It's five in the morning. Of course I'm awake...

Although I much rather be sleeping, I decided to put my insomniac ways to good use and show this blog some attention. It's been a while since I have posted. I guess I fall into the category of sporadic blogger, if thats even a category. If not, I just made it one. A lot is pretty much the same, still figuring out my life and all, I don't expect that to change anytime soon. However, there has been a few new developments since my last post, one being my trip to Italy and Greece. I'm pretty sure I may be one of the luckiest twenty-one-year olds out there, or maybe I should say in the tri-state area, "out there" is a bit broad. Anyway, back to my trip. I loved every second of it. I got to visit so many interesting and beautiful places. I took an extensive amount of pictures, here are a few highlights: (click to enlarge)

Santorini,Greece 

Mykonos, Greece

Florence, Italy

Capri, Italy

Capri, Italy

Montepulciano, Italy

Montepulciano, Italy

Rome, Italy

Rome, Italy

Venice, Italy

Corfu, Greece

London, England ( So close, but so far. I took this while flying to Heathrow for my flight home , boy do I miss this place)

I took a lot more, about 2,989 more. I would of taken another couple thousand If my memory card would let me. I think these pictures speak for themselves: Traveling is truly extraordinary. I'm fairly certain that if I could, I would travel everyday, for the rest of my life, taking an endless amount of pictures and eating every pizza in sight. ( I'm starting to sound like Dr. Seuss, maybe a sign I should get some sleep) 

Some people in life...

mean more then you can ever express through words. Their mere existence brings you an unexplainable happiness and an indescribable comfort. I just want to take a minute to say thank you to those individuals in my life. I am completely certain that without them I would not be who I am today. Life is short and time is fleeting, so take a minute and be grateful for the extraordinary individuals in your own life. Remember to always take a step back and look at the big picture. It is not the job you have or the possessions you own that make life worth living, but the people you love and those who love you in return.

Sappy yes, but true nonetheless.

Fitting for the season.

Summer has arrived...

and I am officially the worse blogger ever. My initial reasoning for starting a blog was to reflect on my last few weeks in college. Obviously, I failed.

Life goes on.

Graduation was perfect, a love-fest of sorts. I can honestly say I loved every minute. It was a truly beautiful day, and thanks to Sir Edward Elgar's Pomp and Circumstance a tremendously emotional one. Seriously, it gets me every time. 

I can sit here for hours and talk about how much I miss school, however doing so will only force me back into the wallowing stage I experienced week one of being home. So I will refrain from reminiscing at this point and instead look ahead...

I'm not exactly sure to what, but I feel that it is the appropriate direction. 

As I embark on this new chapter of my life ( the chapter where I tirelessly look for employment and continually face feelings of frustration) I can't help but envy small children. While picking up my 4-year-old nephew from school the other day I saw that he and the rest of his class had small sunflower plants they had planted that day in school. Why can't I spend my day planting sunflower seeds?! (I mean I could, but my family and friends would start to worry) My point is - I miss being a carefree kid. This is teetering on wallowing so I should stop. 

I suppose I do in fact have summer to look forward to and I mine as well enjoy all this free time. So as a nod to Summer I present my favorite summer song. Let the carefree adventures begin!

Snooze Tunes.

It feels like the first time...

Yes, I just quoted a Foreigner song. Catchy first post title though, no? Any who I'm new at this whole blog thing, just a heads up. This blog really isn't about anything specific,just my random thoughts and passions, i.e. Travel, Film, Food, The Arts, Fashion, Music, Photography and much more. So the title of my blog basically sums up who I am. 1. I'm obsessed with anything and everything British. As of now the greatest love of my life is in fact a city, London to be exact.  2. A-Punk is a reference to a Vampire Weekend song, revealing another great love of my life, music. 3. A little shout out up there to one of the great English Romantic Poets, Mr.Wordsworth. I love poetry and prose as much as I love music and England. Hence the reason I'm an English Major. An English Major who in just 23 days will be dressed in a cap and gown, and on her way out of  the world of care free living. Lovely.

I'm not prepared to leave this bubble called college. Usually I consider myself to be an optimist and almost always look on the bright side of tough situations. However, this whole coming to an end thing has been a bit of a struggle. The last time I felt like this was during my final few weeks of study abroad in London. I had become so accustomed to my magnificent life there, the idea of leaving was truly heartbreaking. Now as I suffer from a severe case of senioritis that old familiar feeling has returned. Although I must say, as this journey comes to an end and change burns bright over the horizon, I have found a new appreciation in being a college kid. I came up with a short list of different things I will miss:

1. Impromptu dance parties with your friends. 

2. A never-ending supply of cereal available around the clock. 

3. Sleeping in. Enough said.

4. Going to class and learning. (Ok, I know thats kind of an obvious one but I truly love being in that environment. Discovering, Analyzing, Arguing.)

5. Chance ( the co-founders of this game will understand what I mean)

6. The first time it snows/ first day its shorts and flip flop weather: It brings the entire community out of their cave-like dorms and onto our beautiful campus. Everyone seems to be genuinely happy, a Christmas morning kind of happy.I love it.

7. Being able to live with some of your best friends. It really is so perfect, as my one friend puts it "college is one long slumber party".

I can go on, but maybe another time. Over the next few weeks I'm sure I will spill my guts on what I will miss and how freaked out I am. Although I have made it a rule to not worry. (Easier said then done, I know) But honestly worry will get you no where in life, maybe some premature grays and wrinkles. But thats about it. So for now I will carry on and attempt to remain worry free. However, one immediate worry I cannot escape is not hearing my alarm go off to watch the royal wedding at 4am. So off to bed I go.