why i love tamara handy

This next post is in honor of my best friend, Tamara Handy. My life wouldn't be as great as it is today if it wasn't for her.












This is us at a Penn State football game last year, 2007.

I've known Tam since I moved to Westfield, NJ in second grade. We did not become friends until probably mid 4th grade. Actually one day on the playground I was blowing bubbles and she yelled at me because I was blowing them in her face - when really the wind was just taking them over to her area. We always joke about that.

Anyway, there are so many wonderful things I can say about Tam. She has always been such a great judge of character, I mean - I'm her best friend so obviously. But seriously, she is very perceptive of people, she can assess a situation and give the best advice. She is calm and proactive when stressful situations arise. She saw that I was having a bad day yesterday and simply said, "Robin, you need to get your work done in a calm environment so I'm just going to take you to the library - let's go." She was right. We got to the library, did our work and my stress was gone. Then we treated ourselves to Wendy's late night and I started a fire in my backyard. We joked about the good old days until midnight and then went to bed. I always want to be able to do that with her.

We've had great times and horrible times. But what makes a true friend is that through those horrible times, we were able to communicate and find a common ground. Our relationship has grown so much over these 14 years and I have come to understand that not everyone is blessed with a friend like that. So Tam, if you're reading this I want to tell you that I love you and I appreciate you more than you'll ever know.

home sweet home

What is so special about being at home? Although I love college so much, I find that my home is my base for balancing my energy. I am able to think through all of my problems, understand my emotions, and reorganize my thoughts. When I leave home to go back to school, I feel stronger, smarter, and more confident. My mom, even though it's hard for me to admit it, has a lot to do with cleansing my energy. Most times she gives me good advice, but her presence affects my energy in a positive way.
My dog, Bear, on the other hand is a crazy freak. I don't know what's up with little dogs, but why are they so anxious? He always looks confused and whenever I leave, he runs after me and barks at my feet! I just don't understand.

I've been writing in my journal since I was seven years old, so I'm used to expressing my feelings and thoughts but blogging is such a different experience. I know that no one is reading this (haha) but the thought that anyone could is CRAZY. There is a bit of pressure to be funny, creative, insightful... It will come eventually, I know it will. But until then, I'll be blogging about nonsense.
This weekend will be interesting! I am going out for drinks in Westfield tonight, then tomorrow morning my family and I are traveling to our ancestors' Native American reservation in New York! Then, we are having a fun family reunion! Before I go back to school on Tuesday or Wednesday night, I want to pick pumpkins and go on a haunted hayride! YAY! So much fun!

trying it out

haha... i figured you might come to my page and actually wonder if I wrote something on it...
Um, so I set this blog up in class and I kind of really want to start writing in it. I'm not sure if I will make it a habitual thing, but I might as well try it out! Even though I'm only 21, I'm still set in my ways in terms of technology. I should force myself to utilize some of the web related resources :)