Dear all, Guess what? You didn’t break me. You didn’t cause me to stop trying, to stop shooting for the stars, and to reach my goals. You may have inflicted doubt on me, which caused me to believe that I am incapable of reaching my goals, but despite your attempts, I will never give up.Continue reading “A Letter To Those Who Doubted Me”
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Ending the Stigma Together
May is Mental Illness Awareness Month, and while it is great to have a whole month devoted to it, I think that every month should be. Anyways, I digress. Mental illness has come a long way from being damning to being accepted. However, negative stigmas still exist. And, they need to not. There are soContinue reading “Ending the Stigma Together”
A Letter to the Guy Who Wrote the Total Frat Move Listicle
To the author of the Total Frat Move Article, I appreciate reading your list of what makes the perfect college girlfriend. I am so sorry, but my love handles and I would rather lick the railing of a subway in New York City then put my mouth within a five-mile radius of your genitals. YourContinue reading “A Letter to the Guy Who Wrote the Total Frat Move Listicle”
In Bloom
“Some kind of magic happens late at night When the moon smiles down at me, and bathes me in its light” – Brand New Day, Josh Radin Lately, I have been obsessed with the song Brand New Day by Josh Radin. I first heard the song when a friend from high school sent it toContinue reading “In Bloom”
Defending My State University Education
For four and a half years, I have called Southern Connecticut State University my home. During that time, I blossomed and grew into the woman that I am today. I learned many different things, both in and out the classroom. And, I met some awesome people along the way. All of that – good stuff.Continue reading “Defending My State University Education”
A Note To My Future Boyfriend
Last week, I read this wonderful article on the Odyssey called “To My Future Girlfriend.”Reading that article inspired me to write my own verision of that article. Dear Whatever Your Name Is, I want you to know that I am looking forward to the day we meet, if we haven’t met already. Despite whether orContinue reading “A Note To My Future Boyfriend”
Make It Happen
My biggest pet peeve is when someone talks about something they are unhappy about in their life that they have the power to change, or make better. This may be in any aspect of life, from where you work, your state of mind to relationships. Chances are, there is something you can do to alleviateContinue reading “Make It Happen”
Life, Post Lent
It has been three days since Easter came and went. My fridge is stocked full of all kinds of Easter treats, but that’s not the only thing the bunny was able to bring. Easter marks the end of Lent, which in turn means that I am now able to buy books once again. Post LentContinue reading “Life, Post Lent”
The Importance of Enjoying Life
Recently, I read the book Home to Italy by Peter Pezzelli. As I was reading it, it got me thinking about something. From what the book said, life seemed completely different then it is in the U.S. Every afternoon, the entire town shuts down for a while to rest and eat lunch. Here in America,Continue reading “The Importance of Enjoying Life”
Why 13 Reasons Why Should Be Integrated in High School Curriculums
Online bullying, finding out your sexuality, betrayal from friends, suicide, depression, and slut-shaming are some of the issues that were portrayed in the novel turned Netflix series 13 Reasons Why. These are also issues that many high school across America face as well, which is why the novel 13 Reasons Why by Jay Asher shouldContinue reading “Why 13 Reasons Why Should Be Integrated in High School Curriculums”
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