Hey ladies! This post is for you! So we all know existing in this world as a woman is difficult. From dealing with catcalling to the extremely worrying rate of sexual assault, it’s definitely not a piece of cake!! We’ve all been groped at clubs, felt a little nervous when the Uber driver started asking… Continue reading The Ladies’ Guide to Living in a Man’s World
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ten things you might not know about me! (+ other updates)
hi hi hi! it's been a moment--but i have several new followers, so i thought i'd reintroduce myself to all you newbies around here 🙂 also, i took a personal break from instagram, twitter, and snapchat, so i've included some recent photos and whatnot! 1. i'm studying at the university of minnesota - twin cities,… Continue reading ten things you might not know about me! (+ other updates)
Growth, Constants, and Uncomfortability: An Exercise in Listening to Ourselves
Preface: As I wrote this post, I was unsure where to begin. I began and rewrote and scratched out and deleted over and over again. The final post is much longer than typical posts, so stick with me to see my thoughts on these last two years of my life, some things I've learned, and where… Continue reading Growth, Constants, and Uncomfortability: An Exercise in Listening to Ourselves
The Soul Year: Confronting Expectations, Redefining Success, and Laughing in Failure’s Face
Hello everyone! It's been a hot minute. I'm intentionally taking a step back from my blog right now, to refocus my life on what's truly important and what I want this space to look like moving forward. That being said, I've been talking to other young twenty-somethings from around the world over the past few… Continue reading The Soul Year: Confronting Expectations, Redefining Success, and Laughing in Failure’s Face
AUGUST. and the end of summer. and stuff.
IT'S AUGUST. Meaning it's almost autumn. MY FAVORITE TIME OF THE YEAR. My summer ends this week, because when I return from India, it will almost be September! So, I figured I'd do my annual "monster end of summer post" now. I spent a lot of time in the water. Like, more than any other… Continue reading AUGUST. and the end of summer. and stuff.
december updates
All right, it's been a hot second since I've made a blog post! Here are a few quick updates: I moved home! I'm living at home with my parents until the end of January, and then I'll be living in St. Paul for school. My mono isn't contagious anymore! I'm still sleeping anywhere between 10-14… Continue reading december updates
India and College and #Updates
Hello, end of week 10?? Where did this quarter go? I swear it felt like the longest ten weeks of my life while we were in the thick of it, but now that it's over, I feel like it went by so fast. This quarter, some superawesome things happened! I do have a few #lifeupdates to… Continue reading India and College and #Updates
Auditioning for Disney World: What’s it Really Like?
Many of us grew up ogling at the beauty of Disney princesses, in their gorgeous dresses and long, flowing locks with the dashing prince coming to rescue them from the various dangers of life. It's the classic, beautiful love story that transcends time. It's #relatable, it's timeless, it's the classic heart-warming story that we love to… Continue reading Auditioning for Disney World: What’s it Really Like?
India in t-minus THIRTY DAYS!!
I am going to India in THIRTY DAYS. Thirty days, people! There's still so much left to do, but I'm trying to focus on all of the incredible things I'm going to do while I'm there! For those who don't know, I am going to Delhi, India for three weeks beginning on December 5th with… Continue reading India in t-minus THIRTY DAYS!!
week 7 updates
there are only THREE WEEKS left of this chaotic quarter! last thursday, mary grace and i went to colorado springs to see my favorite band ever, rend collective experiment. before the concert, we took some ~photos~ on my camera. see below..... we had a lot of fun taking these! MG kept laughing that she was… Continue reading week 7 updates