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get outside.

May 6, 2013by Shannon Alexandra Nelson Leave a comment

Springtime has finally arrived in Winona, Minn. And like many big cities and quaint towns, Winona offers more outdoor activities than people know about. To encourage and support a healthy […]

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travel.

May 6, 2013by Shannon Alexandra Nelson Leave a comment

A year ago I was just wrapping up my four-month study abroad trip in Seville, Spain. As I reflect on the year that has passed since my travels, I realize […]

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be present.

May 3, 2013by Shannon Alexandra Nelson 1 Comment

About six months ago I purchased my first iPhone, and, I hate to admit this, but it quickly became one of my dearest possessions. It provides me the opportunity to […]

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write letters.

April 19, 2013by Shannon Alexandra Nelson Leave a comment

When is the last time you received something in the mail other than a bill or a magazine? As technology progresses and reliance on the web increases, snail mail is […]

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Visit Madison, Wis.

April 12, 2013by Shannon Alexandra Nelson Leave a comment

My roommate and I visited a friend at UW-Madison a couple months ago and fell in love with both the city and the school. As a proud Minnesota native, I never […]

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simplify.

March 10, 2013by Shannon Alexandra Nelson Leave a comment

Lent is a time for Christians to reflect on areas of their lives they can improve though prayer, penance, fasting and almsgiving throughout the forty days leading up to Easter. […]

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de-stress.

February 15, 2013by Shannon Alexandra Nelson Leave a comment

It’s not surprising that Public Relations students and professionals often find themselves stressed out.  With constant writing assignments that engulf their brains and pressured deadlines, time tends to escape quickly.  […]

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be a believer.

February 6, 2013by Shannon Alexandra Nelson Leave a comment

Just a little musical encouragement to help you power through this wintery week! Learn more about American Authors at http://weareamericanauthors.com

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check out Flipboard.

January 17, 2013by Shannon Alexandra Nelson Leave a comment

I recently discovered Flipboard, and it has quickly become a Top 5 on my Vital Apps list. Flipboard is a social magazine customized to personal interests. Users can personalize their […]

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Awake our souls.

December 3, 2012by Shannon Alexandra Nelson Leave a comment

“Where you invest your love, you invest your life.” – Mumford and Sons  

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Shannon Nelson

Shannon Nelson

pr student; language enthusiast; coffee addict; magazine hoarder; christian; avid traveler; lover of all things organic

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