As I’m sitting at a table, under an umbrella in front the DeNaples Center, sipping my Starbucks Refresher with my lovely roommate, I could have myself fooled that summer is just beginning. Considering it is currently 82 degrees I think that makes sense!
Unfortunately, as much as I adore warm weather, I’m a little bummed it isn’t quite time to break out my hoodies and sweaters just yet. But cooler weather will be before I know it! Scranton has experienced some chillier days here and there, hopefully it’s consistent.
Sunday night, my roommate Courtney, our friend Jillian and I decided to go out for dinner. Since Jillian is a commuter and has her own car, we had the luxury of choosing an eatery that’s farther than walking distance! After a week of craving hibachi, to no surprise, we dined at Kabuki: a Japanese restaurant a few towns over. I’m pretty sure the last time I ate hibachi was at my surprise birthday dinner my junior year of high school, so this was definitely a treat!
When we finished our delicious plates of shrimp, steak, lo mein and sautéed vegetables, we still had time to spare before heading back to the dorm to finish our homework. There are actually a number of restaurants and stores in the towns surrounding Scranton (I was surprised when I noticed this this last year). The three of us thought it would fun to roam around Target! Target is one of those stores I always tend to forget the size of; it’s huge! And it offers just about anything a person could think of. From Halloween socks, to K-Cups, leggings, books, etc. I wasn’t shocked when I looked at the clock and noticed we had been there for two hours.
Of course being on campus is great, but it is always nice to hop in a car and drive around with friends. Nights like that remind me of being back at home with my high school friends. I love how I’m able to partake in similar activities while I’m at school with my best friends at the University; it makes school feel like home!
Going out to dinner was the perfect way to end the week. Between classes, quizzes, a cappella practices, and writing/editing for The Aquinas (the University’s student newspaper), down time with my friends was absolutely necessary.
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