Beating the Dreariness

One thing I have learned since I have moved here to Pittsburgh is that the sun shines like once a week. There are a lot of clouds, a lot of rain, and a lot of snow. Personally, I find that when the weather is like this I get very tired and sluggish and it takes a team of girls that won't shut up to get me out of bed. But this is no way to live, is it? Especially in a place that is famous for this kind of weather. So, I am taking the initiative to do more. Today - even though it is raining - I am going, willingly, to a basketball game. I find myself to be more of a football girl but I need to leave this dorm!

I want to do more (inexpensive - on a budget here!) around the campus and the city to keep me busy so I don't fall back in to my "do-nothing" ways.

<3 Ashley

What do you do when it's dreary outside to keep yourself happy and energetic?

The Single Gal's V-Day: Indulge in Yourself

Good day!

Actually...it's a very busy, stressful day. But the weather is nice so I can't complain to much. Once I get passed my oral exam in Italian I think I will be a lot happier. In fact, I may treat myself to a movie tonight.

Anyway, today's idea to make happier the single gal's Valentine's Day is to indulge in yourself. Sure, most people spend the day showing even more love for their significant other, but why not show some extra love to yourself?! Leave work a little early, skip that class that you know not much is happening in, go to the spa, have a movie marathon, buy that dress you've been pining for, be lazy! You deserve it ;)

<3
Ashley

Is there something that you would like to treat yourself to?

Fun Things to Do For Halloween

Just days away from Halloween, the east coast in currently being smashed by hurricane Sandy. Luckily I have moved to western PA, so I won't feel it as hard. We are just experiencing some rain at this point. Everyone else who is living in these harder hit areas, please be safe and smart. 

I will carry on with the topic of today's blog entry: Halloween. I know where I am, both location wise and age wise many do not really know how to celebrate anymore since an age seems to have been put on going door-to-door in costume asking for candy. Here is a list of a few ways to celebrate this year:

1. Haunted House

Going through a tour at one of these haunted house attractions or something like Field of Screams (for those of you in the Lancaster area!) can be a good way to get a good fright for Halloween. Grab some friends and go through it together and see who the scaredy-cat is in the group.

2. Horror Film Marathon

Personally, I always go this route. I love the horror film genre (only the good, non-gorey stuff!) Go for the classics like "Frankenstein" or "Dracula." My personal favorites are the movies in the "Halloween" series. You can run as fast as you want, he'll always walk faster!

3. Costume Party

Throw a good, old-fashioned costume party with some friends! I love seeing all the scary, creative, and hilarious costumes people come up with. You can have a costume contest for the scariest, most creative, and worst costumes.

4. Ghost Tours

Whether you're a believer or not, a ghost tour can be really fun. While this is something that you might have to put in reservations for months in advance (Gettysburg ghost tours fill up fast!) they are historically informative and maybe you will even get lucky and experience something!

...and for those of us college students.....

5. Dorm Trick-or-Treat!

Don't let anyone stop you from dressing up and getting that candy! Organize a trick-or-treating event on your floor or, if you can, your whole building! You will get that Halloween experience we grew up loving and it is also a great social opportunity. If you live in a large dorm like I do, you don't know everyone. This is a cool opportunity to see everyone!

I have yet to decide how I will be spending my Halloween night but, I assure you, it will probably be one of the above or a bit of everything. :)

<3 Ashley

How will you spend your Halloween?