“Active shooter on OSU campus” was the text I received from my mom yesterday morning shortly before I left for class. Prayers out to the victims, families, and the entire OSU community. #BuckeyeStrong pic.twitter.com/FiWNSKny0a — Branden Bowen (@BrandenBowen) November 28, 2016 The Morning Now, that’s pretty frightening, no matter where it’s happening. But then my eyes got wide. I know people… View Post
This weekend was amazing, exciting, and infuriating. It was relaxing and restful, but also productive and intense. Am I being a tad dramatic? Probably (it’s in my nature), but I’ll let you be the judge. Let’s chat. Wednesday I started the day bright and early with a quick elliptical workout and a meh yoga class, before coming back to the apartment to… View Post
Hi! Happy Thanksgiving to all my American friends, and happy Thursday to all my non-American friends. I flew home yesterday afternoon, walked my dog, ate burgers with my parents, and went shopping with my mom. Today, we’ll head out to lunch with my grandparents and great-uncle. What else is on tap for the weekend? The Gilmore Girls revival, the OSU-Michigan game,… View Post
These Double Chocolate Pumpkin Seed Power Bites are dense, chocolatey, and delicious, full of protein and healthy fat, and free of added sugar. Does it get much better for an easy snack? I didn’t think so. The hardest part of 85% of things is getting started. Are there things that challenge you all throughout? Yes. And some things really start to… View Post
Happy Friday! After a stunning, stunning, stunning 70° day yesterday, it’s supposed to cool off and snow (???) over the next couple of days. Crazy. But I guess it is mid-November. So, you can find me inside, cooking, yoga-ing, doing laundry, and hopefully cranking out an essay due after Thanksgiving. Send me good writing vibes! What are you doing this weekend? I… View Post