Spooky Reads & Views

I'm not a fan of scary stories so I try to make a point of avoiding the genre of horror in both books and on screen. They creep me out and hinder my ability to smoothly function throughout the day...and night. After watching a scary movie, you'll probably find me creeping corners, looking …

Monthly Wrap-up: August & September 2018

Ah, the start of the new academic year accompanied by the reappearance of an old friend, Fall. For many, myself included, it marks a fresh start: a chance to prioritize for the upcoming year, remind yourself of the goals you set to accomplish and add any additional ones if necessary. With the comm…

Movie News: Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald: Final Trailer Reaction!

Can you guys believe that the day we've been waiting for for the past two years is fast approaching?! I certainly can't! I've even recently bought a Hogwarts uniform- complete with the robes, Ravenclaw tie, pin, and scarf- to celebrate the momentous occasion. Yes, I will be wearing my …

My Favorite American Authors: July 4th Edition

While I'm not proud of all of my country's most recent as well as past indiscretions (to put it mildly), I am proud to be American. So, in celebration of Independence Day, I thought that I would compile a list of some of my favorite classical and contemporary American authors. Albeit, it&#…

Monthly Wrap-up: May & June 2018

I know this wrap-up is really late. June is half over, but I thought I should post it anyway. May marked the official end of my first year of graduate school, and boy, was it a long-awaited end! This has been the most difficult year for me- academically- to date. Honestly, it was for lack of tryin…