be brave & be kind.

this past week (i should probably say month...) has been extremely busy. full of life lessons that will have to be spelled out at another time.

but, tonight, i found this saying on brynn's pinterest and i feel it perfectly sums up what the past few weeks have taught me:

it's just that simple, folks. be brave and be kind. even when it's hard.

thanksgiving couldn't come soon enough! i am grateful for family, friends, and the opportunities/experiences i've had at SUU. i have learned so much.

hello.

yikes. it's been a while. i've been failing miserably at keeping this blog updated. luckily, i'm pretty sure the people who actually follow this blog are my family members, so they know i'm still alive.

so many things going on, so little time. my senior year of college has (so far) been a blast, and at the same time, a huge learning experience. my position in SUUSA has taught me a lot, not to mention my classes.

in an attempt to share a bit of my life over the past few months (and seeing as, like i mentioned earlier, my twitter-less family are the people who read my blog), i will share some of my tweets. enjoy.

Club fairs, movies, comedians, paint dances, concerts...constitutional amendments. #samelevel #superfun #tbirdnation
— Bailey Bowthorpe (@baileybowthorpe) August 30, 2013

Four hours later, Constitutional Amendment Committee concludes! #letfreedomring #diehards pic.twitter.com/OsFSLw991a
— Eric M. Kirby (@ericmkirby) August 31, 2013

This is a James Taylor listening, West Wing watching type of day.
— Bailey Bowthorpe (@baileybowthorpe) September 11, 2013

No coincidence-providence is at work. SUUSA constitution just passed presidents council on National Constitutional Day. #letfreedomring
— Bailey Bowthorpe (@baileybowthorpe) September 17, 2013

Did you know the SUUSA budget is over $300,000 of YOUR STUDENT FEES? @SUUTbird #tbirdnation pic.twitter.com/8yxT3ffZus
— Bailey Bowthorpe (@baileybowthorpe) September 18, 2013

The real winners in life are people who look at every situation with an expectation that they can make it work or make it better. #wisewords
— Bailey Bowthorpe (@baileybowthorpe) September 27, 2013

FOREVER. RED. FRIDAY. #tbirdnation #bestdayoftheyear
— Bailey Bowthorpe (@baileybowthorpe) October 11, 2013

In other news...SUU Board of Trustees unanimously passes SUUSA Constitution! #tbirdnation #bestday
— Bailey Bowthorpe (@baileybowthorpe) October 11, 2013

So far, very successful night in the ELC. @WestonPrisbrey has agreed to be my future chief of staff. #honored #ELCnights #patriotism
— Bailey Bowthorpe (@baileybowthorpe) October 25, 2013

Got an email from @CourtneyDumont1. #daymade #misshertimes100
— Bailey Bowthorpe (@baileybowthorpe) October 29, 2013

Apple Pie is an acceptable breakfast food, right? #grandmasown
— Bailey Bowthorpe (@baileybowthorpe) November 6, 2013

Nothing like a little West Wing after a LONG week! #lazyfridaynights
— Bailey Bowthorpe (@baileybowthorpe) November 9, 2013

so there you have it, 2 1/2 months of my life summed up in a few tweets. now, i'm recommitting myself to updating my blog more! If you have any ideas for what i should write about, i will gladly accept them.

make this week memorable.

blb