When I accepted my position with Harlaxton over a year ago, one of my friends skipped the congratulations and immediately said he was coming to see me while I worked here. A couple of months later, two more from the same friend group said they were following suit. At the time, I really didn’t believe… Read More Four Hands
Inspired by a life-fulfilling stroll, courtesy of Llandudno, Wales.… Read More An Ode to Wales
Today, high school is different than it was when you were there in countless ways, but there is one thing that is exactly the same: high school ballgames.… Read More Rules for Attending a Ballgame in High School
Back by popular demand. And, well, mostly because I miss clicking away at keys and creating something to share with the world. Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the launch of the new and improved What Are This. If you’re wondering why I was gone for so long, life kind of got in the way of… Read More What Are This? 2.0
September 17, 2014 So, I had the most random day of my life in France today. We are currently docked in Le Havre, which is a port city and that’s about it. To be honest, there’s just not much to do here. I have plans for the next two days (tomorrow I’m going to see… Read More Bonjour!
September 16, 2014 During the stay in Belgium, we were allowed to cross over to the Netherlands, so I can add another country to my list! I went to Amsterdam and boy is that an odd joint! No pun intended. Okay, pun intended. Anyway, Amsterdam is so unique. In most cities you have to look… Read More Hanging ‘Round in A’dam
September 16, 2014 Ahh, Belgium. Finally a land completely dedicated to chocolate and waffles! I am gaining weight just by walking along these streets! Seriously the food is salivating here. We were docked in Antwerp, which is where the current European Special Olympic Games are being held. Here is a picture of the torch! … Read More They Love Me In Belgium
September 6, 2014 Today I went to Toruʼn, a medieval town in Poland. I walked down the cobblestone streets and toured a few of the incredibly old buildings. I also viewed a massive painting depicting the difference of Heaven and the alternative that has been marveled at by royals and peasants alike for centuries now.… Read More Run, Run, Run as Fast as You Can…
Okay, readers. This is it. The big news. For the next few months “What Are This?” will be a little different. IT’S GOING GLOBAL! For the fall semester this year I will be studying abroad… in a big way. This isn’t your average student trip that many college students today go on – where they… Read More Sail with Me
Hey guys. Tomorrow I’m revealing some big news! And I mean BIG news. “What Are This?” is about to have a little change for a while. I’m about to write about some experiences that you or your friends are NOT going to want to miss. So like my Facebook page, share it and suggest it… Read More Big News!
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