March, 2012
Life Without a Laptop
Mar. 25, 2012—For the past few months or so, my laptop had trouble connecting to the internet, but I could usually get it to work by restarting it a few times. Last Sunday afternoon though, it randomly decided it didn’t have the hardware for Wi-Fi anymore, and the Apple store recommended I drop it off there.
Tap-dancing Fool
Mar. 24, 2012—With a dance recital coming up in the near future, I thought I'd share my thoughts on the wonderful Vanderbilt Dance Program and tap-dancing in general! Not nerdy.
Basketball Band and the NCAA Women’s Tournament
Mar. 24, 2012—This past Sunday I was invited to cheer on our Lady ‘Dores in the Women’s NCAA Basketball Tournament as a member of the Spirit of Gold Basketball Pep Band.
ASB “Hangin’ Around” in Kyle, South Dakota and Area
Mar. 23, 2012—*Co-authored by Samantha Orland* For Alternative Spring Break this year, we went to Kyle, South Dakota to live on the Pine Ridge reservation of the Lakota Sioux and to assist in a local elementary school. The 26.5 hour car ride definitely led to ASBonding, and the service made us feel like we could make a difference, even for just a week, in the lives of the children on the reservation.
VanDIY: Free Money
Mar. 23, 2012—This afternoon, I attended a seminar called Free Money: Couponing and Other Tricks to Save at the Grocery Store. The seminar was presented by the Cuninggim Women’s Center, as part of the VanDIY.
When Your Mom Visits (Part 2)…
Mar. 23, 2012—In this second installment of "When Your Mom Visits..." my mom and I venture out of Nashville, visit another café, and more! Here are some more highlights from her visit, and if you haven't already, check out part 1!
When Your Mom Visits (Part 1)…
Mar. 23, 2012—This semester, I knew I wouldn’t be going home for quite some time because I would once again be going on a mission trip for Spring break. Thus, I was super excited when my mom found really cheap flight tickets and was able to come visit me! As a teacher, she had a week off...
Opening the Right Dore
Mar. 22, 2012—As we approach April 1 and all those acceptance letters come flooding in, my pitch on why I (and you) should pick Vanderbilt.
If Only I Were Rick Steves
Mar. 22, 2012—I heard Rick Steves, the famous travel guide author, speak at the Student Life Center on Monday. I am beyond jealous of his life.
IMPACT.
Mar. 21, 2012—Tonight, I went to IMPACT, a symposium organized by the Speaker’s Committee. This year’s theme was Rise of the REst: WHat is the Future of American Foreign Policy?. The three night symposium came to a close after tonight’s engaging discussion between former Governor of New Mexico, Bill Richardson, and the former President of Mexico, Vicente...