Not getting enough sleep during finals week? It’s actually way worse than you might think

As seen originally published in The UNW Examiner.   Failing to get enough sleep can be detrimental to your health. When in college, sleep is especially a struggle: students find themselves busy balancing credits, meeting academic deadlines and keeping up with the demands of work and social activities. On campus at The University of Northwestern – St. Paul, Health Services and Counseling Services are no strangers … Continue reading Not getting enough sleep during finals week? It’s actually way worse than you might think

Twenty One Pilots: Emotional Road Show Tour – Birthday concert in Sioux Falls

My ears are still ringing, my feet are still sore and I’m still finding pieces of confetti everywhere. In any other situation I might be complaining, but without these reminders,  I’d most definitely be in denial that I got to see one of my favorite bands perform this past weekend. My family took me on a birthday road trip to Sioux Falls, South Dakota to … Continue reading Twenty One Pilots: Emotional Road Show Tour – Birthday concert in Sioux Falls

Christmas in Walt Disney World

There is nothing more magical than spending Christmas in Walt Disney World. Over my college winter break vacation, my family spent our December holidays down south.  We were a little hesitant about visiting Disney during this time because that’s when the parks are expected to be the busiest, but after experiencing it, I wouldn’t have had it any other way. The parks were so joyful … Continue reading Christmas in Walt Disney World

New Florida favorite: Deep sea fishing on the Gulf of Mexico

Deep sea fishing in Florida is now something I can officially check off my bucket list. It was so much fun taking one of our favorite Minnesota lake hobbies and trying it out on the open ocean. The fish we caught were exotic and the memories we made were priceless. I can’t wait to do it again. We went deep sea fishing at Miss Pass-a-Grille, … Continue reading New Florida favorite: Deep sea fishing on the Gulf of Mexico

From the heart of Times Square

There are simply no words to sum up Times Square. It’s immensely huge, alive with energy, pulsing with the lives of so many different people, full of culture and most of all, excitingly overwhelming. Everywhere you turn, there’s something new to explore and something new to see. I loved being in the heart of the city and staying right near the adventurous side of it … Continue reading From the heart of Times Square

Whirlwind travels, chasing music and sightseeing in Chicago

Four crazy teenagers take on the big city of Chicago to explore the city that never sleeps cause lets face it, neither do we. Summer has only just begun and I’ve already checked so many things off my bucket list. First, I got to stay right in the heart of my favorite city. Second, I got to road trip with my favorite people and act like complete … Continue reading Whirlwind travels, chasing music and sightseeing in Chicago

I met Emblem3 and I couldn’t be happier

First off, let me start this by saying how much I have always wanted to meet a band after their show, immediately after I see them in concert. I have tried sooo many times but it’s never quite happened or turned out how I wanted it to. I have tried waiting after shows, I have tried waiting before shows. I have seen glimpses of them and had my chances … Continue reading I met Emblem3 and I couldn’t be happier