My first blog post for 2020 listed several goals I had for this year. With finishing up my dissertation, defending my dissertation, and COVID-19, I certainly have not kept up with all of the goals I set for myself. I have been stretching, but not every day like I wanted. I have read for pleasure,…
Easter Outfits & Snacks
Easter is probably my favorite holiday. It signals spring, warm weather, wearing white and seersucker, and blooms from flowers, veggies, and fruits! Also, Easter time candy is the best in my opinion. Today, I will be sharing some cute ways to serve up some Easter snacks and also some cute outfits from Duffield Lane that…
My Dissertation: I’m “Ph”inally “D”one!
I did it! I finally reached my goal of finishing and successfully defending my dissertation! Just call me Dr. Kelly Berthiaume! It took me a year (or more) to work on it and I couldn’t be more excited and relieved to finally say that I am DONE! While I have been working hard these past…
2020 Goals
Well, it’s a new year–a new decade actually!–so it’s time to reflect and make goals! As I sit back, I realize that this year so many things are going to happen: I am going to FINALLY graduate with my PhD and get a “big girl” job (fingers crossed)! Along with that, I know there is…
The Best Ballet Flats for Ladies On the Go — A Tieks Review by The Classy Academic
With all of my treks across campus, standing and pacing while lecturing, running errands, and attending long conferences, it’s undeniable that I am on my feet quite a bit. For someone who is on the go as much as I am, comfortable shoes are a must! One of the difficulties with comfy shoes is that…
Advice for Considering Graduate School
Wow! I can’t believe how long it has been since I last posted! Since we moved to Ft. Worth, I have been busy working on my dissertation and was hired as an adjunct faculty at TCU! I am SO grateful for this amazing opportunity! But, with opportunities comes more work and less time! Fortunately, one…