adventures through prose
Finals. Ahhhh. If you're anything like me, than you might be struggling to find a way to focus. The stressful tests and projects are coming up this week, and all you can think about is sleep and ice cream. Music has the power to help us focus. When you find the right tunes and the... Continue Reading →
Going to college is a fascinating concept. Basically, you pull someone out of their comfort zone and force them to learn how to live on their own and balance stress, sleep, school, work, and social experiences. And all of this is fueled by ramen and quesadillas... fresh fruits and vegetables are a rare delicacy. But... Continue Reading →
You just got back from the trip of a lifetime. You’re tired, a little hungry, and full of useless trivia about the places you just visited. But then the days start to slip by. The vacation seems more and more distant. You can’t just let it fade into the background. That trip was amazing, and... Continue Reading →
"If you cannot be a poet, be the poem." -David Carradine I do not remember how I found this quote, but I remember how I felt when those words struck me. I remember standing still and letting the meaning sink in. If you cannot be a poet, be the poem. How true those words... Continue Reading →
Would we rather find beauty in chaos or chaotic beauty? (Sorry that I'm a day behind) -Charlotte Emelia
I did it. I finished writing my novel. It's been a whole year since I started writing this book, and there is no way to describe all the pain, trouble, and joy I have experienced while writing it. I have stayed up late often to finish a scene. I have documented and researched an entire... Continue Reading →
December is a time of family, service, and love. It's the time when the first delicate snowflakes fall to the ground and lights twinkle throughout the city. It's devoted to celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, although cookies and presents are of course a plus. It's Christmas! So allow me to pop the question that's... Continue Reading →
Must I say that the world is crazy right now? Here are some uplifting quotes to calm us all down.
It took only three weeks of school to make me realize that I'm drowning. I go to school, I go to work, and then I do homework until I go to bed. My A.P. classes are making sure that I don't get any free time, not even to write a blog post once in a... Continue Reading →
Excited for school? What was I thinking... As the end of summer came zooming towards me, I began to get excited about school starting. I couldn't wait to get back into an organized lifestyle, have friends to talk to, and learn things that would get me to college. But this morning as I walked into... Continue Reading →
Out of Thin Air 