Author: Meredith
#FoodieFriday Earl Grey Cake with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting
I wanted to bake a cake from scratch after the chocoholic induced box mix last week. I love a good cup of tea, and it’s been years since I made some Earl Grey cake. Typically, I tailor several recipes to yield a particular result, but “Liv for Cake” essentially nailed the recipe. I made adjustments based on loose leaf versus…
#ThankfulThursday Routines
While the longer summer break imposed by quarantine felt luxurious and carefree, sometimes you crave routine and structure. Now that we are back on a routine in our new normal, life feels more organized. If you’ve heard of the GYST, you understand exactly how it feels to have all your plates floating in the air with no idea what to…
#WordlessWednesday Pansies Finally!
#TutoringTuesday Personal Narrative
By far, my favorite assignment is the personal narrative essay. Students use what they know — their own personal life experiences — to acquaint themselves with academic writing. Not only do the students have an opportunity to reflect upon a life changing moment, but I receive the personal pleasure of learning more about these individuals who spend 10-15 weeks with…
#MondayMemories Sugar Crash
On this particular morning in question, I remember explicitly being scheduled in electronics. My department manager and I bantered and giggled about random topics, working on leftover freight from the night before, when an older woman approached the counter. She had an issue with her phone and thought an upgrade was in order. The process usually takes about 10-15 minutes,…
#SundaySnapshot Swallowtail
#Caturday Squeaky Loves Momma
#FoodieFriday Gluten Free Chocolate Cake
Sometimes, you just need some chocolate cake, but you don’t want the hassle of measuring several ingredients and cleaning the aftermath. So, you doctor up a box mix and slather it with canned frosting! Ingredients: 1 box gluten free cake mix3 large eggs (instead of the 2 on the box)1/2 cup melted butter (instead of just 1/3 cup)1 cup milk…
#ThankfulThursday Feedback
Although my first season of PhD applications fell flat, the experience offered plenty of feedback from potential faculty advisors. I learned where my strengthens and weaknesses lie — and how to fix the weaknesses for a better outcome in 2021. I admittedly attempted to send out a uniform application packet, which ultimately squashed plans to attend a PhD program in…