The First Draft

Erin Through the Looking Glass

  • Finding Community in Unusual Places

    Since last week’s post went over so well, here’s another one! In the form of an update about how things have been in my post-break-up recovery. It was a little… Read more

  • The end of the world as I knew it

    A lot has changed since the last time I posted… To put it simply, my entire world shifted. Read more

  • A Letter to Myself #1

    I’m sure I’ll write a few of these, so I’m calling this one #1. I’m a little over halfway through my first semester as an adviser, and I feel like… Read more

  • I guess I’m obsessed with journalism…

    In high school, I was a band kid, through and through… until my junior year. I realized I didn’t really want to pursue any of my classes in college –… Read more

  • I’m BACK

    Good evening internet! Or morning, or afternoon, or night. Whatever time you’re reading this. I locked this blog down for a while, and I had a really good reason! In… Read more

  • Series Review: Prodigal Son

    I don’t know about y’all, but I am seemingly infinitely interested in true crime! Podcasts, TV shows, etc. Whatever I can get my hands on. That doesn’t mean I exclusively… Read more

  • New Horizons, Ft. K.K. Slider

    K.K. finally came to my island! It took longer than it should have (thanks to me avoiding Tom), but on Sunday morning he finally made it. I’m not going to… Read more

  • Grad school or bust?

    I’ve been doing a lot of thinking about what I want to do, lately. I miss learning, and I want to advance my career. After all, I’m only 22! I’ve… Read more

  • Book Review: A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas

    My first book review! I started this blog up so I could start to write more, but I feel like I haven’t been doing a good job. I struggle a… Read more

  • What should I be doing?

    I’ve had Animal Crossing: New Horizons since the end of March, and it’s been great. One of my least favorite things to do though is ask Tom Nook, “What should… Read more

  • Oliver’s eventful first week home!

    I know my last post was about Oliver, too, but what can I say? He’s my constant companion during this quarantine. You may think I adopted him at a great… Read more

  • I adopted a goober with separation anxiety

    I don’t know about everyone else, but I’m over this quarantine stuff. I can’t go anywhere, I can’t see people, and I need some time apart from my dog. That’s… Read more

  • The Stalk Market made me a millionaire

    If you’ve played Animal Crossing: New Horizons, you’ve probably heard of the Stalk Market by now. There are a few ways to use it (along with a game glitch or… Read more

  • Sometimes it really is the journey…

    My college experience was a lot like everyone else’s. I went to classes regularly, I made good grades, I tried to be as involved as I could. I probably looked… Read more

  • How much money do I owe Tom Nook?

    I broke. Less than a week after it’s release and I broke down and bought Animal Crossing: New Horizons for my Nintendo Switch. I’ve played for a little over 48… Read more

Welcome to my blog!

I’m Erin, a graduate student at the University of North Texas. I’ve always loved to write, and I’ve decided to channel that into blog posts. Have a look around, and let me know what you think!

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