Monthly Archives: January 2015

I’m that girl on Monday. Constantly getting “how are you so happy all the time? Do you ever get upset?” Or “chill with the coffee” (I don’t drink caffeine) My life isn’t perfect, I have struggles, but my belief; optimism, … Continue reading →

If someone asked me what I like about myself, my answer would probably be different today than it would have been two years ago, last year, or even as recent as six months ago. Nowadays, I try to live every … Continue reading →

I still remember my first time: wind blaring through my ears, butterflies in my chest which eventually spread to my fingertips, and fear. But in this moment of anxiety, there was a still. Looking down, I saw the California coast … Continue reading →

Life can be confusing sometimes. How often do you consider your ethics and values until you’re asked about them? Personally, I believe these actions and feelings are automatic and uncontrolled to a point. In the beginning of your life you … Continue reading →

His stentorian, italian voice would startle strangers, though they already had enough reason for concern. My papa used to call me “papa.” He called my mom “dad.”  When he did this in public, people would stare at us and wonder why an … Continue reading →

I used to be one of those fanatical advocates of environmentalism, boycotting wooden crafts, blaming factories and having an irrational complex towards green T-shirts. We told everybody we met that if people keep ignoring the environmental issues such as global warming, everyone on … Continue reading →

Fresh Air is a Clear Mind by Jane Mientkiewicz I have always been able to find peace outside. If something is bothering me or I’m having difficulty focusing, I like to take a walk. This appreciation of nature grew through … Continue reading →

I believe in taking risks. I haven’t always been this way. Growing up I was the typical Type A student who always played by the books. I never entertained ideas of an abroad trip or trying new sports in high … Continue reading →

I have always been someone who valued ethics and principals, even as a young kid. Going to private, Catholic school my whole life I learned what it meant to believe in someone or something, and to stick to what you … Continue reading →

An ethical value or principle that I have cherished for these last three years since I have been in college is time management and being on time. Before I got to college that wasn’t something that I took very seriously … Continue reading →

As I run to catch the bus this morning, I know I’m in for a weird day. ‘My life cannot get any worse than this right now,’ I think to myself as I trudge up Fraser St. in my heavy … Continue reading →

Through Hardships & Mistakes, Life Goes On At 6:45 am on February 22, 2014, I woke up wide awake in a complete frenzy realizing I missed my very first THON performance with my dance team that was scheduled for 6 am. I … Continue reading →

It wasn’t until last summer that I learned that I truly value having a good work ethic. At my most recent job, I worked as a valet attendant at a casino. I was consistently praised by my supervisors for always … Continue reading →

It was a snowy Friday in mid-February my freshman year. I was walking down one of the many crowded sidewalks on Penn State’s campus during peak class hours, when I caught myself looking at everyone’s faces as they walked by … Continue reading →