Last year, I decided to give up buying books for Lent. The reason why was because I wanted to dip into the many books that I already had purchased and actually read them. This actually wasn’t that hard, and I was able to read 11 books that I had lying around and figure out ifContinue reading “Guess Whose Giving Up Buying Books for Lent — Again?!?”
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Don’t Knock It Til You Try It! Positive Thinking Really Works!
One of the biggest cliches out there is to stay positive whenever you’re having a bad day, and somehow things will get better. I always questioned that mentality. I mean, how could you maintain a positive attitude at all times? After all, there are some days that it can be difficult. For example, yesterday IContinue reading “Don’t Knock It Til You Try It! Positive Thinking Really Works!”
The Story of a Relationship
Begin. It was an early crisp fall day. Some say that January 1st is the day of new beginnings. I think that the new school year is a time of tabula rasa. You sat right next to me. One day, you said hi. I wondered if you were always sitting there. Or, were youContinue reading “The Story of a Relationship”
Top 13 Of My Favorite Song Lyrics
Song lyrics are their own breed of poetry. While most of the music in today’s music (at least in my opinion), is geared towards radio plays, there’s something about a song that holds poetic and is beautiful meaning. Lyrics often have the power to inspire you to get through what’s bothering you, or to relateContinue reading “Top 13 Of My Favorite Song Lyrics”
Saying Hello to 2018
Today is the last day of 2017. Tonight, we will throw glitter into the air and celebrate a new beginning, a new book that will have 365 pages. We will kiss loved ones at midnight, drink champagne, and be merry. Out with 2017, in with 2018. Across the world, many are pledging to do somethingContinue reading “Saying Hello to 2018”
Why You Need To Vote Every Year, Not Just in a Presidential Year
The year 2017 is not a special one when it comes to elections. Wait. What do I mean by special? Special meaning that it’s not a presidential one. In the state of CT, it’s the municipal one. However, that doesn’t mean that it’s not an unworthy election. In my one of my journalism classes backContinue reading “Why You Need To Vote Every Year, Not Just in a Presidential Year”
You Don’t Get It
Why aren’t you getting back out there? Why can’t you just get over it? It’s not a big deal — just go on a date. Do you still love him? Everyone seems to have an opinion — it is something they insert in when not wanted. But, they didn’t know. . . TheyContinue reading “You Don’t Get It”
Coming Forward and Speaking Out
The Harvey Weinstein scandal caused many women – from actresses to screen writers – to come forward and accuse him of misconduct. As I write this, I am watching CNN, and listening to audio between Weinstein and one of these victims. The audio, just to sum it up, is of a woman stating that sheContinue reading “Coming Forward and Speaking Out”
In Loving Memory
Today, marks the sixth anniversary of my grandfather’s death. For those who don’t know, my grandfather served as my father figure for my childhood. So, on every anniversary and every birthday, I want to take a moment to talk about the profound influence that he had on me. My grandfather passed away on Oct. 12,Continue reading “In Loving Memory”
It’s Not THAT Bad To Be Single
“Why are you still single?” Oh, how I hate that question. It goes along with being told “one day you’ll find someone.” I have to bite my tongue to avoid saying “shut the hell up.” I’m glad to know your only accomplishment in life is just being in a relationship. That’s great, but I haveContinue reading “It’s Not THAT Bad To Be Single”
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