Hair Cuts Helen looked over at the sleeping stranger. He was definitely drunk enough earlier in the night that he wouldn’t suspect her slipping a few sleeping pills in his drink, none of them ever did. She leaned over and tugged off a few strands of his hair. She couldn’t just cut off a … Continue reading Short Story #2
2nd arrow optional
There's a buddhist quote that goes, "any time we suffer misfortune, two arrows fly our way." The arrows are the emotional pain we feel inside, and they come in two waves. The first arrow is the initial pain we feel when something hurts us. I'll give you an example, say you drunk text your EX … Continue reading 2nd arrow optional
“Electric Chair” — short story by scout
Little preface to this short story. I wrote this as an assignment for my creative writing class to be turned in for a grade that I have not yet received. This is my first ever official story, and first draft for that matter, so by no means is it perfect. I'd love to hear … Continue reading “Electric Chair” — short story by scout
proposing a purpose
Tumblr is a social media that is seriously under appreciated. That website is full of poetic assholes that I want to be friends with. The other day I came across a quote that really hit home, and I wanted to share it with those of you who haven't yet discovered it via the internet. Sadly … Continue reading proposing a purpose
best prepared abroad affairs
Back in high school my old english department would force all of the graduating seniors to complete a BARP. If you didn't happen to attend Westside High School in Omaha, Nebraska that word probably means absolutely nothing to you. Now I can't recall what it actually stands for, maybe "big annotated research paper", but I … Continue reading best prepared abroad affairs
The College Dropout
Okay mom before you get scared of that title, I'm not dropping out. But I can't say that I haven't thought about it on numerous occasions. When I was in high school I remember hearing all of those ~scandalous~ rumors along the lines of, "did you hear so and so's brother dropped out of school?!" … Continue reading The College Dropout
social vulnerability
When you live in a dorm, or in an apartment, finding time and a space to cry is hard. That sounds ridiculous, but being able to cry and not having to explain yourself is the best. I'm not embarrassed to admit that I, without a doubt, need an hour to myself every single day. And … Continue reading social vulnerability
The power of snail mail
Upon walking home from class, I almost always, out of habit, check my mail box. I get on my tip toes and reach in, hoping to find something, while at the same time hoping I won't. I absolutely love receiving snail mail, but only if it's not from the city of Charleston, or my BFF … Continue reading The power of snail mail
the guilt of having it good
life has been too wonderful lately, so naturally something bad is bound to happen. Forming those words, I know how ridiculous it sounds. I'm complaining about the wonderful aspects of my life, under the assumption that soon it'll be taken away. Since my life has been ravishing recently, I'm sitting here pining, because sooner rather … Continue reading the guilt of having it good
How to please everyone
here's a hint. you can't. So a better title would be, how to cope with not being able to please everyone. I know that I'd describe myself as a "WOO", meaning that I attempt to Win Others Over. My soul is unsettled knowing that someone is mad at me or that we're on bad terms. … Continue reading How to please everyone
take a mental health day
We all have those days where absolutely nothing seems to be going right. Where even moving out of bed is a stretch. Where you want to quit pursuing your goals and just be a waste of space for a hot sec. THAT IS OKAY. WE ALL DO. And today, October 3rd 2017, I experience a … Continue reading take a mental health day
so you wanna be insta famous?
Tips and tricks on how to grow your Instagram account. First off, I am not Insta famous, nor am I claiming to be Insta famous. Although how freaking fun would that be? (side not: you may still follow me @scout_petersen) Sadly I am not, but I have learned a TON about the art of social … Continue reading so you wanna be insta famous?
Fitness rollercoaster
If ever in your life you felt motivated for a few months, and then lose all momentum, you are about to relate to this post. For the past 5 years of my life, I've either been in two places. Working toward a weight loss/fitness goal, or enjoying that I've pretty much reached it. The catch … Continue reading Fitness rollercoaster
The panic before the storm
What it's really like when your city gets evacuate. Having lived in Charleston for year now, I'm finally exposed to hurricanes and the natural disasters involving the coast. Last year hurricane Matthew sent me packing and headed for home. College of Charleston ended up letting us off school for around 5 days. Except this year … Continue reading The panic before the storm
Taming the clock
A few ways to help you time manage. With school finally kicking into gear, I know I'm completely overwhelmed with the amount of responsibilities I recently have. Waking up for class, walking to be there on time, hitting the gym, making sure I have time to eat, spending time with friends, leaving time to make … Continue reading Taming the clock
the upsides of being a personality leech
personality leech. Those words have a bad connotative ring to them. I'll explain it the same way I begin my intro paragraphs for most of the papers I've written in college, with a definition. Urban Dictionary defines personality leech as "Someone with absolutely no originality, who tries their hardest to mimic everything cool they see … Continue reading the upsides of being a personality leech
polaroid pictures are the best thing since sliced bread
My nikon D5300 holds a near and dear spot in my heart. I love photo shop and light room and all the fun that goes with creating the perfect essence of a photo. But polaroids. One click and you're done. No altering the lighting, no repositioning yourself. Just an absolutely genuine picture of that moment. … Continue reading polaroid pictures are the best thing since sliced bread
the best places to run in Charleston
Charleston is known for it's phenomenal views. If you're an outdoor runner like myself, then you should definitely invest in visiting Charleston to come appreciate the southern views. OR if you're lucky enough to live here, then should already be aware of how amazing this city is for an outdoor runner. With the exception of … Continue reading the best places to run in Charleston
new home base
Life update!! I recently moved back to my college city in Charleston, SC! (If you start seeing "y'all" in my writing, now you know why). When you live two plane rides away, it's hard to decide what comes and what stays. Luckily, my parents came with me and helped me get situated in my first … Continue reading new home base
just the vegan-ing
This is just the veganing. I've been attempting to become a vegan for the past week. don't knock it till you try it!! Hate me, but I watched a documentary that ~changed my life~ (I live for drama I'm sorry). But really, it opened my eyes to a lot of health things that I completely … Continue reading just the vegan-ing
how to take and edit your best iphone photo
Alright, we all have seen how amazing the iphone 7 camera is. It's beauty has inspired me to write this post, because a good camera is nothing if you don't know how to utilize it. I am not apart of the iphone 7 club, but I do have lots of iphone photo experience and thought … Continue reading how to take and edit your best iphone photo
my happy medium of failure
scout's not bummer summer full of successes and failures. No BS. Just the cold hard truth. SUCCESS -Making that cheddar. Working two jobs this summer has had some down sides, but my bank account is thanking me for all the early mornings and late nights. wow I sound like a 30 year old. No offense … Continue reading my happy medium of failure
why we should all work in food service
Everyone in this world should at some point in their lives work an "entry level" job, like being a waitress. Why? Likely it's not for the money (minimum wage and bad tips), but for the life lessons that you learn through working a job where, to be brutally honest, the customers can really suck. Commence … Continue reading why we should all work in food service
quotes for clarity
In our lives we all need a sense of reason. I preach on my blog posts about how you cannot move forward in life without actively seeking out your goals, but sometimes that's really difficult. When your feet feel like they're stuck in the mud, we all need something to help us up, and that … Continue reading quotes for clarity
the truth about stress eating
We all are aware that there's a stigma around mental illnesses and eating disorders. Serious subjects like this are often overlooked and judged by others who haven't had enough information about the subject. We've all experienced symptoms of these disorders and can at least relate on that level. I'm here to try and give you … Continue reading the truth about stress eating
getting your money’s worth at the hair salon
I can't even begin to fathom how many times I've gone to a hair salon and left not loving what I just paid over $100 for. If you're anything like me, you're far too nice to stop and tell the stylist that you don't like what they spent 2 hours creating. I can't help you … Continue reading getting your money’s worth at the hair salon
the alchemist book review
pre-review: The famous "alchemist". It's traveled through word of mouth and finally I've gotten around to committing to it. All 171 pages. Good first impressions aren't everything when it comes to books, but they definitely help! Now lets talk cover. The sun shaped center draws in the eye while leaving you with a sense of … Continue reading the alchemist book review
im green da ba di
the battle of the greens. I'm here today to give you my reviews of restaurants that consider themselves to be green, be it healthy vegan or natural. For starters, im biased, but I will do my best to be as fair as I can. VERDE | CAESAR SALAD WITH SHRIMP | $9.45 Calories = 512. … Continue reading im green da ba di
Bad day ~~by Daniel Powter~~
I know you're humming it after reading that title. We've all been there. Bad days are a healthy part of life but boy do they suck. Here are 5 ways to make a bad day suck less. Take a bath or shower | Locking that bathroom door and letting the mirrors fog can be the … Continue reading Bad day ~~by Daniel Powter~~
Healthy is HOT
On the road to life style changes! No one ever said it would be easy, but I sure wish it was tastier. Thus far I've found one meal that I absolutely love and is super easy to make, which is really important because I can't cook for shit. I call this creation, stir fry. I … Continue reading Healthy is HOT
ay dios mio
AHAHAHAh what was I thinking. Ok. working out is hard people. I am doing my best to nutrition myself and self control is everything, but working out for the first time in a literal month is so stinkin hard. I had my spanish course this morning and decided after to hit up a new place … Continue reading ay dios mio
the pants don’t fit
SO, DAY 1! thanks for clicking and welcome to the beginning of my thread! if you're confused, then please check out my "the pants - thread" page to read up about what the heck i'm even talking about – – hahaha I ate so bad today. Maybe 2,000 calories? Honestly I didn’t know I was … Continue reading the pants don’t fit
a summer solstice
What do you do when you run out of worthy thoughts? I'm at a stand still. This post isn't meant to be sad or make you feel bad for me, but to strictly be relatable. Back in my parents house, I feel like my 16 year old self, so naive. I thought I'd marry my … Continue reading a summer solstice
im going permanent
hello. I am getting a tattoo. life is risky and YOLO so i'm getting a permanent reminder of a place I love. My family is selling our lake home, aka my best childhood memories so my brother and I are commemorating the loss through some pointy needles. Not heroine!!!! It's just the tattoo parlor LOL. … Continue reading im going permanent
damn jackie i can’t control the weather
So my current binge watching show on netflix is That 70's Show. I've been channeling my inner Jackie Burkhart and attempting some retro styles that she sports. I recently bought a pair of painters pants (ft above and peep my DOGE in the corner) and I feel so vintage it's amazing. I also found a … Continue reading damn jackie i can’t control the weather
rid the negative
Ridding my body of toxins. A task that sounds somewhat impossible. Everyday I slather on $40 concealer in hopes of covering blemishes, ignoring the fact that it's probably a main reason that I have acne in the first place. I indulge in perfumes and body scrubs and shampoos. All containing unknown things. Especially the hormonal … Continue reading rid the negative
not where i wanna be
honesty. i am not thrilled with where my life is right now. After leaving my freshman year at Charleston, I'm back in the good ole O. Sadly I get the back home blues really frequently, which is a good thing when I think about where I chose to go to school. I start my summer … Continue reading not where i wanna be
so you’re going to college
you did it! class of whatever! congrats! I hope that you're saving your grad party money and working your butt off this summer. You've got a wild and amazing ride ahead of you, and I sure am jealous that you get to experience it all for the first time. Hopefully some of my words of … Continue reading so you’re going to college
good morning charleston
I have been listening to the same song on repeat. Morning in America by Jon Bellion. It is my jam. please go listen to it so I am not the only one binge listening. Today is a beautiful morning. It's so so sad thinking that this place won't be my home for three months. Home … Continue reading good morning charleston
sports puns are too cheesy
three strikes and I'm out!! -that what I'd never name this blog post. hahaha ah I crack myself up. Today I went to an athletic event and cheered on my school. It was hype. For actual news other than my average day to day life, I'm helping run my sorority's social media accounts and I'm … Continue reading sports puns are too cheesy
sometimes it’s okay to be fake
Sadly no filter could take the grease away from my hair, but guess what. I got my cartilage pierce. no I didn't. it's fake. the earring only cost me $10 and there were no needles involved and I still look like a bad ass. The rents wouldn't approve of a real piercing, I mean they … Continue reading sometimes it’s okay to be fake
if you didn’t know well now you know
I am grown!! Today I declared my college major! On the road to becoming a hospitality and tourism major. It's kinda official I guess but like every other college student it's likely I'll change my mind. I went in thinking I'd for sure be a business major, realized I hate math, wanted to be a … Continue reading if you didn’t know well now you know
oldie but a goodie
Say hello to the dopest technology you've seen since 2010. my ipod touch. whaaaaat. yes I do still use this dinosaur. I found it in my desk while I was home and charged it up and what do you know, it's still filled with wonderful illegally downloaded music. middle school scout was bad ass. … Continue reading oldie but a goodie
holiday travels
Traveling on easter?? I ain't even mad. This morning I woke up in my childhood room and now I'm resting my head on a plane window somewhere in Chicago. This world and technology is phenomenal. I can split 24 hours into multiple cities. That's insane. A concept that some 100 years ago, probably less I … Continue reading holiday travels
spring got me sprung
Running. Not my favorite activity in the world. But I plan on eating an absurd amount of chocolate and peeps in the next 24 hours so I made a sacrifice. Last summer my mom and I used to always walk this trail next to our house, right by cancer survivor park for anyone who … Continue reading spring got me sprung
a hop skip and a jump
travel day!!!! Unpopular opinion, I love spending a day in the air, traveling. It gives me an excuse to listen to good music, stare out a window, disconnect from society, and occasionally read a book. That is the LIFE. All while going to a new destination. Cmon. Tell me something better. Travel … Continue reading a hop skip and a jump
blog with a view
This definitely isn't Nebraska anymore let me tell ya. The fact that I'm sitting on a bench in 76 degree weather with this as my view just knocks me of my feet every time, and no, I'm not referring to the Charleston shuffle. If you've ever had the pleasure of being in Chuck, you know … Continue reading blog with a view
i’m going caviar and bananas
Hello my people! I'm writing to you as I procrastinate homework in the library. My mind is glued to the though of getting on a plane in two days (hello Omaha!), and my hand is glued to my fru fru Starbucks coffee. Let the record show that I don't even like coffee. I know, I … Continue reading i’m going caviar and bananas
goonies never say die
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Second person POV & more
Hey guys! I had an overwhelmingly positive response last time I posted some of my own writing, so I decided to share a little bit more. These pieces I'm about to share are rather sad and harsh (maybe even a little controversial) so bare with me. The first one was a challenge. I was asked … Continue reading Second person POV & more
By yours truly
This year I made the non official decision to change my major to English. I'm currently taking a class called fiction writing AND as an attempt to gain some confidence in my writing, and fear less what people think, I'm going to be posting my writing here on my blog! If you have any constructive … Continue reading By yours truly
