College is an exciting time in your life, but with that comes living with a roommate. Often times, going into college, you’ve had your own bedroom your whole life, unless you’re one of those special people who shared a bedroom with your siblings. Going from having your own room to sharing one with someone else can be a transition, so I’m going to share the tips that I have with you! Invest in Quality Earplugs and/or a Sleep Mask Chances […]
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I’ve been in college for almost 2 months now. It’s crazy! Sorry for kind of neglecting the blog, but I’ve been itching to write college posts! The first of which is now. Some things you bring to college are no brainers. Others take thought. Some are just random and are afterthoughts. I’ve got some of those random things and afterthoughts compiled up for you, so go ahead and read on! Command Hooks Ok, you’ve probably heard of the wondrous command […]
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Ok, it’s definitely been a hot minute since I posted last. This summer has been an absolute whirlwind between trips back to Michigan to visit family and my aunt with cancer and other trips and getting ready for college! I spent some time redesigning my blog and I’m finally back with a new post! Today it’s all about high school blogging. I started this blog in the summer of 2016, right before my senior year, and I definitely wish I […]
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This past weekend I attended one of the many Steubenville conferences put on throughout the nation over the summer. It’s a Catholic youth conference that takes place over the weekend at various locations, in my case it was at a hotel out by the airport, and it’s put on by Franciscan University in Steubenville, Ohio (hence the name Steubenville). While it was a busy weekend, it was definitely nice to get away from the hustle and bustle of life for […]
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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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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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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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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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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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