Tag Archives: musings

Living on Easy Street

Near my college campus, there is a tiny road called Easy Street, which my dad pointed out with a laugh as he drove me a couple years ago. As a journalism major, my first thought at the time was “that would make an awesome human interest story, interviewing residents about whether the living is asContinueContinue reading “Living on Easy Street”

When You Pray, Move Your Feet

This proverb reminded me of a joke I heard a long time ago. I don’t remember it word for word, but the premise was something like this:      A woman is caught in a devastating flood. Eventually, the water is so high that she must escape to the roof of her house. While sitting onContinueContinue reading “When You Pray, Move Your Feet”

The Best of Times and the Worst of Times

Well readers, I haven’t written as much as I would like in this journal, and when I have written, the entries have often been tailored to Lj Idol topics and blog carnivals. So I think an entry that is simply an update on my life is long overdue. I have so much to update youContinueContinue reading “The Best of Times and the Worst of Times”

What Does Seeing Feel Like?

Hello readers. Last week, I was on Spring break, a much needed break I might add, especially because for some reason whoever makes the calendar decisions for the college decided to make spring break two weeks later than it was my freshman and sophomore years. Although I have a lot I could talk about, especiallyContinueContinue reading “What Does Seeing Feel Like?”

My LJ Idol Concession Speech

Good evening my fellow Americans.–Oh wait, wrong speech.–Good evening my fellow LJ Idol community members. Last weekend, and the early part of last week, this great community exercised a fundamental privilege in our democracy: the chance to have your voices heard by going to the polls and casting your ballots to determine who should moveContinueContinue reading “My LJ Idol Concession Speech”

Marching Orders of the Classroom

School has been weighing heavily on my mind this week, as it does at the end of every long wonderful vacation when I realize that it won’t be long before every aspect of my life, even weekends, will be ruled by textbook chapters to read and projects to complete. But I have lamented on theseContinueContinue reading “Marching Orders of the Classroom”

I Want to Be Rich by Different Standards

“Walkin in the sunshine, sing a little sunshine song!” I happily sang as I ambled through the noisy halls to my next class.      “Come on Allison! You need to pick up the pace! The bell rings in one minute!” one of my teachers hollered after me.      Scenes like this were numerous throughout myContinueContinue reading “I Want to Be Rich by Different Standards”

Some Thoughts as I Return To School

Hello readers. I hope you all enjoyed the address from Snickers, the queen. She is right that I absolutely love and adore her, but I should point out that while Snickers says I favor Gilbert, Gilbert is jealous because I give too much love and attention to Snickers! I just cannot win, I tell you!ContinueContinue reading “Some Thoughts as I Return To School”

A Wise College Decision

Last Saturday at my college, there was a preview day for incoming freshmen to register for their classes if they hadn’t already, tour the campus and seek advice for how to be successful in college from older students. My work at the switchboard where I have fielded a lot of calls with questions from incomingContinueContinue reading “A Wise College Decision”