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Hello all,

This is Alexandra, the second half of the sissie's team who finally got around to posting on this blog. I hope to be able to post at least once a week. My Tuesday's and Thursday's are nice and free so that gives me some spare time. I hope to be able to post my college adventures (and believe me I already have a bunch and it's only my 5th day here).

Now for some friendly advice to my sister.
Dear Sarah,
I'm not really sure what to say since you're older and you've been through college but..keep in touch with me. You're going rather far away for a long time and I want to hear all of your adventures too. Make good choices, prioritize your school work, and don't forget to have fun. But also make sure you get lots of sleep because no one can function without that :) Make sure you take lots of walks because long walks have a way of making people happier and less concerned, and take lots of time for yourself. I guess that's all I have for now, but I hope to see you post again soon.

For your entertainment: apparently banana splits were founded in Latrobe, so the other day we went to a parade where they made a plaque dedicated to the banana split. Saint Vincent will be in the guinness world book of records because we had a banana flash mob the other day. My new friend Jackie and I decided that we'll never get it because we're not local.

:)
xoxo
Alexandra

Sarah Elizabeth Posting

Welcome to SARLExANDRA. This is Sarah here, one half of the Sissie tag-team. A few days ago, Alexandra and I were on a walk around the neighborhood. I was leaving later that day; she left for college a few days later. In a last effort to stay in touch, we decided to start a blog. What better use of useless internet time than co-authoring a blog with your sister and future-maid-of-honor right? Boom. SARLExANDRA was born.

Welcome! Over the next few months (hopefully longer), both Alexandra and I will be posting from our respective locations. I'll leave all the undergrad news to the little one; I'll share all I can about travelling and living abroad in Ireland. We'll see where this goes ;)

But now for a little friendly advice....

Dear xANDRA,

Everyone says we're so much alike. I don't really see it, but it must be partially true at least. I know you're going to do fantastic, fun, adventuresome, and interesting things with your four years at college. If we're anything alike, it might take you a little while to get comfortable, but you won't let that time stop you from taking advantage of all opportunities and meeting all sorts of best friends. I would advise you to study hard early in the day so you can hang out with your friends all night. I would also advise you to pick a bedtime and stick to it varyingly. As Gido says, you can sleep when you're dead and done. Some good advice would be to spend some quality time with the library because a dorm room will always be a distraction. Some bad advice would be to be sure to party and let off steam at least once a week (but really, you should do that because it makes the week go so much faster sometimes).

But the best piece of advice I can give you is this: know and always be aware that each year and each semester at college is different. So don't go into it thinking that you have four whole years to do things, to accomplish, to meet. Think of each year separately. Make goals for each year, find new loves and niches each year. Know that things will be constantly changing, and don't rely on "all four years" as a safety mat, as a reason to put things off. Do it all today because more ideas will occur to you tomorrow. 

And most importantly, don't forget to share. ;)
Love,
SARLEx