You know when the year passes and you feel like you’ve accomplished hardly anything of what you hoped? Well, maybe I’m just speaking about myself. My type-A mind will do that to me — make me think I’ve done much of nothing as the days shuffle through. And that’s heightened from decade to decade, each … Continue reading I’m Proud Of You
I want to flex my creative writing muscles again, and what better way to do that than to practice writing stories? And so, Think Creative was born. This series will feature fictional stories of 300 words or less. Here’s the first one: Yet again, I have to go to a new school in a … Continue reading Think Creative: Change, Change, Change
A picture captures a single moment, but a scrapbook captures an overarching feeling. That’s why I love to scrapbook so much – and why I’ve decided to let you in on my scrapbooking process.So, without further ado, let’s get started! The first thing I do when I scrapbook is write down spreads I would like … Continue reading A Look Through My Scrapbook
If you haven't already checked out the first part of this travel diary, STOP AND CLICK HERE. Then, come on back. If you have, let's get into it! Wednesday: Get On Your Hiking Shoes For Wednesday, I planned for us to go on a hike. Originally, I wanted us to go to the Great Gorge … Continue reading My Travel Diary: Niagara Falls, Ontario (Part 2)
I've traveled to quite a few places throughout the United States, but I've never traveled out of the country. This is the year that I changed that. I got my passport and started planning my first international trip.Why Canada? Choosing to go to Canada for my first trip out of the country was a no … Continue reading My Travel Diary: Niagara Falls, Ontario (Part 1)
From childhood, I've always been into the great outdoors. The neighborhood gang practically spent every waking moment together. You'd have a better chance of finding me in my backyard than in my bedroom. Though as time has gone on and we have all ventured off on different paths, my nature-loving mentality has never wavered. When … Continue reading My Travel Diary: Great Falls Park
I look forward to the Japanese cherry blossoms' arrival, but with the sporadic fluctuation in weather, I knew that their appearance would be lacking. Despite it all, the effervescent nature tried its best to hang on, and we (my boyfriend and I as well as a couple of friends) made the most of what was given.We … Continue reading Kites and Blossoms Galore
I wouldn't go as far in saying that I am uninterested in history or its artifacts. I also couldn't say that I would jump for glee signing up for a class in American History. Yes — these facts of a specific time and place are kept for onlookers to absorb, and while I've never been good … Continue reading My Newfound Appreciation for History
Recently, I took a trip to New York City with my boyfriend and mom to see the sights and do all the touristy things. My aunt was placed as our tour guide the first day, and boy can she weave her way through the streets. It’s not a place for stragglers. The roads bellow and … Continue reading Our Trip to the Big City
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