Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to read about Amanda’s failure to accomplish all she set out to do on her spring break vacation.

This week and a half of relaxation was mostly spent on my bed, either in it, on it, against it, you name it, I was there. I borrowed the Hunger Games trilogy and finished them in two days. I’m not even joking or exaggerating. I became the most obsessed fan of the books to walk the face of the earth. I even cried at some points in the books.

I ended up having to buy the books because the idea of ever being away from Katniss and Peeta was simply too painful to bear. I now have them locked away safely in my Kindle where I can visit them whenever I want.

I did go to the beach, and I ate gelato (in fact, I ate gelato on the beach!) But, I was so caught up in the wonderful creamy goodness that by the time I remembered to document it for you, I had eaten it all. Sorry, guys…but I can tell you the flavors I got, and the $5.75 missing from my wallet can vouch that it went into the cash register of the gelato place. I had Tiramisu and Mint Stracciatella. If heaven had a taste (and I really hope it does) I am pretty confident it tastes like those two flavors. It’s so good, words cannot even explain it.

What else did I do? I planned a hike that was going to take me to see a waterfall, but alas, I fell ill that day and was unable to venture out into the wilderness. When I take a shower, though…no? Doesn’t count? I didn’t think it did.

I tried to tan, but it didn’t work. It was either give up my futile efforts or turn red, peel, and possibly get skin cancer. I love you all, but I don’t love you that much.

I did turn my kitchen into a fancy restaurant. I have put my culinary skills to the test, and let me tell you, Subway has actually given me an edge. I can make you a sandwich out of anything under the sun as long as I have two slices of bread. I have made breakfast sandwiches, lunch sandwiches, dinner sandwiches. Last night, I made a Mediterranean tuna panini with a side of clam chowder. It totally deserved five stars.

I didn’t really take pictures of exotic animals (see second paragraph on where I spent most of my break). I saw a butterfly today! It was orange and black, a monarch I believe they are called. I didn’t take a picture, though.

Man…I am so sorry everyone. I really failed you on this spring break checklist.

There is one item that I am going to check off my list, for sure, for real, no matter what! Are you ready?

GO SEE THE HUNGER GAMES!!!!

Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! Who’s excited? I’M EXCITED!!! I need to find a Team Peeta t-shirt or something to wear when I go because I am kind of in love with him.

The next time you hear from me will be after my encounter with my star-crossed lover on the big screen.

Happy Hunger Games, and may the odds be ever in your favor!!