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
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
The more I blog, the more I come across doubts and difficulties. Don’t get me wrong, I love to blog–I’d be happy if I could one day do so professionally. However, as an extreme introvert, blogging has it’s uncomfortable moments. While I might not be physically surrounded by my readers, it’s sometimes very hard to … More Confessions of an Introverted Blogger // Blogging Life
At the start of each month, I always sit down and create a list of my goals for the following few weeks. Thanks to Jennie from Breakfast at Lilly’s and Brittany from Southern Soul, I’m now sharing these goals with you through the Road to a Better Me linkup! January Review To kickoff my participation in the linkup, … More February Goals // Road to a Better Me Linkup
As an English major, it’s probably rather obvious that I’m a book and word nerd. If you won’t take my word for it, scroll through my Pinterest– the poor thing is overwhelmed by pictures of lovely novels and journals. Despite the fact that my nose is usually buried in a book of some form, I … More Christmas Break Reading List
Either your university is in the thick of its darkest hours or finals week is fast approaching. In my case, I’m facing week two of the madness; and instead of finishing my last projects, I’ve sought solace with my favorite Jane Austen characters. Hopefully they add a bit of mirth to your own last days … More Finals: As Told by Jane Austen Characters
A year ago today, I was introduced to one of the most inspiring writers I’ve ever had the pleasure to meet. Berry Lopez, a traveling writer of both award winning fiction and non-fiction, gave me the encouragement I needed my freshman year to rekindle my love for words. That night when I sat down in … More Five Things I Learned From A Traveling Writer: One Year Later
I can’t believe it. I honestly can’t believe that this lovely, little space has existed for a year. Last November, a reclusive and introverted freshman sat down at her computer and created a blog, because she felt she didn’t have a voice. Today, an opinionated sophomore types away on her keyboard with confidence. Somehow during … More One Year Blogiversary // A Journey
Over the past two semesters, I’ve set aside my novels for the sake of academic projects. While I may never return to my beloved stories and characters–academic work has truly stolen my heart–I know that poetry will always be with me. Sometimes my mind is too full of research proposals and papers, and it forces … More Rainy Day Poetry
Fall is my favorite season ever, so September brings much excitement into my life. However, Labor Day weekend brought an unwanted heatwave with a dorm-wide AC and electrical crash. To counteract my heat-induced melancholy, I made a list of things I’m anticipating with the advance of autumn and decided to share it with you. Wearing … More Anticipating Autumn
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