Do you like to run? Here is a haiku containing my answer to that question: Running is fun but It’s literally the worst How’s that possible? I ran cross country and track in high school, and so did my parents and my older brothers and my uncles (one of my uncles was actually my coach!), …
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My Summer Plans!
Welp, I may be writing this one a little early with still having a week of school and then finals, but it is clear to see where my mind has already gone: SUMMMMMEERRR! This is a summer that I am very excited for. My last summer was one where it seemed like all the Facebook …
Last Spring Fling in a Week
The countdown to the end of the school year has officially started! For the seniors out there, it means the final days of college. I know I have friends who are excited to be moving on, but more often than not, most people are scared either because they don’t have jobs lined up or they …
{Leaving College}
The past few weeks, my fellow blogger Marvin Solberg has done some awesome posts on being a senior in college. This week, I wanted to add on to his most recent post about being ready to graduate college. Hope College has been an amazing place to spend the past several years. I am constantly reminded that …
We Hope for Certainty, But We Stand in Fear
There are times we wait for courage, but it never really comes. Sometimes we wait for peace, or pure knowledge, or steadfast trust, but we lack the capacity with our mind and heart to accept it. We’re hoping for certainty while stand in fear, our knees knocking, teeth chattering, stress pumping through our veins. There’s …
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The Hidden Gems Prospectives Aren’t Told About
When I toured Hope College, I was given the opportunity to meet a few professors, students, and incredible exposure to what still stands as the most beautiful campus I’ve ever seen in my life. The latter of which is something that still astounds me as even during Michigan’s heavy snowfall, I can drink a hot …
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Top 5 Things!
With Spring Break fast approaching, it’s starting to hit me that my college days are coming to an end. In fact, 59 days from now, I will be a graduate of Hope College. I just have so many mixed emotions about leaving this place. On one hand, I can’t wait to graduate and never take …
My 22nd Birthday!!
Woohooo, it’s finally March! Besides the fact that it means that spring is almost here, it’s also my birthday month. It’s actually today, so I thought I would dedicate this blog to the awesome friends that have made today absolutely amazing! Let me first begin with last night! My apartment as well as a few …
Dance 41!!!
Can you believe February is nearly over? I know I can’t believe it. Another thing I can’t believe is that graduation is only 65 days away! I picked up my cap and gown for the big day yesterday and that certainly felt like a surreal thing. I don’t feel like I’m old enough to be …
Beach Bums
Happy Friday everyone! Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Tired of doing homework and just need a break? Then you should DEFINITELY drop everything you’re doing and hitch a ride to the beach! Even though my personal favorite season for the beach is the summer, the winter gives a different definition of beauty …