At some point in my four years at John Carroll University (2000 – 2004), I sat on the steps of Pacelli Hall and someone (I think my dad) took my picture. And, for all I know this is it’s counterpart, Dolan Hall. I have no idea what year this was or why it was taken, but I lived in Pacelli freshman year.

Clearly taken in the spring or fall, I’m rocking a black jacket that for several years doubled as a weak excuse of a winter coat, totally unsuitable for the harsh Cleveland winters. The Doc Marten’s on my feet were favorites and lasted from 1999 until just a few years ago.