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2̶4̶ 1 Thing I Learned at 24

Apr 25, 2020
2 min

2̶4̶ 1 Thing I Learned at 24

Happy 25th birthday to me from quarantine! Today is looking a little different from my original celebration plans, but I have good health and a dog by my side, so I think 25 is going to be a’ight until I can hit up happy hour again. My plans for my birthday – a Golden Birthday if you will (25 on the 25th) – included a luxury weekend hotel stay with a friend, lots of happy hours/brunch, and a two week European vacation. That clearly it’s happening. And while I’m fairly devasta

24 Things I Did Before 24

Apr 24, 2019
5 min

24 Things I Did Before 24

It’s my last day of being 23! It seems like just yesterday I was blowing out the candles, but this time tomorrow I’ll be a full-fledged 24-year-old. It’s been a year of triumphs, losses, and trying to find my place in the world. And with my birthday tomorrow, I’m taking today to reflect not on what I learned (like I normally do), but on what I accomplished this year. Big or small, I did a lot and those things deserve their own moment of recognition. This year was a year of fi

22 Things I Learned at 22

Apr 25, 2018
4 min

22 Things I Learned at 22

The older I get the more I realize that I haven’t figured out life yet. As a kid I thought by 18 that everything would make sense. As I woke up to 23 this morning, I know that I have very little figured out, but I did learn a lot this last year. 22 was an interesting year for me. It was the year I joined new organizations, took on more at work, made some big girl decisions, and learned what it means to listen to your body. While I’m excited for 23 – and the mixed reviews I’ve

Why My Dad is My Best Friend

Aug 10, 2016
3 min

Why My Dad is My Best Friend

Happy birthday to the most amazing dad on the planet! Go Ducks! Graduated nearly 30 years apart. One of the hardest things about being an adult with a job and 10am math class is that there is no luxury of going home whenever you want. So today I can’t be there for my BFF’s birthday, but he’s in my thoughts. And to make up for being 300 miles away, here’s a blog post on why my dad is my best friend…and the best. I was raised by the most amazing parents and each of them are the

20 Things I Learned at 20

Apr 25, 2016
3 min

20 Things I Learned at 20

Happy birthday to me! I am now at the ripe age of 21, which means I now plan on having wine parties during my cheesecake parties. Other than that, not much else of my life will change. I’m still the same ol’ Morgan, just a year older and a whole lot wiser than April 25, 2015. As I like to do on my birthday, I have compiled a list of lessons I have learned in the last year. They are things that I think are not only important for me as a growing person, but things that I believ

Apr 30, 2015
2 min

The 20 Year Old Thing (A Q&A)

It’s been a crazy week. My birthday, midterms, lots of lots of film screenings and life in general have made everything crazy. And that’s why it’s time for a Q&A to calm things down! I Turned 20 and Stuff is Going On (A Q&A) What’s going on with you right now? A million and nine things. And that’s okay. I’m dealing with all of it one thing at a time and luckily I have the most amazing support system to make sure that I don’t completely implode. How was your birthday? AMAZING!

19 Things I Learned at 19

Apr 23, 2015
2 min

19 Things I Learned at 19

I turn 20 on Saturday. I am physically not ready. So, 19 was a good year, yeah? I made my career on being a teenager, and I’m two days out from leaving my teenage years behind. Being a teenager has defined me so much, and as sad as I am to let it all go, I accept that we all get older. My 20s will be a great time – I truly believe that – but being 19 was a year that truly taught me a lot about myself. As I do every year before my birthday (check out my posts from 17 and 18) I

The Love Whisperer (A Q&A)

Apr 28, 2014
4 min

The Love Whisperer (A Q&A)

The time has come again for a little Q&A, where I answer the questions that have been littering my inbox for weeks now. Tell us about a crush you’ve had. This is so embarrassing. Seriously, this guy probably has no idea I had a crush on him for six years. Then again, it wasn’t like I was super obvious about it because I could barely speak in his presence.. I had this crush on this guy who I went to middle & high school with and I still think he’s adorable when he shows up on

18 Things I Learned at 18

Apr 24, 2014
2 min

18 Things I Learned at 18

We learn a lot in a year. So much goes on in 365 days, and as each 365 days pass a compilation of life lessons are taught. 18 never looked this good. Tomorrow I turn 19 (best Friday ever, am I right?) and that means I’ve had roughly 365 days to learn some valuable life lessons. And this year was a doozy when it came to growing up. I graduated high school, moved out of the house, and started university. My whole life changed pretty drastically. But it was not for naught, as I

Look Mummy, I’m 3

Jan 1, 2014
3 min

Look Mummy, I’m 3

We’ve having a birthday party! Three years ago today, I sat down with my laptop and decided to start a blog. I named the blog “Teenage Enthusiasm” because I am a teenager (15 at the time) and am, and always will be, an enthusiast. Upon starting my blog, I did not see myself garnering any sort of audience. I write for myself and,let’s face it, I was a young girl living in a small town. My dreams of writing weren’t incredibly ambitious. In May of 2011, I was Freshly Pressed on

Apr 27, 2013
4 min

18

Well it’s here. I’m no longer a teenager. Maybe I should change the name of this blog. Adult Enthusiasm. Just kidding! That’s the worse name ever! But yes, I did turn 18 this week. Turning 18 is something that has been terrifying me forever. A few weeks ago I wrote a post a little about my pre-adulthood jitters, which you can read here. I’ve been scared to turn 18. The responsibility I feel two days in and the fact that I’ll be living on my own in only a few shorts months has

A Post in Which I May or May Not Brag About My Birthday

Apr 26, 2012
2 min

A Post in Which I May or May Not Brag About My Birthday

…I don’t like to brag, but, my birthday was yesterday. Yay!!!! My birthday is one of my favorite days of the year. And it’s not because it’s all about me and I get to eat unmonitored amounts of cake. I like my birthday because it’s a time that family and friends get together and we all have a really nice time. And that’s special. Turning 17 has been a real eye-opener. It’s finally hitting me that this is my last year of being a child. In 364 days I will be an adult, someone w

April Favorites

Apr 2, 2012
2 min

April Favorites

It’s April! April is my favorite month, for multiple reasons. First, I get to celebrate my birthday!!!!!! Second, it’s my last month until I finally get braces. Third, student elections are this month, and I’m running. I’m pretty excited for my birthday. Only 23 more days until I turn the big 1-7. I seriously love birthday, even ones that aren’t my own. And considering this year my birthday falls on a Wednesday, my lucky day, it should be extra special. I haven’t mentioned it