I'll start at the beginning: My Kairos retreat was an awesome experience, and I really can't say much more than that except that I can't wait to go back as a leader in a few weeks!
When I got off the bus from Kairos, a few people gave me hearty congratulations. I was a bit confused until someone pointed out the sign in front of O'Hara - my name is on it! I was so thrilled to find out that I've been named a National Merit Commended Student! I'd like to thank the College Board, the O'Hara faculty, Mr. Jim Arnold for putting up the sign....ahem. Sorry. Back to business.
So yeah, enough of the self-serving stuff. I've been swamped with make-up work pretty much all week, but I've had quite a pleasant weekend so far.
My dad and I had a marathon 30-hour trip up to Boston for a college visit! We hopped on 3:15 flight to Boston Logan and haven't stopped since. Last night we ate some delicious clam chowder at Legal Sea Foods and then poked around Faneuil Hall and Long Wharf for a few hours. My favorite store was definitely Newbury Comics: we spent at least 20 minutes admiring The Truth About Chuck Norris: 400 Facts About the World's Greatest Human and an Awkward Family Photos calendar (and if you don't know what Awkward Family Photos are, you're welcome). After that, we stopped for ice cream at Emack & Bolio's before retiring to the hotel room to watch the Phillies blow it. (Too soon?)
After visiting the college which shall remain anonymous at this time, we headed back to Long Wharf for a final lunch, hopped on the T, and headed home.
Well, that does it for Boston (and my college visits). As application deadlines draw ever nearer, stay tuned for updates!
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