I'm not sure about you, but I like to choose a word for the year that I feel identifies my intentions for the year. For 2025, my word is excellence. To me, this word describes how I want to show up in my life. I want to live with intention this next year and work … Continue reading Word of the Year – 2025
Category: Personal
New Year, New Opportunities
I can hardly believe that it's already 2025! This year has so many exciting things to look forward to... I have presentations, interviews, weddings, trips, and more planned this year! As the New Year begins, I like to take time and reflect on what I loved about the past year and what I would like … Continue reading New Year, New Opportunities
Honored to Be a Finalist for the University of Tennessee’s 3 Minute Thesis Competition
I’m thrilled to share that I’ve been honored as a finalist in the University of Tennessee’s 3 Minute Thesis (3MT) competition! This opportunity is more than just a platform to speak about my research—it’s a chance to share meaningful insights on rural food deserts and the critical importance of food access in creating healthier communities. … Continue reading Honored to Be a Finalist for the University of Tennessee’s 3 Minute Thesis Competition
Hurricane Helene – Devastaing Appalachia
It has taken me weeks to feel that I can put into words my emotions about the destruction and devastation that has occurred in Appalachia from Hurricane Helene. My heart breaks thinking about the communities and families that have been torn apart, especially as clean-up efforts seem slow and the death counts rise... Like most … Continue reading Hurricane Helene – Devastaing Appalachia
New Semester, New Goals!
Well, it’s that time of year again. The Fall semester has begun here at Rocky Top, and I am so excited! I love taking time as the hustle of summer comes to a close to reflect on the Spring and Summer months and set fresh goals for the Fall and Winter months. As a graduate … Continue reading New Semester, New Goals!
Happy Independence Day!
The Fourth of July is one of my favorite holidays - a perfect blend of patriotism and summer fun! This year, I'm especially excited to spend it on the boat with family and friends, soaking in the sun and celebrating life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Today, my family's celebration kicks off with a … Continue reading Happy Independence Day!
Summer Reset Plans
This past week we saw the summer solstice, marking the official start of summer! My family and I spent it on the boat soaking up the extra hours of sunlight. As a graduate student who is wrapping up their program, summer represents a rare and cherished blend of opportunity and adventure. With the academic year … Continue reading Summer Reset Plans
Hello again,
I've been missing from this blog for a while now - I've had some significant life changes and got caught up in my everyday. 🙂 But I'm back, and I'd like to resume using this website as an electronic portfolio and a blog for projects, ideas, and concepts I'm working on. The past year has … Continue reading Hello again,