When you’ve been waking up as early as I have for school, camp, and whatever else I spend my time doing, very little motivates you to wake up and get out of bed in the morning. Sure, you have ambitions and life goals, but these pursuits aren’t solely reserved for the early morning. In myContinue reading “A homemade breakfast makes me want to wake up”
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Stop for a second and admire color
I remember this day as one of the most adventure-packed, spontaneous days of my freshman experience.
The Difference Between Nobles and Serfs
Since 18 years ago I’ve slowly witnessed myself oscillating between serfdom and nobility, ending up more noble than serf. Serfs are thrifty and don’t like to waste things and concentrate on those sort of details, because that’s all they’ve ever known. I was a kid and I liked to hoard my Rice Krispy Treats and trade themContinue reading “The Difference Between Nobles and Serfs”
5 More Reasons to Love Summer
Happy first day of summer! June 21st is the Northern Solstice. You read and loved 7 Reasons Why We Love Summer, so here are 5 additional reasons to love the hottest season of the year. 5. Summer reading If you’ve got even an ounce of intelligence running through your veins, you’re able to find a curiosity forContinue reading “5 More Reasons to Love Summer”
My Life is Monotony and I am Doing Nothing About It
Where I work, the line can sometimes grow to stretch out the door, especially on a Sunday afternoon. I immediately learned the importance of efficiency, speaking quickly to customers, having a pen ready before they’ve realized that they even need one…efficiency drives productivity. As the assembly line chugs along, the rays of the sun growContinue reading “My Life is Monotony and I am Doing Nothing About It”
…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.”
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.
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
“Why We Broke Up,” the story of a heartbreak that may remind you of your own
It’s been a while since I’ve actually picked up a book and read it. While on Winter Break, I brought A Tree Grows in Brooklyn with me on vacation, the only book I’ll read during the school year. This week, however, my schoolwork was overwhelming me and I missed reading for fun so badly thatContinue reading ““Why We Broke Up,” the story of a heartbreak that may remind you of your own”
The language barrier
Never take for granted your ability to understand your parents. My parents sit around our table sobremesa discussing important issues. I can understand primitive phrases but I can’t get a clear idea of how my parents make their decisions, which I presume to be talked through and deeply analyzed. Some people don’t face language barriers within theirContinue reading “The language barrier”
Cat Zhang 