Studying is hard. Studying at the end of the semester is really hard. Studying at the end of the semester right before Christmas is really, really hard. To make the task a little less painful, I made a playlist of some mellow, festive tunes that you can play in the background while you study in …
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A Semester in Review
WOW. I cannot even believe that it is DECEMBER already! Where did the semester go?? It would be impossible for me to sum up three months in one blog post, so instead I will focus on some highlights! My Field Placement My education classes this semester required a field placement, which I completed at a …
Fashion advice I could never give you
Hi EVERYONE. So…I think this video speaks for itself. Just remember that I am really bad at all things fashion, and my roommate Hannah tries (valiantly) to help me…but to no avail.
The Class of 2017 wins Nykerk!
As many of you know, the annual Hope tradition Nykerk occurred last weekend. I know that my words could never completely describe Nykerk, so take a look at some pictures, all of which, and more, can be found on Hope’s website! Winning was awesome, but I was more proud of how everyone performed. Both songs …
Mindfulness: 3 ways to destress
This is how I feel around this time of the semester. With 5 weeks left, we are burdened with all types of commitments, projects, and assignments to complete. We put ourselves in this REALLY strange situation of this thing called school. It’s one of the most stressful events of our lives (if we allow it …
Cold Stone for the kids!
Tonight a few friends and I went to Cold Stone Creamery in downtown Holland and got some delicious ice cream, all the while raising money for Dance Marathon. My RA, Danae, is involved in Dance Marathon, so I asked her a few questions about it to give you all a little background. Q: What is …
It’s OK to be Social
Alrighty folks, I’m back again with another post. Great right? So here is my “thesis” of this blog. Although college has a large focus on academics, it is OK to be social. I felt as if I was writing a formal paper there for a sec. Anyways, yes. As a nursing major, I am completely …
What a Weekend!
Hello Everyone! I’m sorry for the lack of blog posts recently – it’s been a little crazy around campus. But, now I can sit and catch you up on the happenings. This weekend was pretty busy. My good friend Nate and I share the same birthday (November 1st), which was this past Friday. To celebrate …
May The Odds Ever Be In Your Favor
Happy Monday to all! I know that last Monday I posted a blog on realizing that Monday is a fresh new start, whether last week was bad or not. This Monday, you’ll really need to start fresh. Why? It’s REGISTRATION WEEK, people! Hence the title, I know it’s from the Hunger Games trilogy, but it seriously …
A few of my favorite things…
As I have been sick and unable to sing for three weeks, I have realized what a blessing being able to sing really is. Obviously I have known for a long time that I really enjoy singing, but I never realized that not being able to do it, or to do it as easily as …