I’m not a mathematician, but I can tell you, a number holds so much value. When I think about the year 2014, I consider it to be so much more than a number. Looking back at the weeks and months in which I faced significant challenges, I can hear the echoes of my disappointment, anger, …
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Yeah, I Live by Detroit
I’m home, I’m home (for a little over three weeks)! The place I call home? Troy, a suburb located outside of Detroit. I spent a lot of time in Detroit growing up with both of my parents working in the city. I was actually born down there and went to day-care there! Occasionally, when I tell people …
The Top Three Things College Has Taught Me So Far
I’ve only been here a semester, and I’m not saying that I’ve been around this block as many times as another college student, but college has taught me some pretty cool and important lessons so far. There have been way more than three pieces of advice that Hope has loaned me, but these are the top …
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10 Things to Add to Your Christmas List
HEY! Guess what?!?!? Christmas is just around the corner. So that means people are making their gift list. As the majority of you reading these blogs are pre-college, yet soon to enter into your freshman year, here are 10 possible ideas for things you may want to add to your Christmas wish list! 1. Laptop A laptop is …
Getting Together One Last Time
It’s almost finals week! Where did this semester go? Like, really? I think everybody feels this way, especially since Thanksgiving was last week. These next few days are going to be extremely chaotic for everybody, so it’s important to get a little last-minute fun in before studying consumes every waking moment of your day. My …
It’s a Family Tradition
Happy Thanksgiving Hope College! Since Thanksgiving was yesterday, and our bellies are full of turkey and our minds are full of memories, I can’t help but think about all the traditions my family has during this holiday season. As you think about what traditions you have, I’m going to walk you through some of the …
Heartwarming Videos To Brighten Your Day
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, everybody has giving back on their mind (at least hopefully)! I find it important to be thankful for our friends and family but viewing this holiday from a different view, I see that some people can be thankful for different things than I would initially think of. For some …
Sushi… It’d be easier with a fork
“Stop it, stop, can you please NOT pick them up with your hands? You’re grossing me out.” “I don’t even know what that is.” “Yum. Yum, yum, yum.” “Mmmm, that’s really good. Yeah, I like it.” “Crab? That’s crab? You just told me it was salmon!” “Guys, I really like this, it’s really good! Can …
Urinetown: The Musical
If you’re searching for a place to spend your night, Urinetown is the place to go. Actually, I lied. According to the residents of Public Amenity 9, Urinetown is the place you don’t want to go. But the musical itself is one you won’t want to miss. Filled with hilarious satire, musical numbers, and, who …
Music To Keep You Sane While Studying
Anyone who knows me can tell you how little the amount of time is I don’t have at least one earbud in during the day. Any chance I get, I’m listening to music. I figured I’d share some of my favorite albums right now since listening to music while studying is pretty much the best …