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Have you ever watched one small thing happen and realized later it wasn’t small at all? That’s exactly what happened to me recently. I was at an event where there’s usually a full hot lunch, catered trays, real meals, the whole setup. But this time? Snacks from Costco. No catered lunch. Instead, there were: granola... Continue Reading →
Today I went to Husky Fest, and I finally gave in at the student bookstore. I dropped $158 on an XL quarter-zip sweater I’d been eyeing for weeks, plus a pair of joggers that fit right. As soon as I got home, I quickly realized I liked the zip-up way more than the sweats. The... Continue Reading →
The End of a Chapter: Graduating from Tacoma Community College This might end up being a long blog post, so bear with me. Where do I start? Well, I graduated from Tacoma Community College ( Official ceremony/graduation will be in June). Friday marked the official end of the winter quarter. I took my final exams... Continue Reading →
I got the email today. For privacy reasons, I’ve erased personal information from the acceptance letter, but I still want to share this milestone. It’s bittersweet that it arrived today, just after the recent passing of my former advisor and dear friend, who was with me on this journey from the very beginning. The path... Continue Reading →
The Broke College Student 