In rememberance. . .

In rememberance of my times at Brockport I was thinking about what annoyed me most during my time there. After all, it's always easier to stop missing something when you focus on the negative (which also explains the troubles with me and long-distance dating).  So when I think about all of the wonderful times I had during my 3 and a half years at SUNY Brockport, I stop and remember the complaining that others did. The number 1 complaint that I heard during my time in that tiny town was that there was nothing to do. However, I was never bored. Imagine that! I was trapped in the bubble of Brockport which only housed a Wegmans and a Wal*Mart and yet I was never bored.

How? You ask. Well, we had a thing called an events calendar (do you sense where I'm going with this? I'll skip the runaround and cut right to it: http://artvoice.com/calendar/2009/5/31 ). Also, I was a member of clubs and I held a job. I wasn't Miss School Spirit 2008 but I knew what was going on and where I wanted to be. Therefore when others complained that there was nothing to do I sighed and bit my tongue inspite of desperately screaming inside "there are a million things to do! Pay attention!" 

That's why if you live in Buffalo, NY and you think there's nothing to do I'll fill you in on something, and take it as a secret tip from me to you ... open your eyes! For instance, yesterday I went to Delaware Park (and not just for my secret people-watching hobby) and am fixated on taking up tennis again. I wish I could say "because it's so much fun" but really I have a slight obsession with The Biggest Loser and am intent on having a Fitness Magazine body before the end of summer. Tomorrow I'll be at the Buffalo Zoo (because that's where I was supposed to be yesterday, but who knew they closed at 4pm!?). 

When I'm not busy thinking about losing weight or visiting animals I'm practicing driving down the small roads surrounding Buffalo. Another secret tip: Forest Lawn Cemetary is not only beautiful, but also a great place to practice some safe and slow driving. Yes I am 21 and learning how to drive. To each her own. 

Another fun summer activity: looking at classical cars at local eateries such as Anderson's (voted best ice cream/frozen yogurt in Artvoice's Best of Buffalo 2009). 

Local fact about me and Buffalo: My mom was first married at Botanical Gardens. It was beautiful, as was she. 

Until next time, keep smiling!