Bastille: Things We Lost in the Fire
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Enjoy lovelies!
XOXO,
Kels
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
Coachella Obsession
Somewhere that I have always wanted to go is to the Coachella Music Festival. Its the perfect combination of fashion, music, and great weather! Here are some of my favorite looks from Coachella, both this year and in 2013! (Courtesy of Vogue and Harpers Bazaar)
And Coachella would't be Coachella with out the... music (of course!) Here are some of my favorite videos from Coachella!
Monday, April 21, 2014
Georgetown University
I visited Georgetown University this weekend!
I honestly had no idea what to expect with Georgetown. It has 6,400 undergrads and 8,200 graduate students, so it is a medium sized school with a large graduate student presence. It is a jesuit school, with D1 Athletics, and 12% of the student body is International. It's a lot different from a lot of the schools that I have visited. The area is stunning around it, and the campus is okay, but I think that Georgetown would be a better place to live than to go to college, for me. The area of Georgetown has so many shops, the cutest buildings, and is obviously located in Washington, DC so it's close to everything political! The school is really selective and very challenging. (They have a 16% acceptance rate) There are so many amazing things about the school, but unlike some of the other schools I have looked at, it really didn't "wow" me!
Wish List Observations:
1. Study Abroad: I think they said that 60% of their student body studies abroad. That's an amazing number. I really want to study abroad in England I cannot even describe my obsession with the country. Jack Wills, one of my favorite clothing brands, has a location in Georgetown and one of the people working at the store was British and I just about flipped out because he was just that perfect. We talked about the differences between Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard, where there are Jack Wills locations on each island!
2. Small Classes: Their class size is a lot bigger than some of the schools I am looking at, with "small" classes considered to have 25+ people. Still, the classes are not ginormous, so that's not a huge problem.
3. Traditions: There was a seal which is forbidden to be stepped on, which I think is pretty funny. I feel like a lot of colleges have something similar to this, and I am not a very superstitious person so I think it's funny. Attending athletics is a huge thing at Georgetown, so I guess you can consider that a tradition as well!
4. Honor Code: No one on my tour or info session mentioned an honor code, so I am assuming it does not exist! If they do have one, I really think that they should be highlighting it.
5. Liberal Arts Education: They have some core classes that are supposed to follow the "liberal arts tradition," but overall Georgetown is a research university, not a liberal arts one. More emphasis is placed on what you want to study than immersing the student in multiple subjects.
6. College Town (with trees!): I love Georgetown, but I would not really say that it's my idea of a college town, because in my mind college towns are places where everyone really appreciates the students and everything is about that college. Washington DC has tons of colleges, so it's not like my idea of a "college town." Again, I'll emphasize how obsessed I am with the area of Georgetown, though! I would be interested in living in Georgetown after college!
7. Greek Life: There are no official greek organizations affiliated with Georgetown, which was one of the biggest problems that I saw from my perspective. I would love to be involved in Greek life wherever I go to college, and I think that having Greek life would have provided more of a community feel to the school.
I have not decided if I will apply, but I am glad that I visited because I am learning more about myself the more college visits that I attend!
I wore this dress on my college tour! I bought it in Georgetown, and I wore it on easter as well!
See y'all later!
Kelsey
I honestly had no idea what to expect with Georgetown. It has 6,400 undergrads and 8,200 graduate students, so it is a medium sized school with a large graduate student presence. It is a jesuit school, with D1 Athletics, and 12% of the student body is International. It's a lot different from a lot of the schools that I have visited. The area is stunning around it, and the campus is okay, but I think that Georgetown would be a better place to live than to go to college, for me. The area of Georgetown has so many shops, the cutest buildings, and is obviously located in Washington, DC so it's close to everything political! The school is really selective and very challenging. (They have a 16% acceptance rate) There are so many amazing things about the school, but unlike some of the other schools I have looked at, it really didn't "wow" me!
Wish List Observations:
1. Study Abroad: I think they said that 60% of their student body studies abroad. That's an amazing number. I really want to study abroad in England I cannot even describe my obsession with the country. Jack Wills, one of my favorite clothing brands, has a location in Georgetown and one of the people working at the store was British and I just about flipped out because he was just that perfect. We talked about the differences between Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard, where there are Jack Wills locations on each island!
2. Small Classes: Their class size is a lot bigger than some of the schools I am looking at, with "small" classes considered to have 25+ people. Still, the classes are not ginormous, so that's not a huge problem.
3. Traditions: There was a seal which is forbidden to be stepped on, which I think is pretty funny. I feel like a lot of colleges have something similar to this, and I am not a very superstitious person so I think it's funny. Attending athletics is a huge thing at Georgetown, so I guess you can consider that a tradition as well!
4. Honor Code: No one on my tour or info session mentioned an honor code, so I am assuming it does not exist! If they do have one, I really think that they should be highlighting it.
5. Liberal Arts Education: They have some core classes that are supposed to follow the "liberal arts tradition," but overall Georgetown is a research university, not a liberal arts one. More emphasis is placed on what you want to study than immersing the student in multiple subjects.
6. College Town (with trees!): I love Georgetown, but I would not really say that it's my idea of a college town, because in my mind college towns are places where everyone really appreciates the students and everything is about that college. Washington DC has tons of colleges, so it's not like my idea of a "college town." Again, I'll emphasize how obsessed I am with the area of Georgetown, though! I would be interested in living in Georgetown after college!
7. Greek Life: There are no official greek organizations affiliated with Georgetown, which was one of the biggest problems that I saw from my perspective. I would love to be involved in Greek life wherever I go to college, and I think that having Greek life would have provided more of a community feel to the school.
I have not decided if I will apply, but I am glad that I visited because I am learning more about myself the more college visits that I attend!
I wore this dress on my college tour! I bought it in Georgetown, and I wore it on easter as well!
See y'all later!
Kelsey
Thursday, April 3, 2014
My Junior Spring
Tonight I can finally catch my breath. Since coming back from France, every night has been hectic and stressful. Honestly I have been stressed out of my mind, and seeing all of the seniors getting into colleges has been both motivating and at the same time really freaky. Next year, I won't have any seniors to look up to, no older people at all. It's really strange to think about.
I have finally made up all of the things that were pushed back from my trip to France. HUGE weight lifted off my shoulders, but I also have two huge projects that are literally right around the corner. But I just have to keep working my hardest, and eventually it will all be finished!
Everyone in my school right now is deciding what courses to take next year. Its kind of stressful and kind of exciting at the same time. (I keep saying that. I feel like that is basically my life at this point) I can't decide which science I am going to take, but I am pretty sure that I will be in the highest level math that my school offers, because I was recommended for it and I trust my teacher's judgement pretty soundly.
Recently the little amount of free time I have had has been completely wasted. I really want to stop wasting my time scrolling through Facebook and tumblr and actually doing something a little bit more concrete, like working ahead, reading a good book, writing a blog post, or baking!
Oh and prom is in like 10 days or something. I am going with my best guy friend, and I am really happy about it all! I have honestly no idea what to expect going into this! I am wearing an "erin erin fetherson" dress that's not mind-blowing, but I like it! Not too showy or anything.
Another thing that has recently come to my attention is that I have barely any clothes for this spring! I need to get on this ASAP. Literally all of my dresses are too short which is bad considering that I am like 5'9" or something so that makes it even more noticeable. I have been looking online for weeks but I have not found many cute, affordable, and unique options. #constantstruggle
Plus, since coming back from France my style has changed yet again. I have such random outfits everyday people probably have a very hard time defining my style. One day its preppy, one day its literally "what is she wearing??" Sorry, I honestly need to decide what my style is and just stick to it!
I really want to buy some cute rompers for the summertime! Thats one thing that I keep seeing and I am getting so inspired! I have the cutest outfit ideas picked out for when I go to Italy and England this summer!
And on top of all that, I have early dismissals from school at least two days every week until mid May. So busy, but I can't wait for my birthday thats coming up and OMG SUMMER.
Oh and if you are in the mood for some really good music to listen to, check out this full set of "Of Monsters and Men" from Coachella last year. I wrote this blog post with it playing in the background. I love listening to concerts on youtube. So entertaining.
Later peeps,
Kelsey
I have finally made up all of the things that were pushed back from my trip to France. HUGE weight lifted off my shoulders, but I also have two huge projects that are literally right around the corner. But I just have to keep working my hardest, and eventually it will all be finished!
Everyone in my school right now is deciding what courses to take next year. Its kind of stressful and kind of exciting at the same time. (I keep saying that. I feel like that is basically my life at this point) I can't decide which science I am going to take, but I am pretty sure that I will be in the highest level math that my school offers, because I was recommended for it and I trust my teacher's judgement pretty soundly.
Recently the little amount of free time I have had has been completely wasted. I really want to stop wasting my time scrolling through Facebook and tumblr and actually doing something a little bit more concrete, like working ahead, reading a good book, writing a blog post, or baking!
Oh and prom is in like 10 days or something. I am going with my best guy friend, and I am really happy about it all! I have honestly no idea what to expect going into this! I am wearing an "erin erin fetherson" dress that's not mind-blowing, but I like it! Not too showy or anything.
Another thing that has recently come to my attention is that I have barely any clothes for this spring! I need to get on this ASAP. Literally all of my dresses are too short which is bad considering that I am like 5'9" or something so that makes it even more noticeable. I have been looking online for weeks but I have not found many cute, affordable, and unique options. #constantstruggle
Plus, since coming back from France my style has changed yet again. I have such random outfits everyday people probably have a very hard time defining my style. One day its preppy, one day its literally "what is she wearing??" Sorry, I honestly need to decide what my style is and just stick to it!
I really want to buy some cute rompers for the summertime! Thats one thing that I keep seeing and I am getting so inspired! I have the cutest outfit ideas picked out for when I go to Italy and England this summer!
And on top of all that, I have early dismissals from school at least two days every week until mid May. So busy, but I can't wait for my birthday thats coming up and OMG SUMMER.
Later peeps,
Kelsey
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
What We Said in France
France seems like forever ago and just a few days ago at the same time it's actually really hard to describe. School has been not so fun, and I have been exhausted 24/7. But hey whats new.
Here is basically 99% of the words that we said in France:
It's kind of depressing to be back home but it's good to be playing lacrosse again and finally catching up with school work.
Prom is in less than a month. #askme? #pleez?
XOXOXO,
Kels
Here is basically 99% of the words that we said in France:
- Oui
- I literally almost fell asleep on this tour
- OMG Taken 3
- I want a crepe
- I want a French boy
- That's like _____ in US dollars. I can't even.
- Un peu
- Is there WiFi here?
- Why is the toilet not in the bathroom...
ecoecNo (long story short, this hostel we stayed at this hostel that had lights that went out every 2 minutes because they were trying to be eco-friendly. We got really mad becuase we had to run to the light switch every 2 minutes, so we said NO to eco. Therefore ecno was born.)- Oui
- We're going to a cafe later
- Moi AUSSI
- I have the nicest corres
- I just want to go to sleep
- Can I just say I lost my passport so I don't have to go home
Here are some random pictures from my trip! I had such a great time and I am so thankful for the opportunity to travel to France with my friends, stay with an amazing family, and have great weather!
It's kind of depressing to be back home but it's good to be playing lacrosse again and finally catching up with school work.
Prom is in less than a month. #askme? #pleez?
XOXOXO,
Kels
Saturday, March 15, 2014
La Vie en Rose
Coucou! Greetings from PARIS. Oui. Paris.
I have been in France for fifteen days and I leave tomorrow. This trip has gone by absurdly fast and I honestly am really sad that I will eventually have to leave this place and at the same time I am excited to once again experiences the comforts of home. One thing that I am really dreading is going to not only school but also lacrosse practice THE DAY AFTER I GET BACK. And did I mention I will get home late at night? Did I mention the 5 hour time difference? Oh I didn't? Yeah so there's that...
So what have I done in France you ask? For starters, Eat. Eat a lot. Basically 90% of my food intake has been bread and nutella. I love both, but even for me it is becoming a little bit absurd.
I feel like this represents my time in France perfectly. (I took this photo as a French woman was yelling at me "NO PHOTOS". I agreed with her, and ran out of the store.) Literally this country is obsessed with their bread, cheese, and wine. But hey, why not?
Every morning and practically every afternoon, my corres Hannah and I eat a baguette with nutella or occasionally jam and butter. When I get back to the good old US of A, I think I will try to do this more often. I will definitely try to buy more bread from bakeries and less bread from the grocery store. I know that some of the bread we have in America is just as good as the bread in France, but its just not as convenient. However, I definitely will try to make this a priority.
SO many people told me that I needed to try the best ice cream in Paris, from a place called Berthillon. One of my chaperones lived in France for about a year so she knew that she had to take the whole group. We really were all so excited, and it was amazing! I had salted caramel and vanilla in a cone and I wish I had gotten more! So amazing. A great memory.
My host family was so amazing to me in so many ways. I cannot express my gratitude enough. My corres let me sleep in her room for 2 weeks, while she either slept in her brother's bed (when he was away on a class trip) or shared her older sister's bed. They made all of their meals vegetarian. They only had a small meat side dish twice. TWICE. I cannot believe how good their homemade food was, either. Literally tonight we had this great radish and potato soup, french cheese, and later caprese salad. For lunch it was this absolutely amazing Oriental dish that was made from carrots, raisins, onions, and apricots. Literally their whole family are amazing cooks.
Yesterday was our last time riding the metro as a group, two days ago was the last tour we took! Today I took my final bus and metro ride I am so sad this is all coming to an end I don't even know what to do with myself. I really need to finish packing, but all I want to do is reminisce about my amazing and exhausting time in this country. I am crying because I don't want it to end. Now all that I can do is be thankful that I was able to go to this country and meet the people I did.
Bisous,
Kelsey "Kelsea" (my new name according to Starbucks in the quartier latin)
P.S. In the upcoming days I will try to share more pictures and thoughts about my trip.
I have been in France for fifteen days and I leave tomorrow. This trip has gone by absurdly fast and I honestly am really sad that I will eventually have to leave this place and at the same time I am excited to once again experiences the comforts of home. One thing that I am really dreading is going to not only school but also lacrosse practice THE DAY AFTER I GET BACK. And did I mention I will get home late at night? Did I mention the 5 hour time difference? Oh I didn't? Yeah so there's that...
So what have I done in France you ask? For starters, Eat. Eat a lot. Basically 90% of my food intake has been bread and nutella. I love both, but even for me it is becoming a little bit absurd.
I feel like this represents my time in France perfectly. (I took this photo as a French woman was yelling at me "NO PHOTOS". I agreed with her, and ran out of the store.) Literally this country is obsessed with their bread, cheese, and wine. But hey, why not?
I have had so many different amazing French desserts. This country knows how to bake. Like I can't even. Crepes are amazing and literally so easy to find in France. I find it funny that there are literally so many cafes and boulangeries in France.Tonight (my last night!) someone in their family went to a bakery and literally got every kind of dessert they had. I had an amazing cheesecake with berry topping and this berry mouse/cake. SO GOOD. Some of my other favorite desserts have been macarons (which I ate sitting on the steps of the Opera), and the macarons filled with ice cream that I got at a restaurant with my corres, her sister, and my French mom. Also, something that I love in France is that they have these refrigerated creme brulee in little glass containers that you can buy. (Kind of like how you can buy jell-o in america). I have had, well let's see..... 6 of them here?
And literally I am so happy that I went out on a limb and ate a falafel. We went to the Marais district just to go to L'As Du Falafel, the "best place for falafels". I really had no idea what to expect, but now I am obsessed with them and I have been researching where to find them at home!
Every morning and practically every afternoon, my corres Hannah and I eat a baguette with nutella or occasionally jam and butter. When I get back to the good old US of A, I think I will try to do this more often. I will definitely try to buy more bread from bakeries and less bread from the grocery store. I know that some of the bread we have in America is just as good as the bread in France, but its just not as convenient. However, I definitely will try to make this a priority.
SO many people told me that I needed to try the best ice cream in Paris, from a place called Berthillon. One of my chaperones lived in France for about a year so she knew that she had to take the whole group. We really were all so excited, and it was amazing! I had salted caramel and vanilla in a cone and I wish I had gotten more! So amazing. A great memory.
One of the most random things that happened to me here in France was that I met someone from my state the first day in France at Mont St. Michel. He said, "Hey UVA", as I was walking, because I was wearing my camo UVA hat. Turns out he goes to VMI (right near Washington and Lee), and is in the middle of studying abroad. I love when things like that happen.Its such a small world!
Bisous,
P.S. In the upcoming days I will try to share more pictures and thoughts about my trip.
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