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

Clemson AFTERdark, Olive Garden, Shopping, & etc.

"One night. One campus. One movement." ~ Clemson AFTERdark was absolutely amazing! It was this past Thursday (in place of FCA). I cannot even put into words how awesome and moving it was. Here is the website for more information: http://www.whatsafterdark.com/

This past Friday night, a few friends and I went to Olive Garden for dinner. (They had never been to one before!) It was very delicious, as always. I am so glad that there is an Olive Garden only 20 mins from Clemson! One of my favorite quotes of the night: Monica: "That was a magical breadstick. I think I might cry." Ha-ha!

Afterwards we went to the local Target to pick up some things we all needed. (Snacks, shampoo, conditioner, soap, toothpaste, & etc.)

Last night, I met up with a friend to play some tennis! It was a great workout.

I hope that all is well!

Peace,

Amy

Rock For LIFE!

I am a member of Clemson University Students for Life! Students for Life is a national organization. 523 different colleges have this group nationwide. (I was SO happy when I saw that Clemson had one!)

"Clemson University Students for Life exists to organize and activate pro-life members of the University community and works to save lives that are threatened by induced abortion, euthanasia, and the destruction of human embryos for the purpose of research. Our members seek to promote respect for life at Clemson University and on a local, state, and national level by education on life issues, collaborating with other on common goals, and helping those in need so that life is a promising choice."

Yesterday, we participated in an event called the Rock for Life!

"Our next event will be a service project: helping run "Rock for Life" in Greenville, SC at Saint Joseph's School. This event is a pro-life rally on September 18 from 5:00-10:00 pm. It's designed for high schoolers in the Upstate SC area, complete with a band, speakers, and dinner. The organizers want Clemson students to help coordinate ice breakers, games, and help keep things running smoothly (plus, all Clemson volunteers get a free t-shirt!). They also hope that having pro-life college students at the event will have a positive impact on the high school students."

I cannot even begin to tell you how much fun I had there. We were there from about 4 - 10, and then went to get Frostys at a local Wendy's after! It was so wonderful to be surrounded by other people who believe that life is the greatest gift of all. Each child has a purpose and potential for LIFE! I love the people that I met at this event. I am truly looking forward to the next event/meeting with this great group of believers.

* The quotes above are from the Clemson University Students for Life website. *

For those interested in the pro-life movement, here are some websites that I receive emails/newsletters from:

http://www.studentsforlife.org/

http://www.40daysforlife.com/splash.cfm

For Life,

Amy

My First Clemson Football Game & Parents' Weekend!

Hey!

So, the game last week was AMAZING! I had SO MUCH FUN! The whole day was wonderful. In the morning, a group of us walked around the campus and checked out all of the people tailgating. 3:30 was kickoff! I cannot even begin to describe the amount of energy there was in the stadium. Check out my facebook for pictures and videos!

This weekend is Parents' Weekend. After my last class today, I met my parents in one of the cafeterias here! It is so great to see them after a while! They brought me some more clothes and things for my dorm. (Thanks!!!) I also showed them around the campus a little more. Later, we drove about 20 minutes to Anderson to go eat at Olive Garden.

I am here in the hotel right now writing this post. I wanted to stay with them so that we can spend more time together. Tomorrow is another gameday! I am so excited to show them the atmosphere here. GO TIGERS!

Peace,

Amy