As I said before, I'm Jen Ruper! I'm a BA/MA combined student in geography at Kent State University. I began my undergrad in 2008 and this is my last semester. Next year I will be a full time master's student!

I've been working as a barista at a coffee shop for over five years now. It's a fantastic job! I drink coffee every day, although tea is just as good!

In the little free time I have (or on breaks!), I enjoy knitting, sewing, doing puzzles, and reading, and I'm also a big movie buff!

I enjoy volunteering for my community. Since 2009, I have been a volunteer teacher for Junior Achievement of North Central Ohio. To learn more about Junior Achievement, visit their website here:

I like to hike no matter what the season is (and that's saying a lot living in Ohio!). This is the national park website very close to where I live:

I listen to music constantly! Here is where I stay up-to-date on my music news:

I've found the Sorcerer's Stone and I know how to get to the Chamber of Secrets. What about you?

There is an upside to everything!

I take pictures of shoes, food, and art.

I get many of my craft ideas here!