I discovered John Mayer two years ago. It was spring 2017 and I just finished my first two quarters of college and sat in my childhood bedroom, reminiscing about all the memories I made with my new friends. Outside my window I heard my next-door neighbors doing the dishes, cars zooming down the street, and …
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A Day with my Parents
When I come home for the summer from college, I often run to my sisters. I catch them up on all my recent endeavors, new crushes, and the occasional drama. The summer days go by like this and before I know it, it is time for me to hop on a plane back to school …
Paying Homage to the Past and Present
By now it should be no surprise to me that as I near the end of my college experience, I will frequently have days when I wake up in a panic. My heart racing, pupils dilating as I stare blankly at the white ceiling above me. Thoughts, such as, "What is next? What is my …
Is Being Busy Worth It?
I spent my freshman year of college busy studying and working. I prided myself on how busyness helped me achieve a perfect grade point average, yet it also brought me to my lowest point because I was constantly on the verge of breakdown, swamped with assignments, with no time for myself. Undergraduate college students, like …
The Quick Pace of Life
I enjoy people watching and lately I noticed a common thread in the actions of older adults. From my encounters with older people in the streets, or on public transportation, I noticed they rush. I can recall many instances where in grocery stores or on the bus, older people tend to hurry through the aisles, …
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