Now if anyone asked me, I would generally say I’m a low maintenance girlie. I don’t need much during the day, or hell, even the week! Just a little bit of sun, the tiniest bit of water, and a place to watch the world go by. That’s it! So forgive me for thinking that even college life would be suitable for me. I’m a succulent succulent! I’m meant to thrive in harsh scenarios, like the boss bitch I am. But no. I don’t think that I’ve seen the sun in a month, let alone opened the window. So here I sit. Withering away on the windowsill, reflecting on the potential I had yesterday. My leaves are shriveled now, my stem leaning. My soil is dry as a bone. I fear now, that even if the window opened, I would be burned by the sun and float away piece by piece with the wind. Oh how I hope my sister plants are faring better than I.



Even low maintenance is too much maintenance 🌱

The fall semester at URochester has arrived, and I’m more than ready to get back into writing about all my birding adventures. With over three months of time off from school, summer has always been my favorite season to travel. Read More

Even low maintenance is too much maintenance 🌱

Here are five albums that I’ve handpicked to help you through this adjustment period. I recommend these albums to anyone, not just first-years, as they’re all great records, but I think they will strike a certain chord with you first-years especially. Enjoy! Read More

Even low maintenance is too much maintenance 🌱

The beginning of a fall semester — whether you are a wide-eyed first-year or a senior that cannot wait to leave — is an exciting yet stressful checkpoint for all college students. Adjusting to a new living area, rigorous courses and demanding extracurriculars while balancing a healthy lifestyle is one of the biggest challenges students face.  Read More