What was probably my last Thanksgiving break (at least the last one that'll be an entire week long) was less than eventful, but nonetheless important.
The closer I get to graduating, and realizing I'll have less time to spend with my family, a week home was just what I needed. Just the idea that it's my last year in academia has caused me more self inflicted stress than I hoped. While my classes aren't all that difficult, I find it hard to concentrate and get motivated. It is the infamous senioritis syndrome. It sucks.
And while I'm more than thankful break finally arrived, knowing that it's already the end of November is extremely scary. And now that it's the end of break, I'm already looking forward to Christmas break.
Our family doesn't celebrate Thanksgiving the way others might, but it's still exciting being home again. We had a buttload of lobsters, a lot of hotpot, and my mom's gotten into using the oven! That's new for us. She baked pork ribs, potatoes, and even a duck! (That was our turkey.)
We don't partake in Black Friday much either, but this year we thought we'd check out what the scene was like. Everyone's opening early at midnight, so it was plausible. However when we drove to Walmart, around the time they were suppose to open up the doors to everyone, we were shocked to see a crazy long line! I mean, I was expecting it, but still!
The only thing was, they were only letting a set amount of people in at a time, making the line move slower, and meaning those who weren't in line, should forget about getting in within the following minutes. And again, we didn't think it through. It was an annoying system, but given Walmart's history with Black Friday, (look it up, it was tragic), it makes a lot of sense. Actually, everyone should of done it the way they did so there wasn't any trampling. In the end we didn't go inside. We went right back home and I regretted nothing. Boy was it cold.
Normally we'd hit up Walmart Friday evening, and see what's left. And for the past few years I've always bought fleece pajama pants cause they were always $4-$5! And cute and comfy :) Started turning into a tradition, but we didn't end up going Friday (And I didn't get my pants this year D:), but instead went today, and my dad actually brought home a TV!
In the end all my Black Friday shopping ended up being online. Apparently I have more self control in stores than I do on my bed with my computer and debit card. Can't wait for my things to arrive in the mail. :)
And now we're at the end of the week my of relaxation. Only hours away until I have to drive to Boston to catch my bus, I watch The Big Bang Theory to pass the time. It's almost becoming a tradition. Syracuse, see you in a few.
To future Jackie:
Hows the following Thanksgivings? Black fridays? Have you adapted to not being on a semester/vacation schedule?
Hope you're still watching TBBT!
Sunday, December 1, 2013
First Time: Ballet!
The other day I went to a Ballet show with my roommates and friends. It was my first time ever seeing a ballet performance live! It was great! It was in the middle of a stressful week but it was worth it.
The first performance was with fairytale characters like Princess Aurora, little red riding hood, and even Puss-in-boots! I was afraid a ballet performance would be too sophisticated and beyond my comprehension, but I'm glad it was an easy to follow story. :)
It was a wedding and each pair of dancers blessed the couple with their own performances. It was jovial, sweet, delightful, even a little humorous!
The second performance was almost a complete switch from the first. And it was one of what I would consider the top highlights of the evening. Unlike the first performance, it was mysterious, raw, calm, and eerily beautiful. Where the first performance had colorful and bright costumes, in the second one the performers wore little to nothing, and not in a scandalous way, of course. It was light, airy, fluttery pieces of clothing, almost second skin like. The sudden switch to simplicity was refreshing! And that's not to say the initial costumes were unbearable, but the contrast between the two performances complimented each other really nicely. Their performance seemed more smoother in transition, more fluid. They way the ballerinas flew into the arms of their partners and the way they almost seem to freeze frame on the instance they collide, was one of my favorite moments.
The other performances didn't take to my liking as much as the first two, but they were definitely worth seeing. It was more folk and I never realized ballet could encompass any of that! It was different, interesting, and I only wish I could of appreciated it more.
To future Jackie:
Have you seen anymore performances like this one that left such an impression?
Hope I've had more to enjoy than just the regular tv shows and anime :)
Until next time.
The first performance was with fairytale characters like Princess Aurora, little red riding hood, and even Puss-in-boots! I was afraid a ballet performance would be too sophisticated and beyond my comprehension, but I'm glad it was an easy to follow story. :)
It was a wedding and each pair of dancers blessed the couple with their own performances. It was jovial, sweet, delightful, even a little humorous!
The second performance was almost a complete switch from the first. And it was one of what I would consider the top highlights of the evening. Unlike the first performance, it was mysterious, raw, calm, and eerily beautiful. Where the first performance had colorful and bright costumes, in the second one the performers wore little to nothing, and not in a scandalous way, of course. It was light, airy, fluttery pieces of clothing, almost second skin like. The sudden switch to simplicity was refreshing! And that's not to say the initial costumes were unbearable, but the contrast between the two performances complimented each other really nicely. Their performance seemed more smoother in transition, more fluid. They way the ballerinas flew into the arms of their partners and the way they almost seem to freeze frame on the instance they collide, was one of my favorite moments.
The other performances didn't take to my liking as much as the first two, but they were definitely worth seeing. It was more folk and I never realized ballet could encompass any of that! It was different, interesting, and I only wish I could of appreciated it more.
To future Jackie:
Have you seen anymore performances like this one that left such an impression?
Hope I've had more to enjoy than just the regular tv shows and anime :)
Until next time.
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