Monday, May 28, 2012

Summer in Charlottesville

I can already tell that this summer is going to be a great one.  It is a little scary as it is my first one spent away from home, but that is the only downside I can see.  First of all, I have a dream internship at Monticello in the events department.  I really want to be an event planner/manager after college and I like to think of myself as a little bit of a history buff so I do not think there is a better internship for me out there.  I am still looking for a part time so that I have a steady cash flow and am not just spending money this summer.  I am not having any luck yet.  Womp womp.  

There have only been about 2 weeks of summer so far, but it has already been AWESOME.  I spent 6 days in the Outer Banks. I watched some great people graduate from UVa.  That was a bittersweet weekend to say the least.  I am going to be a DISASTER next year when that is my friends and me. I started my internship and have already helped with a wedding.  I turned 21 and had the best birthday of my life thanks to the greatest friends I could possibly ask for.  And I went to a wedding for an old family friend and danced the night away at the reception, of course. 

I cannot wait to see what the rest of this summer holds for me.

P.S. I have established a love for vineyards.  Good thing there are SO many of them around central Virginia. I fell in love with the one I went to on my birthday.  I want to work/get married there.



One of Casablanca's favorite graduates.

KIRSTINERS graduates!

Another favorite!

Look!  There's Katie Couric!

My housemate is too cool for school. Go Hoolz!


My beautiful housemates surprised me with a birthday dinner at the Whiskey Jar! LOVE YOU ALL!

The 3 Kates reunite for my 21st!



Sophisticated wine tasters...practicing my wafting.


Pippin Hill!

Waiting for the giant thunderstorm.



Happy 21st, Lindsay!


Blenheim Vineyard

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Salt Life

I am currently spending my first week of summer in the Outer Banks.  It is incredible.  I think that my soul belongs near the sea.  It is the only place where I feel consistent peace.  The vastness of the ocean helps me to realize the insignificance of my life and woes.  And getting a tan is an added bonus.