Wow! It's crazy to think it's almost February already. I feel like this month has flown by in many ways. This is what I've been up to since early December. December: Holiday Banquet at college (fancy dinner) - Took my EAS certification exam (for teaching in NY, I passed!) - Selected and decorated a tree … Continue reading Life Lately 1-29-15
I know I've shown photos of my junior year dorm room already, but we moved the room around a few months ago and I also changed up the walls a bit, so I decided I'd share the new-and-improved space. In November, when the heat finally kicked on, we decided that we probably shouldn't have our … Continue reading Junior Dorm Room: Round 2 (a.k.a. We Moved Some Stuff Around)
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
Note: The sun shone very little the three weeks I was home and I won't be able to get better pictures until I'm home again in February, so the colors here are a little bit off. The wall is a bit more saturated and a bit more green and the colors of the artwork is … Continue reading Bedroom Makeover: Gallery Wall
The Oke Den 