Recently, I had moved into my Residence Hall for the Summer C and Fall semesters. Gilchrist Hall is Residence Hall located on Florida State University’s main campus in Tallahassee, FL. As a Resident Assistant, I had the chance to move in a week before the incoming freshmen students arrived so that I could assist […]
“Pulse became the place where my best friends learned to be themselves. . . . Pulse was where I learned to love myself as a gay man. Pulse was where I learned to love my community.” Daniel Leon-Davis reflects on Pulse as a haven for LGBTQ individuals in Orlando, Florida. via The Site of the Orlando […]
Alfred B. Maclay Gardens is a wondrous springtime display. The state park, located in Tallahassee Florida, is home to a variety of enchanting plant and animal life alike. With a cobblestone walkway paved down the main trail, Maclay Gardens serves as a very popular date spot, picnic location, and as an incredible backdrop for both […]
Yesterday, I decided that I was going to venture to my grandfather’s house. Since I am leaving for Tallahassee again on Tuesday, I figured that I might as well try and see some more of my family before my many months of studying, working, and traveling. As I walked into the quiet home, I greeted […]
For Valentine’s Day Weekend, my boyfriend at the time and I took a trip to Tallulah Falls, located in Georgia. The trip was a very spontaneous excursion for the both of us. We decided that we wanted to travel more, so we packed up our bags and made the 6 hour drive north from Tallahassee. […]
For most, leaving home can be a very emotional and draining experience. It leaves you lost in the ever-growing world, all alone with no determined path to follow. To others, leaving home mirrors escape. But what happens when you one day return to the very place that once stifled your creativity?
Recently, I have had the opportunity to participate in this incredible institution that is partnered with my university. We spent a week refining our leadership ability, formulating a personal vision, and challenging the norm in both perspective and reality. This beautiful organization was called Leadershape, and in this post I am going to be detailing […]