I don’t think time flies as much as it multiplies itself by a thousand and combines its thousand selves into one being and takes all that speed and puts it into one action, and that action happens in the blink of an eye. What I’m trying to say is, I cannot believe today was my …
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The Best Advice I’ve Ever Been Given
I’ve gotten a lot of advice in my life – some solicited, some not. Some of its been proven very useful, like the easiest way to figure out a twenty percent tip on a bill, and some of its been proven not very useful, like when my AP Euro teacher in high school said the …
Thanksgiving For My Dog
Thanksgiving is always a big food oriented holiday (though as I’ve grown older, I’ve begun to view the holiday with more and more derision but that’s another blog post) and who gets the benefit the most from it? No, not my brother and I, poor starving college students who are suffering from having to feed …
An Ode to Studio Ghibli
Japanese animation studio, Studio Ghibli, has always been near and dear to my heart. These movies were always some of my favorites growing up, with my brother and I still watching them together to this day. The magical stories, the fascinating characters, and the beautiful animation are all part of what makes that studio, and …
Volunteer Day 1
The day began very nervously. Having no idea what to expect, Ann had set her alarm for 8:20 am the night before (on a day where her first class wasn’t until 4pm, but for a good cause, who needs sleep? Right? yeah…) and her nerves woke her up before the alarm could go off, sounding …
Who is Ann Pekata?
Ann Pekata is a young, somewhat impulsive, loud, and incredibly enthusiastic and creative individual. As a child, she was often found in some hidey-hole curled up with a book, and her adult life is no different (just with more terrifying responsibilities). Some of her favorite books include Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, the Mistborn series by …