July 23, 2018

Tuscarora + Reputation Tour + Bridal Shower = A FUN week

On Saturday July 14th, my parents and I drove to Tuscarora in Mount Bethel, Pennsylvania. When we arrived, and got settled into our hotel, my parents took a nap and I went outside over to the swings. After spending ten minutes soaring into the trees, I walked over to the gift shop and did some window shopping. After exploring the gift shop, I went back to my room, and quietly sat on the lounge chair. After an hour went by, my parents woke up and walked to the dining room where dinner was being served. Dinner that night was London Broil, baked potatoes, string beans and gravy. The London Broil and gravy were delicious. Once we finished eating, we went to the chapel where a Christian concert was being held. The concert was enjoyable. After wards mom and I went to the Snack Shop where I got my first chocolate and vanilla rainbow sprinkles mixed milkshake. When I tell you it was delicious, I mean it was DELICIOUS!

The next day my parents and I walked over to the chapel for church. After church I signed myself up for two different electives. A Self Defense class and a Do It Yourself art class. The Self Defense class was everyday Monday - Thursday but I only went Monday and Tuesday. On Thursday I attended the DIY class which was fun.

At lunch on Monday, I got a text message from my Aunt Jena. She asked me if I wanted to go to a Taylor Swift concert with her on Friday. Of course I was very excited and told her YES. Originally I had tickets for Saturday, but I couldn't go that day because I had plans come up.

On Monday and Tuesday for an hour and fifteen minutes, I went to my Self Defense class. Sensei John taught me and five other people how to take down trouble makers. I learned different moves and where to punch and kick the person. It was really fun I feel like I can take anyone down who things there slick. Lunch on Tuesday was cheese Ravioli! (AMAZING) and then for dinner we had a BBQ which was DELICIOUS!

Wednesday night, we had a Old Hollywood themed party. They had popcorn, vanilla ice cream, assortment of chocolate candy, juice and water. For entertainment they had bouncy houses for the kids and trivia for the teens and adults. I actually got an Oscar for coming in second place in the trivia game.

On Thursday I went to the DIY class. We painted wine glasses which was fun. Mine didn't turn out the way I liked it to. But it still looks good. I thought that was fun hope they have the class next year. It's always a sad moment in time when you have to leave Tuscarora but I'm happy to say that as always I had a great time. Late that evening we arrived back in New York.

You guys have no idea how hard it was for me to keep calm. This was my first Taylor Swift concert. My first time seeing her live. My Aunt and I rode in a limo to and from the concert. Never been in a limo until that day! I will never forget that moment.

 That evening at the concert, Jena and I went to the merchandise table. They had t-shirts, hoodies, tank tops, tour books, and glow sticks. Jena got a tank top and I got a T-shirt and a tour book. We got our glow in the dark bracelet and our special wrist bands that were for floor seating ONLY! As we walked onto the floor, we almost fainted. Our seats were in Section 5 which was VERY close to the stage!

Finally after what seemed like forever, Taylor Swift came on. I couldn't believe I was really seeing her live. I must have pinched myself three times. The crowd screamed in excitement. I screamed and waved my hand in the air. She sang a lot of my favorite songs and songs I was new too. But when I tell you her voice and her singing was amazing...believe me it was WOW! 

Here are SOME of my favorite songs. Ready For It, End Game, Look What You Made Me Do, Bad Blood, I Knew You Were Trouble, This Is Why We Can't Have Nice Things. 

I took some really good pictures that makes it look like we were closer than we were. If I could describe the Reputation Tour in my own words, I would defiantly say it was AWESOME, AMAZING and it BLEW MY MIND AWAY! She put on a great show and besides the old times when One Direction was touring, I've say Taylor Swift was one of my favorites. She loves her fans and is down to earth.

After getting just after midnight, I stayed up for thirty minutes before I decided it was time to get some sleep. Saturday morning, I ate my breakfast and had my cup of tea before my mom and I left for Harrisburg.

When we arrived in Harrisburg, Mom and I checked into our hotel and then we drove in the rain to the Brew Festival. Everyone had umbrellas and we some ponchos. It was a surprise bridal party for Victoria. I donated a dollar to support our troops in the military and got a necklace made out of edible pretzels. 

After spending an hour in the rain, we decided to head to the Brewery where we could stay dry. A place where you could try different beers and have food. My brother bought me a coke in a mason jar since I don't drink. While the nine of us socialized, mom and I played Connect Four on this jumbo wooden board. She sadly won but it was a lot of fun.

For dinner we drove to this expensive restaurant called Cafe Fresco. Which is a Thai food place. It was very quiet and clean inside. They marked our tables with red velvet cupcakes with our names on a toothpick. After looking through the menu I found something that I would eat. I ordered plain panko chicken breasts with french fries. It was delicious. My brother called for a toast at the restaurant. He thanked everyone for coming and celebrating him and his beautiful soon to be wife.

Sunday morning around eleven, Mom and I went the the Love Birds apartment to decide where we should eat. As we finished our tea and watched the Love Birds open their gifts, we all decided we should go to the Capitol Diner. Victoria, her cousin Tori, Ryan, Mom and I went out for brunch. I got the London Broil and french fries with gravy. It was delicious. The rest of them got breakfast for their brunch.

Here's some pictures from my crazy fun week!