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Thank you!

Today, I decided randomly to check my blog stats.



Ever since I posted this article, the views and comments on my blog have been booming. It is truly, truly humbling and I thank you from the bottom of my heart.

When I read "6 reasons to NOT send your daughter to college," I was angry. I was sad. I felt hurt. It felt like a personal attack on my sister, my mother, my friends, my cousins, and me. Independent women, many of whom are living devout Catholic lives, who went to school simply for a love of learning. That's why I'm in school. Because I want to know more. I want to learn about the world I live in, about the people who surround me, about my faith and my Church. I'm not here for a career. I'm majoring in English and Theology, neither of those are in the least bit practical.

I believe I am a feminist. I'm against birth control, and abortion, and a lot of other things secular feminists say are "women's rights," but I believe that God made men and women equal. Not the same, but equal in their dignity. Everyone deserves an education, regardless of their gender roles.

Again, thank you, and God bless you.

Daily Smash Book: 9.17.13

Listening – to Timshel by Mumford and Sons

Eating – nothing

Wearing – silver flip flops, skinny jeans, black blouse and my blue Mount hoodie.

Feeling – restless

Weather -64 degrees and sunny

Wanting - my packages to arrive

Thinking – meh

Enjoying – Mumford and Sons 

Mass? – no

Gym – no

Favorite part of today so far - pumpkin spice latte

Daily Smash Book - 9.10.13

Listening – to Andy's Birthday from Toy Story

Eating – cookies

Wearing – black flats, jeans, and my "Keep Calm and Mount Up" shirt. Also my St. Christopher Alex & Ani.

Feeling – tired.

Weather - 79 degrees and clear

Wanting - nothing.

Thinking – about what I need to do.

Enjoying – playing candy crush


Mass? – no

Gym – no

Favorite part of today so far – First Bible Study!

Daily Smash Book - 9.9.13

Listening – to the buzzing of the A/C.

Eating – hummus and pretzels

Wearing – skinny jeans, black flats, and my Mount SEEK shirt.

Feeling – hungry...

Weather - 68 degrees and cloudy

Wanting - to be done with classes.

Thinking – I need to step up my game.

Enjoying – meh.


Mass? – no

Gym – after classes with Gianna

Favorite part of today so far – getting a package with stuff from Rome and London from my Texan bestie <3

World Day of Fasting and Prayer for Syria

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Today, Pope Francis asked the Catholics of the world to spend the day fasting and praying for peace in Syria.

I was proud to participate, and was glad that my school (on which the National Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes is on the campus of) was hosting events.

First, they had mass and adoration at the seminary. I decided not to attend mass, but did adore Christ with a chapel full of fellow students, seminarians, priests, and faculty.

After that, we processed up the mountain to the grotto, where, in front of the Eucharist, we prayed the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, begging Jesus to have mercy on us, and the whole world.

Then we went to the grotto altar, where we prayed the Rosary and finished with Mass. It was beautiful to see how many were aware of what is going on in current events and how many care about and love our brothers and sisters in Syria.

Still, there weren't many students there, which was a bit disheartening. But nonetheless, a lovely experience

Sometimes I wonder if I'll ever find that perfect little place I belong at school.

I have no doubt that I'm supposed to be at the Mount. God has given me signs upon signs upon signs... but sometimes it's hard to be here.

I see groups of people always together, always hanging out. I used to have that, but then I screwed up. Or maybe I didn't. But things changed. I changed.

Last spring was a mess, I was sobbing in bed on a daily basis. I would have bet on my soul that nobody cared.

This year is better, but it's still tough. I mean, it's still the beginning, so things can change, and I think they will. But right now it's tough. There's never enough room for me to be able to do things with my friends, or I'm just not invited.

They don't have to spend every waking moment with me. Hell, I hate doing that. But sometimes it'd be nice to be included instead of feeling like you're intruding on something.

I'm praying that I'll find my niche, I know God will show it to me, and that I'll find it. I just sometimes wish that His timing was more like my own.

Daily Smash Book: 8.31.13

Listening – to the Braveheart soundtrack


Eating – nothing, getting ready to go to dinner

Wearing – my gray yoga pants, a pink tank, and a blue tank layered over that.

Feeling – hungry

Weather - 85 degrees and partly cloudy

Wanting - to receive a responding text

Thinking – that it's only the second week of school, and I've a l r e a d y fallen behind in homework.

Enjoying – Once Upon a Time


Mass? – nope

Gym – Yes, this afternoon. Used the elliptical for 20 minutes while watching Once Upon a Time.

Favorite part of today so far – today has been pretty unexciting. I've been doing homework all day. I'm really excited about tonight, however. :) Bingo and Foam Party at the FOCUS house! :)

Daily Smash Book: 8.30.13

Listening – to Shrek and the crickets outside my window

Eating – just drank a nice mug of Vanilla Creme Brulee coffee :)

Wearing – my blue dress

Feeling – at peace.

Weather - 74 degrees and fair

Wanting - More coffee...

Thinking – that it's time to rewatch The Lizzie Bennet Diaries

Enjoying – Shrek

Mass? – nope

Gym – Yes, this morning with the roommate.

Favorite part of today so far – Now. :)

Daily Smash Book - 8.18.13 (on 8.19)

Listening – to Arrested Development on Netflix

Eating – drinking cranberry raspberry juice

Wearing – purple shorts with pink stripes and an old Twilight shirt

Feeling – nervous and stressed

Weather - 68 degrees and partly cloudy

Wanting - Someone to pack for me.

Thinking – that I suck at packing.

Enjoying – watching Arrested Development

Mass? – Nope, went last night at Fan the Fire

Gym – No.

Favorite part of today so far – Going shopping at Target with Gina

Daily Smash Book - 8.14.13

Listening – to Ripper Street on Netflix

Eating – just ate a Thai food smart ones frozen meal

Wearing – black workout pants, a pink tank and a blue patterned tank layered over.

Feeling – Hungry, even though I j u s t ate

Weather - 76 degrees and fair

Wanting - Roxie to snuggle with me :(

Thinking – that I should probably start packing for school...

Enjoying – watching TV... nice and relaxing.

Mass? - Yep! With Dan, Andrew, Julia, Sarah, Alyssa, Caroline, Quinn and Michelle.

Gym - Yes, with Sarah and Michelle

Favorite part of today so far - Just sitting and watching TV (Ripper Street, Scrubs, and now Downton Abbey)

Dorm DIY special

I'm going to be doing a special series on DIYs for dorm rooms, or for other places. It'll be starting soon, and will be complete with pictures and instructions

Daily Smash Book - 8.8.13

Listening – to How to Be A Serial Killer on Netflix

Eating – just finished dinner: Chicken teryaki with pinapple

Wearing – Pink ribbed tank, white muscle tank, blue capri sweatpants

Feeling – kinda tired... but it's not even 8 yet.. hmm

Weather -76 degrees and partly cloudy

Wanting - to go back to school!

Thinking – about if I should wake up for mass tomorrow morning or not....

Enjoying – Matthew Gray Gubler's awkwardness...