From the second I heard her play, I knew she was the one for me.

“The best place to relax and get beautiful views. I would love to move here one day!” -Emelie and Dad touring the Boulder mountains

“I may look old and wrinkly, but I promise you this… I may not have much choice in growing old, but I certainly don’t ever have to grow up. So that’s my advice to the youngun’s out there. Don’t grow up. I hope you are still curious and playful, even when you’re a hundred years […]

“Favorite artist? Kendrick Lamar. He says what a lot of other rappers can’t or won’t say because they’re afraid to say anything.” – Kevin Mulligan

“In Boulder, I get out more often. I’m more active. I’m more in sync with the community and the things that are going on. I’m more focused on my studies because I am around people who are also passionate about the things they want to do. I get a lot more sunshine and walking and exercise, […]

“We were all sitting around this big table – it was kind of like a family meal, and he walked in and sat in the middle of the table. The Dalai Lama was just sitting there and eating and talking. He talked a lot about compassion and education as a form of instilling compassion. You […]

“I was taught long ago that no one who is enjoying their life is a failure. I may not be a millionaire, and I may not own a Porche, but hey… I enjoy what I do and who I am. And that should be all that ever counts. Whatever you are, whatever you do, whatever […]

“Someone asked [the Dalai Lama] what is the purpose of life, and he said it was happiness. It’s simple, to the point, and obvious, but no one ever actually understands it. It would be nice to get to that point of pure happiness like he is.”

“Happy Father’s Day to my dad! I appreciate everything you do for me. Thanks for the support. Love you lots!”

“There was this one man that used to stand outside the underpass at 13th and College. I used to buy the papers all the time and talk to him. He was a nice guy. His name was Landon. I bought them about once a week for three months, and then I never saw him again. He […]