(This is the first chapter from Copenhagen Clouds which was my year-long senior writing project in college. It's a YA novel about a college student who studies abroad in Denmark, falls for her host sister's boyfriend and struggles to find her independence.)Chapter 1Today was finally here. In less than sixteen hours, I would be in… Continue reading First chapter of Copenhagen Clouds
Category: 2013
Creative Travel Writing Assignment
I wrote this for my Creative Travel Writing class. At the time, I was feeling like I wasn't allowed to admit that study-abroad wasn't always perfect. I wanted to explore how similar events can be portrayed so differently, depending on who the audience is. Assignment 1Debbie in Denmark BlogMonday January 28,… Continue reading Creative Travel Writing Assignment
Deer will now be students
Hey. Here's a satire piece I submitted to the Bullsheet on November 9, 2013. Enjoy! The university announced yesterday that in order to relieve racial tensions on campus and to promote diversity, deer will now be admitted to the campus.“What better way to teach students to value diversity than to have diversity of species within the… Continue reading Deer will now be students
Reflecting on the past and future
Happy New Years!I want to reflect back on the previous year and make some new years resolutions.My 2013:The year started out a bit scary for me because I moved to Copenhagen, Denmark for four months. I'll admit I was terrified to leave my parents and live with a host family in a strange city. Once… Continue reading Reflecting on the past and future
