A lot can happen in 80 days–something Jules Verne proves in his novel Around the World in Eighty Days. While the past two and a half months of my life aren’t exactly out of a book, I’ve seen a season of my life pass by far too fast. In the last 80 days I have finished my … More Around the World in Eighty Days // A Return
A few years ago I thought twenty was a magical number. It seemed like the age in which life started to make sense. You know, twenty seemed adult-ish and grownup. I though that, perhaps, some miracle would happen and that by shedding my teenage years I would somehow find life much less daunting. Yet, here … More Twenty Things To Do In My Twenties
While I love the early weather in March, I’m rather glad to see this month come to an end. Traveling to a national conference and keeping up with midterms has left me exhausted and a bit insane–sleeping through the rest of this semester sounds like a wonderful way to recuperate. Still, this month was … More Moments and Memories // March Recap
To be honest, I forgot that an official first day of spring existed. In the Texas Panhandle, it’s hard to measure actual seasons. Within the past four days we’ve encompassed fall, winter, and spring type weather. Meanwhile, tomorrow is supposed to bring a hint of summer with sunny skies and the promise of temperatures in … More 10 Indie Outfits for Spring // Pinspiration
Three weeks ago I deleted the Facebook app from my phone. Such an insane decision was inspired by one of the “I deleted social media apps for an entire week” posts that seem to float around the blog-sphere. Thankful I wasn’t entirely insane and kept Pinterest and Instagram–they’re necessary for my scheduled blocks of procrastination. … More Seven Apps You Need Instead of Facebook
Last week, I took off from work and school to present a paper at the National Sigma Tau Delta 2016 Convention in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The trip could be summed up in a single word: perfect. Though, true to the English major spirit, I’ll share a few more words about my latest adventure….. Day One In … More Sigma Tau Delta Convention 2016 // Minneapolis, Minnesota
As a full-time college student working two jobs and tutoring on the side, goals are a huge part of keeping on top of my hectic schedule. Thanks to the Road to a Better Me Linkup–a monthly event hosted by Jennie from Breakfast at Lilly’s and Brittany from Southern Soul– I’ve been even more focused on … More March Goals // Road to a Better Me Linkup
In February, I started a monthly playlist series of songs from lesser known artists– the indie music scene is one of the best. While last month’s playlist was full of love songs like Miles Don’t Mean Anything by Eye Alaska, this playlist is focused on my favorite folk sounds. Perhaps the reason for this … More A March Playlist // Indie Life
February may be the shortest month of the year, but I won’t be surprised if it turns out to have been one of my busiest. I’ll be the first person to admit that this month has been a struggle–finding my favorite moments and memories took a bit of work in some cases, because I felt … More Moments and Memories // February Recap
Cotopaxi, an outdoor gear company that also funds poverty alleviation, reached out to me recently and asked me to share my upcoming adventurous goals for 2016. As a part of their Year of Adventure initiative, Cotopaxi works hard to encourage people to “do good” and to inspire more adventure in people’s lives. I hope this bucket … More 2016 Adventure Bucket List
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