Welcome to the weekly R.E.P.O.R.T. Each week, I will be discussing what fellow Villanovans and I are up to in a multitude of culture related areas. Following the acronym of R for reading, E for eating, P for playing, O for obsession, R for recommend and T for trying, this report is more than just a weekly news rundown. It will gauge the general trends and feelings amongst students here at Villanova.
R- Reading
On the bookshelf (or e-bookshelf, I should say) we have the Economist. Because guess what? Cool girls read the news and stay updated. Recently, I’ve been reading “The World in Brief Section.” This is super helpful for especially tiresome days, which might be every day, but something is better than nothing.
E – Eating
Welches Juicefuls. Hear me out, please. Imagine a pack of gushers, but when opened, the candy is still intact and hasn’t clumped into one scary, sticky ball in the bottom of the bag. This snack is igniting my inner child and giving me the rush of sugar needed to function as an adult. Huge props to Conn-venience for stocking the shelves with them.
P – Playing
As summer fades, I am soaking up as much as possible – an activity best accompanied with the perfect tune. In the quad, tunes blast from Taylor Swift to Kayne West. From my room, you’ll hear “Love on the Weekend” by John Mayer. It’s a perfect mix between a slow but singable song that’ll transport you back to warmer nights as the sun sets earlier and earlier.
O – Obsessions
Puzzles. That’s it. At some point, somewhere, someone told us puzzles were boring and a thing of grandparents. Well, call me Grandma because I’m declaring them officially back. The satisfaction of sliding in the last missing piece is unmatched, making the product of many confused hours something worth admiring. My most recent conquest was a 500-piece dog collection.
R – Recommend
Calm is the word of the week. I’m prescribing meditation or simply deep breathing because, let’s be honest, settling the mind is way harder than it seems. Between schoolwork and new routines, life at school can be extremely overwhelming. Remember to take time for yourself, which is important and necessary for success.
T – Trying
My roommate and I attempted [Solidcore] this past weekend, and hard would be an understated description of it. I don’t think I have ever bent and twisted quite like that, but in a weird, slightly self-sabotaging way, we both loved it. My next class is booked at the Bryn Mawr location, and it is the perfect distance to get a warm up and cool down walk. Trying new things is undoubtedly my mantra this week and throughout the semester. The more you try, the more you may love or learn to love. Or alternatively, hate and never do again. It’s all about the experience.
Thanks for tuning into this week’s report. See you next week.
