I just want to go places.

I've been thinking a lot lately about the things I want to do in life and how I can feel like I have made the most of all my time here on earth. There are so many beautiful things to do and so many beautiful places to go. I sometimes wonder why I am sitting in a classroom instead of out in the world exploring.

So here's a little list that I made while sitting in class.

- Big Sur, CA

- Filoli Gardens

- Lake Tahoe

- Apple picking

- Yosemite National Park

- Half Dome

- Mono Lake, CA

- The "Big Trees", CA

- Take a train

- Bodega Bay, CA

- Santa Barbara, CA

- Portland, OR

- Yellowstone National Park

- Seattle, WA

- Sonoma, CA

- Angel Island

- Colorado
- Utah

If I were to make this a list of all the places I wanted to go to, pretty much all of Europe would be on it, but let's be realistic, a  college student's budget does not allow for European excursions. So that will come later, but at least I have some things that I can cross of right here in California!

Hope everyone is having a great week!

Dear Jack

You have no idea how incredibly excited I am to tell you that I AM GOING TO THIS.

Oh yes. That is right. In November I will be in LA at this wonderful show with my wonderful Andrew McMahon, supporting young people fighting leukemia just like he had. I mean, it is Jack's Mannequin's final performance. How could I not go?

I will never forget when my dad and I saw him play at a little club in Sacramento last year. After waiting over a year for Andrew to announce another tour, we finally got to see him together. My dad cried. It was magical. It was like, there's that kid, the one we saw almost on his death bed, jumping on his piano and climbing on top of 6 foot speakers. 

Though this is the end of the Jack's Mannequin era, this is not the end of Andrew. Like Bryce Avary of the Rocket Summer, Andrew McMahon is a man that I will continue to support and attend his shows until he no longer makes music.

So, need I say that I am beyond excited? November 11th, hurry up now.

How to have an awesome night by yourself.

1. Rent some movies.

2. Make some recipes you have been wanting to try, like pesto/tomato/mozzarella grilled cheese sandwiches or salted caramel brownies.

(caution: may be awesome)

3. Light a candle.

4. Make some tea.

4. Pamper yourself with DIY masks and face scrubs. Maybe even a pedicure.

5. Don't care what you look like.

6. Cuddle with your dog.

7. Watch said rented movies.

8. Go to sleep at a decent hour.

I love Fridays.