My latest musings.
There are many things I do not necessarily love about my little town. For starters: the Sandusky “Mall,” home to what is likely the world’s first and last Elder Beerman store. (It’s practically a historical landmark.) My town is the host of Ohio Bike Week, which, sadly, has nothing to do with bicycles. (When I say “bike week,” […]
Dear Ethan, It was not long ago that we spent our days re-watching Dunston Checks In and Honey, We Shrunk The Kids on the VHS player. It seems like just yesterday that we played “Hotel,” where we pretended to manage a hotel, using the basement cabinets as the rooms. (I guess that was a precursor to your interest in the hospitality industry.) It was […]
You know those movies that just never get old, no matter how many times you re-watch them, no matter how many lines you can recite, and even though you know who wins and who loses? Here are a few of my favorite flicks that seem to get better each time I press play. Ocean’s Eleven (2001) is the story of […]
How is it already March? I am getting closer to being done with my freshman year of college, which is crazy to think about. It feels like I was just beginning school and getting used to campus, classes, dorm life, etc. – now, most things about college have become so familiar. I had a relaxing “spring” break […]
Millennials tend to get a bad rep for being narcissistic, lazy and obsessed with fleeting pop culture trends – the instant, the here and now. I was born in 1996. I was very young during the time of Walkmans and cell phone antennas, but I still remember. I remember the tragedy and emotions of September 11, 2001, even though […]
Another month has come and gone…a.k.a. it’s time for another reflection-esque post! From Magic Kingdom to Marston Science Library, the month of October was filled with both adventures and obstacles. I completed my first round of midterms and now – an infinite amount of eraser shavings, paper cuts, and Starbucks later – I’m preparing for the next chunk of exams. (My “study break” for tonight = finally […]
It’s hard to believe that my first full month of college is complete. Midterm exams are no longer distant, neatly-written reminders in my planner – they are next week. It is October, yet it is definitely not the “fall” that I am used to; beads of sweat form on my upper lip every time I see someone wearing jeans or a […]
I feel lucky to be celebrating the Jewish New Year surrounded by new friends and a welcoming, diverse campus community. But being in a new place is not the only thing unique about this Rosh Hashanah; the little moments of happiness and kindness that I have experienced over the past few days have made the holiday special to me. It was […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Darcy Diaries 