I haven’t done photography in a long, long time. Everything just looked so boring and grey to me. But there was something magical about wandering in my little community park, the road behind me and summer ahead. All of a sudden, everything became so beautiful-how could I not have noticed? It feels like a shift…
With the summer break finally here, we may be reveling in the freedom of not having to read books, specifically classics, for our English courses. While the arduous task of having to write analytical essays on these types of books, and their sometimes archaic language, might make them seem less appealing, I firmly believe classics…
Plants vs. Zombies was my absolute favorite childhood video game. When I saw anyone who wanted to talk about anything, I would only talk about that game. My Wii username was “sunflower123”, and I called my favorite Mii “sunflower”. When I was 12, I planted flowers in my community with an all-adult volunteer group because…
Villanelle: A form of poetry featuring five tercets and a quartet, with an alternating rhyme scheme and a pair of repeating lines scattered throughout. To be honest, I’m not normally the type to spring for structured poetry. I tend to write very freeform poetry, if it can even be called that after a while. But…
Local music artists are hard workers in our community who often go unnoticed. They work hard to make music that means something to them and brings the community together. That friend of yours who records music in their basement? They could be the next Ariana Grande or Shawn Mendes! Who knows? It’s never too late…
Seven quotes – read one everyday of the week before starting your day <3 Monday: Fall in love. Maybe it doesn’t have to be with someone. Fall in love with music, art, dancing in the dark, car rides at 1am, the glistening of the stars, the colors of the sun as it rises, the smell…
Leave a Mark Ticktock ticktock ticktock A sidewalk awaited for a scratch to be made in the concrete Powdered polished snow sat on the trails expecting footprints to be made for others to follow The wind of others whispered to others to follow their lead Ticktock ticktock Ticktock Bricks were added to the…
The simple things in life are often missed Glazed over with never a second glance Given to those things who most deserve it There’s a common saying that in the grand scheme of things Us humans are simply atoms drifting through the wide universe Existing for .01 of a second And ceasing all together…
One book, two books. Red book, blue book. It’s no secret to anyone who knows me that I’m a huge fan of books. Any books. Nonfiction, fantasy, contemporary, memoir… I’m a firm believer that every genre has its merits, and that there exists, somewhere in the world, at least one book for everyone. Unfortunately, my…
A tiny fox and little lark Strode through the forest on an untrodden path Guided by the song of a sleepy hermit Which echoed through the words to every nearby crevice Through the underbrush and from the canopy The pair of small creatures fell into a spacious glade Sunlight poured in and bathed an…
For starters, it’s an arduous task to define fame. Nowadays, you can open up a free TikTok account and be seen and heard by thousands. Someone with a certain amount of followers may be considered “famous” today, but might not even be known back in a time when social media wasn’t as developed. Whether Olivia…
With extra time on our hands because of quarantine, we are all in need of some form of entertainment to spice up our lives. Yet, despite all the options available, I, like many others, still struggle to find a good book to read. So, here I present to you 5 fascinating & unique books, that…
Introduction (because I’m a civilized human): Hey, y’all! Hope you’re doing well! As the title suggests, if you’re a noob at poetry, you’ve come to the right place. For this blog post, I wanted to take a shot at poetry. I might also admit that I wrote this poem for school a while back, but…
From macaroons to meringues, to madeleines, France is well-known for its desserts! Just imagine yourself sitting on an ornate, iron wrought chair, sipping coffee in the warm morning sun, surrounded by the bustle of a street in Paris. Here are some fun details about a couple of mouth-watering pastries I found! 1. Mille-Feuille First off…
After my cousin called me for some help on a school project, they brought with them something I had never seen before- a kalimba. A wooden instrument with long metal rods, which when flicked, create a resounding, high-pitched sound, the kalimba was something that fascinated me. Intrigued, as always, by the prospect of learning a…