pic-a-nic

DAY 9:

from left to right: me, Courtney, Janna, Shelby, Austen

Today was the back to school convocation and picnic for the school of music. The convocation consisted of a long spech (not in a bad way!) from our Dean of Music, Dean May, about this upcoming year in the music school and what to expect when being a music major <----mainly directed towards the Freshman. Dean May was in his prime tonight! His mannerisms are hilarious and yeah I think I'm going to start a list of DeanMay-isms ( list will begin below):

1. "If you don't show up to History class it's an absence, but if you don't show up to a lesson it's like DEATH" -Dean May

2. "eeeerrrrrmmm" -favorite DeanMay-ism, he tends to pause between thoughts and makes this sound when he's thinking

more to be added in the future!

nighty night,

Amy

la la la la la.

DAY 8:

snapshot from Lauridsen LUX AETERNA
 that we are singing in Chamber Singers
~edited by instagram~

I did a butt load of singing today! Between Concert Choir, Bella Voce, and voice lesson rep, my chords were hot today! I also had my first piano lesson of the semester! I'm super excited for this semester of piano, because it's an elective. (meaning, I'm not required to take it, but I want to) So, I have a little lee-way with what I'll be playing. Of course I'll be playing rep but I get to pick what else we work on :) and I may or may NOT have a jury at the end of the semester, depending on how my lessons go during the semester! Now that is awesome! Happy practicing to me!

Hope everyone's Monday was wonderful! Goodnight.

-Amy

choych!

DAY 6:

black and white shot of St. Alban's in Waco

Yippee! Went back to church today, in Waco that is! It was so so so so good to be back and to see everyone from the choir and the congregation! I sing in the choir and love love love the family that I have at St. Alban's. I've missed the service and the music :) The sermon was awesome today. Fr. Fisher preached about being a courageous christian, not a christian who lives off of fear. Amen to that! So here's to starting week 2 of sophomore year with lots of courage, and no fear. [we all know that's difficult] I mean honestly, if you sat down and looked at your day-to-day life. Is there really a day where fear doesn't arise? especially in all those little things. You know what I'm talking about! so...

Lord, help me to seek you when fear arises, so that I may continue to be courageous no matter the situation. Amen.

-Amy

5 and 6 combo.

OOOOPs forgot to post my picture yesterday, sooooo here's yesterday's and today's combined!

DAY 5:

So, I really think mirror pictures are dumb (especially when they're of yourself!)...but I couldn't think of any other way to share my find of the day! I went to Target, after I got out of classes, to pick up a couple grocery items and stumbled upon this really cute jean dress!! I've been wanting one forever and it was ONLY $24 so I had to get it :) Besides going to Target, I had a fun Friday night going out to dinner for some mexican food (my fav by the way) with Janna, Jamie, and some friends and then went to hang out with Solange at her new place!

DAY 6:

I woke up this morning and headed to the SLC with Solange around 9am. That's before it gets super packed and almost impossible to find an elliptical! Once I got home, I decided to whip up these babies so I could eat them for breakfast with some fruit in the mornings. Mom sent me the recipe this week and I figured it'd be another great option, besides my delicious overnight oats, for quick breakfasts on weekday mornings before classes! Did I mention they are super healthy too?? They are JAMPACKED with oats and oatbran and bananas and nuts and...applesauce haha so here's to a healthy breakfast!

-Amy

so do you have any quick healthy breakfast ideas?





sushi.

DAY 4:

top-The Baylor Roll
bottom-Shrimp Tempura Roll

My dear friend and prayer partner, the lovely Jennifer Atwood (she graduated from Baylor last year), came into town today and we went out to dinner together. She took me to this place called Teriyaki Park. It's a sushi restaurant in downtown Waco. I had never been before so I was super excited to try it out! I was definitely not disappointed! My shrimp roll was so good and Jenn's Baylor roll was too! This will for sure be one of my fav's in Waco now.

-Amy



fiesta!

DAY 3:

My beautiful friend Kemmerley and me

Tonight was the kick-off fiesta dinner and get together to start back up the year at the ESC (the Episcopal Student Center). I can't believe it's already been a year since I found my new family here at Baylor and since I discovered my church home away from my church home. :) I'm so completely blessed to have all these wonderful people in my life. Kemmerley and I met this time last year at the ESC and I love her to death now! There were A TON of newbies tonight!! I was so excited to see the house so full. I hope they all stick around. It'll definitely change their life if they do :)

-sic 'em episcopalians

-Amy

craving satisfied.

DAY 2:

from left to right: Janna, Jamie, me, Solange

FINALLYYYYYYYY!! 3Spoons! This is my all time FAVORITE frozen yogurt place! Yes, we have a million back home in Dallas, but for some reason none of them come close to dear old 3Spoons here in the Wack. Solange and I are obsessed addicted....I mean, let's face it, there are worse things to be addicted to right? Anyways, I have been craving my usual [vanilla yogurt with strawberry slices, mochi, pecans, and a little drizzle of chocolate syrup] all summer long and finally got my first fix of the year in last night! :)

-Amy

p.s. Day 3 coming later tonight!