Last week was definitely a very stressful week. I had a lot of homework to catch up on from being gone during the weekend. It seemed like my tests, quizzes, papers, and projects all piled up over night. It was just one of those weeks where I always felt like I needed to work on …
Author Archives: Colleen Quick
Yes, College Students still go skating!
Hello Everyone! I hope your week is going well. I enjoyed a wonderful weekend. On Friday it was my friend Monique’s 20th birthday. We celebrated by eating at Jonny Carino’s, one of my favorite restaurants in Holland. After dinner we attended the Hope Orchestra Concert to support Monique and watch her play the cello. She …
on the road again…day 4: race day!
My alarm went off at 5:40 am and my excitement quickly reached every part of my body as I jumped out of bed and got my race clothes on. We headed out the door around 6:30 and drove a mile to the starting line. The weather was incredible. The sun boar down as its heat …
On the road again…day 3
After a delicious breakfast of my homemade blueberry pancakes and scrambled eggs, we hopped in the car for our 5 and a half hour trip to Nashville. I am proud to say our longest drive without stopping for a restroom break was an hour and a half. I now know how my dad feels every …
On the road again…Days 1 & 2
After a spontaneous run 2 months ago, my friend Grace Theisen and I decided to run a half marathon. Of course, if we were going to actually do it, we needed to run it in a place that would be exciting and scenic to take our minds away from the fact that we would be …
Fall-Utopia
Friday!!!! Finally it came! After what felt like a never-ending week, the weekend has officially arrived. I feel so much better today knowing I get to chill and relax some with my family and enjoy the nice fall weather. I saw the most beautiful sunset last night and this morning’s sunrise was also gorgeous. Sometimes …
Pancakes; comfort for the stressed
Hey everyone! This week kept me very busy and I felt weighed down by classes. Spanish dominated my life this week with a test, literary analysis paper, readings, and an oral exam. The most I slept this week was 5.5 hours. I definitely feel tired, but as always coffee has pulled through for me. This …
Happy Bob!
Today I would like to tell you about my friend Bob. He is one of the nicest men I have ever met. He is 89 years old and lives at the Warm Friend in downtown Holland. My friend Grace introduced me to him last year, and she met him through her developmental psychology class. I …
FALLing into Fall
Hi everyone! Life has been crazy these past couple of weeks. Extra curricular activities and classes are taking over right now. My sleep hours are slowly dwindling, and I am drinking more and more coffee to stay awake. In the midst of all this, I am loving the fall season. Here are some of my …
Can I get a YEE-HAW?
Howdy Ya’ll! Hope’s homecoming weekend kicked off the right way this Friday night with a Hoedown! The hoedown consisted of hayrides, farm animals, swing dancing, hot apple cider, snacks, and a bonfire. This is my favorite Hope event of the year, and it is the perfect fall event! My personal favorite part of the night …