It's a new rule. I have called it, created it, pushed it forth into the world through this blog post. Let's stop planning! My sister, who doubles as my travel buddy for this month, would not be happy to hear about this plan, but since most of our plans have gone awry, this no-plan plan [...]
I am currently unemployed by choice. I am taking a month off to travel, hike, and reconnect with the outdoors. I flew to Phoenix where I met my sister, and we drove up to L.A. together to stay with my aunt for a weekend. From there, we coasted up to Eugene, Oregon, where we are [...]
Roughly one year ago, I graduated Summa Cum Laude from Elmhurst College with a degree in English. What have I accomplished this year? Well, it's not exactly the stuff the office of alumni relations wants to see on the alum updates surveys. A proper guide to life after college would tell you that I attempted [...]
I am oscillating between states of deep anxiety and optimistic calm. This weekend, I bought a van. I spent money on this van, a good chunk of my savings, hoping that it would solve the teetering feeling in my chest. My idea was to live in the van for the summer and bum around my [...]
Green moss. Rushing waters. Towering trees robed in pelts of lichen. Silver Falls State Park in Silverton, Oregon has it all, and this morning, all included emptiness. At 8 am, I has most chunks of the canyon trail to myself, and it was the perfect place for much-needed reflection. This lush state park was a [...]
The Honors Student's Guide to Life After College 