For me, the annual holiday break means that I can get back into reading for fun. Here’s a list of what I read and some of my thoughts on each book. Enjoy! Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison My rating: 4/5 Last spring quarter, I took an English class on theories and methods. When … Continue reading Winter Break Reads
A Song for Christmas…and New Year’s Eve?
If you know me or have read this blog, you know how much I love stories. My obsession began at the local library, where as a child I was a storytime regular and knew all of librarians on a first-name basis (I hope some of them are reading this). My love for stories and reading … Continue reading A Song for Christmas…and New Year’s Eve?
A Spirit of Thanksgiving
When I say the word, “Thanksgiving”, what sort of things come to mind? Do you picture a Norman Rockwell style family dinner with grandma carving a giant turkey? Are you looking forward to curling up in your favorite recliner for a well-deserved nap? Maybe for you, the real celebration starts after inhaling a turkey sandwich … Continue reading A Spirit of Thanksgiving
A Place to Belong
When I first came to the University of Washington, I knew that the first thing I needed to find was a place to belong. On a campus of 45,000 students, I found it easy to bond with the students in my freshman interest group and on my floor in the dorms. Although these people … Continue reading A Place to Belong
Faith Like a Child
I recently went away for the weekend on a leadership retreat with University Christian Fellowship (Chi Alpha). Our trip was short, yet it was filled with valuable conversations that built bonds of friendship and trust. We spent most of our time planning, preparing and praying for all the new students at the University of Washington. … Continue reading Faith Like a Child
My Summer in Books
Even though I worked a lot this summer, I also had plenty of time to read for fun. I thought I would share what I read over the summer and my reactions to each book. Since reading is one of my favorite activities, this post is quite long. People always ask what I think about … Continue reading My Summer in Books
Why I Run
I would describe my relationship with running as love/hate, however, the love usually wins. For most of my life, I trained in ballet and modern dance multiple hours per week. I rarely went to the gym, yet I was still in amazing shape. The amazing thing about dance is that it strengths every single muscle … Continue reading Why I Run
Seasons of Reflection: The Bible in One Year
On October 1, 2017, I will have achieved my goal of reading the entire Bible in one year. Overall I would say the experience was both challenging and rewarding. I highly recommend the “Seasons of Reflection” book which combines Old Testament, New Testament, Psalms and Proverbs passages for each day. I am glad that I … Continue reading Seasons of Reflection: The Bible in One Year
An Open Letter To College Freshmen
Dear College Freshmen, Congratulations! You’ve finally graduated high school and are on to bigger and better things. For some this means a job, while for others it means college. You may feel like you’re just starting over again with another year of high school, but life in college is really different. I’m not here to … Continue reading An Open Letter To College Freshmen
Harry Potter: The Boy Who Lived
I recently finished reading the original Harry Potter series, and I would say my journey through the wizard world was well worth my time. After having stood the test of time, these books can truly be enjoyed by anyone at any age. As I read, I was impressed by the complexity of the imaginary world … Continue reading Harry Potter: The Boy Who Lived
Walking with Wisdom 