“You are more than just my big brother, you are my protector, and my best friend and I love you more than words can say or tears can show. I’m patiently awaiting the day I can see you again.” This is a statement from Stacie Hepler about her older brother, Blake.
coping

Road to Vegas Day 4: Just Breathe
4 days left, in the middle finally! I yet again didn’t get much done outside of research. I’m to the point of seclusion, thus today’s lesson…
Stress management.

Sleeping is a Gateway Drug for Being Awake
I think it was the second semester of my sophomore year of college that I mastered the art of successfully pulling an all-nighter (or more than one—in a row.). I won’t go into that here, though. Purposely avoiding sleep is not the smartest thing in the world, and I won’t be responsible for making it easier for all of you to accomplish.
The Mirror Image of a Shattered Love
This was an essay I was asked to write for Honors College English, I was asked to write about my greatest fear. A prompt derived from the book 1984 by George Orwell, and this is what I submitted. I hope you enjoy.
The Mirror Image of a Shattered Love

Life isn't always fair
For those of you who may or may not have read my biography, You may realize that I've always had a realization that the world isn't fair. You can be the nicest person in the world, and never gain from it. Right?




