All great changes are preceded by chaos. --Deepak Chopra Do you want to know something about 2017? Well, if you take a recap from last year, I turned eighteen, graduated high school, committed from one great college to another, published my book, and started my freshman year. But this year has been something I can…Read more The Open Arms of Change
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A Quick Guide to Christmas
Only ten days away from the holiday, I hope you're ready! But if you're not, no need to fear, cause I'm here for you with a quick guide to the holidays. If you're anything like me, Christmas is so much more than a religious holiday or a chance to sped money on people we care…Read more A Quick Guide to Christmas
Another Quarter Down
Take a moment to stop and smell the roses, pull in a little bit of that December air. Do you smell that? That is the beautiful aroma of freedom. This morning I finished my last final for the quarter, quite possibly my last chemistry class ever, and it was fantastic. Just like that, another quarter is behind me;…Read more Another Quarter Down
The Beginning of The End– How to Keep Going
And just like that, welcome to the final month of 2017. You know those months where you count down the days, square by square on that calendar, until it's over? Well that was me with the month of November, but not because of how much I love the Christmas season (though I really do). You…Read more The Beginning of The End– How to Keep Going
From Food to Family– Holidays Through the Ages
After successfully eating far too much food yesterday and continuing to munch on leftovers throughout the day, there’s nothing quite like the holidays. We all have our own traditions, like decorating the house for Christmas the moment Turkey day is over, or filling the house with Christmas music a little early because it’s never too…Read more From Food to Family– Holidays Through the Ages
Behind the Curtain– What People Never Tell You
Have you ever seen those people on Instagram whose lives seem flawless, incredible travel destinations and the kind of daily life everyone hopes for? Of course you have, after all, social media is a breeding ground for high expectations and beauty on a whole new level. But have you ever thought about everything that people…Read more Behind the Curtain– What People Never Tell You
Big News and a Few Haikus
I haven't tried my hand at metered poetry enough in my life and I've never been one to have a lot of big news, but today's your lucky day— looks like I've got a little bit of both to share with you. First, the Haikus. If you’ve been following my blog posts for a while…Read more Big News and a Few Haikus
Road to Recovery: 5 Ways Back to Okay
You know those jokes that are so funny to you at the time, but when you tell someone else, it's just not the same— like you kind of had to be there? That's a bit like life. From the lessons we’re learning to the people we’re going to be, in the end it looks like…Read more Road to Recovery: 5 Ways Back to Okay
Simply Unapologetic
I don’t know if I’ve ever mentioned this before, but there is one thing I don’t think a lot of people understand just how much I appreciate— I love people watching. I know there are a lot of people out there who spend their time doing it too, sitting around while pretending to be productive…Read more Simply Unapologetic