So chances are if you read my blog, you've noticed food posts make quite the appearance. Like myself, my classmate and fellow blogger Jorge Perez likes to check out the food scene in Gainesville as well. He's got some great reviews so check him out! For the days you're trying to cut back on the pizza, burgers, and cookies, skim Jessica Barreto's blog for healthy ways to eat in. And lastly, if the dollar bills are keeping you down, Abbey Taub shares tips on eating while on a college budget.
Until my next adventure ✌️
Sunday, March 29, 2015
35 Days And Counting Down
It's crazy to think that in 35 days I'm out of here. No more classes, no more newsroom, no more Bagels & Noodles. How did this happen?! Can't I just stay in college forever, or at least for a fifth year like my friend and fellow blogger Renee Beninante? Speaking of which, totally check out her blog if you're one of the many extending your stay in college.
Like many of my peers, the looming future has been weighing down on me and in this time of stress and excitement, it's nice to know I'm not alone. Sometimes, knowing there are others in my position is enough to keep me sane. I'm one of many struggling in the sea that's infested with senioritis. All we want to do is skip class, even though we know we'll be longing for the classrooms and exams once we're in the real world. And our senior bucket lists- can't we just waste our days away anxiously completing and checking off all the things we haven't done yet?
In between trying to live what's left of our college lives to the fullest, we also have to ask ourselves "what's next?" While a terrifying question to answer, just remember so many are struggling to answer it too, like my other fellow bloggers Erikka Lieberman and Jane Schwed. Erikka's a self proclaimed pessimist who's just trying to get by and Jane shares her struggles of trying to go to law school. So again, if you're not sure what your future holds, just remember, you're not alone.
... and if you happen to have your whole life figured out, then wow, kudos to you. I guess you can just ignore all of us out here waving red flags and screaming SOS.
Until my next adventure (or in this case senior struggle) ✌️
Like many of my peers, the looming future has been weighing down on me and in this time of stress and excitement, it's nice to know I'm not alone. Sometimes, knowing there are others in my position is enough to keep me sane. I'm one of many struggling in the sea that's infested with senioritis. All we want to do is skip class, even though we know we'll be longing for the classrooms and exams once we're in the real world. And our senior bucket lists- can't we just waste our days away anxiously completing and checking off all the things we haven't done yet?
In between trying to live what's left of our college lives to the fullest, we also have to ask ourselves "what's next?" While a terrifying question to answer, just remember so many are struggling to answer it too, like my other fellow bloggers Erikka Lieberman and Jane Schwed. Erikka's a self proclaimed pessimist who's just trying to get by and Jane shares her struggles of trying to go to law school. So again, if you're not sure what your future holds, just remember, you're not alone.
... and if you happen to have your whole life figured out, then wow, kudos to you. I guess you can just ignore all of us out here waving red flags and screaming SOS.
Until my next adventure (or in this case senior struggle) ✌️
Friday, March 20, 2015
Me, Myself, and I
So I normally post about cool places I'm checking out in Gainesville, but the following is more about who I am. So if you want to get to know me, read on!
My name's Ryanne- rye like the bread, Anne like Anne Hathaway- and yes... that is how I introduce myself to people. And even then, some still get my name wrong. I grew up in hot, sweaty Ecuador until my family moved to hot, sweaty Florida when I was five. They didn't like the temperature in Ecuador I guess? Sarcasm probably doesn't translate well over text... anyways, I grew up in Clearwater with the luxury of one of the nation's top beaches a ten minute drive from my house. I love wasting away my summer days with the Florida sun, coconut waters by the pool, backyard barbecues with my family, and late DQ ice cream runs with my siblings. With the exception of summers, I spend all my time in Gainesville as a student at the University of Florida. I live in a house with three of my best friends, but I also consider the campus newsroom my second home in the 'ville. I'm a telecommunications major with a specialization in news, so I spend a lot of time working for WUFT TV 5. Check out my resume to see what I do around the newsroom. When I'm not busy with classes or newsroom responsibilities I love making the most of my college experience with my friends. We're often exploring new places in Gainesville like the Bluefield Estate Winery, First Magnitude Brewery, and Maude's Classic Cafe.
I have a deep seeded passion for acting, which I am pursuing after graduation, so we'll see where that takes me! I also have a love affair with traveling. I studied abroad in Valencia, Spain in the spring of my junior year, and am stoked to be going back for the summer as a Program Assistant for FSU International Programs.... that being said, Go Gators! I love exploring unfamiliar territories like the bustling markets of Marrakech, Morocco to the music filled streets of Nashville, Tennessee with people I love and those I've just met. In my downtime, when I'm not soaking up the sun and my surroundings, I'm snuggled up with my sketchpad or a good book (currently reading The Artists Way), while Alt-J tracks and a vanilla scented candle keep me company.
Until my next adventure ✌️
My name's Ryanne- rye like the bread, Anne like Anne Hathaway- and yes... that is how I introduce myself to people. And even then, some still get my name wrong. I grew up in hot, sweaty Ecuador until my family moved to hot, sweaty Florida when I was five. They didn't like the temperature in Ecuador I guess? Sarcasm probably doesn't translate well over text... anyways, I grew up in Clearwater with the luxury of one of the nation's top beaches a ten minute drive from my house. I love wasting away my summer days with the Florida sun, coconut waters by the pool, backyard barbecues with my family, and late DQ ice cream runs with my siblings. With the exception of summers, I spend all my time in Gainesville as a student at the University of Florida. I live in a house with three of my best friends, but I also consider the campus newsroom my second home in the 'ville. I'm a telecommunications major with a specialization in news, so I spend a lot of time working for WUFT TV 5. Check out my resume to see what I do around the newsroom. When I'm not busy with classes or newsroom responsibilities I love making the most of my college experience with my friends. We're often exploring new places in Gainesville like the Bluefield Estate Winery, First Magnitude Brewery, and Maude's Classic Cafe.
I have a deep seeded passion for acting, which I am pursuing after graduation, so we'll see where that takes me! I also have a love affair with traveling. I studied abroad in Valencia, Spain in the spring of my junior year, and am stoked to be going back for the summer as a Program Assistant for FSU International Programs.... that being said, Go Gators! I love exploring unfamiliar territories like the bustling markets of Marrakech, Morocco to the music filled streets of Nashville, Tennessee with people I love and those I've just met. In my downtime, when I'm not soaking up the sun and my surroundings, I'm snuggled up with my sketchpad or a good book (currently reading The Artists Way), while Alt-J tracks and a vanilla scented candle keep me company.
Until my next adventure ✌️
Sunday, March 15, 2015
The Final Countdown
As a senior at the University of Florida, I'm constantly reminded that the real world will be looming over my head in less than two months. Since the start of my senior spring semester, I have been trying to "get my life together" and "figure out my future." I'm constantly updating my resume and website, so that I can readily share them with prospective employers. It's exhausting and stressful to say the least. But constantly exploring Gainesville keeps me sane! I love sharing all my adventures with you guys, and I hope you enjoy reading about them just as much. I'll have more blog posts up soon, so keep a lookout!
Until my next adventure ✌️
Until my next adventure ✌️
Sunday, March 8, 2015
Nothing To Wine About
It all started with a Groupon. Bluefield Estate Winery was offering a wine tasting and two bottles of wine for a group of four people at the beautiful cost of 7 dollars a person. This had me and my friend's names written all over it! Four of us hopped in the car this past sunny Saturday and drove 30 minutes to the winery. It's a quaint little place with grape vine fields, of course, and some horses on the outskirts of the field. We parked in front of the small building and stepped inside to find wine tasting sections already set up. We presented our groupon and had at it. We were given a card that showcased11 different wines and their descriptions. We were allowed to taste 8 of the 11 so we strategically picked and tasted. The winery is most known for their three blueberry wines, which I highly enjoyed. They also had 2 muscadine wines and 6 other fruity wines. After tasting and ranking the wines, my friends and I easily agreed on two named Sweet Blueberry and Peachy Perfection. But with so many yummy tasting wines, we have already talked of going back and picking up a few more bottles!
Big on cool beverage spots, then check out my previous post on one of my favorite coffee shops in town!
Until my next adventure ✌️
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