After an emotional goodbye to my brother a few days ago, I wanted to relive my experience of him getting into his dream school last December, so here it is! I hope you enjoy! My stomach dropped in anticipation of the news as if I were in a high-speed rollercoaster, though this was his…
A small preface: I think teenage heartbreak is one of the most abstract things in the universe, it doesn’t really make sense that it occurs, since we aren’t trying to love for the long term, and yet, it often hurts more then what we feel when we grow up. The formable parts of years are…
Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir can only be described as completely baffling. Known within its (extensive, as in ostensibly millions strong) fandom as Miraculous Ladybug, Miraculous, or simply MLB, it’s a French 3D animated show aimed primarily at a middle grade audience (kids ages 7-12) about two superheroes and, eventually, their classmates and…
The Truman Show “ You never had a camera in my head” The Truman Show is a science fiction/ drama movie. Its main character is Truman Burbank, whose whole life is a Reality TV Show called The Truman Show. From birth, Truman was being telecasted 24 hours/7days a week on television, and his whole world…
Time flies over us, but leaves its shadow behind. – Nathaniel Hawthorne With time passing so quickly, let’s take a look at the 80s in comparison to the present day. One way that time leaves its shadow is through pop culture, and it can be fun to see how various industries have changed over the…
As a committed volleyball player, athletic recruitment has been on my radar for 4 years. Here are the most valuable tips for playing post-secondary volleyball that I have ever come across. Please note that these tips apply to any sport, not just volleyball. #1 Do Research Schools across North America have almost limitless variety. All…
Improving my vocabulary has been a goal of mine over the summer – especially since vocabulary is a very important skill that can be useful in all areas of communication. For example, knowing a broader width of vocabulary can help you express your thoughts in a clearer and more succinct manner. So, because of all…
My family and I did not like beets— that is, until this recipe came along. The earthy, sweet, salty, sour and creamy notes of the salad make for a delectable, healthy dish. That it is visually beautiful is another plus! Without further ado, here is my recipe. Ingredients (For 4 servings) 4 raw beets (2…
Writing poetry is like a roller coaster All is well as the roller coaster begins to build momentum for its uphill climb It builds and builds, But sometimes That roller coaster gets stuck Losing all momentum and will that it had People get disappointed as they are ushered off Ruining their day With one…
South Asia has had decades of abuse against women, but now things are starting to leak out into the world. News channels are reporting misogyny and abuse against women, and people have begun peacefully protesting for equal rights. For anyone who doesn’t know, on July 20, 2021, Noor Mukadam, the daughter of former Pakistani diplomat…
England, 1956. An old butler by the name of Stevens sets off alone on a summer holiday. As he unhurriedly drives through the English countryside, he reflects on his decades of service to Lord Darlington and his wish to serve humanity by serving “a great gentleman.” Yet now, near the end of his career, Stevens…
I wanted my summer to be reminiscent of a coming-of-age film, but I made the questionable decision of signing up for English Literature IB. Instead of hangouts and late-night conversations with my friends, I guess I’ll have them with my books. Before the first day of classes, I must fully annotate two texts for my…
July’s blogs have largely been focused on book lists already. Though I am a little late to the show, I’d nonetheless love to feature the series that I have been reading this summer: Throne of Glass. There are eight books in total, and I am currently on the seventh one. I am not usually the…
In all the different aspects of our lives, one thing remains constant – we are all unique. And through social media, your personal network, and other resources, we have all developed a voice and platform that is unique to us. Anyone has the power to exercise their platform, and how you use it is up…
A continuation of yesterday’s post on scratching your summer reading itch! As I said yesterday, let me know if there’re any particular inclinations you have—I’ll do my best to come up with some top tier recommendations. You’re in the mood for a sprawling, epic fantasy with metric tonnes of worldbuilding: Realm Breaker by Victoria Aveyard…