Hello!! Back again after a little blog hiatus, but I’ve got a lot to write about now! I just returned from my short but very packed vacation in Honolulu, Hawai’i, where I spent seven days staying at my grandma’s house (and my dad’s childhood home!) in Hawai’i Kai, spending time with family, at my favorite beaches, and eating way too…
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Building Independence
Happy Halloween! I hope everyone has a fun and safe day. Today, I want to reflect on something not-so-spooky: building independence in college. Like many, coming to Wellesley is my first time fully living away from home. I live in Illinois, so I am a couple states away from my family. Up until Wellesley, I had only been away from…
Rest and Relaxation
College can be stressful. You have all these things to turn in on time, away from home, new people, and if you as unlucky as I was the first semester, and 8:30 class. *gasps* At Wellesley is where I came across the idea of self-care. Essentially taking care of yourself when you feel stressed out. Or doing so regularly to maintain a happy mind. The…
On coming home
Hello everyone! I hope you had a delightful and restful thanksgiving. This post is coming to you somewhat later than usual, but I have a wonderful excuse; I just got back from a long catching up session (over Panera!) with my two best friends from high school. Even if it’s only for a couple days, it’s wonderful to be home,…
