Jeanette Lam

Hello! My name is Jeanette Lam and I am a first year student at the University of Richmond. My high school swim coach gave me a four year journal when I graduated high school. "Use this to document and remember the best four years of your life," she said. Since that day, I have documented every day of my life: move-in day of college, James Bay concert, getting stuck in quick sand with my best friend... the list is never ending. Through journaling, I have realized writing enables us to slow down, step back from our fast-paced society, and reflect on our daily lives. This reflection, so simple in essence, yet rich in meaning, has catalyzed my personal growth, while aiding in my understanding of the world around me.