Do you have a “happy place”– somewhere that gives life, rest, and a sweet sense of home? I have had … More
Tag: life lessons
When Personal Pep Talks Fall Short: Learning to Look at Christ First
Life Tip #1: If you want your world rocked and your mind expanded, head to your local library and pick … More
Res Life, Best Life: What I Wish I Would Have Known as a First-Year RA
This past year, I made a construction paper “Proud Mom fridge” to put outside my dorm door. As the weeks … More
Call Me Miss L: What I Learned My First Day as a Substitute Teacher
The first bus arrived and students flooded the hallways, but I was already outside the classroom door armed with a … More
Summer Un-Bucket List: Learning to Be Still
I have just a few weeks of summer left before I head back to college for RA training, and my … More
I Lift My Eyes
From my perch in a cozy coffee shop bustling with backpackers and friendly locals, I can look out the window … More
Into 2018: Lessons I’m Taking With Me
This time last year, I wrote a post called, “What I Wish I Would Have Known at the Beginning of … More
letting go of my plans and letting my hair down
Auditioning for the fall play on a whim? Check. Impromptu ukulele concerts in the dorm lobby? You bet. Countless coffee … More