Summer has begun. This is my last summer as a college student! While I’ll still be busy working two jobs, this is my last summer break. So, I have plenty of ideas about what I want to do to make this the best summer yet. 1. The Summer of Healthy. My biggest goal for this summer…
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FRIDAY FAVORITES
January has been an interesting month. I spent the beginning of it with friends and family from home, until I got the flu right before classes started. Luckily, I had a few days to enjoy back in Madison before classes started after I recovered. But as soon as the new semester began, life got hectic…
Read MoreSNAPSHOT SUNDAY: THE END OF SUMMER
This time of year is always bittersweet. I will admit it is nice to get back into some sort of routine after a long summer. But summer. It’s no secret I am in love with summer. It has come to a close, and it is time to accept all that comes along with the beginning…
Read MoreHOW ALMOST FAINTING TURNED INTO MEETING MAT KEARNEY
So, I know what you’re thinking. The fainting is supposed to come after an encounter with one of the coolest people on the planet, isn’t it? However, almost passing out had nothing to do with being starstruck. Here, I’ll set the scene: It’s our fourth year of going to Basilica Block Party hosted by Cities…
Read MoreTREATS TO STAY COOL IN THE SUMMER
It’s like one day it was fine, and the next day it was unbearably hot. Welcome to July. Now is the time to keep the ovens off and crank the AC. But that doesn’t mean your only option for a little treat has to be ice cream. One of my favorite summer treats is popsicles.…
Read MoreJULY GOALS
Where is the summer going? I can’t decide if I feel like I have done a lot or nothing at all. There is still so much that I want to do. At the beginning of summer it feels like you have time to do everything. But before you know it is winding down and people…
Read MoreA LOVE LETTER TO SUMMER
Dear Summer, I have never been in love. I have been in lust (as you can see here, here, and here). But with you it’s different. I promise this isn’t something I say to every other season. The time I spend with you is extra special, because I know it cannot last forever. But the…
Read MoreCURRENTLY // JUNE ’15
Listening to // “I Need Your Love” by Shaggy. I heard this song on the radio the other day and instantly loved it. The lyrics are pretty simple–it says “I need your love” a million times. It’s a good one, though. Shopping for// I have been focusing on eating more fruits and vegetables lately, so…
Read MoreHOW TO SURVIVE FINALS AS TOLD BY MINDY KALING
That time of year is here again. Summer is so close, but it might feel like a lifetime away. Here are some tips for surviving finals week: Step 1: Make sure to stay comfortable. The weather is warming up, and everyone is excited to bring out their spring wardrobe. Just remember to keep it comfy.…
Read MoreMust Have Beauty Products for Going Back to College
A year ago I was packing for my first year of college, wondering if I would make friends easily, and worrying about what it would be like to be in a lecture with over a hundred other students. My freshman year I learned a lot, inside and outside of the lecture halls. Today I am…
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