I'm certainly not an expert hiker, but I do love to hike and have been doing it with my family since before I can remember. My parents are both huge lovers of the outdoors, so our family spent a lot of time outdoors as we were growing up. I thought I would share some basic … Continue reading Favorite Gear for Shorter Hikes/ Exploring the Outdoors
For many people, college is the first time they are away from home for an extended period of time, and it can be difficult to stay in touch with friends and family from back home. Here are some tips on staying in touch with loved ones, no matter how far away they may be. Tip … Continue reading Tips for Staying in Touch with Friends/Family While at College
It's the time of year when high school seniors have sent in their college applications and are waiting for acceptance letters. Depending on the colleges they have applied to, they may already have gotten acceptance letters and are now trying to make the very important decision of choosing where to go. These are my tips … Continue reading Tips to Consider When Choosing a College
As the new year starts, I thought I might take a moment to share some random things about me. I love the outdoors. I've written about this before, but this is one of those things that really defines me. I truly find solace in nature. I love spending time in the great outdoors, breathing in … Continue reading Some Random Tidbits About Me
Wow! This year was a busy, full one. Here's a bit of a review: Milestones: Completed my sophomore year of college and started my junior year Received an award at college My sister starred in "The Sound of Music" as Liesl My sister graduated from high school and started college My brother graduated from college … Continue reading 2014 Year in Review
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