Alrighty. October. The first weekend of October, Ryan and I went to Gatlinburg with my family. We rented a cabin in practically the middle of nowhere, but it was absolutely gorgeous. We, of course, went to the strip down town to do some shopping, get some fudge and caramel apples. And for the first time, except for Ryan, we went to Dollywood. It was dun. Ryan and I went on the new wooden roller coaster. It was awesome!!! It was a lot of fun. I think the highlight of the whole trip was the food. Mom and Dad cooked for almost every meal. It was a nice break from Main Meal food. We had lots of leftovers to bring back to the dorms. ;)
The next weekend was fall break. I thought it would be a nice time to sleep in and just chill out at home. Boy was I wrong. ;) Not that it was bad, but I was definitely wrong. Appointments here and appointments there. Ah! It was crazy. But every now and then I got some down time to just spend with family. That was nice. Ryan and I left early on Friday to go to Jennifer’s house to PARTY! ;) We had a lot of fun. Dry Ice, food, High School Musical, combined with our group of friends makes for a good time! Sadly, we had to leave early, but it was nice to see good friends from being away for such a long time. Saturday, my family went to church, as usual. And the rest of the week was pretty much hanging out with the family in between appointment times. ;) We left on Wednesday morning. We barely made it to our class at 11:30, but it was worth the extra night at home.
Ok, the next weekend, Ryan and I didn’t have anything planned, but we just bummed around ETSU, preparing for the next weekend which was Homecoming. Both of our families came to ETSU for homecoming. Mom, Dad, Christie, Uncle Wayne, and Grandmama came down on Friday. Hannah was nice and let Christie use her bed while she went home for the weekend. Christie and I talked for hours. It was so much fun. Saturday morning the festivities began. We went all around the campus doing the different activities, like the Haunted house, the Reese Museum, mechanical bull, and the other little booths. We watched the Blue and Gold game at 4.
Later we ate at Cheddar’s, a popular restaurant in Johnson City. Then, lol, we went to the Step Show. I didn’t really know what to expect, but I had fun. My grandmother did not. J Ok so that was not the best activity to plan, but everyone sat through it and laughed and had a good time. On Sunday, Ryan and I showed my family around Johnson City and then they had to leave. It was nice to have my family come a visit me. It was very exciting. J
November was not as busy as October in terms of travel. We had a lot of visitors here at ETSU. The first weekend my good friend, Elizabeth, visited me. We got to catch up on her life at HFA as a senior. I had made a tour for her, so she would have something to do while I had to go to my APS job. She had a lot of fun. She also went to class with me. That weekend was a lot of fun showing her and her parents around and just spending time with people that I haven’t seen in a while. Our next guest was Louden. It was fun just having him around. We had a lot of fun just hanging out, going to Main Meal, and going to the basketball game and other stuff. It was great having him visit.
November was not as busy as October in terms of travel. We had a lot of visitors here at ETSU. The first weekend my good friend, Elizabeth, visited me. We got to catch up on her life at HFA as a senior. I had made a tour for her, so she would have something to do while I had to go to my APS job. She had a lot of fun. She also went to class with me. That weekend was a lot of fun showing her and her parents around and just spending time with people that I haven’t seen in a while. Our next guest was Louden. It was fun just having him around. We had a lot of fun just hanging out, going to Main Meal, and going to the basketball game and other stuff. It was great having him visit.
The third weekend Ryan and I went to Easley, SC to visit a good friend, Aaron. We got there on Friday night. Saturday morning we went to church and afterward ate the wonderful lunch that we had made at midnight the night before. It was very good. After sun down, we ate at a Chinese restaurant (made by real Asian people) and then watched a couple of movies. Sunday, Ryan and I did laundry and the three of us watched the Beauty and the Geek marathon. Sadly we had to leave, but we had a lot of fun. That is pretty much it for major traveling and visitors in November.
Basketball season started, so Ryan and I have attended several games. The guys have a pretty good record at home, and we won’t mention the girls’ team right now. One exciting event that Ryan and I attended before Thanksgiving break was the tour of the Anatomy Lab for PMMD and PMMD applicants. We saw cadavers and got to talk to several medical students. Ryan and I had so much fun! Mom can tell you. She has never heard me so excited about something like this in a long time. Going and visiting the lab reaffirmed my career choice. I can’t wait until medical school! Well, enough of that now, I won’t go into details.
Ok, finally, last weekend Ryan and I went home for Thanksgiving. We left on Tuesday afternoon (much earlier than several students on campus) and came back on Sunday night. It was a nice long break. Wednesday I spent time with my Mom. We had a lot of fun. On Thursday, I went to Grandmama’s house and had Thanksgiving lunch. It was so yummy. Dumplins, potato cheese casserole, Grandmama’s bread, Deviled eggs, and so much more. Such a better alternative to Main Meal food. I could eat that stuff forever. We ate that all day. It was very yummy. Friday, Mom and Dad went Black Friday shopping, and bought a lot of stuff as usual, while Christie and I stayed at home, slept in and watched a couple of movies. That night, Ryan and I met up and went to Carly’s house for her birthday party. It was nice to see friends that I haven’t seen in a long time. Saturday, my family went to church. That night was very enjoyable. Mom, Dad, Christie, Grandmama and I went to P.F. Chang’s and then went to TPAC to see the Lion King. It was better than what I expected. Rafiki was my favorite performer. She had an incredible voice. I love that musical! It was awesome! Sunday, Ryan and I had to leave. We visited his aunt and uncle, as well as his Grandmother who was visiting for Thanksgiving. We finally made it back to ETSU around 11. It was a great break.
This week is not too busy. School is wrapping up and I’m already ready for the next break, which leads me to the next couple of pictures. The first one is the view of my door that leads to my room. I have to decorate a little bit. The last picture is going to be a surprise for my mom. Ryan and I set this up tonight. I bought it at Target in the dollar bins! I was so excited and thanks to Ate Glad and Uncle Prom, I got to buy it with my gift card! I still have some left. J Anyway, I will stop for now and I leave you with these two pictures. Hopefully, I will keep up with my blog a little bit better now that school is slowing down.
Basketball season started, so Ryan and I have attended several games. The guys have a pretty good record at home, and we won’t mention the girls’ team right now. One exciting event that Ryan and I attended before Thanksgiving break was the tour of the Anatomy Lab for PMMD and PMMD applicants. We saw cadavers and got to talk to several medical students. Ryan and I had so much fun! Mom can tell you. She has never heard me so excited about something like this in a long time. Going and visiting the lab reaffirmed my career choice. I can’t wait until medical school! Well, enough of that now, I won’t go into details.
Ok, finally, last weekend Ryan and I went home for Thanksgiving. We left on Tuesday afternoon (much earlier than several students on campus) and came back on Sunday night. It was a nice long break. Wednesday I spent time with my Mom. We had a lot of fun. On Thursday, I went to Grandmama’s house and had Thanksgiving lunch. It was so yummy. Dumplins, potato cheese casserole, Grandmama’s bread, Deviled eggs, and so much more. Such a better alternative to Main Meal food. I could eat that stuff forever. We ate that all day. It was very yummy. Friday, Mom and Dad went Black Friday shopping, and bought a lot of stuff as usual, while Christie and I stayed at home, slept in and watched a couple of movies. That night, Ryan and I met up and went to Carly’s house for her birthday party. It was nice to see friends that I haven’t seen in a long time. Saturday, my family went to church. That night was very enjoyable. Mom, Dad, Christie, Grandmama and I went to P.F. Chang’s and then went to TPAC to see the Lion King. It was better than what I expected. Rafiki was my favorite performer. She had an incredible voice. I love that musical! It was awesome! Sunday, Ryan and I had to leave. We visited his aunt and uncle, as well as his Grandmother who was visiting for Thanksgiving. We finally made it back to ETSU around 11. It was a great break.
This week is not too busy. School is wrapping up and I’m already ready for the next break, which leads me to the next couple of pictures. The first one is the view of my door that leads to my room. I have to decorate a little bit. The last picture is going to be a surprise for my mom. Ryan and I set this up tonight. I bought it at Target in the dollar bins! I was so excited and thanks to Ate Glad and Uncle Prom, I got to buy it with my gift card! I still have some left. J Anyway, I will stop for now and I leave you with these two pictures. Hopefully, I will keep up with my blog a little bit better now that school is slowing down.
Love you all!
Jillian
P.S. Mellie, I’m still working on that 100 list thing. ;) Just haven’t completed it yet.
