Choose Positivity

Winter weather will soon be upon us, and for me that means hot chocolate, warm blankets, and endless Christmas movies. My motivation seems to lack during these cold winter months, even when I try my best to push forward. I think it’s the lack of sunshine and inability to be outside for long periods of […]

A New Lens

Last week, I attended National Convention for the fourth year running. Since my very first visit, I have always been energized by the experience, met plenty of truly amazing people, and left feeling excited about the year ahead. The same could be said about many FFA conferences and journeys, but this year, my National Convention […]

Building Hothouses

Last week, I attended an interesting class at K-State. The discussion during the class focused on one specific topic: hothouses. Now, what exactly is a hothouse? It’s simple: “hothouse” is a synonym of the word “greenhouse.” These structures, built using a transparent material, allow plants to grow out of season and in areas where the […]

An Investment

I remember going to Land of Oz Simmentals just north of Hutchinson to buy my first cow. At six years old, grandpa had loaned me just enough to buy a bred Sim-gelbvieh heifer that I decided to name Macy, as cattle were pretty much my family’s way of teaching about financial responsibility. My thoughts were […]

Awesome

Awesome is a word that we use on a regular basis and have become very familiar with. We use it to describe anything from a day at a theme park to a comfy couch in the living room. What I find interesting is that the Merriam-Webster definition is as follows: “inspiring an overwhelming feeling of reverence […]

A Year Worth Living

This past week I had the chance to spend a few days at the 88th Nebraska FFA Convention. Reflecting back on my time in Lincoln has led me to a few realizations. One: My time as a State FFA Officer is quickly coming to a close. Two: Seven of my best friends gave retiring addresses […]

A Blessing in Disguise

As I slowly begin to unload my car and move back to Manhattan, I can’t help but reflect on my experiences from the first semester. Between classes, FFA events, and spontaneous trips with my friends, there seems to be one common denominator – Emma. Moving into college barely knowing the person I would spend nearly […]