If JJ is ever being sassy, humble him by reminding him of how we became friends. It’s the funniest story ever and whenever it comes up between us, he just burrows his head and changes the subject. How did we actually meet? We met long before we became friends, as we were in the sameContinue reading “This Kid I Know: JJ”
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Fangirl, a novel that resonates strongly with my life
When I rediscovered my love for fiction, the second book that I picked up, after Why We Broke Up, was Fangirl, by Rainbow Rowell. My first impression of it was that OMG! Her name’s Cath! I can connect with her somehow, until towards the middle of the book it’s revealed that there’s a much deeper underlying meaning behind herContinue reading “Fangirl, a novel that resonates strongly with my life”
A shoutout to my long-distance friends
I live in Atlanta, and here I have friends that I can touch and feel. But I live in Atlanta, and you live on the other side of the country; I see you a few times every year. As a senior in high school, I’m going to see some of my best friends once moreContinue reading “A shoutout to my long-distance friends”
My experience hosting an exchange student
If you saw a diverse group of high school students waiting at the airport eagerly holding up signs, barely able to contain their excitement, the last thing you would expect is that they are part of a Chinese exchange student program. But on that particular Sunday afternoon, the host students indeed attracted a great dealContinue reading “My experience hosting an exchange student”
Working Girl
Well…I’ve done it. I have finally, after years of speculation and curiosity, found a job. I get paid to drink as much bubble tea as I want, and to eat as many baked goods as my heart desires.
Spring Break rambling
It’s Spring Break. I promise you I have negative ability to focus today (Friday), so this is going to be a rambling train of thought in my head as I drifted off in class. My sister and I used to split up the food that we bought like troops during the war. Three chocolateContinue reading “Spring Break rambling”
Something is wrong with this class
Something is wrong; I’ve discovered a terminal illness That makes me sit in class with a death-like stillness Leaving scars on my conscience; a limb must be severed The remedy is bankrupt, despite my endeavors
Pillow talk
Schooling is not the same as education education – it is sacred. Here it is commodified – twisted, manipulated, thrown away with every spit bubble lazily popping at your mouth, every glazed over look you give your teacher
Life is a real nailbiter
I don’t know why I’m not learning that when your conscience is hurting you can just go about turning your cuticles into victims. When your life is going off the rails you take it out on your nails the sad state that your violence assails red, raw, and bitten.
How to write for yourself: an 11-step guide
In obvious contrast to a previous post, 8 steps to write a blog for others. 11. Write whatever you want, no matter how messed up or horrible you think it is. Don’t write as if you expect your “work” to later be published in a memoir. Why would you write for yourself if you didn’tContinue reading “How to write for yourself: an 11-step guide”
Cat Zhang 