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  • Senior Year Part One Reflection

    I’m now halfway through my senior year, with one more semester to get through before entering the real world and paying off student loans until I’m 40. Really though, this past semester challenged me in many ways, and I’m definitely a different person coming out on the other side. I feel like this semester was…

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  • Growing Up With Anxiety

    I used to think that being anxious was just a part of my personality, that it was a flaw in who I was and I would never be able to get away from it. I thought I would eventually grow out of it, but it never happened.

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  • Improving Your Night Routine

    Since I am not a morning person, which was established in my recent blog post about my morning routine, I do more at night to prepare for the next day (or if it’s Sunday, for the next week). During the summer, I’m a lot more lax about my night routine, but during the school year,…

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  • Winter Photography Roundup

    Winter may not be over yet, but I had too many cool pictures to share, so I rounded up my favorite photos I’ve taken so far this winter. Most of my photos are from my adventures in Spain and Portugal, while some are senior photos I took in snowy weather for one of my close…

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  • In Pursuit: Staying Organized

    Life is a mess, so it’s important to try and have some sense of order. As someone with a Type A personality, being organized is super important. I write everything in my planner. I color code things. My closet has gone through several re-organizing sessions – I’ve ordered them by color, type and sleeve length.…

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  • Weekend Wear

    This past weekend was definitely a great one – my family came to visit. I’ve only been at school for about a month, but I already miss them like crazy. Family is really important to me. I can’t imagine feeling like I can’t tell my parents anything, or not getting along with my sister most…

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  • Advice for Couples in a Long Term Relationship

    I’ve been with my boyfriend for almost four years – we started dating our junior year of high school. Every relationship is a learning process. But long term relationships, especially during the really formative years of your life, can be difficult to maintain if you’re not putting the effort in. My boyfriend, Tanner, and I…

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  • What to Wear: Internship

    As fall starts up again, so do internships. Business casual can be a struggle, so here’s some style inspiration to help you get through your closet a little quicker before heading to the office. A white button-down is essential to any closet, whether for casual or for more dressed up days. There are some wallet-friendly…

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  • Why Girl in Pursuit?

    For a month, I thought of many different names to rebrand my blog with. For more than a year, my blog was titled “Journey,” but I knew I was going to want to change it eventually. When summer rolled around, I knew it was the perfect time to start rebranding and changing my website around.…

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  • Why You Need Good Running Shoes

    If you are an avid runner like me, you probably already have an idea of how vital it is to own good quality running shoes. They can help prevent injuries, help you run pain free, and last through many miles. A good pair of running shoes is one you can depend on and feel comfortable…

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