JENNA ROSE BUTTRICK

Summer, Sunshine, and KKG.

Sat, 18 May 2013 19:26:21 -0400

Summer, Sunshine, and KKG.

NEWPORT BOUND

Sat, 18 May 2013 19:14:01 -0400

On Wednesday, I officially move into my very first big girl apartment in Newport, Rhode Island. It seems strange to me since I’m only 19 and have two more years of college, but it’s the idea of it that makes my heart drop and collide with my stomach. Since when do I have to pay my own rent? Granted, it’s only 100 bucks a week and I’ll be working two different jobs all day every day. But boy, am I missing the days when my dad would give me 20 bucks and I’d get dropped off at CVS with my best friend. Life was much simpler then and rid of scary things like security deposits and bank statements. As much as I’ve been wanting to grow up in every way possible since I was 10 years old, I can’t help but feel this is as good as it gets. So even though I’ll be spending the next three months in an apartment with 6 other broke college girls, It’s going to be the best fucking summer of my life. Stay tuned. Newport here I come.

And whattup I'm Kyle :) lol

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 02:04:38 -0400

Hi Kyle! I’m Jenna as I’m sure you already know…nice to meet you!

Last week we hosted our annual spring philanthropy called “Kappa...

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 02:03:39 -0400

Last week we hosted our annual spring philanthropy called “Kappa Kappa Gamma Dodge-O-Rama”. We were given these tank pinneys to wear for the event as we watched the other fraternities and sororities compete for the win. I proudly wore my pinney that Thursday not only to support me and my sisters but because of the saying on the back. “Hit Me With Your Best Shot”. Even though it’s really meant to reference our dodgeball tournament, I kind of interpreted it on a different level. Whatever life throws at you, you’re built to be strong enough to deal with it. Don’t ever let anyone or anything that is outside of your control affect your attitude or your happiness. If someone wants to bring you down, let them hit you with their best shot. Your stability will throw them off and karma will do the rest.

SPRING IS HEREEEEE

Sat, 30 Mar 2013 16:29:47 -0400

THE BIRDS ARE CHIRPING THE SUN IS SHINING AND I SHAVED MY LEGS!

My boys reppin KKG

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 00:31:00 -0500

My boys reppin KKG

If you’re anything like me, waking up at 6:30 am on a Friday...

Sat, 02 Mar 2013 12:34:23 -0500

If you’re anything like me, waking up at 6:30 am on a Friday doesn’t make you jump with joy. But if there’s one thing that can lift your spirits that early it’s most definitely a sunrise like this one. When I lifted the shades I couldn’t help but smile at the stillness of south campus and the beauty of the view itself. I even stood there in silence for awhile before grabbing my phone to capture the moment. It’s the little things like this, the ones that require no effort that start your day off so much better.

Hey do you go to uconn? Lol

Sat, 09 Feb 2013 22:13:09 -0500

Haha yes I go to UConn!

IS THIS SERIOUS?!

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 14:49:01 -0500

IS THIS SERIOUS?!

It’s the first day of spring semester and already I’m sick of everyone’s behavior....

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 14:04:45 -0500

It’s the first day of spring semester and already I’m sick of everyone’s behavior. You hold the door for someone behind you and smile at them; they don’t say thank you. The older man at the coffee counter taps his fingers and rolls his eyes as it takes you five seconds to locate the money you were planning on tipping him with. What has become of us when we can’t even be patient? Is it too difficult to mutter the words “thank you ” when we’re being treated with respect because we’re just too proud? And to the people who walk the campus truly believing that they’re better than everyone, you are the worst instigators of this distasteful trend.

It also sucks to be on the other side of the situation. You know, the classic scenario when you’re walking about four feet behind someone (they obviously know you’re there) and they don’t bother holding the door for you. Even though they’ve already gotten a good look at the books you’ve got your arm wrapped around and the coffee in your other hand, it doesn’t really matter because you getting stuck in the doorway has no direct effect on them. “Every man for themselves” is their motto, I guess. Well, respectfully, I hope your motto comes back and bites you in the ass.

So much for global warming right? I couldn’t believe my...

Sun, 30 Dec 2012 00:37:27 -0500

So much for global warming right? I couldn’t believe my eyes when I awoke from my 3 hour (hibernation) nap today to find 12 plus inches of snow outside. To be honest that may have partially been due to the fact that the weather man said we were only getting 3 inches. I wonder how stupid he feels about that statement now.
I know they have a tough job being psychics and all but come on, meteorologists need to get their shit together. I could have wanted to go skiing today, and would have chosen not to given that I was told barely any snow was coming my way. Also, what does a 50% chance of precipitation even mean? Anyone could make that prediction!
Not that the weather really affected my life today anyway. I probably would have taken shelter on the couch snow or shine. But still, the amount of snow that was graced upon the innocent town of Madison today is absurd. In addition, now there’s too much snow to wear my new Bean boots…..and that’s a problem.

"I think with my heart more often than not. Even when it gets me in trouble, I wouldn’t have it..."

Sun, 23 Dec 2012 14:15:00 -0500

“I think with my heart more often than not. Even when it gets me in trouble, I wouldn’t have it any other way.”

In light of the recent tragedy that occurred in Newtown, CT on...

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 01:02:38 -0500

In light of the recent tragedy that occurred in Newtown, CT on December 14th, I believe there is someone who need be recognized. No, it is not the person who stole 27 innocent lives that day, but rather a hero. A brave, young, first grade teacher who put her 16 students’ lives ahead of her own. On that Friday morning, Victoria Soto was informed that there was a shooter roaming the halls of Sandy Hook Elementary School. With this information, she quickly hurried all 16 of her students into a closet located in her classroom. When the shooter entered the room, Victoria Soto courageously spent the last seconds of her life explaining to him that her students were in the gymnasium. After that, he selfishly took her life, and then his own. Because of her brave actions, 16 young and innocent souls were saved that day. If you turn on the news, you will most likely see a picture of the horrible person who caused this tragedy. But this is not the face that should be advertised to the world. It should be Victoria’s; for her actions were heroic, selfless, and most importantly, crucial to those 16 boys and girls who were saved. Thank you, Victoria Soto, for being a hero that day. You have truly touched all of the grieving hearts and will be remembered forever by all of us.

Well, we didn’t make it to my first semi-formal, but I had...

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 02:00:00 -0500

Well, we didn’t make it to my first semi-formal, but I had a pretty good time laughing at the situation in its entirety. Prior to Friday night our biggest worry as to why we wouldn’t make it was one of our dates (based on his track record with alcohol consumption, we had every right to be concerned). But apparently the serious chat we had with him about keeping it klassy and maintaining control was effective, because ironically, he saved the night. Going into detail about what actually happened might be inappropriate, and it might embarrass my dear friend, Catie. But as I walked off the school bus and accepted the fact that I wouldn’t be riding it to my first formal, I couldn’t even be mad. The exact opposite of what we expected occurred and that in itself made it a little bit funny. So I changed into my sweatpants, and had some good laughs with the other unfortunates who were forced into the same situation as I. Overall, I can’t really complain about how everything turned out. I mean, there’s always Spring 2013.

Video

Sat, 17 Nov 2012 00:02:13 -0500

"Always be sure to keep a healthy disregard for the impossible"

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 11:21:00 -0500

“Always be sure to keep a healthy disregard for the impossible”

The Sophomore Panic Attack

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 00:54:00 -0500

Being in college is just plain hard. Not even the school work just physically being here. I’m only a sophomore and it already scares the crap out of me that in three years I’ll be forced out of this college campus and off to look for a job and a place to settle down. When I think about being at school it seems like i’ll be here forever and there won’t REALLY be an end. It’s almost impossible to imagine having to start a completely new life just a few years down the road.

Looking back on declaring my major I think to myself, what in God’s name was I thinking choosing Allied Health? Chemistry? Nutrition? Science isn’t my thing and the work load is even more of a stretch for someone like me. I thought I wanted to be a doctor, but what I really want to do (at least for the time being) is nothing. Right now, I just want to be a college student, which makes it slightly difficult to plan for my future. I don’t want to go to a three hour lab testing the density of unknown metals. I’d really rather not spend my Sunday afternoons doing online homework that I may or may not complete by the 11 pm deadline. But even though we all complain about having to study and having to walk to class at 8 am, this is pretty much the easiest it gets from here on out.

What happens if we can’t instantly find a job after graduation? Or what if we get a job and it’s pretty much the polar opposite of what we even SLIGHTLY had in mind. How am I supposed to pay for my $300 phone bill every month? What about getting married or having kids? I heard that in today’s society, it costs something like $2 million dollars to raise a child from the day they’re born to the day they turn 18. With the hypothetical job I can’t find and the phone bill I can’t afford, that seems highly unattainable for me post-graduation.

These things honestly stress me out way more than my current GPA. Thinking about my future makes me just a little bit sick to my stomach. I want to live in the moment and enjoy where my life is right here, right now. Why can’t I do that without my advisor e-mailing me about internships and academic opportunities? I think that’s what we all need to do sometimes. Just take a step back, take a breath, and stop thinking so far ahead. Just be you. Right now. It’s the only way we can make this short time last as completely clueless, adderall-addicted college students just trying to get by.

"Don’t just dream in your sleep, it’s just lazy."

Thu, 15 Nov 2012 23:32:00 -0500

“Don’t just dream in your sleep, it’s just lazy.”

Now isn’t that a sight to see? Coming from Miami...

Thu, 15 Nov 2012 02:21:38 -0500

Now isn’t that a sight to see? Coming from Miami University I didn’t think I’d witness anything nearly as gorgeous. But on my walk home from chemistry lab at 4:30 pm I came across this, and it took my breath away. So happy to be here and living on this wonderful campus.

love your blog! go kkg!!!

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 22:55:52 -0500

Thank you kappa sista!