Good grief! Time for Some Stress Relief
This peaceful lake is a perfect spot to relax from the stress of finals. It is 2 weeks until the end of the semester and tensions are high in anticipation for break. It may seem that stress is...
View ArticleWhat an EXPERIENCE!
Winter can be a trying time of year for everyone. I know it feels like I can be stuck on my couch cushions for days on end; that 10 degree weather is enough to keep me from daring to get any sort of...
View ArticleWhat a Woman!
Every year, without fail, everybody here in the lovely state of Minnesota run to their homes and cower in fear over the unwelcome presence of this angry, cynical woman. Wreaking havoc on our lives, she...
View ArticlePizza, Ice Cream and Tears
Now THAT’S some stress eating! If you are like me, you may have suddenly found yourself waste deep in midterms, projects, and snow. With spring break just out of reach and all signs of hope long gone,...
View ArticleModeration
Easy veggies, easily healthy and easily delicious! Anyone notice how the ratio of sweatpants to jeans shifts dramatically over the winter? The days of outlining bodies with the eye-appealing denim...
View ArticleThat is… the… ques–zzzZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzZZZZZZZzZZzzZzZz
This cute little kitten knows all about the benefits of napping. Sorry, I dozed off there for a second. Today, I am going to be the best friend of every college student and end the question “should I...
View ArticleYOLO for Yoga
Peace of mind and body SPRING BREAK SPRING BREAK SPRING BREAK!!!! For those of you who manage to make it back safely from that glorious occasion and can read this, you obviously did not go about having...
View ArticleBall So Hard
It really doesn’t take much equipment to have fun playing basketball– even a soccer ball will do! Now that Mother Nature has turned and finally decided to grace us with this pleasant weather, a friend...
View ArticleProcrastination: Never Do Today What You Can Put Off Until Tomorrow
After 2 emails reminding me that this blog post was due on Friday, I figured I should get the ball rolling on this week’s blog post. So in the spirit of due date-eve, this week’s post will be about...
View ArticleGoing, Going, Going….?
Just kidding! Still waiting on that hope though… If you’re anything like me, then you may be rather frustrated with our current weather conditions. We get a nice bout of good, that is, endurable...
View ArticleThe Good, Bad, and Ugly about Carcinogens
Good Eatin’s! Today it seems like you can’t even open your laptop to start writing a blog entry without hearing about how it’s going to be toxic for you. The word of the year seems to be “carcinogen”...
View ArticleThe Next Step: Applying for Jobs
You’re graduating, so now what? Like it or not, your clock is ticking. If you have student loans you know you only have six months to land your dream job, but you have no clue how to apply, or what to...
View ArticleHear That? Your Running Shoes are Calling
Whether you prefer the outdoors or inside, now is the time to shake off the winter blues As March raced to a close, we finally started to feel the air begin to warm, hear the birds chirping and see the...
View ArticleMessy House, Messy Mind
Smaug has nothing on me at my messiest! All right everyone, it’s group activity time. I want all of you to picture for a moment the state of your homes, especially your bedrooms. For those of you...
View ArticleThe Dos and Don’ts of Longboarding
While longboarding is fun, it can also be dangerous. Longboards are appearing all around campus, and so are trips to the emergency room. According to an article at LiveScience.com, “Longboarders are...
View ArticleBienvenido, Bienvenue and Welcome to Learning a Second Language
Rest in peace, Mr. Mandela, you magnificent man! For the past 3 summers, I have worked at the Miller Brewery back home in Milwaukee, serving beer samples to people on tours of the brewery. One of the...
View ArticleApril Showers Bring May…Allergies
Allergies are no fun, but do you know how to find relief? We all know that feeling–the sneezing, the itchy and watery eyes, the runny or stuffy noses–and it’s often because of springtime allergies....
View ArticleIt’s All About the Money, Honey
We all need money but there are things you can do take better care of yours. We are all starting school and trying to figure out balance in our lives, stressing about school, social life and jobs as...
View Article8 Ways to Save Money
Money in your bank is definitely something to smile about! Last week, I talked about the importance of saving money and why it is good to create a budget. This week, I’m going to give you some specific...
View ArticleFaith: The Choice is Yours
These are my friends from the youth group in my hometown that I went to throughout high school. Religion has been a part of my life since I was a baby. Every Sunday, my family and I would go to church...
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