Well Summer is over. I came back to Little Rock yesterday. School starts on Thursday. I actually frowned when I typed that last sentence. I had a nice vacation in Fayetteville all summer. Here are some tidbits from the summer. As I have previously mentioned I got to go to Wakarusa and see Mumford and Sons. That is a probably number one on the list of Summer Highlights. Such an experience. Speaking of lists, I have been working on a list entitled "My Life's To Do List." Just like a Bucket List with a more Arielle title. I keep adding new things to it and I hope I never stop. Well, this summer I have been able to cross off two things off of my list. That is an accomplishment. One of which was to do Karaoke. That's right. I had never sang Karaoke. I love to sing, just not for people. I'm constantly singing obnoxiously when I'm by myself and it slips out a bit around people but I try to spare them. I can't actually say I sang during my first time seeing as how my debut song was duet to "Baby Got Back" with my friend Becky. It was a pretty awesome performance. The second one I crossed off was skinny-dipping. Sorry mom. Don't worry, no boys were looking. Part of me wants to post my entire to-do list on my blog but part of me wants to keep it a secret. I think I'll keep it a secret for now.
I read ten books over the summer. I love reading. The book I read while I was in Florida was Tuesdays with Morrie recommended by my friend Hartleigh. I feel like everybody should read that book. It is full of life lessons.
I attended my friend Libby's wedding and she definitely gets the award for best wedding reception EVER. So much fun. Jordan Hurst also wins an award for super fun plus one. So many of my friends were there and it turned into a crazy dance party. When I was leaving the reception, an older man in a bow tie came up to me and said "I don't know what kind of drugs you were on, but it sure was a pleasure to watch you dance up there." I'm taking that as a major compliment since that statement is the opposite of this statement: "You sure are boring." I'll take what I can get.
I've been thinking a lot about not just going through life but actually living it and taking advantage of it. That is why I've been working on my list. I think the biggest fear for my life would be mediocrity. How dull. Hopefully, by working towards crossing things off my list, when I look back on my life I will view one that is full of experiences and worthwhile memories. One memory I have from this summer that will stick with me came from Florida. While at the beach I saw a dolphin jump completely out of the water. It was very magical.
One of my new favorite TV shows is No Reservations on Travel Channel. I like living vicariously through Anthony Bourdain. (yes I realize that last sentence completely contradicts the theme of this post.) It gives me ideas of where I want to travel. Everybody keeps asking me if plan on going back to Fayetteville after I graduate. I don't really want to, not right away at least. I'm yearning for adventure and I don't see that happening in Northwest Arkansas. But I do see it happening in...let's say...Barcelona for example. The grass is always greener on the other side. I'm sure there are some Barcelonians out there wishing to experience the thrill of Fayetteville. Since travel costs money I don't see it in my near future. I guess it is just up to me to start some adventure no matter where I am.
