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Slay Being Single
My last relationship ended in early January 2017. The year started off with a bang when my ex-boyfriend of two years decided I just wasn’t the one for him anymore. It was difficult for me at first, but over the past couple of years I have been able to grow and learn from that relationship.…
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Introvert Insider: It’s Not All That Bad
Introverts get a bad rap. Introverts are naturally more on the quiet side, and because of this, most people believe they are just shy, unfriendly or lonely. Being an introvert myself, I’ve found that this is absolutely not the case. While I may be a little bit more quiet and enjoy some alone time, I…
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5 Things To Do Before Graduating in PR
My senior year of college came fast. It crept up especially fast for me because I will be graduating college in December of 2019, and I only graduated high school in June of 2017. This is because I was a part of the Post Secondary Enrollment Option (PSEO) program in high school. What this means…
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In My Head: Dealing With Loneliness
In life, there are times when things are really good and there are times when things are not so good. Some days, I feel like I’m on top of the world and can conquer anything I set my mind to. But there are other days where I question what my purpose is in life. I’ve…
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Why I Decided to Live in the Dorms as a Senior
Whenever I tell someone I’m living in the dorms this semester their first response is usually, “But, wait… you aren’t a freshman. Why would you want to live in the dorms?” I usually freeze up when asked this question, because honestly, I don’t really know. You see, when I first realized it would be possible…
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Fall Favorites
September is here and that means fall is right around the corner. But if you’re anything like me, you’ve been pretending it’s fall since the beginning of August. Like many, fall is my absolute favorite season. There are so many things I love about fall, so I wanted to share with you my love and…
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Job Searching: Where Do I Even Begin?!
You spent four years at university studying hard and working toward your degree in hopes of getting a good job after graduation. But when the time comes that you have to apply for jobs where do you even begin? I’m currently in this situation. I just started my very last semester at Winona State and…
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How I Got Myself Into a Gym Routine While Struggling with Mental Illness
For as long as I can remember I have been insecure about my weight. I’ve struggled with Anxiety, Bulimia Nervosa and Depression throughout my childhood and young adult years, and have reached extremely unhealthy points. I went through extensive recovery programs in high school, but what they don’t tell you in is that even when…
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What I’ve Learned in College
When I first arrived at Winona State University in the Fall of 2017, I had no idea what the next few years would look like. You see, when I first arrived on campus as a freshman, I technically wasn’t even a freshman. When I was in high school I took part in the Post Secondary…
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Snap Streaks: The Solidity of Good Friendships or the Silent Killer?
Everyone wants to be liked, especially when it comes to social media. We all strive for likes on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. Some of us even take extremes to create posts that will stand out in our friends news feeds. But one metric that has become increasingly popular among Millennials and Gen Z’s is the…
Taylor Eck 