all of my pictures on Facebook.

Saturday was the Clemson vs. Miami game! Even though we lost, it was still so much fun! After the game, a group of us hung out together (in each other's dorms and around the campus). Later, we drove about 20 mins to Anderson to eat Fuddrucker's! We had SO much fun there.

This past weekend was just awesome. I will never forget it.

With Love & Peace,

Amy

Homecoming Build!

Today, I worked with Habitat for Humanity on the Homecoming Build! It was so much fun! It was a wonderful and fulfilling opportunity. I cannot wait to work on the house next year!

Here is information about the Homecoming Build:

"The Clemson University Campus Chapter of Habitat for Humanity completed its first Homecoming Build in 1994. Since then, we have gathered each fall on Bowman Field to build a home in the ten days prior to the Homecoming Celebration! In 2001, we organized a "Blitz Build," completing five homes, and in 2003, we spurred the building of the first ever Youth United home in partnership with D.W. Daniel High School in Central, SC."

"The Homecoming House Project on Bowman Field has become a standing tradition for Clemson Habitat. It requires the efforts of over 500 students and over 2100 hours of service to build a home in such a short period of time. The student volunteers cannot do it alone—strong community partnerships with the local affiliate (Pickens County Habitat for Humanity), businesses, government organizations, and citizens make this project a success every year. Having innumerable benefits, this highly publicized and recognizable event partners with Habitat family partners to build their home. It is an excellent opportunity to bring together the faculty and students of Clemson with their community and also with the homeowner."

Here is information about Habitat for Humanity:

"Founded in 1976 by Millard and Linda Fuller, Habitat for Humanity International is a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry dedicated to eliminating poverty housing. Habitat for Humanity challenges people of all faith traditions and cultural backgrounds to join in partnership with low-income families to improve the conditions in which they live. Through volunteer labor and the donation of both money and materials, Habitat for Humanity builds and renovates houses in partnership with homeowners families. Houses are sold at no profit to partner families, financed with affordable, no interest mortgages. Habitat is not a giveaway program, but is a partnership in which those who benefit from the program are involved in the work at various levels. Homeowner families invest hundreds of hours of their own labor "sweat equity" into the construction of their home. Sweat equity reduces the cost of the house and increases the pride of ownership among family members."

"The Clemson University Campus Chapter is officially chartered and recognized by the Campus Chapters' Department of Habitat for Humanity, International and is registered with Clemson University Student Government. We are affiliated with Pickens County Habitat for Humanity."

For more information on Habitat for Humanity International, please visit their website at http://www.habitat.org/.

Check out the Clemson University Habitat for Humanity website to see a live webcam of the build. I cannot believe how fast it all came together. http://people.clemson.edu/~habitat/

Blessings,

Amy