A few weeks ago, I posted about my religious beliefs. After writing that post, I got to thinking about what I can do to give up to celebrate Lent. Should I give up something? Should I do something in terms of celebrating? I began to contemplate about what to give up — should I giveContinue reading “Lent Petition Update 1”
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Losing My Religion
Today marks the first day of Lent. For a Catholic, this means having something ready to be given up for 40 days, pizza for dinner tonight and every Friday until Easter, and making sure you get your ashes. For those of you who may not know, I grew up Catholic, and still consider myself to beContinue reading “Losing My Religion”
Love Yourself On This Valentine’s Day
Today is Valentine’s Day, and I’m pretty certain that everyone’s newsfeed is going to be jam-packed with pictures of happy couples either proclaiming how lucky they are to have that person in their life, or with happy couples celebrating the day. As a single person, Valentine’s Day is often the day when you indulge yourselfContinue reading “Love Yourself On This Valentine’s Day”
Two and a Half Weeks In…
It seems that there has been a lot of hate in the world since Jan. 20, aka ever since Trump has come to office. And yeah, I went into this administration full of hope and full of faith in our new POTUS. However, my hopes for a peaceful and united country are now shattered. InContinue reading “Two and a Half Weeks In…”
A Letter to The New President
Dear President Trump, Three days ago, you’ve inherited a country that is divided. Two days ago, millions of women all over the world marched to make their voices heard. Throughout your campaign, you have made several derogatory comments about women, African Americans, Latinos, LGBTQIAA and countless others. You have threatened, you have Tweeted and youContinue reading “A Letter to The New President”
Sorry (So) Not Sorry For Double Posting
Every now and then on Instagram, I would see people posting a few times a day, for whatever reason. These people would then caption the photos with ‘sorry for double posting…’ My question is why? I am going to admit it. I am in fact guilty of double posting on more than one occasion. IContinue reading “Sorry (So) Not Sorry For Double Posting”
A Reflection of 2016
Let me be the first to tell you that 2016 was the year a lot of legendary stars passed away-from Carrie Fisher, Prince, David Bowie and George Michael. It was a year full of tragedy, and change in the world, a year that we learned the importance of coming together, rather than coming apart. Personally,Continue reading “A Reflection of 2016”
8 Things I Am Thankful For This Year
It is Thanksgiving, and this year’s holiday brings the anxiety of the fact that I am graduating college in exactly 22 days without any idea of what is next. However, despite the anxiety of what is next, I still have a lot to be thankful for this year, from the little things to the largerContinue reading “8 Things I Am Thankful For This Year”
Spread Love Not Hate
Ever since Donald Trump’s election on Tuesday, my social media newsfeed has become a combination of posts of friends who were either outraged about the election or friends that are happy about Donald Trump becoming president. On the news, I have seen so many protests around the country. Before I continue, let me say this:Continue reading “Spread Love Not Hate”
The Fear of What’s Next
As a journalist, I do not talk about politics often as I try to avoid speaking about what my views are on a regular basis in the effort to remain unbiased. When I do talk about politics, I try to be attentive and listen to the other side of the spectrum, as everyone has theContinue reading “The Fear of What’s Next”