I’ve Started Sticking My Phone in a Drawer on Sundays & This is What Happened
Three Sundays ago, I woke up and was sick of my phone. I was tired of holding it, tired of constantly responding to texts, tired of knowing...
Jewels Tauzin (Rhodes ‘22)
Jewels Tauzin (Rhodes ‘22)
Hi there! I'm a freshman at Rhodes College in Memphis, TN and I love a good coffee shop, my sweet kitten, and female friendships.
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March Playlist
March as a person is your friend who remembers everyone's birthday, always has an umbrella, surprises you by the risks they take, and knows...
The Aftermath of a Pinterest Void
I don’t know about you, but I’ve spent a lot of time on Pinterest. People got on it so much that my high school literally blocked the site...
Working From Rest
A while ago, I read a blog post which stated that we were designed to “work from rest” instead of what is typically done, which is resting...
I Am My Sister's Keeper
This past week as a Rhodes’s student and as a woman has been a difficult one. Once again, we are shown the consequences of a consequence-...
Why Valentine's Day is My Favorite Holiday
Valentine’s Day gets a bad reputation. And I’m not oblivious as to the reasons why– it gets exhausting seeing ad after ad of couples...
Why Stacy Abrams Delivering the Democratic State of the Union Address is a Big Deal
I abso-freaking-lutely love Stacy Abrams. I can’t even tell you why I like her so much, but when I listen to her talk, I always decide that...
Keep Your Eyes on Your Own Paper
When I hear the words, “keep your eyes on your own paper” I am immediately transported back to a fifth-grade math test. Not only did those...
Grieving the Loss of Someone You Have Never Met
On January the 17th, I walked out of my 9 am English class to news that Mary Oliver had died that morning from lymphoma. When the friend...
How To: Miss Home Less in College
Throughout my first semester of college, I had my fair share of homesick days. At first, I had no clue how to deal. A lot of times you hear...
Navigating the Tricky Balance of “Alone Time” & Living in Community with Others
If you’re like me, you love your alone time, or an idea that has recently caught wave as the catchy slogan, ‘self care’. However, since I’...
Why Everyone Should Watch the Fred Rogers Documentary
Growing up, when all my friends were watching the 'cool TV shows,' I was the one watching PBS. Frankly, a lot of the shows on other...
College Friendships & How They Are So Much More Beautiful Than I Expected
The summer before college, I spent a good deal of conversations with my friends talking about how we hoped we would find friendships in...
An Autumn Playlist: Newness and Possibility and Sweaters
To me, autumn is the most beautiful time of the year. It's hope and warmth in sweaters and lattes and hugs walking arm in arm in the cold...
Why Down The Hall?
My first Friday night of college, I had the idea to start a blog titled The Girl Down The Hall . Five new friends were at dinner, all...
Memphis Coffee Shops
Even though I just moved to Memphis about a month ago, the Memphis coffee scene is one that is near and dear to my heart. Coffee shops have...
