So many paintings, so little time

Yesterday I aced my journalism final in a record breaking 20 minutes, but tomorrow I have my art history final and it is sure to take me at least six times that long. I have 145 flash cards to memorize, and although I am almost 3/4 done, these last ones appear to be impossible to remember. The works proving to be the most difficult are the English artists we studied at the end of the course, such as Nicholson and Epstein. I just hope I have them all memorized by 9 AM tomorrow...

Time to start studying...

Finals finally begin tomorrow. As winter term has come to an end, it means a few things: cramming, coffee, compulsive eating, sleep depravation, and above all, stress. I find it very interesting to observe different peoples study habits. I have one friend who is taking our art history exam tomorrow morning, and has yet to begin studying the 160 works we have to memorize. If I was in her situation, I would personally be freaking out, but then again, that is just me. I prefer to take my exams from easiest to hardest, one a day. I'm the kind of person who likes to knock them out and finish as quickly as I can. Other people I know like to take all week to get their exams done and prolong the studying as long as they can... well whatever your study habits, good luck and try not to go insane. All I know is that I am ready for this semester to be done because it has been beyond stressful.

But as Bob Marley just came on my Pandora, I will try not to worry about a thing, cause every little thing is gonna be alright...once it it spring break at least...

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?