As mentioned in my first blog post, I really have had a great freshman year! I’ve made some pretty amazing memories. Listed below are a few of my favorites:
- Weekend trip to Annapolis, Maryland.
My roommate, Joanna, our two friends, and I made the trip up to Annapolis for the weekend to watch some Navy football! On the way up, we stopped in D.C. and drove around some of the monuments, even getting out and walking on the Washington Monument, where I happened to accidentally leave my purse. Long story short: my purse was picked up by police because it was considered a bomb threat and the Secret Service ended up taking it to the White House to be examined. Unforgettable memories were definitely created on this trip!!
2. Meeting with (now retired) South Carolina Chief Justice Pleicones.
I’ve always considered a career in law, and my meeting with the Chief Justice definitely solidified this dream of mine. Talking with a man so successful in a field I’m so interested in definitely kicked my butt into gear and amped up my desire to stay focused in school.
3. Mountain visits with Al.
Life is so much fun when your cousin doubles as a bestie!! I always try to make the effort to go visit her every couple of months, and we always have so. much. fun.
4. Taking my gals around Charleston.
Sam and Rachel are from Ohio and Pennsylvania, so they had never been to Charleston! We all headed down for a day trip and had the best time exploring the city.
5. Surprise birthday dinner!!
My sweet roommate/best friend Joanna surprised me a few nights before my actual birthday with a surprise birthday dinner! She had suggested earlier on in the week that we go out to dinner for an early celebration, and I happily agreed! When we walked into the room, all my friends from high school were waiting for me and I was completely surprised! After dinner, Joanna and I came back to our room and she surprised me with THE BEST PART of this day!!! A ticket to the International Ball at the Naval Academy! We both had been trying to go to this dance for a few years, so we were both SO excited when I opened this present! She is just THE best!!!
6. Weekend in Annapolis for International Ball.
When the weekend of the I-Ball finally arrived, Joanna and I headed up to Navy for the dance. On our way up, we stopped in D.C. for dinner (and thankfully this time I didn’t leave my purse!) We had so much fun the entire weekend exploring Annapolis and of course going to the ball!
p.s. isn’t this city a dream??
7. Prom Makeup and Hair for Tran and Bri!!
Just last weekend, two of my high school friends came up to USC so that I could do their hair and makeup for their prom that night. I absolutely love helping people get ready for formal events by doing their hair and makeup, so this was so much fun! Earlier that morning, Joanna and I went to an adorable French bakery for crepes and then came back to help send Tran and Bri off to prom!
I couldn’t have asked for a better freshman year of college, and I would not have these wonderful memories if it weren’t for sweet friends! Hope you enjoyed a sneak peak into my life this past year.
Thank you so much for reading!
xoxo,
Cassidy
Cassidy Mattingly 