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JRN 202 Blog Post

I found these hanging in a window while at the Art Center at Central Michigan University. (Click here to see the current exhibitions!) There has to be over a hundred of them there and they are all pictures of different places around the world.

This interesting decoration caught my eye more than the actual exhibit did!

by (Andrea Henk)

Starbucks Iced Mocha

JRN 202 Blog Post

I finally went to the new Starbucks on my college campus. I ordered my usual: Iced White Chocolate Mocha

It’s SO good!

Recently though, my friend Kevin and I decided we were in need of a change. We located the Starbucks Secret Menu online and copied down the concoctions we thought sounded the best. So far I’ve gotten the Chocolate Dalmatian (unfortunately all the java chips got stuck at the bottom of the drink) and the Crunch Berry Frappuccino (this literally tasted like someone took a bowl of Captain Crunch and put it in a blender!) He has ordered the Zebra Mocha and Nutella drink, which he assures me were delicious.

Tip: Know the ingredients for these secret drinks. Sometimes the baristas don’t even know about the Secret Menu!

by: (Andrea Henk)

Hills Upon Hills Upon Hills

I saw this view while hiking through the Olympic Mountains in Washington.

The way the tree color changes on every hill caught my eye.

by (Andrea Henk)

“Remember, girl on fire,” he says, “I’m still betting on you.”

Tears. Let’s just leave it at that.

From Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins

by (Andrea Henk)

Ladybug

At the apple orchard with my friends, we decided to have a fun photo shoot. I was about to climb up a tree when I saw this little one on the stump. I nearly stepped on it! After snapping this I continued climbing up the tree.

by (Andrea Henk)

Comerica Park

Comerica Park after a game a few years ago… I don’t remember if they won or not, to be honest. I love the giant Tiger outside the stadium.

by (Andrea Henk)

Window Grates

I really liked the shadows that these elegant window grates casted on the building façade.

by (Andrea Henk)

Neuschwanstein Schloss

I’d been obsessing over this castle since middle school, when I drew it for one of my art projects in… seventh(?) grade. When I found out I’d actually be touring it, I was incredibly excited. It’s a beautiful castle. I’ll never forget the King’s bedroom. His bed with ornate wood carvings, the swans situated around the room, the rich curtain fabrics… Absolutely gorgeous. I’d go back, just to see the bedroom and the mosaic tiles of the throne room.

We weren’t allowed to take photos on the tour, but believe you me, if you ever see the buildings in this castle, you won’t ever forget them.

by (Andrea Henk)

Nymphenburg Park

My tour group didn’t have time to explore the park and gardens at Nymphenburg Palace but if I ever get the chance to go back I’ll definitely walk through the place. The grand parterre, pictured above, is exactly that. Grand.

by (Andrea Henk)

Hillside Homes

This was the view outside my friend Eric’s hotel room while we stayed in Switzerland. Separating what you see here in the photo and our hotel is the Sarnensee, or Lake Sarnen. I had a cute view myself, of the houses and the Alps behind us.

I had the best vegetable soup at this hotel and a delicious fruit drink. One night our German teacher, Frau P, bought beer for Maureen, Amber, and I. We had a fun time talking outside the hotel for a few minutes before dinner was served. I think I’ll stay at this hotel again if I go back.

by (Andrea Henk)