I don’t know why we think it’s worthwhile to deal with every one of our problems. Why do we always have to call it running away? Are we superheroes? Can we emerge victorious after every struggle with the enemy? Are we rubberbands? Can we snap back in place after being stretched thin? No, we areContinue reading “You Can Run, But You Can’t Hide”
Category Archives: General Opinion
We Live to Eat, We Don’t Eat to Live
I watch all of my TV shows online, but when I physically turn on my TV, it’s gonna be Food Network or nothing at all. You see, like many other kids, I grew up on the Food Network, aka I adored Giada, Paula, Bobby, Rachel, and Emeril. I wondered about cooking shows; how did theyContinue reading “We Live to Eat, We Don’t Eat to Live”
…and the ED kids just sat back and observed the carnage.
These last few days, I’ve checked Facebook and Twitter and seen vague references to college decisions. Everyone’s receiving life-changing news these days; everyone’s having to make life-changing choices. SAT scores, scholarship results, debate camp decisions, and that’s just the beginning. Behind every Facebook profile there is a young adult frantically making decisions, trying to keepContinue reading “…and the ED kids just sat back and observed the carnage.”
My Debate Career Is Over
I started debate in 8th grade, but my mom was actually the one who pushed me to join. I wanted to quit before freshman year but I was convinced by one of my friends to stay a little longer; ironically, she quit before her sophomore year, but I’m still here.
Top 4 Youtube Food Channels
If I’m on Youtube, you might find me listening to music or watching videos of sleeping babies, but most commonly, I will be watching food videos. Sometimes people don’t understand why I watch them… Why would you purposely torture yourself like that? You’re never going to try these recipes out. Sure, that might be trueContinue reading “Top 4 Youtube Food Channels”
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”
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 