Staying Curious: How Saying Yes Makes Life More Interesting
Several years ago, I found myself wedged under my car, staring up at the skid plate that stood between me and the oil drain plug.…
Several years ago, I found myself wedged under my car, staring up at the skid plate that stood between me and the oil drain plug.…
In college, I was a stickler when it came to sending thank you cards. A jacket from an aunt, new socks from my folks, and,…
During fifth grade, our classroom became the temporary home to a traveling library of animals brought to us by a local college. To a child…
As a child, I thought that living alone meant doing whatever you wanted. While I occasionally live out this childhood belief (usually by eating unlimited…
In my early 20s, I lived alone for the very first time. With no roommates around, I quickly realized how much trash I personally produced,…
In college, I majored in photojournalism, a major that more than one person reminded me was a dying profession. I’m rather stubborn, though, so I…
In September 2008, I rolled out of bed at the tender hour of 5:50 a.m. and started my first day of work making breakfast burritos…
During my childhood, gifts were typically reserved for Christmas and birthdays. Whenever I spotted an advertisement for some fun new toy, I knew I had…
Growing up, I was the only kid I knew who went to church every single week. While everyone else was sleeping in, I was listening…
For most of my life I’ve been Kat the Student. This title, first bestowed upon me in my wee preschool years, stuck with me until…