FitBit Adventures
At the beginning of the school year, I bought myself a Fitbit to see just how pathetically inactive I am and to motivate myself to be more fit. It’s been about a month since I started using my Fitbit, and here are my thoughts so far: The amount of motivation you...
Writing, science and Oliver Sacks
My parents rarely make note of anything I write unless I bring it to their attention, but whenever they do, they remark that they have no idea where I got my ability to pen words on paper (figuratively, of course). Though I don’t think I can call myself a writer,...
10 for 10: 10 things to do before the first day of class
1. Walk through your class schedule so you know where the rooms are UTD’s campus is confusing. Especially with the construction, navigating all the buildings on campus and all the rooms within those buildings can be difficult. Walk through your schedule so you know the quickest routes to your classes...
10 for 10: 10 ways to de-stress
1. Find an activity or hobby you like doing and do it! I don’t think I fully understood the importance of having an activity that I enjoy doing by myself until I was well into my college years, and to be honest, it took me awhile to find something I...
10 for 10: 10 apps to get you through college
We live in an age where smartphones and tablets have become integral parts of our lives. In that same way, dozens of apps have been developed that help students stay organized and help with the typical day in and day out of being in college. I have compiled a list...
10 for 10: 10 Regrets from my Freshman Year
For the summer, I have opted to continue my blog as a series of posts geared towards freshmen, but also for students who might relate or might just be looking for a way to rediscover UTD. The series, titled 10 for 10 will be 10 posts about various topics ranging...
As The Year Wraps Up
When I first walked into the Baylor Lariat’s newsroom my sophomore year, I was worried because I didn’t know what I was doing. I think I spent a good portion of my first semester wondering if someone had made a mistake, if it was a fluke that I was hired,...
Gunmen open fire outside art exhibit in Garland
Two gunmen were confirmed dead Sunday evening after they opened fire at an art exhibit at the Curtis Culwell Center in Garland ISD. According to the City of Garland Facebook page, two males drove up to the front of the Culwell Center building and began shooting at a Garland ISD...
The Lost Art of Handwritten Notes
One of my best friends loves to travel. The first time she went to study abroad in Europe, she sent me a postcard detailing her adventures. Since then, I’ve amassed a collection of postcards filled with handwritten snippets about her time abroad. Her latest adventure took her to the Guinness...
Difficult Lessons and Introspection
This past weekend, I was having dinner and catching up with some of my old high school friends. At one point in the night, one of my friends looked at me and said, “Linda I don’t know how you have time to do everything.” I admit that I enjoy keeping...