Starting College – Life of Lilah

Fall Becomes Winter, Winter Becomes Spring, Spring Becomes Summer

It’s hard to believe that a year ago the thought of my departure from my parent’s house in Oregon to the dorms at Evergreen State College in Washington was looming over me like the shadow of a threatening thunderstorm. Now, as I sit cross-legged on the floor of my childhood home after returning from myContinue reading “Fall Becomes Winter, Winter Becomes Spring, Spring Becomes Summer”

Revisiting Previous Goals

This past July, I composed a blog post around setting goals for my first quarter of college. Feel free to give it a read here https://trilliumflowersblog.com/2022/07/30/goal-setting-first-quarter/ The quarter ended last week, and I’m back in Bend for the holidays. The sun is being birthed again, a new year is beginning, and there’s no better timeContinue reading “Revisiting Previous Goals”

As Winter Arrives…

It is essential to remember that we, as humans, are animals. There is not some line separating us and the earth. Despite what technological and industrial developments may lead one to believe, we have not conquered Mother Nature, because we are a part of her. No matter how many acres of soil we cover withContinue reading “As Winter Arrives…”

Nighttime Room Vignette

Tinkling like that of a fallen star is whispered through the darkness, where I know my windchimes are being gently caressed by the much louder fan. Like fairy’s laughter, the chimes come infrequently, and remain a calming sound in the night. The noise seems to cleanse the air, and make it feel safe. I knowContinue reading “Nighttime Room Vignette”

Goal Setting: First Quarter

While camping at the coast with my family this past week(which deserves a blog post of its own) we got to talking about setting goals for this new time. My brother is heading back off to colorado for hockey, and I’m moving to Washington for college, leaving my parents as empty nesters three years beforeContinue reading “Goal Setting: First Quarter”

Preparing for College in the Time of Covid

Growing up I always dreamed about going to college. Walking through the forest with my dad, I would beg him to tell me more stories about his college experiences. Soaking in every detail he would share about dorm life, classes, and friendships I would make along the way. I had always planned how it wouldContinue reading “Preparing for College in the Time of Covid”