On Sunday, I turn 24. It is also the same day I got on my first international flight four years ago to hike a 500 mile pilgrimage…… Read more “walk strong”
Author: Gillian Perry
accidentally admitted
In the spring of 2010, I had an admissions audition with the UNCW Department of Music so that I could pursue a minor in Music when I…… Read more “accidentally admitted”
creation as connection
When Natalie, Alli, and I first started putting this blog out into the universe, I was nervous. And, in all honesty, I have stayed nervous about it.…… Read more “creation as connection”
when you already know the answer
I fell in love in a real, big way almost two years ago now. It’s a pretty magical thing, that feeling. The craziest part of all of…… Read more “when you already know the answer”
GP’s link roundup, pt. 1
I spend a lot of time thinking about what to write for this dang blog, but I also realize just how much media I consume every week.…… Read more “GP’s link roundup, pt. 1”
“no, but…”
There’s a basic tenet of improv comedy called “yes, and…”. The concept is that you say yes to whatever scenario the other person has presented, and…… Read more ““no, but…””
topography of life
“Life is like topography, Hobbes. There are summits of happiness and success, flat stretches of boring routine, and valleys of frustration and failure.” I recently read this…… Read more “topography of life”
it’s handled.
I am not a quick learner. My parents have been giving me the same lectures for as long as I can remember. A brief recap: It’s not the…… Read more “it’s handled.”
challenge (is support)
*Disclaimer: The beginning of this post includes a lot of language mostly common to student affairs professionals. If you are not a student affairs professional, you can…… Read more “challenge (is support)”
Freshman Year of Adulthood
I know it irks a lot of people when college/graduate students say that soon they’ll be joining the “real world”. I get it, we’re in the real…… Read more “Freshman Year of Adulthood”