I walk to work. And I think that’s pretty lucky. Since June 14, I have commuted over 125 miles by foot. Not only does it give me the opportunity to learn the [non] roadmap of Madison, it also affords me a more intimate understanding of the city. The people. The culture. The perfect. The mundane. And … Continue reading →

Today marks 2 months since I moved to Madison. I suppose that calls for some updates. First and foremost, ISO friends. A slight joke, but actually. It takes some intentional living to meet people and make friends as a real adult. I’m thankful for my current network, but it’s definitely a transition from having perma-friends … Continue reading →

Today marks one week of living in Madison. It’s been a week of adventures! As lil J-Tay asserted, “You’re adjusting quite well – going to all these fun little Madison summer events.” Much of that success is attributed to my childhood friend, birthday-twin, and NEW NEIGHBOR, Becky Ballweg. The best welcome committee leader I could … Continue reading →

So, here’s the deal. [A long time ago… like 2 years] my dentist recommended I use an electric toothbrush. For “gum health” and all that jazz. While packing up my apartment, I found said electric toothbrush that I brought with me (when I moved into my apartment 21 months ago), but better late than never, … Continue reading →

Politics is an interesting monster. It’s complicated. It’s overwhelming. And it’s frustrating. This year’s presidential election is unlike any I have experienced and unlike any I anticipate experiencing again. Maybe it’s because I am about to graduate and begin a full-time job. Or maybe it’s because I regularly talk about how racism, sexism, and other … Continue reading →

Right now there are a million and one things I should be doing, but instead I’m eating leftover green bean casserole and contemplating life. But actually. Good news is, the green bean casserole is made from scratch with fresh green beans… and I made it like a real adult. The bad news is, green beans … Continue reading →

Happy Friday the 13th! I heard my Grandpa was in need of a new blog, so voila. Here it is. As typical, I would first like to begin by acknowledging the passing of time. Such a strange thing. People never get over it. It’s probably the most common phrase used in the much-awaited, [glitter-plastered] holiday … Continue reading →

Growing up, I never really knew what a Montessori School was, I still barely know – aside from a few incredibly short conversations and brief reading of “Montessori education” from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The first time I was introduced to the idea (and able to semi-comprehend the concept), I thought it was ridiculous. It … Continue reading →

Year two of grad school is underway – we’re already two weeks in! If you’re feeling ignored by me, I send you my sincerest apologies.The past two weeks have been crazy. This is usually how the year starts out, but I seem to forget over summer and winter breaks. 🙂 Anyway, I thought I’d give … Continue reading →