Amidst midterm season, I decided to attend a rose scholar event that would provide a bit of stress relief. Pumpkin carving did not disappoint. From the spooky music to pumpkin guts, it was a fun and enjoyable event from start to finish.

However, what I enjoyed most was time doing something together with my roommate and suitemates. We all have busy schedules, but it was so comforting to take time out of it to create together. There is something to be said about accomplishing a physical task with your hands in community with others. It provides a sense of satisfaction that rivals that of intellectual or academic accomplishment. I realize this sounds silly for something as simple as carving a pumpkin, but it truly was a very enjoyable and satisfying experience. I hope to be able to attend more creative events like it with my friends in the future.