Category Archives: New experiences

The first post about post-grad life

Posted on May 6, 2013 by

Well, this happened: (Photo cred: My dear friend Taylor.) I officially graduated with a B.A. in journalism from Michigan State University on Friday, May 3. For those of you who know me personally, I can hear you muttering under your … Continue reading →

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Summer adventure #1: Watch the sunrise

Posted on June 20, 2011 by

Sometimes, I think my family is a little insane. My cottage is on a peninsula that’s sandwiched between Lake Erie and Rondeau Bay, and as such, we get the best of both worlds: the sun rises over the lake and … Continue reading →

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Banana muffin fail.

Posted on May 18, 2011 by

My mom comes in my room every morning to say goodbye before she goes off to work. Normally, I have zero recollection of our conversations. This morning, however, I kind of remember what was said. Mom: Hey, can you make … Continue reading →

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Must be a sorority vibe.

Posted on March 28, 2011 by

So I was sitting at breakfast this morning. Minding my own business, eating my bagel, reading my newspaper, normal stuff. And this kid comes up to me and starts talking to me (and scares the crap out of me because … Continue reading →

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RANDOM PICTURE SUNDAY.

Posted on March 27, 2011 by

This Random Picture Sunday post is dedicated to my roommate. Today was my initiation into Alpha Omicron Pi and I wouldn’t be in this fantastic group had it not been for her. When I told her I’d rush her sorority, … Continue reading →

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Painting fail.

Posted on March 25, 2011 by

I painted paddles for my big and g-big this afternoon. I’m covered in paint. Including a lovely purple streak on my forehead. Clearly nobody taught me that paint goes on the paddle, not on my hands. Whoops.

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Random picture Sunday: the grad school edition.

Posted on March 20, 2011 by

I know what you’re thinking: grad school? Huh? Actually, what you’re probably thinking is, “You’re a freaking sophomore. Stop planning out your life.” Yeah well, planning out my life is what I do. So there. But anyway, yes. I’ve been … Continue reading →

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Oh caf, you are my best friend.

Posted on March 18, 2011 by

Except not really. Spring semester lesson #18: Sometimes being a vegetarian and surviving on caf food is easy. Other times, not so much. So here’s the thing: I gave up meat for Lent (and possibly indefinitely–a story for another time), … Continue reading →

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ALPHA LOVE.

Posted on February 9, 2011 by

You ever have one of those days where you’re not quite sure how you got from point A to point B, and all of the sudden you realize everything’s changed and your life isn’t going to be the same again? … Continue reading →

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So what now?

Posted on October 17, 2010 by

I’m just gonna say it: I am a very controlling person. I don’t like group projects because I don’t like not being the only one controlling my grade. I don’t like getting rides to important places from other people because … Continue reading →

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