by Simply Olivia Grace | Jan 17, 2020 | academia
Hey there! As I write this, I’m sitting in my dorm room between classes, drinking a mug of hot chocolate, and I thought I’d post a quick update about the state of things. I’m finally back at college finishing up my last semester. Last week was the first full week of...
by Simply Olivia Grace | Jan 15, 2020 | books
The best writing happens when we’re alone. We need solitude to write because it tunes out the noise and allows us to put words to our deepest insecurities and fears. We want to talk about things that matter, so we write the things we’re afraid to say out loud. Writing...
by Simply Olivia Grace | Jan 8, 2020 | books
What does it mean to be a Christian artist? The question of faith and art is a question I’ve grappled with frequently in these past two years. As I delved deep into rich historical epics throughout my college education, like Paradise Lost or the beautiful redemptive...
by Simply Olivia Grace | Jan 1, 2020 | journaling
HAPPY 2020! It’s a beautiful new year, and you know what that means: a new journal spread. Grab your pens and highlighters, pull out your Pinterest boards, and make yourself a fresh brew of french press, because things are about to get organized. If you’re looking to...
by Simply Olivia Grace | Dec 31, 2019 | thoughts
Happy New Year’s Eve! This time last year, I was freshly home from a life-changing study abroad program in England. I had a year ahead of me to save up money for tuition, so that I could afford my last semester at college, but it also meant a year to focus on...
by Simply Olivia Grace | Dec 30, 2019 | books
It’s always one of my favorite parts of finishing a year: looking back at a year’s worth of completed books. A reading list tells the story of my year—every story I read was a literary journey of its own. Each book is imprinted with memories and thoughts of my life at...