Oh Paris!

Here's a picture from our girls night out at the Funky Paintbrush. Even though our paintings didn't turn out as good as we hoped, we still had a blast! Little city of Woodstock is really making their town sqaure a great place to hang out.

Mommy's Day!

Yesterday, we celebrated the once-a-year holiday known as Mother's Day. I've gotten a lot closer with my mom over the past five months so I wanted to make her day special! I wanted her to know that even though we haven't always gotten along (typical mother daughter stuff) that I appreciate her more now than I ever have. She is my support system and gives me the strength to achieve any goal.

In order to make this day extremely special, I had to get her away from the stress in her life. I spent the entire day with her; just me and her. We went to a nice brunch, then I took her shopping, and we finished out day with facials. It was amazing and the perfect way to say "I love you, mom". I couldn't picture a better day!

Painting Class - Sips N Swirls

There's a new fad going around, and I've latched on! This place was called Sips N Strokes, but recently changed the name to Sips N Swirls. It's a painting class...not just a painting class, but one where you can bring food, drinks, wine, whatever you want! There's a teacher on the stage showing you a step-by-step process on how to paint a complete picture.

You can look on the company's online calendar and choose which painting you want to attempt! It makes for a really fun girls night, and in fact, I am going again next Tuesday to the Funky Paintbrush (which is another company, but exactly like this one). Here's a picture of our latest painting.

This is my friend Anna, whom I've know since the sixth grade, and my friend Nicole, whom I've know since kindergarten.

New Inductees

On April 14, 2011, my friend Lauren and I were inducted into the Lambda Pi Eta Honor Society. This was a very proud day in our lives because we work very hard at maintaining good grades and a high GPA.  Our moms showed up to the event, and we all had a blast!

Here's some pictures from our fun day.

Pooja, the girl in the blue dress, came out to show support. What a great friend!

Before the ceremony

 Just me!

After receiveing our awards!

Cinco de Mayo

Wishing a happy Cinco de Mayo to everyone! While I think this day is celebrated more by Americans as an excuse to drink heavily, I must still say I hope everyone enjoys their day! I went to a Mexican restaurant for lunch and will also be enjoying the tasty food for dinner. Stay safe people; no drinking and driving!

Update on Osama Bin Laden

So, I blogged somewhat late last night from my phone and only had little details on what happened in Pakistan. Today, Americans found out that Osama Bin Laden's body was given a quick burial at sea after locating him in a mansion in Islamabad. He was given the choice to surrender. When he did not, a single gun shot to the head ended his life. There is a lot of speculation going around about whether our U.S. troops really killed this leader of terrorism, since most do not trust our government leaders. I think the American people want proof, but in keeping with the Islamic tradition, Bin Laden was buried within 24 hours of his death.

The hype over President Obama capturing and killing Bin Laden is likely a ploy to get election votes in 2012. It was a collaborative effort by many that took almost 10 years to complete. Obama signed off on giving the go-ahead for this mission. The military service men and women who risk their lives every day are who we should be thanking. We should also be thanking God.

Let us not forget the mission to end terrorism. Let us not forget that Bin Laden was just one mortal human who was followed by many. Let's hope for the future that we are not victims of retaliation by his group.

God Bless America! United We Stand!



"Oh, say can you see by the dawn's early light
What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming?
Whose broad stripes and bright stars thru the perilous fight,
O'er the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming?
And the rocket's red glare, the bombs bursting in air,
Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there.
Oh, say does that star-spangled banner yet wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave?

On the shore, dimly seen through the mists of the deep,
Where the foe's haughty host in dread silence reposes,
What is that which the breeze, o'er the towering steep,
As it fitfully blows, half conceals, half discloses?
Now it catches the gleam of the morning's first beam,
In full glory reflected now shines in the stream:
'Tis the star-spangled banner! Oh long may it wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave!

And where is that band who so vauntingly swore
That the havoc of war and the battle's confusion,
A home and a country should leave us no more!
Their blood has washed out their foul footsteps' pollution.
No refuge could save the hireling and slave
From the terror of flight, or the gloom of the grave:
And the star-spangled banner in triumph doth wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave!

Oh! thus be it ever, when freemen shall stand
Between their loved home and the war's desolation!
Blest with victory and peace, may the heav'n rescued land
Praise the Power that hath made and preserved us a nation.
Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just,
And this be our motto: "In God is our trust."
And the star-spangled banner in triumph shall wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave!"

Breaking News for America!!

Since the attacks to the United States on September 11, 2011, we have been searching for justice. Tonight, thanks to our heroic military, we can now say Osama Bin Laden is dead. Thank you to our service men and women! You are beyond awesome! President Obama is about to address our glorious nation! United we stand! God bless our country!!!! What a great day in history!