It’s the last week of classes. It feels surreal that we are going through another round of “lasts” rather than “firsts.” Last Monday class schedule, last Tuesday internship shuttle, last classes of each course – all these “lasts” feel like they are slipping through my fingers, a fleeting sense that my sophomore year is coming to an end. There are…
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Making Music and Memories with Friends I Hold Dear
The frequency of sunny, clear, short-sleeve-long-pants weather is steadily increasing with the occasional dip back into a chilly gray day like today. It is sweet to see how everyone’s outfits brighten in color and pattern with every sunny day as we ditch hoodies for summer florals and skirts that we haven’t worn in months. Joy is easy to find in…
We Will Be “Surprised by Joy” This Spring
As we near the end of the Spring Semester, the perpetual Wellesley midterms season is now morphing into the hellish Finals season. Somehow, the weather still fluctuates between shorts-and-short-sleeve weather at noon and winter-jacket weather in the early mornings and evenings. It is annoying and I blame it for my mood swings, but at least I could wear the nice…
A Festival of Lights with the Brightest Lights of All
Last Friday night was the Latinx culture show “Festival de Luces.” Our friend group had been planning since early March to go and support Tati. She performed in the fashion show right before intermission, and I think it’s fair to say she stole the show. My roommate Amy and I had Chamber Music coaching earlier that evening. With Tati’s help,…
April Showers and Reflections
It is April, and it is somehow still cold enough for long winter jackets and brightly colored puffers. The daffodils that had just bloomed along sidewalks at Wellesley shriveled once again as the winter chill edged back in between brief hours of warmth. With barely a month left before the reading period and final examinations, I nervously watch my workload…
Spring Break Roundup, Rising-Junior Worries, and Kitten
Spring break just ended and we are all back at Wellesley. For me, at least, it has been a tumultuous start. Sitting at the end of my sophomore year, I now realize that I have to make some important decisions about where I want to go next. My roommate Amy and I chatted about this the other day – looking…
Amidst Midterms: Hair Dye, Good Weather, and Lemon Raspberry Cakes
Today is a lovely Tuesday. It is a rare day for the sky to be so clear and for the sun to be out, but it is still chilly enough that I can still wear my favorite sweaters outside. I love this weather – it really makes me feel better despite being in the thick of midterms season. Seeing as…
Nuggets of Happiness and Discussing Motivations for Productivity
Happy March! Looking outside my window, it looks nothing like Spring. But, here’s to hoping that days with better weather will come soon. This past weekend, I stayed on campus again, taking time for myself and for my friends. I got meals with people I’ve been wanting to get to know better, played Overcooked on Nintendo Switch with my hall-mates,…
A Good Day and A Long Weekend
Last Friday was a good day. On Friday mornings, I would usually have French class – my only class of the day, but my professor had gone to France to visit her family, so class was canceled. Instead, I walked to the music library to take my self-scheduled biology exam. With the Honor Code, we are able to take our…
Nuggets of Chocolate and Happiness
It’s the day after Valentine’s Day. I didn’t have anything special planned or anyone special in mind, but the days leading up to Valentine’s Day were special all the same. With every holiday, I’m reminded of the people I’m grateful to know in my life. This Valentine’s Day was no different. Last week, I attended a Zeta Alpha tea. It…