Last Day of High School! & Etc.

Last Friday (May 21st) was my last day of high school! Looking back, I cannot believe how fast all four years went. It's absolutely unbelievable.

People have asked me a lot about how I feel about it. I always say that it's bittersweet, which it definitely is. I am both happy and sad to be leaving high school for different reasons.

This week (Monday - Wednesday) is when the senior's final exams are! Fortunately, I only have to take three of them, so it isn't too too bad. My last one is tomorrow afternoon. Then, I am officially done with classes. Hooray! =]

Also, this past Saturday (May 22nd) I went to see Tristan race in the New Jersey Scholastic Rowing Championships at the Cooper River! He did such a great job, and wound up getting a silver medal. It was his best race of his high school time. (He's in a single boat.) I wish that I had not forgotten my camera in his parent's car, or I would have definitely taken pictures. =/ But, his parents did! (Hopefully they'll be up on facebook soon.)

I hope that all is well. Summer is almost here!!!

Blessings,
Amy

Clemson University It Is!

I have finally decided on my future college!!! Well, I decided about 3 weeks ago...But...

I'M GOING TO CLEMSON UNIVERSITY! Major: Early Childhood Education. I am seriously so excited, and cannot wait to attend. Move-in day is going to be August 14th!

Visit clemson.edu for info. about the college. They also have a facebook page and twitter.

It's an amazing school, and is truly the best choice for me. I am so excited,
as there are so many great opportunities there!!! They definitely have an
impressive early childhood education program, great musical opportunities,
numerous clubs and bands.

With Love from a future Clemson Tiger,
Amy

HAPPY EASTER!

Greetings from Charleston, South Carolina!

Wow, a lot has happened since I last posted. I'll try to make it a more regular thing now.

Anyway, spring break has officially started!!! So, my family and I left around 8 in the morning yesterday to go to this great city - Charleston. We are here to re-visit 2 of my top 3 schools so that I can finally make my college decision.

Today, we spent the day walking around this absolutely beautiful place. (This is the 3rd time we've been here. Most people would think that we would be tired of seeing it. Nope. Not a chance of that! This city never gets old!) We had "dinner" at S.N.O.B. - Slightly North of Broad. It's an incredible restaurant, and I would highly recommend it to anyone coming to Charleston.

Well, tomorrow is the day that I turn the big 1 - 8!!! I'm so excited. In the morning, I am meeting with an advisor from to School of Ed. at the College of Charleston. In the afternoon, I am meeting up with a freshman and "shadowing" her for the day. I will be attending 2 of her classes. I'll probably be done with all of this "business" stuff around 2. We'll just hang out and explore the rest of the day. Later that night, we're going out to eat at my favorite restaurant here - Bocci's! I cannot think of a better place to spend my birthday! =]

I hope that everyone has had a blessed Easter. This is perhaps one of my favorite quotes from the Bible: For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have ETERNAL LIFE. ~ John 3:16

With Love, Peace, Joy, & Hope,
Amy

High Point University - I GOT THE SCHOLARSHIP!

So yesterday, I got this package in the mail from High Point University. I opened up the box to find a letter saying that I received the Presidential Scholarship! I got $7,000 per year (total = $28,000), and $500 to study abroad if I want to. =]

I am SO excited. At the scholarship weekend, the President of HPU gave a beautiful speech to all of us students. He called us "Godivas." Surely enough, there was a box of Godiva in the package! It makes me smile!

That school is just amazing, and the people there are so thoughtful. Thank you, High Point University, for being such an incredible school. I will always love HPU whether I go there or not. =] What a wonderful opportunity.

Love & Peace,
Amy

Valentine's Day Movie

If any of you haven't seen the movie - Valentine's Day - you have to! It is sooooo hilarious. I loved every minute of it.

Also, it didn't hurt that Patrick Dempsey, Ashton Kutcher, Eric Dane, and Bradley Cooper were in it! <3

I also loved Taylor Swift, Jennifer Garner, Jessica Biel, Anne Hathaway, Queen Latifah, and George Lopez in the movie.

Every single person was amazing! I totally wanna see it again.

In Love With Patrick, Ashton, Eric, & Bradley,
Amy

High Point University Presidential Scholarship Weekend!

After school on Thursday, February 18th, we all left for High Point, NC! About 9 hours later (thanks to stupid Washington D.C.) we arrived! =]

The next morning, I visited a psychology class for elementary education majors! It was actually taught by the Dean of the School of Education. It was so incredible! My family and I spent the rest of the day wandering around the beautiful campus. Later that day was the HPU Presidential Scholarship dinner event. It was perfectly done. The food, entertainment, and speeches were absolutely amazing.

The following day was when the interviews took place. In the morning, we (us students) attended a speech by the President of High Point University, Dr. Nido Qubein. I cannot even put into words how amazing this person is. He is truly one of the most inspirational people I have ever met in my life. Google/youtube him. He is a very well-known motivational speaker, author, business man, and most importantly - President of High Point University.

The interviews went very well! Again, the people in the South are just SO different. They are very laid back, happy, faithful, generous, welcoming, and loving people. (The list goes on and on.) The people at HPU are so friendly and personable. They really care about who you are! I also met so many awesome future students!

I will never forget the HPU Presidential Scholarship weekend. I had the time of my life there. I will update y'all on what school I decide to go to! Anyway, I know that my heart belongs in the South.

Missing the South,
Amy

Chick Flicks & Valentine's Day

First of all, I wanted to wish all of my loves a very HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!! =]

So, this weekend was a lot of fun! I went to see When In Rome on Friday. It's a really cute movie! I need to go to Rome now. It just looks sooo beautiful. Josh Duhamel is so gorgeous in it also. <3 LOL.

Yesterday, we all went to see Dear John. This movie is absolutely incredible. So touching and emotional. I absolutely fell in love with it. I can't even put it into words how this movie affected me. It was such a beautiful story. I have to read the book now! Also, it was filmed in the great state of South Carolina. (Some was even filmed in Charleston!!!) At one point in the movie, the main rotunda of the CofC campus is seen. It was so awesome to see that.

Well, we all leave for High Point, NC on Thursday. Wish me luck!

With LOVE,
Amy