By Riya Cyriac Hello dear friends on the internet, we meet again in this faceless, virtual reality. In such a faceless, virtual reality, we try to fill the gaps of knowledge. We crave to know people, but we don't even know the true depths of a person until you are living inside their body and … Continue reading The Deception of Perception: Idolization of Strangers
The Gap Between What I Want and What I Have
CURRENTLY: I am writing a scholarship essay for a program that I really love, but it's due quite soon. Like in two days soon. So I need a brain break to distract me from the impending doom. *** The gap between what I want and what I have. If that sounds deep to you, I'm … Continue reading The Gap Between What I Want and What I Have
A Morning of Mourning
I am mourning my liberty, not simply liberty to live but liberty to naively believe this land could be kind to me. I was wrong. - I am mourning my naivety I thought that four years of sheer ignorance was enough to prevent another four years of catastrophe, I was wrong. - I am mourning … Continue reading A Morning of Mourning
Starting Your Story Off With A Bang
My favorite types of story entrances are these "bang" ones. I want to be thrown into the action immediately, get set in the tone and conflict of the story. It's beginnings like these that keep me reading, while other entrances don't pull me as well. What is a "bang" entry, you ask? The Bang: a … Continue reading Starting Your Story Off With A Bang
I Used to Like Looking Unhealthy, And Here’s Why.
I stare at the blinking cursor on my screen, wanting to move but not having the energy to do it. My head whirred in a daze as if I had little birds flying over it, and my eyes ached. This, three years ago, was my idea of how a successful, busy person looked. I was … Continue reading I Used to Like Looking Unhealthy, And Here’s Why.
Why “instapoetry” is Doing Better Than “Traditional Poetry”
Disclaimer: this is my opinon from my personal findings For the past couple of years, there has been an swell in the consumption and creation of poetry, and as an aspiring poet myself, I wanted to get to the bottom of it. From a general perspective, the answer is simple, and doesn't require a research … Continue reading Why “instapoetry” is Doing Better Than “Traditional Poetry”
You Are Not A Leader
You are not a leader. No, not even you who founded a non-profit or you who is president of a club at your school. I know, it's a brazen statement from a fellow subpar-leader like myself, but the statement still stands. Let me explain. If you are the person in the group project who does … Continue reading You Are Not A Leader
Forgive Yourself For Ignorant Mistakes
Forgiveness. It's beautiful concept, but rarely are we told to forgive ourselves. We pick ourselves apart for ignorant mistakes and problems we had either ages of weeks ago. We roll over in bed and smother our faces in pillows in vexation. We never seem to let these go, including myself. I'm trying to forgive myself … Continue reading Forgive Yourself For Ignorant Mistakes
Star Daughter by Shveta Thakrar: 15 Thoughts While Reading + #OwnVoices Reflection
I had the honor to be an ARC reader for debut author, Shveta Thakrar's, Star Daughter, a mystical tale of a half-mortal, half-star Indian teenager named Sheetal. After an accident, Sheetal's father is hospitalized, and needs a full star to help her heal him. Sheetal's quest to save her father will take her to a … Continue reading Star Daughter by Shveta Thakrar: 15 Thoughts While Reading + #OwnVoices Reflection
10 Tips to Living a Busy, Yet Stress-free Life
I am a busy person, as many know. I juggle my organization, internships, academics, extra-curriculars, writing, and hobbies, but I am rarely bogged down by stress. Striving for success does not mean you are bound to a life of anxiety and stress. Instead, if you learn how to balance your life in a way that … Continue reading 10 Tips to Living a Busy, Yet Stress-free Life
The Enthusiast 