A few days before school began, I read “A Separate Peace” by John Knowles for my sophomore year English class. The title comes from Gene, the main character, finding a unique peace in youth and friendship. As I live my life, there are small moments where I look back on […]
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The Effects of Scheduling
I have changed my lifestyle to work around the looming virus, but the quarantine has affected my mindset for the time being. The longer I have been quarantined, the less effort I put forth in my work. It has been helpful to begin a routine, instead of spending my days […]
Social distancing measures cause innovation in obligations, social life
I’m terrible at selfies. Like, so bad. Like, dear-God-I-don’t-actually-look-like-that-do-I, I-might-need-to-destroy-this-entire-phone bad at selfies. I’m the type of person who covers up her webcam with packing tape. But the times, they are a-changing. Needless to say, in light of recent events I’ve had to suck it up and peel off the […]
Newfound happiness brings confidence, strength after difficult year
Don’t worry, be happy.
Loss of friendships leads to greater relationship
The summer started pretty dismally. With the unexpected loss of relationships taking quite a toll on me, I wanted nothing more than to go home and spend some days working through my problems from the comfort of my own home. My lifelong best friend however had some different plans. […]
Secrecy in public damages relationships
Keep your secrets to yourself.
Unseen sacrifices lead to appreciated support
I see my dad, and I don’t see him.
Family builds tradition out of ‘dead’ mobile application despite judgement
“You still play Pokèmon Go?”
Family vacation leads to new perspective on summer assignments
Sometimes, homework can wait.
Greater appreciation and love for special needs community inspired by nonprofit organization
When you judge a person based on their disability, you’re the one that’s missing out.