“That is why it is so important to let certain things go. To release them. To cut loose. People need to understand that no one is playing with marked cards; sometimes we win and sometimes we lose. Don't expect to get anything back, don't expect...
December 15th, 2012 Nothing make me more content than getting ready for a day of snowboarding. Being able to be up North in the great state of Maine is something I really admire. When I’m patiently waiting on the chairlift, a lot of thoughts run through...
December 8th, 2012 Today I woke up and there was about 1-3 inches of snow on the ground. The main reason I decided to come up to Maine is because I love the outdoors and I love the snow. I’m a snowboarder so I am always...
December 1st, 2012 After thanksgiving break, I feel the need to get back to exercising after eating all that delicious food. Although its cold in Maine I love to go for runs in the woods. Today I went for a 2 mile run through the woods...
November 24th, 2012 Thanksgiving day has arrived and my mom is preparing the turkey. The kitchen is full of amazing smells, tastes and people. This Thanksgiving, I had the idea to cook our family turkey in our pizza oven that we bought for our backyard. The...
November 17th, 2012 Ialways love winter air. That cold air that starts to come in at this time of the year excites me and makes me get in the mindset of winter. Winter also reminds me of snowboarding, which is another reason I came to school...
November 10th, 2012 Something that brings me great joy and contentment is hiking. Although the hike is tiring and intense on the way up, once I reach the top I feel a great amount of pride in myself. I look back on the trail I took...
November 3rd, 2012 On campus there is a small park at the top of the hill close to the freshmen dorms. I used to go spend time at the park last year when I was a freshmen so I decided to take a trip back there...
October 27th, 2012 In the field right next to campus there is hardly any people but there are always a lot of deer. This is one of my favorite spots in Orono. When I come to the field I am at peace with myself and there...
October 20th, 2012 My favorite spot in Maine is under the trees on the University mall and around the campus. During fall, the foliage is colorful and bright and is the perfect environment is exactly where I want to be. I love photography, so being outside ...
October 6th, 2012 The StillWater River is the perfect place to relax. My favorite thing is to sit on a big rock right in front of the river and enjoying the sound of the animals and birds. I love to be right in front of the...
September 29th, 2012 For me, the mall on campus is such a great place to sit down on the grass, enjoy nature and think about my life. The mall is filled with many different types of students and people and is the perfect place to sit...
September 22th, 2012 Whenever I am confused, sad, unsure or just need some time to myself I go for a long walk in the woods. Right near the apartment complex where I live is a woods trail that goes behind campus. This trail is always very...