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Category Archives: Weekly
A Semester in Review
I spend a lot of time looking back. Sure, sometimes it’s distracting to look over your shoulder; sometimes doing so provides prolific insight and understanding, focus and purpose. I like to see lessons learned. Because I’m infinitely skilled at forgetting, I … Continue reading
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Week 12
Spring is coming. It’s nearly here. We had an unusual warm spell last week, but ironically I’m now fighting a cold (but, I think I’m winning). Bear with me, I’m keeping this short and oh-so-sweet. (Posts coming soon: a fun … Continue reading
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Week 11
Here… but soon there.
Not quite there… but still here.
This is an awkward spot, you see.
When I came back from spring break, something shifted.
My roommate wrote above the sink: “Welcome back to your home away from home.”
I smiled, deeply appreciating her and her warm welcome. But, something shifted.
For others, they spent their spring break at home and came back to school – their home away from home.
For me, I went on a sort of blessed vacation and came back to the place I now call my home.
Neither perspective is right, or better.
I just realize that, in a sense, I’m all in.
All in.
In a risky, move-a-thousand-miles-away-don’t-see-anything/anyone-familiar-for-months, kind of way.
My room is my room and, while I’m here, Moody is home.
And that is a good, good thing.
But in five weeks my world moves all over again… again.
Here… but soon there.
Not quite there… but still here.
This is an awkward spot, you see.
But I wouldn’t choose to be anywhere else.
For now.
Week 11.
Love,
Kylie
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Week 10
This is a little late, I know. I was in Colorado and now I’m in Chicago for another six weeks then back to California. Six. More. Weeks. That’s it! Nuts. There are only a few things I’d like to share … Continue reading
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Week 9: Numbers
23 pages of papers written, edited, turned in 1,003 miles traveled from Chicago to Longmont, Colorado 8 books checked out from the Longmont Library 2 loaves of homemade sourdough bread (and counting), a jar of homemade honey a 2 year … Continue reading
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Week Eight: Dorm Decor
Living in a tiny apartment, you learn how to use the resources you have to decorate your space. As a visual person, I love for my surroundings to make me feel at home, peaceful, and comfortable. To decorate our small space, I used a few materials for lots of impact.
1. Small birdcages hanging from the ceiling (found in the $1 basket at Michael’s) feel whimsical and inspiring.
2. If you own collection of sorts, utilize it. I collect mugs and my roommates love them too, so all of our mugs sit on the windowsill waiting to be filled with coffee or tea.
3. Sometimes finding filling a large, white wall can seem daunting. I brought some decorative paper to Chicago, so I made a headboard of sorts above my bunk bed. Love.
4. Twinkle lights always make a room better. And, they work as great soft light for evenings.
5. Another use of a collection: jewelry. I hung mine from a piece of left over cardboard and thumb tacks. Simple, but functional reuse.
Any other decor solutions for small spaces or small budgets (or both)?
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Kylie Continue reading
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Week Seven
Hundreds of people ‘frozen’ in place at an internet organized Flash mob. I like the couple near the front.
One of the multiple groups walking through the city. This group carried yellow balloons.
I’ve got papers to write and things to do, so I’m keeping this to short phrases… the memorable moments of the week include:
A Freeze-out Flash Mob
An ‘Amazing Race’ inspired game night, with crazy food challenges for our brother floor
Temperatures in the upper 30s
Running through snowy city streets (politically charged streets – lots of walks and protests)
A disheartening shooting
An unexpected blessing – getting to go to Colorado for spring break (two weeks!)!
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Week Six: Brothers, Sisters, Ice Cream
***Thought I had posted this on Monday. oops!
Valentine’s day folders where the exchanging the sisterly love happens.
Our brother floor threw us a dessert Valentine’s Day evening of fun. Lots of laughter and silliness. Thanks guys, you’re great!
Not so sleepy city.
Moose Track ice cream at Gryffindor Commons with a dear friend (who also took this delightful photo).
Cannot believe Valentine’s Day was just nine days ago and that I’ve been here nearly seven weeks. Time flies, but in some ways I feel like I’ve been here for ages. With every week, I’m more and more comfortable navigating my way around the city (Until today’s tragic news… more to come).
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Week Five: Pancakes, Pancakes, Pancakes and Love
Girls in college love pancakes. The cheap, delectable combination of home-y comfort, gooey chocolate (or peanut butter or syrup or butter), domestic tradition, and childhood memories make them a perfect go-to snack for any and all occasions.
Friday night? Pancakes.
Need to celebrate good news? Pancakes.
Missing home? Pancakes.
This week we celebrated Valentine’s Day with heart-shaped, strawberry and whip-cream topped pancakes. We also shared cute cards and had an underwear exchange. Fun!
As a happily single young woman, I find Valentine’s Day a sweet holiday to celebrate the love cultivated whatever season you find yourself in, watch classic movies like Little Women, and eat chocolate without restraint.
Send a card to your grandma, write a note to your roommate. Decorate with red and pink, or take yourself out on a date. Call your best friend, or buy tickets to visit the ones you haven’t seen in a while. Kiss your husband or make heart-shaped pancakes with your children. Sit in silence with your Savior, the greatest love of all, thankful that His love is faithful and unchanging. Celebrate the love in your life, wherever you find it, with something sweet or delectable or charming.
Vow to cultivate love now and in the season to come. Amidst the ugliness, tragedy, and brokenness, may you enjoy the comfort and rest you find with the ones you love, remembering Christ who first loved us, though we were far from him.
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Week Four
(top: the River, bottom left: my smug face + the river, bottom right: Wheaton)
Week four seemed to have a mind of it’s own. A historical week, even. Two+ feet of snow. Founder’s Week. A trip to Wheaton to finish it off with some folk music and quality time with a dear friend. It’s Sunday and I’m exhausted. Superbowl? Eh. That’s all.
My cozy train ride playlist from this morning:
The Call, Regina Spector
Winter Winds, Mumford and Sons
Flags, Brooke Fraser
Everything is Yours, Audrey Assad
In the Middle, Mat Kearney
I and Love and You, The Avett Brothers
Like a Lake, Sara Groves
Living in Twilight, The Weepies
The Exchange, Kristopher Stipech
Deciphering Me, Brooke Fraser
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