Starving College Students

"March 26. My, how time flies. Today, Kat and I lived a college-student-cheap-day.

Which basically means we used a bunch of gift cards. First, we studied at Coffee Bean (how Westmont apropos) with our CLA gift cards. Yeah, CLA. I'll explain why arguments are illogical any day for some Coffee Bean. Of course, there were tons of Westmont students there, which made us feel all the more collegiate. Then, we went to Chipotle to use our Tuition Freedom Day gift cards (yeah, I love writing thank you cards to strangers. Or to a couple whom you know is now divorced. Awkward). Then, we went to See's Candies, where we each bought one candy and got the free sample one. What a great day. Here is our tourist picture at Paseo, since that was the best option. I'd like to point out 1. The creepy man in the background. 2. The man taking the picture didn't know how to center it. 3. The fact that I am wearing a hat. Now, this is not a usual occurrence for me. There are those pretty girls that can pull off hats (and anything else they put on), and then there is me. However, I have two hats, and on occasion I wear one. Or both. After looking at this picture, I don't think I will wear a hat again for a very long time. Oh well." - Michelle

I also lived a college-student-(nearly)-cheap-day. Which basically means I utilized the fact that I am at home to my best benefit. First, I woke up and made some coffee (my mom is under the impression that putting coffee in the freezer helps it last longer - perhaps true, however, when the expiration date is from 2009, you should probably avoid it) and ate a muffin that my mom gave me from our dinner last night at Mimi's Cafe. Never turn away free food (ok, almost never), especially when it's a carrot raisin muffin. Then my dear cousin. Kandyce, came over and cut my hair (the handbook states free hair cuts are a must when one knows how to). After that I drove my car over to the tire place and got my tire replaced - love having people who know people who can fix things. Then I grabbed some Chipotle (unfortunately not free - I forgot to express my gratitude to random strangers for money), came home, took a nap, and did a little reading. Then my sister came home:

Me: What are you doing tonight?

Breeza: Kels and I are going to Forever 21 on Main Street.

Me: Sounds fun.

Breeza: Want to come?

Me: Um, I'll think about it.

Breeza: Just say yes.

Me: Um...

Breeza: Hey, you have to since you're not coming home this summer.

Needless to say, we went. After wandering around the store for an hour (at which point they started turning off the lights - personally, I would have done it sooner, considering they had technically closed 30 min. earlier), we walked around for a bit and then decided to come home. After passing the six bars within our nearest vicinity, the approximately 15 taxis all offering us rides, and the slightly drunk men attempting to get our attention, we got to the car, only to discover Breanna didn't have her key. Deciding that it must have fallen out in the dressing room, we walked back past all of the above and knocked on the door of Forever 21. The rather surprised and confused saleswoman almost walked away after informing us they were closed, but thankfully we were able to convince her to hear us out, so she went and checked the rooms. A few minutes later she came back out, looking quite sorrowful and told us that the key was nowhere to be found. Turning from the store, we started discussing our options (sadly, it was the spare key that was lost).

Me: Ok, well, where else could it be?

Breeza: It was in my pocket.

Kels: Maybe it fell out when you were shopping.

Breeza: No, it was in my pocket. <reaches in purse> I would have felt...oh, <pulls out key> here it is.

So, we got to walk back, again. Now we're back home watching some college and high school basketball and the Amazing Race. Love family, home and free things.