Look, I’ve got to buckle down and accept the truth: THIS IS MY LAST YEAR AT DEBATE CAMP. No more morning lectures, no more afternoon research sessions, and no more waking up at 5AM to go to what might be the biggest sale of the year. As a senior, it’s a madly saddening thought toContinue reading “bittersweet”
Tag Archives: nostalgia
The Aging Epidemic
Stick out your tongue; you’ve got a bad case of growing up. The doctor said it wouldn’t be lethal, but it’d be chronic. Your childhood will be no more, but instead will come back in flashes of nostalgia in the midst of your pedantic new lifestyle.
A Period of Idealistic Innocence: Howl’s Moving Castle
I could listen to this music for the rest of my life and never tire of it. As an Asian, many people would probably assume that I watch anime or read manga. anime: a style of animation originating in Japan that is characterized by stark colorful graphics depicting vibrant characters in action-filled plots often with fantastic orContinue reading “A Period of Idealistic Innocence: Howl’s Moving Castle”
This Kid I Know: Rachel
How do I even begin to describe her? My roommate at debate camp for two years, who first introduced me to a substantial amount of music that I listen to today. I’m so glad to have met you, because my life would be half as fun if you weren’t in it.
Welcome To My Closet
Imagine walking into a small room. A light switch on your left is flipped, and your eyes are bombarded with colors of every shade! Skirts and tank tops hang on the left, next to a hanging organizer that holds Nike shorts, hats that I never wear (because I hate wearing hats), and tank tops thatContinue reading “Welcome To My Closet”
Guest Post: My Backyard
My backyard is a place I haven’t set foot in for months and months, simply because I never have a reason to go there. After all, homework rarely requires grass or trees or dirt. I guess that says something pretty sad about me as a person and the way I’m currently living my life. ThatContinue reading “Guest Post: My Backyard”
Everyone should write.
I really think they should. For yourself or for an audience, it really doesn’t matter. When you write for yourself, there’s no need to hold back. No fear of other people reading your thoughts, shocked when they discover your true nature. Let your personality come out. Your writing should reflect who you are when noContinue reading “Everyone should write.”
Cat Zhang 