Catalysts

Yesterday Hope College finally reached its tipping point. Several hate crimes and acts of discrimination have been happening on campus, especially in the last year and a half, and they have been brushed under the rug... until now. This newest act of hatred affects more students and has been made more public than those before and now people are talking. Talking is good, educating is good, but it's time for us to do something. This anger and frustration, and even the fear need to be channeled toward positive and lasting change on this campus. While I don't approve of what happened in any way, I am grateful for the conversations it has started. This is the catalyst we've been needing, let's use it to create a home at Hope that is safe and accepting of ALL people.

Thank you so much.

Public Mess Ups

If you can survive embarrassing yourself in front of a crowd of hundreds, you can do a lot of things. And, there's a big burst of confidence that comes with pulling off our performance even after a way less than perfect start.

Thanks. Good work, team.

Impromptu Dinner Dates

Surprise! Today just got way more awesome.

Thanks.

Regular Days

With weeks this busy, it's nice to have a not-quite-as-hectic regular day to start things off.

Thanks.

Rush

It's all starting... the incredibly involved, though enjoyable, experience of determining who will make up the new class of Kappa Beta Phi. I'm thankful for the break in the regular schedule of my weeks, the opportunity to meet new people that will soon be my sisters and will bless my life, and all the crazy fun activities that come along with the process.

Thanks.

My Supporters

I truly appreciate looking out into the audience while I'm performing and seeing a sea of friends cheering me on.

Thank you thank you thank you.

This Picture

This day was so good.

Hope College and the Dorian sorority has brought so much into my life through these women. In less than six months we will be reunited to send Kirsten off as a married woman. I am honored to be able to stand at the wedding with all of these women by my side.

Thank you.