Graduation Day Recap

The last couple of weeks have been a complete whirlwind. Between the graduation ceremony, senior activities, and all the graduation parties that have taken place, it’s all gone by so quickly. So here I am, almost 2 weeks later, writing a blog post. I finally have the time and motivation to sit down, write, and walk you through the lifetime milestone known as my high school graduation.    For the first time in awhile, the ceremony was actually an afternoon ceremony, starting […]

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High School Reflections

Wow. Just like that, I’m done with high school, and graduation is a day away. What had seemed so far away is quickly approaching, despite past perceptions. It all feels so surreal. Yet it’s real. I entered my school in 7th grade, and stayed through high school. That was definitely a different experience than most are accustomed to, but it was super nice. All of us had 2 years to adjust to the school and its policies, and, when the […]

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Acing Your Final Exams

Ah, it’s that dreaded time of year. It’s the end of the semester, and time to take those final exams. It can be overwhelming, but you can do it! Push through, review, and get ready to ace those exams. And, if you don’t know where to start, that’s okay. That’s what I’m here for, and probably why you’re reading this. Without further adieu, let’s get started with some tips. 1.  Utilize Study Guides If you’re in high school, chances are […]

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Choosing a College

Ok. Long time, no talk. It seems like time has just flown by, and now I only have 17 days of high school left. I’ve chosen a college; I know how hard making that decision can be. Deciding where you want to spend the next 4+ years is a daunting task. With decision day quickly approaching, I’m going to give you some tips to make your decision if you’re struggling. Location What kind of setting do you see yourself in? […]

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College Tours || Colorado College

Recently, I took my first college tour to Colorado College in Colorado Springs. Ok, I’m getting a late start to the college tour game. I should’ve started touring way earlier. I said I was going to. But time just got away from me, and it was hard to fit it in between schoolwork, extracurriculars, and my parents’ work schedules. So, here I am, heading into my senior year, and just beginning to tour. I do have more scheduled this summer, […]

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Fireworks Photography: Tips & Tricks

This year, I decided to take my camera out to one of the fireworks shows my family and I went to while vacationing in the San Francisco Bay Area. I’m here to share my experience and findings with you all to help your fireworks photos become better. Before starting, being the person that I am, I searched Pinterest for any tips other people had to share on their blogs and sites. I knew I had one pinned, and so I […]

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Women’s Gymnastics: For the Common American Fan

(Maggie Nichols at Olympic Trials Podium Training, photo by Christy Linder) It’s the Olympic year. It’s been a whole four years since the last Summer Olympics, and a lot has changed in the world of gymnastics that casual, Olympic year fans may not realize. Well, have no fear, I will give you what you need to understand what exactly has gone down in the last four years since London 2012, and what is happening now in gymnastics in preparation for […]

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The Problem with All Star Game Voting

Another year, another All Star Game voting gone wrong. Last year it was the Royals fans attempting to vote in an entire starting lineup–for the longest time 8 of the 9 starters were bound to be Royals, even struggling Omar Infante, who didn’t even end up making the team. This year it’s the Cubs. Yes, I get that the team is resurging and fans are excited, but do all of them really deserve to start? No. Putting the fans totally […]

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