Go Heels...Go Spartans? No... Just Go Heels!

Last week the girls and I went to the 

UNC vs. UNCG soccer game. 

I of course, being a Tar Heel fan 

(born and raised) wore on of my many Carolina shirts

despite the fact I attend UNCG. 

Yeah, I was given a hard time but I'm a Tar Heel at heart, 

no excuses! 

the night started off with a fun tail gate outside the soccer field. 

Although, I know very little about soccer 

(only the basics to get me through a game,

 like the things Nate and Patrick scream while 

watching soccer games... that's about it haha)

we had a ton of fun 

(yeah I'm a basketball, football kind of girl)

And I greatly enjoyed being one of the few screaming 

for my Tar Heels, which basically killed the Spartans. 

I suppose either way the game turned out, 

I would have been happy with the result... 

but I'm content Carolina won in the end.

I told the girls' that the sky 

was indication that God was looking 

over my Tar Heels that night, 

and I was right ;)

The night concluded with an array of movies with the guys

and this lovely sweet buffet. 

TA makes a good hostess, indeed, we were spoiled rotten :) 

And even though the next morning, after all that sugar, 

and having to get up early for Lawndale, 

we felt like we were hit by buses... 

we still had a wonderful night.  

And despite the fact I can't stand Jim Carrey, 

The Mask is pretty good. 

So friends, 

tell me what games have you been following? 

I miss football if I do say so myself :) 

xoxo

-anya:)

Girl's Night Out

MB and I took the time to go out and get some well needed 

(and deserved) coffee at Tate Street Coffee a few nights ago. 

We got to enjoy an extremely loud guy who we could 

hear from across the coffee shop. 

I could tell you every single one of his life stories, 

not only because he was talking so flipping loud 

but because he told the stories 3 times, 

each time to a different group of girls....

lame.

she spent her time drawing and I spent my time reading 

modern magazines and fantasizing about my future house 

and all the furniture I'm going to buy at Ikea for it :) 

possibly my favorite magazine article that I've read in awhile, 

comparing all the Real Housewives to Danielle from 

my guilty pleasure of a show, New Jersey Housewives. 

I'm sad to see the second season go but man, 

Danielle is just insaaaaaaaane.

Love this girl and all our adventures :) 

so blessed to have her as my best friend

(and she still claims me even when I 

reenact what loud costumers are talking about,

like birds hitting windshields, multiple times, 

in the middle of the city. Did I mention 

this guy was loud... cause he is and I'm pretty sure 

after I got done with things, 

he knows it too.)

Thus Begins...

Noodle nights are back in swing! Second day back to school and we're already cooking again! This time we used MB's kitchen, due to the fact that I have no air... but oh to have those family dinners again, love it! Nate whipped up a sausage and pepper noodle dish and we had quite the gathering in MB's kitchen.

 People kept coming in and out asking for food, food that was bought only enough to feed, Nate, MB, Alex, and I, not the whole hall of freshman.  But even though the amount of people were overwhelming in the kitchen by the end of the night, and we couldn't feed of all them, it was still a great way to witness to freshman about Christ.  Love how fresh pasta brings people to the opportunity to hear about God :)
and let me add, that Nate's dinner, as usual was delish! Even without the noodles. It totally beats caf food anyday.

A few days after our first noodle night, MB and I 

hit the kitchen to make haystacks for her music 

fraternity.  

(I was in charge of the m&m eyes haha) 

While in the kitchen baking, there was a 

group of girls baking cookies.  

I told MB, that I had a good feeling and that 

we should talk to them about coming to 

CRU and Lawndale. 

God worked in big ways that afternoon, 

for the girls were already planning on coming to 

CRU on Tuesday but weren't sure because 

they didn't know anyone else going.  

The four of them were totally on fire for Christ, 

and we spent the rest of the afternoon talking 

about our walks of faith and getting know each other. 

Although, by the end, we weren't really sure if they 

would actually come to CRU on Tuesday, 

we were pleasantly surprised when we saw them there 

on our first meeting! 

Amazing how God and sweets can bring 

strangers together and share their love for God. 

I pray that God continues to give us the strength 

and courage to talk to first year students 

about Christ and our campus ministries. 

It's only the first week and I can feel Him moving 

on this campus, it's going to be a great year, 

if this continues to be the case. 

Food and God go hand-in hand. 

As Nate said,

"we're loud and we all talk at the same time, 

but we like to talk about God and food. 

We're just a big Italian family." 

well put.

Pranks.

my friends Daniel and Anthony 

live downstairs from me, 

the two are best friends, 

but are constantly pulling pranks on 

each other.  This one, played by Daniel 

is possibly the best on yet. 

It looks like modern art 

but used with post-it notes instead. 

there was nothing that wasn't 

post-it noted in there. 

it's been a week, 

and we're still finding post-it notes 

around the room. 

Don't try this at home kids.

UNC-G-G-G-G-G

Sorry for the lack of updates, friends, it's been super busy now that school is back in session. Yes, that's the truth, school is back in session! Can you believe it? Summer is over! And although summer was a blast,  it's still nice to be back on campus. And it's especially nice to be privileged enough to live in the historic area of campus called the Quad. This happens to be the last year to live in these amazing dorms from the 1920's, due to the fact they are planning on renovating and gutting these six historic buildings next year.  It breaks my heart to see these memory-engulfed buildings renovated to become something new.  The architecture in these dorms are wonderful, with crown molding, sun rooms that feel like you stepped into the Notebook, and spacious rooms that make anyone that has to live in the high rise dorms jealous.  Asides from the fact there's no AC, I couldn't be happier than where I'm at, taking in the amazing history of this place! 

this is where I'm at, Hinshaw, over on the far side 

of the Quad, but quite possibly my favorite dorm of all. 

and this is the view of the Quad from right down the 

sidewalk of my dorm.  All this grass and blue skies, love!

(and we conveniently had the CRU cookout, 

literally from this spot, how wonderful!)

image: http://preservationgreensboro.typepad.com

and now for the big move-in day, with no air, 

fun for the boys that's for sure! 

Daddy and Patrick were heroes

(despite the broken ankle) 

getting our room together! 

Nate and our family friend, Jose, 

helping out my dad and Patrick, bunk our beds. 

Move-in was rainy and nasty and super hot, 

but it turned out very nice! 

And for the final result: 

the hallway area into our room, complete 

with my thrift shop mirror and spray painted 

butterflies, hooray for recycling! 

my walk-in closet and metal towel holder turned 

artsy note holder and medicine cabinet 

and my desk, just like last year with some add-ons. 

my bed and open windows!! 

I'm so happy we can have fresh air in this room!! 

my favorite part of the room for sure, 

our living area, 

with redone furniture courtesy of my dad, 

and amazing folding modern furniture from Staples. 

And did I mention open windows and hand hemmed 

curtains that I slaved over this summer? 

Totally worth the work.

the book shelf is my favorite, 

probably because we're the only room 

on the hall that has a built -in one. 

This room was meant to be ours with all the 

books I own, haha

and high ceilings make me super happy, 

it opens the room up so much!

the view is wonderful, 

we can watch soccer games from our window. 

And at night you can see the church steeple

high over the trees, all lit up. 

So beautiful, 

I wouldn't trade this view for anything. 

So yes, this is what I'm now living in,

this cozy little dorm, 

that stays rather warm although it's more 

than worth it :) 

hope you all are doing well! 

I've missed you like the flower misses the rain!

Happy Thursday, friends! 

xoxo

-anya:)