When I was in tenth grade, they told me that we were now grownups, that we wouldn’t have to hold hands or walk in lines. But they still did roll call and had our parents fill out permission slips, and we did everything in groups. We were herded around like sheep. But that was highContinue reading “Welcome to College: Part 2 – Autumn, and Finding A Rhythm”
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Issues of Racial Attraction: Arbitrary Racism or Personal Preference?
If you only like a certain race, or don’t like a certain race, are you racist? The former reveals a narrow-minded person who refuses to branch out, and the other is arbitrary. But both are personal preferences. My friend once said that to claim that people with personal preferences are racist isn’t logical, because aContinue reading “Issues of Racial Attraction: Arbitrary Racism or Personal Preference?”
Welcome to College: Part 1
Transitioning to College My pre-college reflection reads like it was written ages ago, when in reality I penned this angsty train-of-thought only a few weeks ago. Much has changed since then. I’ve made it through orientation week, and am highly anticipating the start of classes. Orientation has left me debilitated; I’ve not drank much water,Continue reading “Welcome to College: Part 1”
“I Like You…”: An Angsty Junior High Poem
You brighten up everyday, with that dazzling smile, I think about you always, and once in a while,
4 Fundamental Truths About Writing
The internet is a classic double-edged sword. It can be a writer’s best friend, but also his or her mortal enemy. Our saving grace can also be our greatest downfall. I know! How can a forum that offers up dictionaries, thesauruses, and great literary work ever inhibit your own? The truth is revealed: the internetContinue reading “4 Fundamental Truths About Writing”
A Letter to My 13-Year-Old Self
My friend Colin showed me this letter that Frank Ocean wrote to himself-five-years-ago: Thought it was pretty cool, so I decided to try it. I’m no Chris Breaux though… Hey Cat, You won’t believe the direction your life goes! You made it through junior high and high school, and now you’re off to college. YourContinue reading “A Letter to My 13-Year-Old Self”
This Kid I Know: Curtis
Looks are deceiving. I love driving up next to people who see an innocent-looking Asian girl, only to be disproved by my rolling down the window and unleashing hell in the form of sizzurpin’ trap music (I didn’t use that word correctly). Similarly, one of the toughest looking guys out there is an emotional sweetieContinue reading “This Kid I Know: Curtis”
This Kid I Know: Vicky
Don’t forget, peeps, I only write these for people who have requested them. If you were being sarcastic…sucks. Vicky isn’t just some kid I know. She is the best kid I know. She has been with me the entirety of her existence. I love being her big sister, and this Thought Catalog article knows exactly what’s going on. IfContinue reading “This Kid I Know: Vicky”
Another Amazing Idea of (Not) Mine: Read 10% of a Book Everyday
Another amazing idea of (not) mine! I discovered this on the internet and tried it out briefly, and I want to share it with you all. This Thought Catalog article by Sam Thomas Davies advised simply: Read 10% of a book everyday. This is a very good idea. Think about how productive you might become! SaysContinue reading “Another Amazing Idea of (Not) Mine: Read 10% of a Book Everyday”
A Pre-College Reflection: I Am Lonely and Bored
I haven’t started college yet. I am lonely, and I am bored. It seems as though everyone else has moved on to bigger and better things, and I’m still here, with every recent conversation going like this: Person: Where are you going to college? Me: Northwestern. Person: Awesome! Are you excited? It gets so coldContinue reading “A Pre-College Reflection: I Am Lonely and Bored”
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