The Power of Place
It was dark, but the air was clean and the evening was fresh. As we sat on a rickety wooden bench beside the moonlit lake, I began speaking candidly with…
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Lara Tovmassian
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The Wonder Of Marveling
At the beginning of December, my boyfriend suggested that we start searching for things to marvel at together. Struggling with all of the fears and insecurities that come with being…
Practicing Hospitality While We’re Young
For my mom, having visitors at the house is no joke. Regardless of the occasion, she sets aside an entire day to vacuum the living room, dust the staircase, clean…
The Importance Of Being Courteous
Wearing a stylish blazer, a pair of black pumps, and an innocent smile that said “Hire me, I’m nice,” I walked into a local coffee shop to inquire about a…
Think Less, Do More
Two years ago, I challenged myself to live by this philosophy: think less, do more. After recognizing my strong tendency to become overly introspective when faced with even the smallest…
3 Tips For Travel Scrapbooking
It started with a candy wrapper… My passport pouch hanging around my neck and both arms sore with three weeks worth of luggage, I searched the airport for fellow students.…
Should I Stay Or Should I Go?
I considered studying abroad in Uganda my senior year of college, but not for reasons you would expect. I wasn’t thoroughly invested in Ugandan history and I didn’t know much…
