“She liked the word ineffable because it meant a feeling so big or vast that it could not be expressed in words. And yet, because it could not be expressed in words, people had invented a word to express it, and that made her feel hopeful, somehow.” –Lauren Oliver Sighing, I closed the book. I had found […]
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Quotes are pretty things. They inspire, intrigue, build up courage, destroy apathy, and create desire. They are very pretty things, but being pretty never stopped a thing from being cruel. A quote that always resonated with me was: “Some people put up walls to see who cares enough to tear them down.” This quote positively sung with […]
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This month’s book, Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë, tells the story of an orphaned girl’s coming-of-age and her quest for a home. Throughout the novel, Jane develops a strong sense of self-worth and struggles to find a balance between love and freedom. Perhaps the universal relatability of the novel lies in its strong feminist, moral, […]
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December is lovely.
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I’m not very good with blank spaces. I like to fill things up. My walls are covered with posters and art. I like to express myself in my surroundings, and when things are blank, you can’t really do that. For years I have had a white chair in the corner of my room. I have […]
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Passion. Such a simple word, yet so powerful and well-understood. Not only do your own passions define who you are, but they motivate you to strive toward great things. My passion is singing — in the car, in the shower, at school, in my room, in restaurants. One thing is clear: Singing is prominent in […]
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Music has a way of drawing emotions out of a person in a way that few other arts can. The combination of pensive lyrics and a deliberately arranged melody can induce a sense of belonging, sadness, peace, clarity. Other times, the only response a person can have to a song is “WTF?” All too often, a […]
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“She never felt like she belonged anywhere,except for when she was lying on her bed, pretending to be somewhere else.” — Rainbow Rowell Where will your imagination take you today?
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