I spent the past few days eating my way through the one-of-a-kind (and HUGE) city of Toronto in Ontario, Canada. One could describe Toronto as a European version of Chicago, or a less-chaotic version of New York City…but these descriptions only scratch the surface of what Toronto has to offer. To me, I liked Toronto because it felt different than any place […]
In one week, I will be a high school graduate. Clearly, it’s been a while since I’ve blogged. Since I’ve last written, I’ve somehow made my way through the last quarter of high school – late nights, yearbook deadlines, AP grind and all – and I am closer than ever to my final days in these cramped hallways that I’ve […]
Here I am, sitting in 5th period study hall, staring at my computer screen, to-do lists, and my two countdowns (one is for spring break, and the other is for graduation). I’ve had this post in my drafts for a few weeks, and I decided that today is the day to press the magical “publish” button! With only a […]
Yesterday, I put on my Speedo Fastskin for the last time and competed in my final race. I’m used to hanging up my goggles and closing my dresser drawer dedicated to practice suits until the next season – but for the first time in…forever, there isn’t another swim season ahead of me. I always knew the end was coming, but […]
My friend Allison once defined senior year as “one giant countdown to a countdown.” It’s a pretty accurate description. From deadlines and decisions to milestones that used to feel distant, it seems like nearly everything this year has been a countdown to February – and now it’s here! This is a month of endings… February is my last full month of swimming. Ever. […]
The spring of my junior year, when my weekends were buried somewhere under test prep books, highlighters, and never-ending mounds of flashcards, I thought the ACT would be the hardest part of the college application process. During September and October of my senior year, I thought for sure the most challenging part of applying to college would be writing an essay […]
Hello, internet! (Well, it’s really more like, “Hi, Mom and Dad..”) I’ve decided to switch from my previous blogging platform on tumblr to WordPress. This site is more accessible (aka it’s not blocked on my school-issued laptop) and is a more traditional outlet for bloggers – plus, it’s easier (and more fun!) to customize the pages, themes, and posts. Maybe you’ve […]
The Darcy Diaries 