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Scrapbook: Summer

Reflection through pictures

Lauren Borchart

Aug 23, 2016

University of San Diego

Lauren Borchart

I'm so grateful. So blessed. I honestly can't believe all the good that I've been surrounded by in my 19, short years. As summer draws near to an end for me, I can't help but reflect on these past few months. How they've contributed to me, my own personal growth, a test of my strength, my curiosity satisfied, and my heart fulfilled. Often times, words are not enough to express what one feels, or has experienced.

I can't begin to verbally express my summer. So I thought a few pictures might do it justice.

The Big Island

I had to pleasure of going to Hawaii for almost two weeks with my roommate for college. It was such an amazing experience as we were on our own and basically traversed the island. I can't thank my roommate, Stori, enough for catching me every time I fall. No, that's not just some cliche phrase, she literally caught me twice as I passed our because I stepped on a sea urchin. She's pretty amazing.

Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

Two Step Beach, Hawaii

Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

Black Sand Beach, Hawaii

Kolekole Beach Park, Hawaii

Captain Cooks Monument, Hawaii

Rainbow Falls, Hawaii

Kona Coast, Hawaii

Manta Ray Cove, Hawaii

Kealakekua Bay, Hawaii

Holualoa, Hawaii

The Perfect Shot

My entire savings was spent on purchasing a Canon Rebel t6i. I hope to have this camera for a long time and some of these pictures sum up a few of the most important people (and a pet) in my life. Grateful for their constant support in whatever I pursue or purchase haha.

Valencia, California

Santa Barbara, California

Ventura, California

Malibu, California

Valencia, California

Disneyland-California

Valencia, California

The Broad-California

Yosemite

A trip I'll never forget. My boyfriend and I packed up the car and hoped to find a camping spot for a few days and explore the valley of Yosemite. So glad I got to go explore with someone so amazing and as weird as me.

Tunnel View, Yosemite

Vernal Falls, Yosemite

Glacier Point, Yosemite

Top of Yosemite Falls, Yosemite

Merced River, Yosemite

The End

My last few weeks of summer were mixed with a plethora of emotions. I'm excited to head back to school, I'm happy to soak in the last few days of summer, but I' also sad because my boyfriend went back to school and I'll be leaving my family and friends.

The Grove-California

Griffith Observatory-California

Universal Studios-California

Point Dume Beach, California

Next week I'll be back in San Diego, taking in the sun and sand. I'll have a new set of memories, and a new set of pictures. But for now, I have these and I am so thankful for them.

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Sleepovers are not a thing. They're just not.

1. You only ask things once.

2. Seriously, you only ask once.

3. When you do muster up the courage to ask your parents for something, you creep around and wait until they’re in a good mood.

4. Before you get that final yes, you have to go through an interview.

5. If you ever got “the eye,” you knew you were screwed.

6. You were always the first to leave your group of friends when hanging out.

7. If you say you will be home at a certain time, you better be home at that time.

8. Seeing a missed call from your parents sends fear and horror through your veins.

9. If relatives are coming over to the house, your room better be clean.

10. You are careful about what jokes you share with your parents.

11. "You’re not an adult until you turn 18! You can do whatever you want then!"

12. If plans change while you’re out, you better text or call.

13. Don’t talk back. Ever.

14. When you’re called by your full name, you’re in deep trouble.

15. Don’t make them call your name twice.

16. Sleepovers are not a thing.

17. Despite all of these things, you know your parents love you.

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1. Pets

2. Mornings

3. Mistakes

4. Cooking for yourself

5. Hosting

6. Taking care of yourself

7. Holidays

8. Roommates

9. Keeping focused and getting stuff done

10. Cleaning

11. Social life

No, really. I'm not mad. Just hungry.

1. You’re tired of people asking you if you know what “RBF” stands for every time you zone out.

2. You’re constantly using the excuse, “I’m just tired” when people ask you if you’re mad.

3. Or “I’m just thinking.”

4. In fact, you’re rarely ever actually mad.

5. But when you are, people usually can’t tell.

6. You find other people with RBF’s and have to convince yourself that you don’t look like them.

7. You constantly remind yourself, “At least I’m not a psycho.”

Some of your best ideas come through boredom.

1. If the professor is late by one minute, I'm leaving.

2. Oh crap, that's due TODAY?!

3. Can I nap in here?

4. I wonder what they're serving at the cafeteria.

5. How much does my teacher even get paid?

6. How much will I get paid?

7. This is the longest 50 minutes of my life.

8. Maybe if I call mom, she'll give me money.

9. How much do street performers make anyway?

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