Tag: girl in pursuit blog
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Adopt, Don’t Shop
One of the most frustrating things to me is how there are a ton of dogs and cats in shelters, waiting to be adopted, and that people still go to pet stores instead to drop thousands of dollars on a dog. My biggest problem with pet stores is that the dogs usually come from puppy…
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Where to Visit in Des Moines
I’ve been in Des Moines pretty consistently for about two and a half years now, and that’s given me some time to find great places to hang out and eat around the city. Des Moines is on the rise, and even though it’s a pretty small city, there’s still some fun things to do, especially…
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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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Looking Forward to a New Year
I love the idea of a new year and a fresh start. There’s something revitalizing about waking up on January first, with a whole year stretching ahead like a blank journal, waiting to be filled. And in honor of 2018 coming up in a few days, I thought I would just list some goals for…
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How to Pack for Spain/Portugal in the Winter
In a few days, I’ll heading off to Lisbon, Portugal and making my way through Portugal and Spain for two weeks, which might sound familiar if you read my last blog post. Spain and Portugal tend to be around 50 to 60 degrees (Fahrenheit) during the day around this time of the year, and can…
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How to Prepare for a Trip Abroad
Currently, I am preparing for my two week long trip to Portugal and Spain that I’ll be going on in January. It’s a little nerve-wracking, because I’ve only been out of the country once, to Turks and Caicos, which wasn’t really that different from the U.S. Also, if you want to know more about going…
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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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Colorado Adventures
For fall break, my boyfriend and I endured the grueling 10 hour drive to Fort Collins, Colorado. The long drive there and back was more than worth it – Colorado is beautiful (plus two of my best friends live there). One thing I was pleasantly surprised by was how good the coffee in Colorado is.…
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The Girl in the Red Rainboots
If you couldn’t tell by now, I am not the best at coming up with titles for my blog posts. The same applies for pretty much every article I’ve written for the Times-Delphic, my campus newspaper, and any story I’ve written for a reporting class. I’m just not good at summarizing. Journalism is a very…
Jessie Spangler 