Life Update: College is Kicking My Butt

If you are a college student, this one's for you. 

MAJOR PROPS for not dropping out. I mean, I seriously consider the idea at least 3 times a week. I'm always like, "Well, I could just work full-time instead", or, "Well, maybe I'll finish my undergrad but screw Med School". 

(lol screw Med School (???), my dream is only to be a doctor...)


Honestly though, college is hard. I've spent the last week staying up until any time between 1 and 2 in the morning, and then I have to be up at 6:30 to get ready and leave for my 8am classes. Fantastic, right? However, I did get a 100% on my bio quiz (!!!!) Pray my Bio Exam will be close to that. Gotta pass the semester.

But, other than literal grades, I work like 15-20 hours a week and am in a sorority, so I'm busy nonstop. I start every morning at 7:15 am and I'm not home until 6:30 on good day, but 10:15 most of the time. I don't mind it though, I think I'm one of those people that needs to be busy to be productive. I definitely do much better under pressure, despite the fact that I stress out so much and have major anxiety. Seems kinda counterproductive, yet here I am.

I'm not here to in any way to discourage you from continuing your education though, it's actually quite the opposite! I believe everyone should continue their education after high school whether it be through the workforce or college or experience or traveling! Definitely do whatever you're passionate about, mine just happens to be an engineering degree and medical school, and even though it hits me hard sometimes, I really like school and I couldn't be more determined and excited to be a doctor some day!


OKAY, so on a totally not school related note: I GOT TAYLOR SWIFT TICKETS. My dad texted me the other night asking if I had plans August 18th and then sent me a ticket to go see Taylor Swift at Hard Rock in Miami, FL! I could not be more excited. I saw her on her 1989 tour and it was probably the best concert I've been to. Seriously, so incredible. I didn't even know every song on the album or anything, so I know that this tour will be even more amazing because I just love every song on Reputation. I'll be sure to post photos and such on here, but also feel free to follow me on social media if you wish to see a never-ending stream of all things T-Swift.

So I think that wraps things up. I'd like to do these Life Updates every now and then when I feel I have some things worth sharing or maybe even some good advice! I'm going to end each post with a quote, just to keep the positivity flowing: 

Book Review: Turtles All the Way Down by John Green

     
     Turtles All the Way Down by John Green peaked my interest upon announcement. I've read all of his other books, and while I haven't been a huge fan of his collaborative writings, I've really loved how relatable a majority of his works are. I'm a big fan of Looking For Alaska, personally, and the end left me reeling. 

(Please read it if you haven't already; it's incredible, I promise.)

I preordered a signed copy of this book online, and 

OH MY GOSH 

If you suffer with a mental illness, specifically anxiety or Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, I want to state that this book may be a bit triggering, however once you get past the initial triggers, the book is incredible beyond words. I have no idea how John Green was able to write from the point of view of a teenage girl suffering with mental illness, but it is so relatable. This is by far my favorite book ever. 

My mother, who of course knows me personally, could not believe I had suggested this book to her. She was incredibly frustrated that I would read a triggering book and actually had to put it down a chapter or so in and come back to it later. When she picked it back up though, she was unable to put it down until completion. She called me right after she finished it and we had the same questions for each other. One of the things I have a love/hate relationship with is open ended conclusions in books and movies, and unfortunately John Green seems to be a fan. I can't say I have any complaints with the book overall, and I highly recommend it to anyone and everyone. Even if you don't personally suffer from a mental illness, I really feel like this is an incredible way to start a conversation about it or even educate yourself on the matter. There aren't enough words on the book to describe how near and dear it is to my heart. I'll just end this review with my favorite quote from the book, and I actually have plans to get this tattooed at some point.

"Your now is not your forever."

Final Grade: A+

My Home!

So, I just got back today from Florida! My parents just moved there this past summer, and already it feels like home. I spent the week there for Spring Break and leaving the 80+ degrees and sunny days for blizzards and the 20s is not my favorite. But I got to see the Boston Red Sox play at JetBlue in Fort Myers for their spring training. They lost to the Baltimore Orioles (my boyfriend's favorite team), but honestly, it was one of the coolest experiences. It was my first ever baseball game and the weather was beautiful and we actually had amazing lawn seats! 

Later that week, I actually got to spend a couple days with just my mum and sister, which is so rare for us. Everything is usually a family event, which I love don't get me wrong, but this girls time was much needed. We went to Disney Springs and Universal Citywalk, and I swear I fall in love with Disney more and more every time we go. We ate SO GOOD while we were there, too. I had a Pineapple Fanta Float, birthday cake macaroon, a teriyaki mushroom burger, a cream puff & eclair sundae, chocolate covered pineapple, Italian poutine, and Norman Love chocolates. I also spoiled myself with Stitch things, because Lilo & Stitch is the greatest Disney movie of all time, don't fight me on this. 

 

All in all, Florida is just beautiful, and now I start the countdown until I move down there, too. May 12th can't come soon enough! 

More About Me

Hi guys! 

So that little 'Who Am I?' section probably to the right of this post here is so small and not super exciting (sorry, I'm working on it), so I figured I'd share more about me here, nice and big for all to see (where it's nearly impossible to ignore). So I'll try to make this much more entertaining!

Name? Taylor Marie McCabe

Birthday? October 27th & I'm 19 currently

School? I'm a junior at West Virginia University studying Biomedical Engineering

Family? My parents are still together and I also have a younger brother and sister!

Relationship? I've been dating my boyfriend Alex for a little over 4 years now!

Tattoos/piercings? I have 4 tattoos and 5 piercings

Favorite food? I have so many..french fries, cheesecake, glazed donuts...

Favorite color(s)? Baby blue and pastel pink (cotton candy colors, basically)

Favorite season? Spring!! I LOVE tulips (they're my favorite flower), and there is something so calming about the sound of rain. I'm also just not a big fan of being sweaty unintentionally or being freezing and without blankets..

Favorite social media? Without a doubt, Tumblr

Favorite tv show? Grey's Anatomy, Riverdale, Bates Motel, 9-1-1

Favorite book? PLEASE READ TURTLES ALL THE WAY DOWN BY JOHN GREEN. I promise you won't regret it. It's my favorite book of all time and I literally want a tattoo of a quote from the book.

Coffee or tea? I literally adore both

Jeans or leggings? Again, too tough of a decision

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