Gone to Carolina

This summer, as soon as tickets for James Taylor went online for sale, my Dad and I jumped on them and bought the best seats available. We have been looking forward to this concert ever since we got the confirmation e-mail for our purchase. When I found out that the concert fell on the same day as W&L's coveted Fancy Dress, I could care less, I was going to see James Taylor live!

Although I was a surprised when his son Ben took the stage with him, I ended up enjoying his music as well. Ben Taylor has a voice similar to his father, but his music has a more jazz/bohemian feel to it--I recommend checking him out if you are interested.

If you get a chance to see JT in concert, buy a ticket, he is definitely worth the money.

City for the Summer

Exciting news just in! I have been offered an internship with Ehrenkranz and Ehrenkranz LLP this summer in NYC! E&E is a boutique investment/law firm that deals with mostly financial matters. Aside from the great professional experience that I will gain from this internship, I cannot wait to spend

my entire summer in New York. I have already begun my "business attire" shopping and I am currently on the lookout for neutral heels (or not so neutral) that are a walkable height. Although I do own plenty of 4 inchers, my Mother insists that they are a bit impracticable for a 9-5 work day in the city. Well, any excuse for new shoes is a good one as far as I'm concerned!

I am currently obsessed with the Seychelles brand, which sports a chunky yet stylish heel on almost all of their shoes. Check out endless.com for a great selection.

P.S. If anyone needs a roommate in the city or has an extra room, let me know! I am a great roommate I promise!

Memoirs of a Lifeguard

As I look back on yet another summer spent lifguarding, I have learned a few new things.

1. Bikinis on toddlers never work, no matter how cute they are, the girl might as well go topless
2. A guard will have to yell "WALK!" or "NO RUNNING!" an average of 3 times before the kid actually listens to you.
3. Kids can go down the same water slide for an hour and a half and still enjoy the 53rd ride as much as the 1st.
4. Intoxicated adults can be just as annoying as their kids.
5. Being a head guard has many perks; especially the fact that you no longer have to clean bathrooms
6. Even though you may feel bad watching the kid you just swim tested cry because they didn't pass, when they try again the next month and make it, the smile on their face at that time will make it all worth it.

After 5 years of saving lives, I think it is time to hang up the whistle and red suit. As much as I love getting a tan every day and hanging out with co-workers, there comes a time when I guess I must face the real world, and get a real job...or internship. But hey, I have all year to decide that, right?

Traveling Troubles

As I am about to leave for Ecuador, I am faced with my biggest challenge whenever flying: what to wear on the plane. Sure, I can pack a bag with all the clothes I need and I can remember my toothbrush and toothpaste, but the moment I always struggle with is deciding what outfit to wear while walking through security and sitting in a seat for hours. I look at it as the true test of ones ability to combine form and function, and unlike Lady Gaga, I would prefer not to wear 7 inch heels through the terminal because we all know how that ended. Well, after almost half an hour, I have decided on black leggings with a loose black top, multi-colored gladiators, a gold chain with turquoise pendant, and my watch. This lets me be comfortable while in flight and I only have to take off a necklace and watch to get through the metal detector without causing a scene. All thats left now is to put my bags in the car and adiós!

A Living Legend

One of the biggest things that my Dad and I share in common is an appreciation for good music. He was born in 1954 and so he got to experience and see some of the greatest musicians of all time (he graduated high school in '69...hello Woodstock!). I love all music, but there is truly nothing like classic rock. Last Wednesday Paul McCartney came to Charlotte and I was lucky enough to see him with my Dad. Although the tickets were quite pricey (the nosebleed section starting at almost $100), it was worth every penny. He put on such a show and performance I don't know how any one couldn't have a good time! He sang mostly classics which I enjoyed, and all of his own songs except for one tribute which he did to Jimi. He told stories of traveling around the world, hanging out with the most hip artists, and how the band started from nothing and grew to be one of, if not, the greatest rock n' roll band of all time. My favorite was when he sang "Back in the USSR" and "Blackbird". It is not possible for me to put into words just how much an impact they made on the world; I mean, people in foreign countries learned how to speak english from their records and someone a few weeks ago paid 1.2 million for a piece of paper with John's lyrics to "A Day in the Life" (still short of the 1.25 paid for the "All You Need is Love" ones)!! If I could have lived in another time, it would have definitely been the 60's.