To me, letters triumph any and all communication I have had through texts, phone calls or video calls.
I have to remind myself that I’m still on break, and can still enjoy my time off with others while being committed to my summer job.
Putting yourself first can easily be thought of as being selfish, but it is actually quite the opposite.
Seeing someone you love settle for treatment you know they don’t deserve is one of the most frustrating experiences
The supposed grievousness, ingratitude and moral offense of skipping class wasn’t what was getting to me — it was what my missed classes were leading me to believe about myself.
Bidding our friends farewell is really a celebration of the passage of time. It is a call to remember the growth you’ve experienced, the memories you have made and the time you have spent together.
I find solace in many things, but this is all possible by feeling comfortable enough in my skin to express myself freely and enjoy my surroundings.
In a slightly rarer moment, I watched as Grammy took Grandaddy’s hand, gently kissed it and smiled at him with adoration. He could barely see her, and she could barely hear him, but, as cheesy as it sounds, their love was more apparent to me than ever before.
To my fellow perfectionists out there — if you don’t finish something, that doesn’t mean you are a failure or any less of a person or worker. Do yourself a favor and look at the journey.
Just about everyone is dealing with difficult summer decisions, and what you do this summer does not necessarily determine your future. You can take comfort in the fact that this is a common experience for most students, and seek support from others in this precarious time.
At its core, meditation requires flexibility of the mind.
For many individuals, a name may just be a name. But I find that these strings of letters and sounds have the potential for much more.
As a student at college with stringent and specific time constraints and responsibilities, showering in the morning has become one of my methods for better managing my schedule.
I think out of everything, the hardest part has been trying to find new recipes. In that struggle, one ingredient has come to the rescue — chickpeas.
I hope to someday find myself in the same position as Bonnie, indulging in a dinner alone, yet not at all lonely — with a pen and paper, thoughts and memories flood our present, making it impossible to be alone when with yourself
Whatever you do, whoever you become, just know that we are all ready and here to uplift, encourage and support you in all of your endeavors.
Student performances touched on themes ranging from deep platonic affection to complicated familial relationships and were often anchored in exploring womanhood.
For these students, teranga meant slowly walking by our sides and supporting us as we learned to live in Senegalese culture - it was welcoming, it was protective, and it was love without expecting anything in return.
Inner darkness is never a bad thing — it is simply another facet of this fascinating world that you and I get to experience and grow from.
Running is my rock, meaning it acts as a constant in my life. I can always rely on the act of going for a run to clear my head and simply allow my mind to think about the rest of my life.
