20 Before 21 Update: July, August, and September

1. Run a 10k- I highly doubt this one is going to happen 2. Send a handwritten note once a month. July: Sent a letter to one of my closest friends August: Sent at letter to a friend and another to one of my cousins September: Sent a card to one of my friends for her … Continue reading 20 Before 21 Update: July, August, and September

Life Lately 10-3-14

I'm going to try a slightly different format for this post than I typically use. I'm hoping it will be a little more interesting and easier to follow. Creativity. Painted a wooden box, sewed a pencil case, and worked on ceramics. Fitness. Yoga and a couple of hikes. Life. Finished up my summer jobs (weekend supervisor at … Continue reading Life Lately 10-3-14

Thoughts on Modern Parenting

Today, I want to talk about something a little different from my usual content: childhood and, in a sense, parenting.  I remember my childhood very fondly.  However, I keep stumbling across research about how today's kids spend little time outside, are always supervised by their parents, about "helicopter" parenting, and about the shift in how parents … Continue reading Thoughts on Modern Parenting

Back to College!

Wow! It's crazy to think that I'm starting my junior year of college!  It seems like just yesterday that I was a junior in high school- where has the time gone?  I'm really excited (and a bit nervous) to see what this school year brings.  I'm finally entering into some of my core classes for my … Continue reading Back to College!