I'm officially a marathoner!!! I ran the 2021 Los Angeles Marathon this weekend. It's been a goal of mine to run a marathon for years and I can't believe I finally checked it off the list. My roommate Faith talked me into signing up the day before the race, which I know goes against … [Read more...] about Los Angeles Marathon Recap
Cinnamon Pecan Rolls
Looking for a quick breakfast recipe as the holidays are approaching? Look no further than these simple and sticky pecan rolls that everyone will enjoy! November 1st means the start of the holiday season! These simple and delicious pecan rolls are incredibly easy to whip up if you have … [Read more...] about Cinnamon Pecan Rolls
2021 Update
Hello! I’m back after a (brief:) 2+ year break from posting, but I just wanted to put out an update for anyone still reading! Last month, I graduated from Michigan Technological University with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. I also commissioned as a second lieutenant into the … [Read more...] about 2021 Update
Alaska: Hatcher Pass, Cooper Landing, Seward Highway, & Whittier
Hello! I hope that everyone had a great fourth. I missed being home for it, but I still had a good time here watching cars go off the cliff :) https://youtu.be/fhLNen06JCc The most incredible thing has happened since I've been in Alaska. I am completely, 100% happy. For the first time in what … [Read more...] about Alaska: Hatcher Pass, Cooper Landing, Seward Highway, & Whittier
Alaska: Kenai Lake, Seward, and Homer
Hello!! Here I am writing from my house in ALASKA. I’ve been here for almost three weeks now and I truly feel like I could stay forever (or maybe until the long and dark winter comes..) ;) If you're wondering why I’m here, who I’m with, where I’m staying…I’m renting a house with about ten other … [Read more...] about Alaska: Kenai Lake, Seward, and Homer
10 Things I Learned My First Year of College
Hello friends! As of a few weeks ago, I finished my first year of college at Michigan Tech. Today I thought it would be fun to share some lessons I learned and things I did over the year! I fell off the face of blog world (again) but I'll have some time this summer and I have some things to write … [Read more...] about 10 Things I Learned My First Year of College
Thanksgiving in Utah
Hello everyone! I'm back in my dorm after a quick trip to Utah to see family for Thanksgiving. I have three weeks left of classes, a week of finals, and I'll be done with my first semester of college! Wow did it go by fast. Here are some highlights from the trip! Mass Sunday my mom and I went to … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving in Utah
Mackinac Island Great Turtle Run Half Marathon
I finished a long day of classes and a chemistry exam today and have some extra time tonight. I wanted to talk about what I did this weekend - I completed half marathon #6! (I think...). This was a race I've been wanting to do for years and I can finally say I've done it. I would definitely … [Read more...] about Mackinac Island Great Turtle Run Half Marathon
Mount Bohemia Color Tour
As promised in my last post, here are all the pictures from last weekend! After my half marathon, Mikey and I went on the chair lift for the Mount Bohemia Color Tour. The views were some of the prettiest fall colors I've ever seen, and we lucked out with the weather being unusually warm for fall. If … [Read more...] about Mount Bohemia Color Tour
Mount Bohemia Half Marathon
Hello! It's Thursday night here in my dorm and for once I don't have any homework that absolutely needs to be done right now. This past weekend I ran in the half marathon in the Mount Bohemia Trail Running Festival!! I know I should have at least mentioned it but it was a spur of the moment … [Read more...] about Mount Bohemia Half Marathon
A Day in the Keweenaw
Three weeks of class are done already! The days seem really long, but the week as a whole goes by so fast. This weekend my family came up to visit! Grandma and grandpa haven't been up here in 30 years and it was my mom's first time up on top of the mountain which you'll see pictures of … [Read more...] about A Day in the Keweenaw
906 Day
Hello! I just finished my second day of classes. I've had chem, physics, global issues, and Air Force classes and I'm a little bit overwhelmed. I'm definitely still getting used to everything, and I'd like to do a post on my schedule when I'm more settled in. I don't have any homework (due tomorrow) … [Read more...] about 906 Day
