Category Archives: Holidays

Semester Wrap-Up

Why, hello there. I realize that, by virtue of having only posted a maximum of three times this semester, I have lost the right to call myself a “blogger.” This semester has been one of the busiest–and the best–of my … Continue reading

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Happy Thanksgiving!

This year, I am thankful for: Brand new professors at my university who actually specialize in my literature of choice. Surviving my first fender-bender. Getting a fantastic grade on a paper I stayed up with until 4:00 a.m. The opportunity … Continue reading

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Girl Interrupted

In spite of the title, I have not been committed to a mental ward, nor is my family planning to have me committed to one (that I know of). But it seemed oddly appropriate in light of my recent blogging … Continue reading

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A Rant on Schoolwork and Alcohol

I swear, every time I blink, it’s been two weeks and I still haven’t written a new blog post. I’ve never been ultra-committed to this blog (that no one, let’s face it, reads), and the tidal wave of English major … Continue reading

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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

“And numerous indeed are the hearts to which Christmas brings a brief season of happiness and enjoyment. How many families whose members have been dispensed and scattered far and wide, in the restless struggles of life, are then re-united, and … Continue reading

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Twelve of “My Favorite Things” about Christmas

1. The music. As cheesy as it sounds, nothing puts me in the holiday spirit like old classics like “Winter Wonderland” and “Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow.” 2. The movies. From the stop-animation movies like “Santa … Continue reading

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Christmas Break

Aw, Christmas break. It’s proved to be more magical, relaxing, and restorative than I had even hoped for. Thus far, I have managed to thoroughly clean my room at home, finish a novel I’d started before Thanksgiving, make progress with … Continue reading

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Peace of Mind

Peace of mind is something I haven’t had since (approximately) the end of October. By the twenty-ninth of October, every single one of my classes kicked into overdrive, leaving me with very little time to breath or relax. The first … Continue reading

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