Good Byes

As I am typing this post, it is my second night at college after saying goodbye to my family. Before these past two weeks the reality of saying good bye had not truly crossed my mind. Yes, I knew it would be difficult to say goodbye to friends and family, but I never thought that I would have such a challenging time moving from one chapter of my life to the next.

The period of time between graduating high school and starting college is a very strange time in your life, you have essentially grown out of the high school phase, but are still not a college student. This summer was so much fun, I was able to live with my two best friends in my favorite place on earth for two and a half months. However, at the same time there was always the lingering reality that everything we have known for the past eighteen years was quickly going to change. 

Last Friday my first friend headed off to college and since then one of my other friends has moved in, and by this Sunday everyone will be settled into their new schools. I would not consider myself to be a "crier" as I have probably cried two or three times in the past year, but with all of the recent goodbyes there have been some serious waterworks. It is difficult to say goodbye to your friends who have been by your side everyday and know you so well and then prepare to move to a different state, in a different part of the country, where you do not have any friends and have to start over. I have no doubt in my mind that my best friends and I will all stay close even after heading off to all different colleges. It is going to be a serious adjustment period at first, however knowing your friends from home are just a FaceTime call away and that you will see them when you come home for various breaks makes it more comforting.

These past few days at school have taught me that the transition into college is difficult and finding your group does not happen right away. Saying good bye is tough, but you will always have those people to fall back on.

xoxo,

Catherine

Preppy by the Sea

Last Night in Boston

One of the highlights of my summer was spending the last night before everyone started to leave for college together in Boston. My friends and I all took the night off from work weeks in advance and treated ourselves to the most perfect night out in the city. We all got dressed up and took an early boat in so we could have time to wander along Boston Harbor and take lots of pictures (many of which will be hanging up in my dorm room). We all agreed that nights like this make us very excited to live in the city someday in our twenties... but let's get through college first ;) After our little photo session, we ventured over to Rosa Mexicano for dinner in the Seaport district and indulged in lots of chips, guac, and salsa, followed by delicious tacos. I am already looking forward to more nights like this over various breaks this coming year. 

xoxo,

Catherine

Preppy by the Sea 

Friday Favorites

This is the last Friday Favorites post before I move into college, wow. To be quite honest this has really been one of the hardest weeks ever. Yesterday, I said goodbye to one of my best friends which was extremely difficult and resulted in an ocean of tears. The upcoming week is going to be filled with lots of goodbyes and I have a feeling that it is going to be very taxing and emotionally draining. Today is my last day of work and after that, the college packing process will be in full swing until I leave on Wednesday to drive down to North Carolina. 

One: Dinner in Boston

On Wednesday night all my friends and I went into Boston as our final hurrah before everyone heads off to school. I could not have asked for a better night and it was the perfect way to end the summer. 

Two: Ice Cream

This week has been quite the indulgent one... I guess it's justified as I will be eating dining hall food for the next 9 months. Black Raspberry ice cream with pink sprinkles, along with my best friends, will be missed.

Three: New Laptop

This week my new laptop finally arrived! After five years with my macbook air, it was officially time to get an upgrade. I ended up going with the 512 GB macbook pro in gray and am so excited to have more storage and a faster functioning computer. Apple and Beats are running a promo for college students where you get a free pair of Beats with your purchase of a computer which is an awesome addition! 

xoxo,

Catherine

Preppy by the Sea

Best Shows on Amazon Prime

Streaming shows and videos online has revolutionized the world of television. There is no longer a need to have a TV in your dorm, remember to record your favorite show, or have to wait a week for the next episode to air. You can watch what you want, when you want, and how you want. Personally, when I go to watch a show on my computer I automatically think to open up my Netflix account. Although there is a plethora of amazing shows and movies available there, Amazon Prime's video section has a ton of great series that you would not be able to find on Netflix. Over the past year or so, these four shows have really caught my attention and have been deemed binge worthy in my book! Are you a fan of Sex and the City, Suits, The Good Wife, or Big Little Lies? 

xoxo,

Catherine

Preppy by the Sea 

Tassel Top

top (last season) very similar + under $80 | jean skirt similar | earrings | bracelet | shoes 

Hooray, I'm finally back with an outfit post! You guys don't know how long I have been waiting to shoot looks for the blog. In the middle of July my SD card (which I had had since freshman year) decided that it was going to break, so I ordered a new one on Amazon knowing it would arrive in two days. Unfortunately, I accidentally sent it to my house at home instead of to the Cape so I did not get until about a month later when my Dad went home for a few days. Now that I am finally back in business in the camera department, I am so excited to schedule a bunch of outfit posts before I head off to college! 

This look is one of my favorite outfits I have shared on the blog in a long time. I purchased the tassel top last year from Forever 21 and I absolutely love it. The neckline is very different from my other tops and the detailing on the hem makes the simple white top super fun. I actually purchased my denim skirt for spirit week in the spring when the senior class was the 90's for decade day and I rocked a nice denim on denim look. To be honest, I was not sure if I would wear it again, but I have found myself gravitating towards it quite frequently this summer. This would be a great outfit for the day and then transitioned to a cute night look by adding heels (these block heels have been my go-to this summer) and some fun gold jewelry! 

xoxo,

Catherine

Preppy by the Sea