Rush Week and Labor Day Weekend!

wowzerzzz.
Sorry... no one says that anymore.
Anyways Rush week was SO INTENSE, but I loved every second of it! I love love love my sisters and getting new ones.
Thursday or sometime around there we had our Greek BBQ. Kaily and I also celebrated our one year anniversary since that is where I met my amazing little to be. It was really fun and we got to talk to a lot of girls. Unfortunately I was working on homework right up until it started so I'm in next to zero pictures. :(

Oh so then we had the weekend and I GOT TO SEE ALICIA! and go on this semi-lame, semi-fun date with shar her pretty much fiance and his roommates. It was okay. BUT SATURDAY was so fun. I love Alicia more than words and appreciate all her wisdom that she imparts to me. We had a delish breakfast at this way sketch diner with Shar then drove down to Cedar. We ate at the new cafe rio in Cedar with some alpha phi's and John John. Then she saved me yet again by helping me make these semi ridiculous centerpieces for Tuesday. On Sunday we chilled and went to her cabin, Kaily slept both the way there and back. I still secretely wish Alicia lived here! And hanging out at her cabin reminded me of when we spent that long weekend there last semester and laughed so hard. That cabin is full of laughter... except when it's empty... Monday I don't remember what we did except Alicia left and I was sad again.

Tuesday was Skit night for rush. AND I WAS A DAY CHAIR. it wasn't too stressful, I was just worried about the skit, but I think it turned out all right, people laughed sometimes! I had fun and loved getting to meet some new chicas.

Wednesday was Meet the Sister's where we talk more about the 4s's (Sisterhood, Scholarship, Social and Service) it went super smooth and I think all the new girls had a good time. I know I did. Rush is pretty bomb.

Thursday was Pref Night and was beautiful as always. Shar wrote the new girls name's on their plates with chocolate- totally adoreable. The girl I prefed was kind of shy but so nice and funny and I'm glad she got a bid! I love Pref and our other ceremonies I always feel like it's perfect time for our chapter to remember why we're sisters.

Friday night was the Bid Day Party and I was so glad Andrew, our Bordeaux Beau could be there. He is a great guy and perfect fit for our chapter. It was fun, I sat at a table with Kristy and Meg and we laughed our heads off. So that was Rush week! Pretty amazing, busy and fun. And I'm so excited for the new girls.
Also, I deepy apologize for not having pictures up, I've been having some technical problems with my computer and had to put all my pictures onto flash drives and am too annoyed with them to put them up here.

First Day of Junior Year

It's official!!! I'm a Junior IN COLLEGE! When did this even happen? Wasn't I playing barbies and making mud pies two days ago? I'm not too nervous about being a junior and totally done with school though, since I declared a double major. Helloooo world I am now Kady Welch double major in graphic design and communications, emphasis on advertising.
It's great being back in cedar, I really do love it. I love my messy room (which I swear messes itself up...) and my classes seem so great. I love my roommates... for the most part. And I LOVE alpha phi! I can't wait for rush week and all the majorly exciting things that it brings.
I know my parents don't read my blog, but I'd just like to thank them for everything that they've done for me. Including making/encouraging/helping me get out here every single semester. I miss my family so much already!

My Birthday!

Just pretend this picture is up twice, and that's how old I am!

Today I turned 20! There is officially no going back in life now!... Not that there ever really was. The celebrations began at midnight with a midnight swim with Ben. I couldn't find a towel, so I had to use this tablecloth.
We seriously had so much fun. I'm glad my brother is back and can play with me, I'm glad we're good friends now.

It took me like five times to take this picture and get it right. Also for some reason I can't un-bold this font... I'm a graphic design major and can't even figure out blogspot... great.
When I woke up in the morning I waddled around then my mom and I decided to go to the Lee outlets. We had a lot of fun shopping and decided to make it a tradition that I always get a dress at Ann Taylor Loft (as long as they have cute stuff.) We also ate lunch at this cute little restaurant.
Then when we got home I went swimming with my Mom and Dad. It was SO fun! I swear my Dad hadn't been swimming in like a bajillion years.
For dinner I asked to go to the olive garden. I promise I will never ever NEVER ask to go there again. It is very icky food. To like the tenth power.
Then I went swimming again at 11pm with my friends Allison, Sparkles, Hannah and Chris. Overall a good birthday full of plenty of swimming, which I love... so I was happy. :)
And thank you to EVERYONE to sent me a facebook message or text. I love you all!!

My Boy Christian

Do not ever make a photo comment on facebook that says "My Boy Christian." Unless that boy really is yours; as in boyfriend. If not one of your sisters may leave a comment that says "awhhh will you miss him" causing Christian to be upset because not only does he not know who this is, he knows you are just friends. Thus Christian may become upset and leave interesting comments on said photo. It is better to avoid this whole situation by just stating "My FRIEND that is a boy whose name is Christian." Not that I know from experience.
Also do not ingest food from Friendly's if you would like to keep your bowels functioning at a regular pace. But, do go to lunch with one of your favorite people who you haven't seen in 6 months and laugh and remember why you love them. As a friend.

Three Parties, One Epic Night

As the result of working at Abercrombie and Fitch and by having a facebook I ended up at three very interesting parties Saturday night with my dear friend Allison, who I kept referring to Al Pal for the entirety of the night... for unknown reasons.

Party #1
Laura Stella's New Apartment Celebration
Location: Madison Ave, Albany NY

Al Pal and myself in downtown Albany... way sketch. We parked in a grocery store parking lot.

Al Pal found this old thrown out cake on the streets. It made us laugh.
Other Epic things that happened:
I saw someone do a line of coke
some creeper tried to talk to Al and I about which is better.... weed or alcohol?

Party #2
Tonys Front Porch Throw Down
Location: Albany... right next to the tanning place on Rt. 20
All the Abers there. (left to right) Charles, myself, Tony, Brittany, Davin, Parker and I... don't even know his name, but we work together!
Al Pal and I
Epic Things that Happened Here:
Al learned how to play flip cup
I learned how flip cup is played
"Georgie!"
Parker fell on top of me
Al gave me a piggy back ride

Party #3
Some kid in G-lands house
Location: Somewhere in GuilderlandAl and I spent 30 minutes in the bathroom, dying of laughter but I can NOT remember what was so funny! We just ended up here cause we wanted to see Sparkles and he was here... not at his house where he should have been.
The Pumpkin Bathroom Picture. Potentially the funniest part of the night. Me, Al and Sparkles
Other Epic things from part #3:
The hoes
black boys smoking on the back porch free style rappin it up
the bathroom

Tryon Family Reunion

view from our picnic area

Tryon is my middle name. It's also my grandmother's maiden name. I used to hate it, but it's not so bad anymore I guess. We have a family reunion every year , but it's the first one I've been to in awhile. With the addition of deviled eggs to the plethora of food that can be chosen from I concluded that it wasn't as awful as I used to think it was. We also celebrated Gram's 90th birthday. (Congratulations GRAM!). Nothing too epic happened except Rand was a little tipsy and he and ben and I were all playing frisbee and he said he might want to go look at those bird over there later. Five seconds later he said, "K I want to go look at those birds now." It was funny... but you might have had to have been there. Randy and I... we're strange.

Mine and Ben's serious faces Brook and I! I love her! We're cousins and it makes me happy how very much related we look

Gram and Grampie with Lil E man

Typical

This may look unusual, but it is certainly typical. There isn't much of an explanation, it's just a sample of what I do on a daily basis.
It is for pictures like this that I consider myself awkward... but it's also one of the reasons I just crack myself up!