Time Flies.. when you're in a sorority!

Yes, I realize it's been about 3 weeks since my last blog. But seriously... I have not stopped! Rush week went well, a little too hot for my taste, but well. Although I honestly loved all of my top choices on preference night, I chose Alpha Gamma Delta, which is what I was priveledged enough to recieve a bid from! YAY! I have no complaints.. I love every one of my new pledge sisters like I've known them forever. It's amazing how quickly we bonded! Two of my good friends also pledged alpha gam, Claire and Kimiya. We've been having WAY too much fun!





Oh, and school's been great too! I love my english professor, chem professor, music appreciation professor (great class) and human development professor. Whoever invented 'Rate my Professor' you deserve a badge of honor!! I really lucked out!





AGD has already had one swap, with Beta, and the theme was, "Anything goes but clothes", now.. don't worry. We all wore clothes under our costumes. I wore a trashbag with bubblewrap and hot pink duct tape. Sound interesting? Well it was...Cute too! Tomorrow's swap theme is 'BET vs. CMT' and of course, I'm going as CMT.. I can't resist wearing a cute dress and my cowboy boots :) true southern bell! Another exciting point, Claire was elected Social Chair of the freshman, so she plans all the parties with the frats! She's perfect for the job.. cute, social, and friendly.. coudn't ask for any better! I was elected Pledge-Class-President or PCP, and I am so thrilled! I'm happy that these girls trusted me enough to vote me to it!





Meredith over and out.

Home Sweet Away-From-Home

ALRIGHT. I have officially moved to TUSCALOOSA, Alabama to start MY LIFE!! Yesterday, at one o'clock, I moved into Tutwiler with Maggie!!! So far, things are AWESOME! I go to my first rush meeting at 6 and I am SO EXCITED!! Maggie and I are vegging out until then :)

Yesterday I took some pictures of the dorm, and I will post those! We've done more since then, but you guys will get the picture!

Here's how my week will go with sorority recruitment:
Monday-Ice water teas ALL DAY
Tuesday- Ice water teas ALL DAY
Wednesday- Philanthropy day
Thursday- Philanthrop day
Friday- Skit night
Saturday- Pref. night
Sunday- BID DAY!!! I am so excited!!

Ames and me posing with the precious cargo

I can barely stand to look at this picture.. like a jail cell!

Our first visitors: Kaylee, Trey and Matthew!

Getting closer.. this is my side!

The moving crew: Ames, Mom, Maggie's Mom, Connor, Maggie's Dad and My Dad :)

My side almost complete! Had not hung the headboards yet.. now they are!

Maggie's side

Roll WAVE!

I have been so busy! A quick recap.. last week, I went to visit an old "friend", Eric in New Orleans. Eric and I have dated for 3.5 years, but have not been exclusive for almost a year. I hope that one day we can be together exclusively again, when we are in the same place at the same time for once! Eric is a junior academically at Tulane University, but a redshirt sophmore on the football field. He's a great guy, and a best friend! I'm so happy that I will be an hour closer to him this time TOMORROW when I have moved to TUSCALOOSA! I'm sure you'll hear more about him on here.. since Tulane is my second favorite team!

When they say how exciting moving to college is.... THEY'RE RIGHT! But one thing most don't talk about is how sad it is saying bye to old friends for now. My friend Sarah is moving to NEW YORK to follow her dreams (go girl) and Mallory is going to Auburn (ew). I can't wait to see them again in a few months though.. we'll have LOTS to catch up on!!

I have so many exciting things going on right now, visiting Eric, moving to college and in with my dear friend Maggie and last but certainly not least, RUSH! I am so looking forward to recruitment next week! I look forward to making those lifelong friends, and my life begins TOMORROW! I can't wait to share it all on here!

And until next time, here are some (very few) of the pictures from last week in NOLA. Enjoy!




Eric and me at The Central Grocery


Eric and another O-lineman cheesing with the trolleycar driver

Yes, I'd like that one.

Jackson Square.. so pretty!

My big football player! He doesn't usually have the beard or the mohawk. I assure you all.

The beard was a bet with some other football players, and the mohawk is to get him mentally ready for football. Either way he looks sccawwyyy!!!

Times like these...

Things are changing.. yesterday, one of my good friends Trent, who left today for the Naval Academy, sent me a text "We're not kids anymore.." and I honestly stopped and thought about that. It's true. We aren't kids anymore.. I wondered exactly how much time we spend wishing we could grow up.. wishing we were in the future, to be a teenager, to get our permit, to get our licenses, to graduate, to start college, to turn 21, to get married to kids. It never stops. Then, once that landmark gets here, I find myself wondering how the heck I missed everything behind me! It's twisted, and bittersweet for sure.Now, on to what I've been up to.

I've spent the last few nights really hanging out with my friends who won't be at Alabama next fall.. really in two weeks (12 days to be exact). This included my very best friend Sarah, who is going to Marymount Manhattan to pursue her dream of acting (she's SO talented), Trent, who's playing lacrosse at the Naval Academy, Connor, who's heading to Auburn (I haven't forgiven him yet) and lots more.

And today, my sister comes back from a mission trip she took with our church to Chicago, and she comes back in the nick of time.. Ames turns 15 tomorrow! AHH! I can't believe my only baby sister will be able to get behind a wheel tomorrow.. Lord help us all. I'm excited for tonight, my family (including AMES! I can't wait to see you), and my god-parents and family will be at my house to eat a great meal! I think Sarah is coming too, which just makes my day! I love good get togethers surrounded by friends and family.. makes me proud to be italian in a way. Anyway, here's a few pictures of my last few days!

Trent and I, his last night at home.

My main man, Connor.

My best friend, Sarah

My sister (the birthday girl) and I.

(Almost) Wordless Wednesday

Congratulations to two of my friends! Victoria, who gave bith to Liliana Canella Moore, 7 pounds 0 ounces this afternoon, and Candace, who announced her pregnancy today! Yay! Addi's going to big sister!

Lace and Ruffles.. can't go wrong. Or can you?

I have had such a GREAT day! I am so lucky, my godsister Kate, is recently engaged to Tim, who we love. And for my dad (hardcore italian spirit) to admit that when talking about the man who is about to marry his goddaughter, we're making great strides!! There is hope for my sister and I and our boys of choice!! Anyway, she asked me WEEKS ago to go look at wedding dresses along with her mother, and her best friend Allison. Well of course I couldn't pass it up! I'm a sucker for these kind of things... I'm definetely a planner, and I can't wait to help Kate out with as many wedding plans as I can, and although I'm not a bridesmaid (not holding that against her, just shows how many friends she has) I have been asked to be a part of the wedding party!! Including the most important, bacherlorette weekend.. MY FIRST! I can't wait!

Moving on (can you tell I'm ADD?) we left Kate's house around 8:15, and drove ab0ut an hour away to the oldest Bridal store in Alabama, called 'Something Blue', where we found 2 gorgeous gowns (both lace, and trumpet style), and I must brag quickly.. Kate wasn't sure she was feeling the lace, but I begged her to try it.. she was very willing! And my lace choice ended up being a major contender.. arguably the favorite! YAY! I did make her try on one with ruffles, and bless her heart it was so NOT Kate! But she humored me anyway... such a good sister!

Next, we drove to Jasper, to 'Diane's' and although they closed at 4 today, I called ahead and had them go ahead and pull dresses that fit our guidelines and sizes. She tried several, very rushed, and then.. walked out in the most beautiful dress of the day. I am such a schmuck, before I knew it, tears were rolling down my cheeks, and the dress saleswoman was running me the tissues! Soon, she put a half veil on Kate, and I really think this was when Kate felt like a BRIDE! And we were allll in tears (almost all..)! We did not purchase the dress, but we certainley have not forgotten, and we will return ASAP for another go at THE dress!

Overall, it was a special day that I got to share with my godmother, and my godsister. I was so overwelmingly happy and more importantly exhuasted, that I am not going out tonight, opting instead to recreate a pretzel salad that I had a slice of at lunch today. Mine did NOT come out looking near as pretty and well put together as the restaurants, but hopefully it tastes as good!

Tomorrow I am leaving for Mobile to both visit my grandparents, and to do a litttle shopping. Mobile has GREAT boutiques!

Lazy..Thursday?

I didn't post yesterday, partly because I was busy cleaning out MY LIFE, and partly because I really didn't have much to post about. I took 24 hours, and starting with my pajamas cleaned out allllll my clothes (t's, shorts, tanks, blouses, pants, skirts, dresses etc.); anything that either didn't fit, or there was no way I would ever wear it again, I put in a labeled bag, and let Ames (little sis) go through and pick what she liked or didn't like.. the rest will go to Hannah Home. I did save all of my Spain Park/Spain Park Volleyball t's so that maybe one day I can make a t-shirt blanket to remember it all with.

After finishing cleaning out everything, I went to Belk and made a few returns, and got some new makeup I had needed to replenish for a while! But the real fun came at 7:30 when I got together with a few of my favorite people, who I hadn't seen in a while! Maggie (UA), Mallory (AU), Mackenzie (AU), Kathleen (UA) and I met up for dinner, and then went to my house to catch up. We had such a fun time, and I really realize how much I am going to miss all these girs when I move to Tuscaloosa in 23 days (still not counting ;))

And today, I am working (til 1.. yay) and then going back to Belk, becuase I hear there's a Lily Pulitzer sale going on right now.. she's my girl! then ZUMBA with Maggie, Kathleen, Hannah, Sarah, Mackenzie and Mallory. I'm glad we're getting more and more girls to come! It's so much fun! I will get some pictures tonight for sure! Now back to watching Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List, my role model and fave show ever!