As my freshman year looms closer, I decided to make a bucket list. I was inspired by posts of making bucket lists to accomplish and outline what I want to get out of my first year in college. I never made one for high school and as a visual person, I feel like I don’t… Read More My College Bucket List
Translated into forty languages, The Book Thief by Markus Zusak tells the extraordinary story of a girl, Liesel Meminger, during the World War. Words become her escape.… Read More The Book Thief by Markus Zusak (no spoiler 2min read)
In life, there are many situations, scenarios, and hardships that will take a toll on one’s life. Whether it is a death in a family or even unforeseen circumstance of a job or a career change, situations such as these can produce negative actions and emotions. There are thousands of positive quotes, poems, books, and… Read More Striving for the Best in Everything
The time is here for scheduling my courses! Being able to plan my time and classes in college is different, in a good way, in high school. I can make my first class start at 10 am and have my last class be at 12 pm rather than the standard eight hours. Maybe you’re in… Read More Scheduling Freshman College Classes
You might be wondering, “Jade, what are you talking about? Why would I want to be either of those things?” Let me explain.… Read More Be a fountain not a drain
From Auckland, New Zealand, our grand family vacation and end of high school trip for the summer of June and July continued to New Zealand. From Auckland to Melbourne, we took Quantas Airlines. Below are photos I took and the itinerary for Melbourne. —Queen Victoria MarketWe visited the Queen Victoria Night Market for their Winter Night… Read More Summer 2018 phase 3a: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
One word: food.… Read More Choosing a College Meal Plan
From Oahu, Hawaii, our grand family vacation and end of high school trip for the summer of June and July continued to New Zealand. From Oahu to Auckland, our flight took four hours. We spent the least amount of days here thus, the itinerary is shorter.Below are photos I took and the itinerary for New… Read More Summer 2018 phase 2: Auckland, New Zealand
So, you’ve been accepted and chose your dream college. You chose the place you’ll call home for the next four years. Now, it’s time to choose where you’ll live and with whom. Upon enrollment deposit, you’ll be able to choose a dorm and fill out some questions for roommate assignment.… Read More Roommate Questionnaire
Woohoo, you made it! You’re nearing the final months of your high school career and all you have in mind is a celebration!Here are tips for planning the best and memorable graduation party:… Read More How to Plan the Epic Graduation Party