What I Did This Summer

This summer I went with a medical brigade to Hondorus and almost got trapped in a coup in Tegucigalpa, traveled around the country with my all-time favorite band's charity project, and attended a wild all-night party at a commune of devotees of The Big Lebowsky.

Oh, wait. Those were things my friends did. I sat on my ass in Funfax, VA.

But here's the thing: while my fourth-grade teacher may not have wanted a report on it, I did a lot of great things this summer. It's nice sometimes to not have any grand stories to tell, because then you have to zoom in to the smaller, less spectacular moments and recognize their worth. So here goes, a list of all the fabulous things I did this summer. (While many of these happen to include your favorite Editrix Deux, her own list will be coming up).

1. hosted a French exchange student

2. became a waitress, something I have always wanted to do. I can now carry large, plate-laden trays with confidence and ease.

3. made my own $$$- never has my savings account felt this good about itself. Seriously, it's getting such a fucking ego.

4. danced, danced, danced

5. went on a midnight photoshoot in the streets of DC

6. Black Cat x Jumbo Slice x countless nights

7. saw an amazing Metric show!!!!

8. went to the beach- one of the most fun weeks of my life

9. lined up the classes and jobs I want for next year

10. started a blog!!

11. read good books (not as many as I wanted to–why is tht?)

12. bought some hella fierce pieces for my fall wardrobe (and  I am not a girl to use "hella" lightly)

13. saw Rupaul, put the bass in my walk

14. Open Mic Night at Busboys & Poets (attended, not performed)

15. reconnected with old friends, made some new ones.

16. saw one cousin get married, one have a baby, and one have a breakdown (kiddinnnnggg, actually had the best times ever with the last one, who may as well be my sister)

17. made mojitos! Here's to big girl cocktails.

18. relocated

19. explored the DC environs- Luray Caverns, Fells Point, MD, the Chesapeake shore.

20. was mahvalous, so mahvelous

Where is your list?

Yours in love, squalor, and this summer, some of both,

Allie

P.S. Apologies for the recent slacking/posting hiatus. You know how life is blah blah blah. Keep checking for posts at least a few times a week. Alex will continue to live the life in the District, while I will be corresponding from scenic Charlottesville. Already have two DC trips planned in September, though, for Ladyhawke and Ida Maria and the YEAH YEAH YEAHS. Excuse me while I freak out. KAREN OOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!