I’m a Recovering…

Hi everyone! It’s been a minute since we last spoke. I can’t believe how fast the past couple weeks have gone, but I’m happy to announce that I’m through the worst part of the semester. I managed to make it out with only a few cuts and bruises, and I’m pretty proud of that! A …

Where I Really Belong

Ever since I can remember, I’ve felt like the dad of my friends. Essentially, that means I’m the one who takes care of everyone and everything. I make sure we are on time to the movies, have all eaten, and give the most advice. In all humbleness, it means I’m the most mature. Girl friend …

I’m a Complainer.

I’m a complainer. As much as I hate to admit it, it’s true. Whenever people ask me how I am or how it’s going, I tend to respond, “I’m hanging in there!” or “Oh, it’s going!” I’d like to say I don’t know why I respond as such, but I do. It’s because when I …

Letting It Go

Today's the day...the first day of classes! This semester is bitter sweet. On one hand, I'm happy that I'll finally be applying to grad schools and that my time as an undergrad is one semester closer to concluding. On the other hand, I'm nervous/scared about applying and really don't want classes to start. I guess …

I’m Falling In Love

It’s official! I’m definitely moving to Cincinnati at some point in my life. I’ve come up with a 5 year plan, and I’m all smiles just thinking about it. Cincinnati makes me so happy. The weather is perfect, the hills and scenery are jaw dropping, and the people are some of the nicest I’ve ever …

We’ve Got It All Wrong

Wow! What a weekend. What I thought was going to be an easy move turned into a weekend long ordeal. It’s now Sunday night and the place is just as cluttered as it was Saturday morning. There are boxes on top of boxes and bits and pieces of random things scattered throughout the apartment... But …

We Need To Change Our Values

Hey everyone! It’s finally Friday, the week is almost over, and the weekend is about to begin. It’s almost time to relax before getting back to reality. Tomorrow I begin the moving process I’ve been anticipating for months. Although I haven’t started packing yet, I’m ecstatic to begin this semester in a new, termite-free condo. …

Stop Trying To Be Happy

Hi everyone! I can't believe it's already Friday, but I'm definitely not complaining. I got to sleep until 8am this morning, which felt amazing. It's also a long weekend, which means no class for me on Monday! Today’s post is a little different. Instead of sharing a realization or thought, I want to talk through …

Sacrificing It

It's finally Friday! As you read this, I'm on the road to Florida Gulf Coast University to present at the Florida Collegiate Honors Council Research Conference. I'll be sharing some research I did with classmates last semester on art therapy and its effects on facilitators mental health and self-esteem, so pray everything goes smoothly 🙂 …

Why I’m Striving for Happiness – 3 Tips

I had a realization this week...life's so much better when you smile 🙂 I guess I've always known that, but I never really took it to heart until now. Many people that know me are aware that I typically walk around with a stoic expression. It's not that I'm upset or anything, it's just the …