It is that time of year again, and one of my favorite things about the Christmas season is Christmas music! So, below is my Spotify playlist that I listen to almost the entire Christmas season. Enjoy it! Underneath the Tree by Kelly Clarkson Take me Home For Christmas by Dan + Shay Joy to the…
Category: Life Outside the Classroom
Hearts of Gratitude
Turkey, mashed potatoes, corn, sweet potatoes, cranberries, pumpkin pie… It is almost Turkey Day! Thanksgiving is a special time for family to see one another and enjoy time together. This year, some families are going to be able to take part in festivities while others are not. COVID has been upsetting for almost everyone, and…
It’s a Small World
It was time to write a post about an Adventure category topic, but I recently have not gone on a crazy adventure. Life has been busy in other ways, and I have been enjoying my time with those around me in a more relaxed setting. So, an Adventure category topic was not going to happen…
Validation and the 2020 Election
“Umm…I do not know what election day is. I have never heard of that day before.” Student A response from my class placement in Green Bay How cute is that student?! Sometimes I have that mood too, especially right now…but, we all know what election day is….including the excitement and the stress of it… For…
A COVID Semester
Hello friends! It is fall, which makes me super happy 🙂 As we all know and are tired of, COVID is reality. We see its impact everywhere each day, and I witness it here on campus. Thankfully, Saint Norbert College students and faculty have triumphed COVID for 7 weeks now! No one would have expected…
Bushels of Apples
It is that time of the year! Apple picking time! Two weekends ago, my friends and I spent part of our afternoon out enjoying the beautiful fall weather at a local apple orchard called Apple Valley Orchard. We picked 10 pounds of apples to bring back to campus with us, and we ate a bunch….
I turned 20!
Friends! I am no longer a teenager! I have turned 20! September 5th was my birthday, and this year I had a lot of people ask me how it feels to be 20. Moreso, they were wondering if it has felt like anything has changed. My answer: yes! So, what has changed? Well, I confidently…
New RA at SNC!
I am very excited to announce that I am officially a Resident Assistant at Saint Norbert College! I am a RA in one of the first-year residence halls on campus, and so far it has been enjoyable! I met most of my girls this past Thursday when they moved in, and they have helped me…
I’m Sorry, Did You Say It’s July?
So…life has happened! I cannot express how quickly time has gone, especially with the COVID-19 ordeal. Since my last post in April, A Simple Walk, A LOT has happened. Firstly, I finished my freshman year of college at home. Several people have asked how it was having virtual instruction, and, to be honest, it was…
From Sap to Syrup
Before the (do we even say its name?!)…. CoronaVirus!…. became an epidemic and spread into Wisconsin, I had the opportunity to assist some friends of my grandparents in making maple syrup! This was not my first time, I helped this previous year too, and I enjoyed it just as much as I did with my…