5th Semester.

1st. WHat a semester.

So, I got back home for the winter break yesterday, and now I finally have time to reflect on the semester. This year, I did not perform as strongly as I had hoped, but I still did fine academically. I did over-commit this semester between a full course load, serving on my sorority's executive board, and interning almost 30 hours each week. 
Some of my favorite moments from this semester include: Texas Rose Festival, Texas vs OU weekend, and going to every single UT home game this year. I had a wonderful weekend every weekend, which was just incredible. I am so thankful for the friends I have made in college that make the time just fly by.

2. Texas Rose Festival

This should be its own blog post. This was the most fun weekend ever, and I am so thankful I got to participate. If you don't know what the Texas Rose Festival is, you should look it up, but I will explain it! Tyler, Texas is called the "Rose Capital of the World," and every year there is a festival to celebrate the town's history. There is a girl who is the queen, and then there is a princess, and then the Queen has a court of boys and girls from Tyler as well as other Texas cities. I was a duchess because I am from Houston, and I had so much fun being the "Duchess of Space City". 
The Queen and her court wear these FABULOUS dresses that are sketched by the same artist, and they all go with the theme of that year. This year, the theme was "The Story of Film", and my dress was "Steamboat Willie." It was a MAGICAL WEEKEND! 
I think I will make this it's own post because there's just so much to unpack from it all. Anyway, I made some fabulous memories, and I met some awesome people from this weekend. 
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3. Running

In February, I will be running the Austin Half Marathon, so until then I am training. I do not really have a set training regimen, so I have been sort of following "Couch to Half Marathon." My runs are 3-3.5 miles as of right now, and I am doing some strength training to get faster. Running is just so boring, so comment if you have any song recommendations or ideas on how to make it more fun. 
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4. In brief, I have been busy.

Overall, this semester was probably my favorite, and I have loved making so many memories. Now, I am ready to take a break and rest up before the sprint of a second semester. 
Until next time,
​Ramsey