Hurricane Florence

My hurricane Florence experience definitely started out differently than many of my peers, I was already home and didn't need to stress about evacuating. The week prior I had to have a last minute emergency surgery at MUSC and flew home to Massachusetts afterwards to recover. When the college shut down I was selfishly happy because it meant I would be missing a lot less class than I had anticipated! Im thankful everything worked out for me. Due to being on bed rest I did nothing too exciting. I tracked the storm, texted friends about there evacuation, did some school work, watched some movies, but mostly slept. In between my doing nothing a lot of my high school friends moms came by with food and flowers and get well soon cards which made my mood a lot better.
Towards the end of the week however I got a wonderful surprise; ending my boredom. My friend who attends Boston College  came home for a night to visit me. Additionally my best high school friend attends Merrimack College  wich was evacuated due to gas explosions through out the area that set over 70 homes on fire in a three hour span, she was home my last weekend so we spent a lot of time together.
On my last day at home my immediate family had our cousins, aunts, uncles, and grandparents over. We watched the patriots game, celebrated my sisters 14th birthday and cousins 5th birthday, and ate a lot of food. I was happy my last home cooked meal was my grandmas meatballs. Although I'm extremely sad to be leaving my family, I'm happy that Florence didn't hit us to hard and that I will be able to get back to school.

Plane Ride Home to Boston

Mini "Get Well Soon" Cupcakes 

Introduction Post!

Hi my name is Molly and welcome to my blog! I'm so excited for you to read a bit about me and my first year experience class, Beyond The Grave.

I just began my Freshman year here at The College of Charleston and am already loving it! I've been busy spending time with my new friends, trying new restaurants, going to class, and participating in events with my sorority!

The adjustment of leaving my home in Needham, Massachusetts has been quite difficult. I'm not used to "dorm living" quite yet, but hopefully I will get used to it soon. Back home I loved to cook, i'm really missing that here. Additionally I enjoy watching movies, going to the beach, running and being with family and friends.

Beyond The Grave really excites me because I will be learning the history of the city that will be my home for the next four years! I have grown up going to church weekly so seeing the graveyards and cemeteries in real life will give me a better understanding about the religion and culture here. Blogging all of it will be a really great experience and practice for any journalism in my future.

                      
Magnolia Cemetary                                        College of Charleston Campus