Today was my first day teaching a university course! In my doctoral program (and I’m sure this is the same for most), second year students are allowed to teach courses (given that they have taken all of the pre-reqs and such). I am beyond excited and nervous to start gaining experience in the classroom. It’s…
Southern Tide Giveaway Trip to the Army Navy Game
At the beginning of the football season this year, Mike and I went to the highly anticipated Florida State vs Alabama game to cheer on the Noles and tailgate. While we were there, Southern Tide had a sponsored tailgate to promote their Tailgate Tour. We entered their contest (through Cotton’s Instagram account) for a chance…
Vineyard Vines Whale of a Sale
Christmas is my favorite time of the year, but I must say that after Christmas is a close second because of all of the after-Christmas sales! My absolute FAVORITE sale and store is Vineyard Vines’ Whale of a Sale–Use the Code: WHALE17 Right now it’s 30% off all sale items, but if you wait it…
Welcome to The Classy Academic
Hi! I’m Kelly, and welcome to my blog! Novellus et Penicullus translates to “The Young and Stylish”, and my goal is to provide life, classy and preppy style, and travel tips and guides for the young professional. I am currently a doctoral student at Florida State University pursuing my Ph.D. in Human Development and Family…
Zentangle Drawings
Here are several zentangle drawings that I made! Here is a camel zentangle that I drew for one of my friends! 🙂
Glitter Painted Pumpkin With Matching Bow Tutorial
Fall is my favorite time of the year! And in the south, fall means football! Here is a tutorial of how I made this painted pumpkin with a glitter logo. I sort of forgot to take pictures the entire way through, but I will still provide a description of my process!