Hurling and Twirling

It was Preview Day today at Austin College. That means there were lots of excited seniors that were skipping a day of school to come view such a pretty, dynamic, academically-challenging, diverse school. Or that's what they think. The sad truth is the recruitment people at AC are very deceiving. Yes, it is academically challenging. Yes, it is diverse, and dynamic, and pretty. But it is so much less than that. Since I enjoy make lists of things I will make one about the negatives of AC.

3 Reasons Why Austin College Makes Me Want to Hurl:

3. There is nothing to do except study. And by study I mean an average of 6 hours per day at least 5 days a week, and that is with no procrastination. I am also not exaggerating. Plus I haven't even chosen a major yet. This is still undergraduate stuff. Grr.

2. Since there is nothing to do except study, everyone drinks. I can hear you all now "Well Hannah that is what college is." "No matter where you go there will be kids drinking." Gee thanks annoying protective grandparents! ;D I know all of these things, so do not tell me. Please and thank you. The problem is that 80% of people party. Partying at Austin College does not entail a couple of beers or a few shots and a lot of dancing. It includes completely trashed students. All before midnight. I can't even describe it. It is just awful. Everyone who doesn't party goes home on the weekends. They all try to pretend they like it here, but they don't.

1.  There is "respect for diversity" here. Otherwise known as: "as long as you belong to a minority, are not straight, have extremely leftist beliefs, and believe in anything but Christianity" you are completely accepted. I, however, am not accepted by the students. They do not understand why I choose not to drink before I am 21. They laugh at my faith, and scoff at the beliefs of Christians. In class if anything bad or negative in society is talked about, Christians get tied in somehow and receive the blame in someway. Once again, no exaggeration.

So pretty much I can not do anything fun here because everyone gets trashed so they can drown their study anxiety and depression, caused by AC, in alcohol. I can never relax or have fun or enjoy any exciting college experiences.

I said my piece, so now I am done. :)

I found my tutu at last!!

It was hard avoiding all the tour groups to get a picture!

I was laughing after twirling too much. It is hard finding an outfit to wear since Texas weather is crazy! The tights and cardigan got a little too warm for a few hours this afternoon, but I really liked my outfit today.

This is my thigh high socks from my last post that wouldn't load. It was a good cozy relaxing outfit that was also good for crazy Texas weather.

Two more days until I get to go home for Thanksgiving!

Always,
Hannah

Blue Friday

TGIF. But really I feel more like PHUS (Please Hurry Up Sunday) because that is when I get to meet my lovely parents and sister-in-law at IKEA. And who doesn't love IKEA? And their families? 

I had a long day. It started off with this morning. I am a college kid therefore I do not wash my hair as frequently as a should. To disguise the grossness (Yes, I am in college) of my strands, I usually wear a headband. I bought this one a few weeks ago from Forever 21 and wore it today:

I received a lot of compliments on it but I'm not sure how many of them legitimately like it, or they noticed I saw them staring at the huge plaid-ness of it and were obliged to compliment it. My French professor however told me she liked it so I think that makes it acceptable.

On my way back from lunch I stopped to take a few pictures. I'm still getting used to the self timer and how to set it up so I can get a head to toe shot, but it turned out okay. I'm on the phone with N (my busy schedule requires multi-tasking :D ). I look a bit silly.

I sorta like how the outfit turned out. The tights are a lot lighter in person- from Gap & gray with a bit of a pattern. I wanted to wear a belt but I ran out of time getting ready this morning. The pig tails and huge bow make me look "cute" but every once in a while that is a good thing.

Allllllllllllll that to say: I think I disguised my two day greasy hair quite well. Don't you think?

I'm still deciding on whether or not to go to a "blue out" party in 30 minutes. We wear all blue and dance and pretend finals aren't two weeks away. Too bad it's raining because the party is within walking distance, but I don't really want to drive there either. Decisions. Decisions.

Always,

Hannah