Splitting a bag of chips on the beach. Spontaneous Starbucks dates. Tomato and feta pasta with a friend. A Tuesday and Friday lunchtime that has a permanent space on my calendar. Monday night dinners in the Caf. Takeout at a Graphic production night.Each of these meals is more than just a time to stop and refuel. Each of these moments is a chance to sit down, connect with … [Read more...] about Good News: Connecting Without Convenience
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Good News: Spending a Night Under the Stars
Picture this: You wake up to your alarm playing some random song in your ears at 2 a.m. You stick an arm out of your sleeping bag and turn it off. You don’t have the rain fly on your tent, so your barely-open eyes can faintly see some stars above you.While it may seem like a bad way to wake up — far too early, probably cold and definitely uncomfortable — it … [Read more...] about Good News: Spending a Night Under the Stars
Good News: Water Bottles are the Windows to the Soul
I have a tendency to hoard. Ticket stubs, socks, books, mugs, stickers, water bottles.Despite my growing collection of water bottles — thanks RISE! — there are only two I rely on: My baby-blue Hydro Flask I got from a Pepperdine RISE event and a lime-green Hydro Flask I got in the REI Co-op return section for $15.Both are covered in stickers from clubs, events and … [Read more...] about Good News: Water Bottles are the Windows to the Soul
Good News: Rooting Joy in Plants
One fall afternoon as I was shopping with both my roommate and boyfriend at Trader Joe's, a green, leafy beauty caught my eye.It was a tall, strong and wonderful plant called a Monstera. I instantly rushed to it as my roommate called after me, saying, “No, Haley, you don't need another plant.” Little did she know, I did.I picked up my new friend and placed him in my … [Read more...] about Good News: Rooting Joy in Plants
Good News: Rediscovering my Love for Art
When I was younger, I loved to paint. My paintings weren't anywhere close to being masterpieces. But I enjoyed the hobby, and I painted every night.Soon, I filled the walls of my childhood bedroom with paintings depicting everything from landscapes to calligraphy to attempted portraits of my dog. Some were messy, and some were clean, and while I never considered myself a … [Read more...] about Good News: Rediscovering my Love for Art