Santa Fe

It's no secret that New Mexico is my favorite state. The unique landscape is rich in history and mystery, and I thoroughly enjoy traveling to the Land of Enchantment. I feel as if my whole outlook on life is changed once I see the beautiful rolling mountains of New Mexico. My mind is clearer, life is simpler, and I am happier.

Last week, my sister Claire, my cousin Abby, and my mother traveled to Santa Fe to ski. The weather was perfect, and I found myself continuously wishing I could stay in the mountains forever.

Back Down South

Happy New Year!

Also, wow, long time no blog, am I right? December was a blur, filled with finals studying and fun family holiday time.

Now that it's 2015, I am ready to start second semester with a positive attitude, and I am prepared to work even harder than I did last semester. My major has changed, my schedule has been flipped around, and I am anticipating second semester to be much better than the first. I am signed up for some awesome classes including documentary photography and fencing (yes, the sport with swords).

Christmas was great this year. My sisters and cousins are my best friends, and I always look forward to spending time with them. On December 26, we all headed out to the country to meet my cousin's cows, and to take our little all-terrain vehicle (the Mule) for a spin.

Halloweentown

Can we talk about how great Halloween is? Although it is already a couple weeks into November, I still can't shake my love for All Hallows' Eve. Let me just tell you, Sewanee is the absolute perfect setting for a spooky and classic Halloween.

The night before Halloween, I attended a dinner at our Vice Chancellor's house to hear an alum share some first-hand Sewanee ghost stories. I was expecting a not-too serious night with some silly ghost stories thrown in, but instead I heard horrific tales of ghosts inhabiting just about every dorm and academic building on campus. One of the dorms here used to be a hospital with a tuberculosis ward, and there have been several accounts from students that see a menacing and stern-looking nurse ghost wandering the halls late at night.

The day after the Sewanee ghost story-telling, I decided to go out and take photos of my perfect Halloween surroundings. Almost five minutes after I got out of my car to start photographing, however, the chilly rain started to come down, and the fog started to roll up the plateau (making for an even more creepy vibe).

I feel you, Marnie.