If you haven't figured it out, I love to read. I might be a bit behind on my reading challenge, but I'm always down for a good book recommendation. My boyfriend is the same. He loves to read and usually gets through a book fairly quickly. I can't read that fast or I feel like … Continue reading Book Recommendations from the Boyfriend
Five Days on the Green
It has been almost two weeks since I returned from Junior River Trip and as I promised in my post before I left, I'll share a bit about my recent trip down the Green River in Utah. In short, it was a wonderful trip that I will certainly remember for years to come. As I … Continue reading Five Days on the Green
Why I Jumped on the Game of Thrones Bandwagon
**This post contains spoilers from the final season of Game of Thrones.** With the series finale of the HBO show Game of Thrones, I thought I'd share why I decided to jump on the ever-so-popular bandwagon. I've always been a fan of fantasy, especially when you add in an original storyline and interesting characters that you … Continue reading Why I Jumped on the Game of Thrones Bandwagon
#DucksGive
A year ago I wrote about the Art of Giving and gave insight into the University of Oregon's annual Giving Day #DucksGive. This year, instead of sitting behind a computer and calling for donations, I was on the other end receiving the call. Giving back to the university that I spent tens of thousands of dollars … Continue reading #DucksGive
It’s Time to Get Lost on the River
Five years ago I was fortunate enough to spend six days on the Green River in Utah with fellow juniors as a school trip. That trip made my high school experience. The trip, which has been around since the 70s brings a whole different kind of high school adventure to Middle Park High School juniors. … Continue reading It’s Time to Get Lost on the River
Book Review: “The Sun and Her Flowers”
Book twelve of my 2019 Reading Challenge. Rupi Kaur's The Sun and Her Flowers I read Rupi Kaur's first poetry collection Milk and Honey several weeks ago and I fell in love with her writing. In my review I gave you a simple task, to read the book. The same will be strongly suggested for her second … Continue reading Book Review: “The Sun and Her Flowers”
Thinking of Paris
The historic Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France was engulfed in flames a week ago. I've thought throughout the week about my personal experience in France and reflected on what social media has produced about the tragedy. When I was in high school I was fortunate enough to travel to France for a school immersion … Continue reading Thinking of Paris
Happy Earth Day!
Today is a day to celebrate the beautiful Earth that we live on and focus on ways to keep it healthy for centuries to come. Happy Earth Day I have always tried to do my part to help the environment whether that be recycling, helping clean up local trails and recreation sites, or helping educate … Continue reading Happy Earth Day!
Book Review: “The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe”
Book eleven of my 2019 Reading Challenge. C.S. Lewis's The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe As I said in my last review, The Magician's Nephew, I've never read the Chronicles of Narnia so I'm continuing the series and the next is what I would argue is the most well-known book in the series because of the film … Continue reading Book Review: “The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe”
Book Review: “The Magician’s Nephew”
Book ten of my 2019 Reading Challenge. C.S. Lewis's The Magician's Nephew So I never read the Chronicles of Narnia in elementary school but I bought the Scholastic Book set from those awesome book fairs. You know which ones I'm talking about. Since then they have been collecting dust on my bookshelf. Now I did watch … Continue reading Book Review: “The Magician’s Nephew”
Journal Challenge: Day 30
Day 30: One Last Moment 30 Day Journal Writing Challenge I'm going to make this my last moment, one large and encompassing moment to wrap up this entire challenge. Writing this last post feels strange in a way. I honestly didn't think that I would have enough discipline to carry it out but now that … Continue reading Journal Challenge: Day 30
Why Volunteering is Important
National Volunteer Week is meant to celebrate those that volunteer their time to better a community or organization. Volunteering, in any capacity, is vital for the continuation of many programs that lack the funding to have a full staff. Many of those programs serve the community in different ways that help those in need. I've … Continue reading Why Volunteering is Important
