Blogs are very versatile tools, for people of all ages, for people with all sorts of interests and backgrounds, with any and every intention. Some come to write because the Internet is a remarkable forum for people to share their ideas and opinions. That being said, the optimal blog (in my opinion) is one thatContinue reading “I Run the Blog, The Blog Does Not Run Me”
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I May Not Respect You, But I Respect Your Work
Depending on how it is portrayed and explained, a child’s amateur collage could be transformed into a work of art that is complex, deep, and enigmatic. If you step back and simply look at it, it’s a piece of construction paper with paper triangles and circles sloppily glued on, and it might be your personalContinue reading “I May Not Respect You, But I Respect Your Work”
The Middle of the Night Was Mine
– Patrick Dennis When the sun is out, the lighting is perfect enough so that you can see those math problems, so that you can see where you are going when you’re running, so that you have enough energy to do your chores, or anything else “productive”. But if the point of life is toContinue reading “The Middle of the Night Was Mine”
Second Time Around: A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
There’s rarely a time when I feel compelled to reread a book. The majority of fiction books that I have read in my recent years have been teen romance novels, as you would expect the stereotypical high school girl to read. Although I don’t often read for pleasure anymore, I try to make time during schoolContinue reading “Second Time Around: A Tree Grows in Brooklyn”
Macklemore Has Been Stuck in My Head All Weekend
My sister started playing this song on her iPod for me without telling me what it is. Now, I’m not much of a rap listener, but for some reason I’ve been enjoying Macklemore and Ryan Lewis’ newest album as well as his original one. I like this song specifically because he takes what is probablyContinue reading “Macklemore Has Been Stuck in My Head All Weekend”
Effy Stonem and I – Happy Alter Ego Day
Coincidently at school today, it’s Alter Ego Day for the seniors. If I had to think of a concrete character as my alter ego, I would probably choose Effy Stonem from UK Skins, Series 1-4. She’s almost the complete opposite from me. She wears a ton of makeup, she is very daring and bold, yetContinue reading “Effy Stonem and I – Happy Alter Ego Day”
Admiring Strangers: Coffee Shop Girl
I mean, of course I didn‘t actually take a picture of her. Got this online yo She sits alone in a corner booth, as natural light peeks through the blinds. I don’t know how long she has been there, or how long she will stay, but I know that she looks comfortable. The table thatContinue reading “Admiring Strangers: Coffee Shop Girl”
Why Am I Here?
whn i wus in middle skool i cr8ed a blog called “thoughts” in whch i jst ranted bout my angsty 7th grade life. it wsnt 4 neone 2 read n i had no idea how to control the theme or the background. i wus all pissy bcuz i wrote bout how certain ppl annoyed me.Continue reading “Why Am I Here?”
The Daily Routine
She sits in a movie theatre and watches the main character die from the last row from the left most seat a tragic death that seems to shake the entire audience except her. The movie ends and she descends the steps one by one impassive stoic her face is dry. She comes back and sits inContinue reading “The Daily Routine”
The Evolution of a Girl
Here she comes in her stroller, dressed in white and no recognition of the corruption that surrounds her Her parents cross their fingers and hope that she is destined for good things. Here she comes on her bike, dressed in pedal pusher jeans that everyone else seems to be wearing these days No acknowledgementContinue reading “The Evolution of a Girl”
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