October, 2011
Softball and the Justice League
Oct. 10, 2011—As fall rolls around, the leaves change, and a chill begins to nip at our noses (before the temperature rises 40 degrees in the afternoon, NASHVILLE), Major League Baseball reaches the climactic final days of its regular season, where deserving teams play to the last out in order to make the playoffs. When, however, the...
Movies fo’ Free: The Man Who Fell to Earth
Oct. 10, 2011—In celebration of the beginning of Fall Break, a group of my friends and I decided to attend a free movie screening at the Belcourt theater.
The Crazy Ones Will Change the World -R.I.P, Jobs
Oct. 8, 2011—I was immensely inspired by the quote: “they (some people) leave the world a better place than they found it.” People may pass away, but the world will remember them forever because their impacts will continue to knock the hearts and to inspire other souls. These great people are a source of courage, a trigger...
My Kind of Fall Break
Oct. 8, 2011—While some people like to actually be productive during school breaks and stay at Vanderbilt and study or participate in mission trips, I like to just take a breather.
Going International -A Celebration of Culture and Adventure
Oct. 7, 2011—This past Saturday was one of those grateful days that reminded me how privileged I am to have the opportunity to travel, to live, and to grow. Almost everyone would agree that life does not function all the same staying home versus living abroad. Throughout the four years I have been here in the US,...
Vanderbilt University Theatre Hatches The Green Bird
Oct. 6, 2011—Vanderbilt University Theatre’s exciting and quirky fall main stage show introduces a new staff member… and yours truly!
Prevailing in Political Science
Oct. 5, 2011—Fall break is so close! I know everyone’s stressing out about papers and exams and projects and presentations and an array of other types of anxiety-inducing events that our professors dish out to see what we’ve learned so far. As of 10 AM this morning, I have only one more midterm to go: a beast...
Outdoor Recreation: Climbing at King’s Bluff
Oct. 5, 2011—One of my favorite things to do on a weekend is to get away for a day and go outside! I don’t just mean reading a book while basking in the sun. I mean good ol’ hiking, kayaking, canoeing, and above all (pun intended!) climbing!
Home for the Weekend: Lotus Festival
Oct. 5, 2011—This weekend marked my first and only trip back home (the wonderful Bloomington, IN) until the end of the semester. And what a great weekend it was: international music, dancing, and home-cooked meals! Oh my!
A Super Stressful Wednesday
Oct. 5, 2011—For some odd reason homework, meetings, more meetings, and class seem to have gotten together to perform a sneak attack on my sanity and sleep schedule today. Looking back though, it was quite a productive 16 hours!