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
If January was a busy month, February is a hurricane of chaos. Last night I spent several hours writing down all my work hours and important dates into my planner–needless to say, I ran out of room. Still, I made sure to leave the 14th blank to spend time with my friends and my boyfriend … More A February Playlist // Indie Life
Looking back over the past year, I realize that much of 2015 time was spent bemoaning my uninspiring and fairly boring lifestyle. Sure, I went on a few adventures and made a ton of wonderful memories; but, I always felt myself comparing myself to all the other “big name” bloggers and adventurers with thousands of … More Love Your Life // 2016 Jeeping Adventure
Happy thanksgiving, y’all. Today is usually a busy day full of cooking and catching up with the family, but I wanted to take a few moments to share the final post for November’s Thankful Thursday Linkups. (Random) things I’m thankful for today: Safe travels. Over the past several years I’ve made quite a few trips, … More Thankful Thursday {Linkup} // Thanksgiving
As I said in my first Thankful Thursday (here), I always find myself significantly stressed in November, especially as a college student. Taking a month to appreciate the many blessings in my life is a wonderful reprieve from the many assignments and research papers that are flooding my schedule, some of which I should be working … More Thankful Thursday {Linkup}
As a homeschooled pastor’s kid, I grew up feeling as if I had been held to a different standard. Whether it was an impression I’d gathered from individuals in the church, my extended family, or my own innate perfectionism, I’m not really sure. Whichever it was, normal teenage things were not an option — too … More Why I Didn’t Kiss Dating Goodbye {Part 1}
November is such a lovely month– turning trees, crisp mornings, corn mazes, and pumpkin fields. Despite all these lovely things, my favorite thing about November is Thanksgiving. Yes, the food is lovely. Cranberry sauce, anyone? However, it’s the attitude of thanksgiving that makes this month so special. Perhaps it’s the time of year, but I … More Thankful Thursday {Linkup}
Last week I posted my Tips for Enjoying Fall Break, and you can be sure that I took my suggestions to heart. I unplugged (mostly) from my phone and computer, jumped on a bus to Colorado, and spent the weekend with my boyfriend and his family—a few days away from homework was exactly what I needed. … More Fall Break In Pictures // Colorado
Your bags are packed and tickets are in hand. A knot of anticipation starts to form in your stomach, but there’s also a knot of apprehension. You should be jumping with joy, but something is missing — your best friend. You certainly don’t want to leave your dearest friend behind. After all, your best friend … More When Your Best Friend Can’t Travel: Tips for Surviving Friendship Abroad
His words caught me off guard. It wasn’t that they were strange or foreign… In fact, they were all too familiar. How many times had I whispered these words to myself over the past year? Don’t tie yourself down. You’re a wanderer. Don’t ever give that up. Freedom– don’t let it go. Usually I found … More Why Travel Isn’t Everything
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