Bouncing Around Burlington

Burlington is one of my favorite places to explore. Here are 5 things I love  around Church Street, Burlington's central food, art, and shopping area. 

1. Kountry Kart Deli - fondly called KKD's by many students, provides delectable breakfast sandwiches, subs, and all sorts of sides. My favorite is the breakfast sandwich called the "Shiner" (formerly known as the "Rise and Shiner"). On a hard roll, your choice of meat (sausage, bacon, or ham), egg, cheese, and a hashbrown make this my favorite place for breakfast. You can even get a stamp card so when you buy your 10th Shiner, you get a small one free! Check out this blog for more delicious food from KKD's!


2. Ben and Jerry's - Always a classic ending to a trip to Burlington before you hop on the bus back to campus.This is my friend Mike and I at last year's Free Cone Day, which also happens to be today! Sadly, I can't make it this year, so have a scoop of Americone Dream for me! The line was down the street and around the corner. Vermonters love their ice cream!





3. Church Street Bus Stop - Freshman year, I definitely utilized the bus system. Saint Michael's student, faculty, and staff can use their Knightcard and ride the bus for free! Be sure to check out the routes and schedules before you make a trip so you're not stranded! 

4. The Waterfront - photo credit to my friend Mary! Just a short walk down the hill from the bus stop is Lake Champlain. There is a bunch of green area, a boardwalk, and benches to soak in the view. It's so beautiful in the summer and so much is happening! You can also check out the Marina, skatepark, or the ECHO center (Lake Aquarium and Science Center) just a short walk down the pathway.



5. Church Street in general - There is so much more about Burlington and the surrounding area that I would like to share, but I'll save that for another time. Being in this community is just fantastic. Walking down Church Street in winter and seeing these lights just highlights the character of this city. Come visit and check it out for yourself - don't forget to swing by SMC and visit me too!






If you have any questions or comments, feel free to leave them below, tweet me, or ask me a question on formspring! 
Hope your week is going wonderfully,
Katelyn :)

Things My Professors Say

We all have those professors that say the darndest things...at St. Mike's, these professors are no different. I am honored to have some of the greatest professors, and I find myself even more lucky when they say gems like this:

• "Brigit is the patron saint of brewers so when you go out and have a beer this weekend, you can toast to Brigit!"
• "We gotta be like Mike. You guys know what that means right? If not I was gonna weep openly."
• "Being arrested for doing a good thing - it's on the bucket list."
• (Upon seeing Tron/Step-Up 3D) "I went to see those for me!"
• "What's a relic? Don't say your grandparents...or your professors."
• "If Rudolph is the devil, then Frosty must be God."
• (Like Oprah saying "You get a car, You get a car, etc.") "You're alive, you're alive, you're alive...sorry!"  - in reference to how the Bubonic Plague killed 1/4 of the population 
• "If you write it in Spanish, I will grade it in German!" 
• "We will not get enlightened because we don't get to the Enlightenment...at least not in this class."
• "Wow, singing along is oral expression - who needs acting classes?"  

Whether it comes to advising you on courses for the next semester, telling you about their research abroad, or saying the darndest things, professors at Saint Mike's make your classes with them memorable. It'll be sad not being on campus next semester - I'll miss them too much!


Speaking of which, look for a new blog post about studying abroad coming up soon! 
Hope you're enjoying your week and wishing you well,
Katelyn :)

 

My Little Cupcake!

On one of my wandering adventures, my friends KK, Mike, and I stumbled upon My Little Cupcake! Two locations in Essex and Burlington serve the area fantastic cupcakes in a cozy atmosphere. I've been to both locations and they make perfect stops for a cute and delicious snack! Check them out on Facebook here.

This wall-art is located at the

Essex location - How cute!

 

These were my first two cupcakes: 

salted caramel (MY FAVORITE)  on the left, 

S'mores on the right!

Brought home some goodies for the fam 

for spring break!

 

 I love finding little places like this in and around Burlington -hope you have the chance to get out and check out all the places Burlington has to offer!

If you've got any places I should check out, just let me know!

Hope you have a wonderful day :)

Sending all my love, 

Katelyn

About Me!

So I realized that I never actually did an "About Me" blog post! I'm currently going through Saint Michael's Blogger Tryouts. Through the prodding of my friends who are SMC bloggers Alex and Kayley, I decided to go through with it. And here I am! Check out their and other SMC blogs here. 

If you don't already know, I'm Katelyn and I am a sophomore here at Saint Mike's. Saint Mike's was the first stop on my college road trip and I fell in love! Going on that trip made me realize how crazy and hectic the life of a college student could be and I'm glad to say I've taken advantage of that. 

I am a Theatre/History double major with a double minor in Classical Civilizations and Medieval Studies - check out this blog post on how I got to this conclusion!

Saint Mike's makes it really easy to become involved. My current activities include:  

• Drama Club
• VITA Connections Leader (Campus Ministry)
• Zumba class run by my friend Brittany on Thursdays
• Founders' Society
• Knitting Club (when I can go)
• Information Technology Helpdesk Lead Technician
• LEAP Team - a retreat Saint Mike's holds twice a year

As you can tell, I have a lot of interests. Saint Mike's and the surrounding community is the best fit for all of them! 

Keep following for more info about life at Saint Mike's and the hustle and bustle of living near Burlington! 
Sending all my love, 
Katelyn :)

I'm Not Obsessed, I Just Really Really Like It...

My name is Katelyn and I am addicted to Tangled. 

What? What's that? You don't know what Tangled is? 

WELL YOUR WAIT IS NOW OVER. 

Tangled is Disney's most recent animated feature, and its 50th. How cool? 

It's the story of Rapunzel from the Brothers Grimm with the Disney spin on things. It's FANTASTIC and if you haven't seen it, I recommend it!

 Here is a picture of the chameleon Pascal -

 My mom sent me him in a surprise package! 

My mom also sent me a second pair of Tangled 

sheets to make curtains for my room! 
Linked HERE is a picture of the first set.

My friend KK and I stumbled across this Tangled pillow in Wal-Mart during one of our excursions. Needless to say at our second trip to Wal-Mart, KK picked it up for me and surprised me with it in her car when we went out the next day! 

So don't be surprised to find out that this is considerably my favorite movie of all time. Over the summer I watched it at least once a week and thought I had scratched it because it stopped working once...it's fixed now! Because I watched it all the time, I now can recite the movie as it's happening. #champstatus 


Anywho, it's really a feel good movie much like any Disney movie, and in stressful times, i.e. the week before Spring Break, it's a good chance to take a break and get tangled up in the wonderfully awesome story. 

HA - you see what I did there? I'M SO PUNNY! 


Regardless of bad puns, I hope you have a wonderful day! Get out, enjoy the sunshine if you're in the VT area, and welcome in spring! 
Katelyn :)

You Are Loved

Today is a day that I remember a fallen member of the SMC community. Last year many lost a friend, son, brother, and student too soon. This is just a quick post to remind you that you are not alone, and that you are loved.

This week was Valentine's Day. Whether you celebrate it or not, it is a time that we should all reflect upon the love and blessings in our lives. Whether receiving a card, candy, or text might not seem like a lot to some people, I appreciate those who have remembered me enough to make the effort.

Life can catch up on us, get overwhelming, and seem unbearable. It is during these times that we must remember the good things and how we are loved.

It is now that I would like to share a story about a starfish.

While walking along a beach, an elderly gentleman saw someone in the distance leaning down, picking something up and throwing it into the ocean.

As he got closer, he noticed that the figure was that of a young man, picking up starfish one by one and tossing each one gently back into the water.

He came closer still and called out, “Good morning! May I ask what it is that you are doing?”

The young man paused, looked up, and replied “Throwing starfish into the ocean.”

The old man smiled, and said, “I must ask, then, why are you throwing starfish into the ocean?”

To this, the young man replied, “The sun is up and the tide is going out. If I don’t throw them in, they’ll die.”

Upon hearing this, the elderly observer commented, “But, young man, do you not realize that there are miles and miles of beach and there are starfish all along every mile? You can’t possibly make a difference!”

The young man listened politely. Then he bent down, picked up another starfish, threw it into the back into the ocean past the breaking waves and said, “It made a difference for that one.”

Reach out and tell people you love them. Check on a friend, call your parents, be there for those when they need you. Make a difference for one person and you can change their life.

Even more so than ever, I send you all my love. I wish you well on this day and remember: you are not alone, you are loved.

Miss Alexandra Byrne

Even though her birthday was a WHILE ago, I promised her this as a part of her birthday present. Happy (belated) birthday Alex! Always better late than never I say.

There are so many wonderful things I can say about this girl. She is one of the best people I know and I truly feel privileged to consider her one of my best friends. When we first met I knew I liked this girl and our friendship has continued to flourish over the last year and a half at Saint Mike's.

Now here are a few reasons why I love this girl so much:

1. All-girls schools RULE!
2. Finding our connections realizing that its a small world we live in.
3. Being LINK buddies :)
4. Her positive influence on my life!
5. The marvelous things that happen when we're together
6. Hijacking friends' cars and going on trips to McDonald's for a late night McFlurry and fries
7. Car playlists!
8. Hey neighbor...
9. DELICIOUS TEA SHE MAKES.
10. The fact that we both have memory books
11. She helps me make my bed because I fail at it ALL THE TIME
12. She comes up with the best nicknames for everyone!
13. Our vent sessions
14. TLauts love
15. Campus Ministry insanity
16. GDAMS!
17. She's got an ASL that shoots through the roof
18. SHE'S MY LEAP CANDIDATE
19. #sassyladylove
20. She's been 20 for exactly a month now - so HAPPY BIRTHDAY YOU 20 YEARS 1 MONTH OLD!
    
    
    Sending all my love, Your Sassy Lady :)