Despite many exams, assignments, and projects being due on Friday, everyone still loves Friday. I can guarantee it is everyone’s favorite day (in the weekday of course!) If you’re reading this, give yourself a pat on the back. You made it through this week. I know for some, it was just such a draining week. …
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Happy Halloween, and Happy November!
Well, I guess it had to come to an end at some point. Halloween’s officially over and gone with it is the month of October. November is alright… I guess. Aw, who am I kidding? It’s going to be a long, long winter. Anyways, I figured I’d help battle my post-October depression by writing about …
So much music!
As a music major, I am required to attend at least 10 concerts every semester. As this is something I would probably try to do anyway, this is a pretty cool requirement to me. I definitely don’t mind it at all! I have been to several concerts in the past week or so and they’ve …
Questions for a Nykerk Coach
Hi everyone! One of my favorite posts last year was answering a bunch of questions that people asked me about bring the Nykerk orator. I thought that once I became a coach the questions would stop, but they have actually increased! So here again are the most frequent questions I have been asked since the …
Stress For Dummies (or College Students)
Stress is probably one of the most used words in college. “Oh, how are you doing today?” “Stressed.” That’s my response at least. But I just wanted to post on stress, because it’s an issue we all face. Usually, stress is a great thing, and is a common thing. In healthy amounts, it helps us …
Five Games to Play This Halloween
It’s that time of year again! In just one more day, little kids will dress up as either Batman or Superman and come to your door demanding candy. Many of us, however, see Halloween as a time to scare ourselves by playing the creepiest video games around. Below you’ll find my favorite games to play around …
Weekend at Home!
This past weekend I was able to spend the night more than two nights at my home in Springfield, IL for the first time since Christmas Break last year. Needless to say, I was incredibly excited to go home and spend time with my family. I decided to go home so I could attend the …
Last Week of October!
To the not so morning people, HAPPY MONDAY! To the rare morning people, HAPPY MONDAY ALSO! I don’t know if anyone of you realize, but today is the last Monday of October. Yeah, four more days until November. It’s simply crazy to think about. This semester if flying, and sooner or later, it’ll be over. …
26.2
It has been exactly a week now since Steph and I completed the Grand Rapids Marathon. After 26.2 miles of running we crossed the finish line. All of the hours of training had finally paid off and an item got crossed off my bucket list. I do not think I have ever felt so accomplished …
A creative weekend!
I’ve been in a super creative mood all weekend. I’m not really sure why. Maybe because I’ve had such a laidback week so I feel like I need to do something productive with my time now. Honestly, I’m pretty sure I’ve gotten more sleep in the past week than the average college student gets in …