Long hallways Too many floors So many students behind so many doors Waiting to learn, to be inspired Even though they’re sleepy And their eyes are tired But some had too much coffee and they’re way too wired Super hard classes Kids with braces And kids with glasses They’re all different But also the same […]
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Lately, I have found it impossible not to acknowledge the growing impact of social media on any sort of relationship. You think that social media would be used to connect with one another. Instead it has become something that tears people apart and tears ourselves apart. The impact that social media has on our self-image […]
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To the Person I Thought I Was, High school has changed you. It has made you cold. Buried beneath the layers of the façade you cake on, you are still there, the real you. It will take some time to dig her back out, but she will see the light of day eventually. Right now, […]
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Human beings are like Skittles. Even though we have the same basic structure, each of us contains individuality and particular attraction. Unknowingly, we choose friends and get chosen as friends because of this. It’s interesting to observe the different ways in which people enjoy this delicious snack. Some people divide the colors into groups, others […]
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Scene 1: Lights, Camera, Action You are the center of attention, and everyone is partying along with you; that is how it has always been. You are vaguely aware that you are the life and soul of the party. Everyone keeps telling you that there is no party without you, as you are the one […]
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Our teenage life kicks in when we realize how important we are to ourselves. It’s when every little aspect matters: from little details in the eye makeup to the little toe being painted with the perfect matching shiny lacquer; from the spikes in our hair to the best brand sneakers; and all the ABCs of […]
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People who pay heed to the gossipers in their friend groups by and large end up with wrinkled brows and a deep frown. This is because people who make gossip their code of life are never really satisfied; they pick faults from all that is sour as well as sweet. Nicely done or poorly done, nothing […]
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I got into 5 universities and got to go to my number one pick. I got a single room, exactly what I wanted. Packed and ready to start my new life, we drive 5 hours, and as we approach the city, I begin to panic, tears rushing to my face. Where is my lush evergreen […]
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Stop what you are doing and read this. This New Years, put down your mobile, computer, and TV remote. Pull your head out of your book or homework or work, just for a moment. Look around you. If I’m lucky, right this second there are people surrounding you — loved ones you hold close to […]
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