One might call me weak. I not only have fears, I have crippling mountains! When I feel the glaring eyes of the monster under my bed my legs feel weak, my heart beat quickens, and I feel the insufferable urge to run. One might call me weak, and I can definitely say I agree. If … Continue reading One Might Call me Weak
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Why Cows Can be Purple
Growing up we're told to color within the lines, that trees should be green and the sky should be blue. But, honestly, that's a load of bull. In my church I work with kids ages 3 to 6, I sit in on their classes and assist the classroom teacher. The 2 most notable things I've … Continue reading Why Cows Can be Purple
The World is no More Than the Reality We Choose for it to Be
"In a world of Talkers be a Thinker." The reason I read is because I can insert myself into a world completely different from my own. Abstract and interesting. Where things make sense and everything ultimately has a solution. In the real world things take time. In books they can be solved in a matter … Continue reading The World is no More Than the Reality We Choose for it to Be
Me vs. the World
Growing up, I've always been told to hold compassion for others, and be there for them in their time of need. But, on the other hand, I'm also consistently told to not let others walk all over me. It's a conflicting thing because in this world when you show compassion you're automatically seen as someone … Continue reading Me vs. the World
All’s Fair in Love and War
As everyone knows, yesterday (January 7th), Iran bombed an Iraqi base housing US troops. There was a mass number of casualties, and it was all over the news. And the situation got me thinking of how jacked up this world is. We're so filled with hate and malice that we find the only means to … Continue reading All’s Fair in Love and War
“Love”
I say the two simple words "love" and "you" so many times a day others may find it unreal. I once read an article saying that the concept of "love" has become so under-saturated we use it to describe our enjoyment of activities or things as dumb as objects or food. But I don't think … Continue reading “Love”
The Epic Battle: Nature vs Nurture
So a little while ago in AP Lang we talked about an article we had to read on what makes a serial killer. It talked about how genetics effect these people's personalities and mentalities, which, in turn, impacts their outward actions. And it sort of got me thinking about a topic that absolutely fascinates me: … Continue reading The Epic Battle: Nature vs Nurture
16 Going on 17
You are sixteen going on seventeenBaby, it´s time to thinkBetter beware, be canny and carefulBaby, you´re on the brink High school is, as I'm told, a beautiful time of change and transformation. It's that middle ground leading into adulthood when we truly begin to find ourselves in this mess of a world. It's when we … Continue reading 16 Going on 17
The Game of Life
In the 21st century we're in a constant race to stay ahead. We have to stay caught up on the latest trends, know the latest news, keep up with where Sarah went for Spring break, and the race continues. When we aren't ahead of the race, we're the ones who can't keep up in conversations, … Continue reading The Game of Life