Penn State New Kensington

New article & new shoes

Howdy and happy Wednesday!

I got some new shoes. I like them, except they gave me an awful blister. I don’t plan on running in them, but I do enjoy walking Lola in them. They were $50 at Dick’s Sporting Goods.

I wrote another article for the school paper: The Importance of Sun-Protection.

Also of note in my life:

  • My dad is really good at cooking/grilling. I always forget that he was trained as a cook in the Navy. On Sunday he grilled salmon for my family and it was so good!
  • I got new gauges. I went up a size (er, down.. technically?), to a size 8, and Jimmy hates them. I don’t plan on going so big that I have a gaping hole in my ear, I promise. 
  • I’m reading a really good book right now. I can’t wait to do a review when I’m finished. 
  • My brother LOVES avocados and I found a great recipe for him in an old Food Network magazine… avocado pie. I mailed it to him today and I’m totally wondering if he’s going to make it! 

Pictures:Sunday cookout ❤

The new gauges that Jimmy hates :p

An excerpt from the book I’m currently loving.

Avocado pie. I’m not sure what to think!

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Would you eat avocado pie?

Who is the best cook in your family?

Decisions..help?!

I think everyone who reads my blog will remember my post about possibly transferring colleges. I got so much awesome advice. But I need more. Or just opinions. So here it goes.

I’m weird. 🙂

-I currently commute (finishing my freshman year) to Penn State New Ken and I do like it but it doesn’t have too much to offer in the way of activities/opportunities/athletics/spirituality.

@ PSU 😉

-I applied and was accepted to Seton Hill, which is about 30 minutes from my home. It is a bigger college but also more expensive. [Think $37,000] Here is the update *they decided to lower my tuition (through athletic scholarships) down in the $20,000’s.* Which is still crazy.

-Seton Hill has a lot to offer in the academic department, athletic department (cross country + track) , and with activities. But they are a Catholic university and I’m Christian. It’s kind of a big difference buttt I would still be able to attend my church since Seton is only 30 minutes from my house.

Seton Hill^

-Now another update: I am also looking into a Christian college in WV. Ohio Valley University is a tiny college, but I know it has the same beliefs as my faith and I love that. They are also willing to offer me scholarship money which will make tuition around $14,000. That is doable but I don’t really know their academic reputation and the school is about 3 hours away.

-Other options I have looked into: Joining the Navy reserves (don’t judge!), going south for college (like GA, TN, FL) because it is a lot cheaper, and transferring to PSU main which is about 2 hours from me.

Soooo, what do ya think?! Advice.. opinions?