For as long as I can remember, there have been two things you should never talk about. Religion and politics. It’s understandable why these two topics are avoided. Often, when a conversation about religion or politics is started, people get angry and confrontational. In theory, yes, it may not be the most appropriate dining tableContinue reading “THE “P WORD””
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THE BEST AND WORST FASHION TRENDS OF 2020
One of my favorite hobbies is experimenting with my style and planning outfits that I have fun wearing. Since the 19th century, people have been doing the exact same things and from poodle skirts to neon to latex, different products have taken to the runway through each decade. The past ten years have been fullContinue reading “THE BEST AND WORST FASHION TRENDS OF 2020”
COPING WITH COVID-19
On March 11, 2020 the disease that had been disregarded by many, COVID-19 (Corona Virus Disease 2019) was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization. Two days later, on March 13, 2020 a national emergency was declared in the United States concerning the COVID-19 Outbreak. I remember this day clearly….I was at a localContinue reading “COPING WITH COVID-19”
CREATING A MORNING ROUTINE FOR SUCCESS
A typical morning routine for teenagers often includes going to bed at sunrise. Personally, I’ve never been a late night person. While some of my friends can stay up and text people until the early hours of the morning, I’m usually in bed by 11 PM. I guess that makes me boring, but I don’tContinue reading “CREATING A MORNING ROUTINE FOR SUCCESS”
THE ONE THING YOU NEED TO STOP SAYING…
Everyone has that one thing they know they’re good at. Think about it…maybe you’re really good at math and can compute large digits in your head. Or, maybe you can run faster than anyone you know. Perhaps you sit down at the piano and can play Bach flawlessly. No matter what it is, and noContinue reading “THE ONE THING YOU NEED TO STOP SAYING…”
5 WAYS TO TURN AROUND A BAD DAY
Bad days are apart of everyone’s life. Some days something happens that puts you in a bad mood, and other days just have an “off” feeling. For me, if I am upset about something, big or small, it’s easy for me to ruin my entire day. Sitting around and being upset is okay sometimes. WeContinue reading “5 WAYS TO TURN AROUND A BAD DAY”
ARE YOUR FRIENDS UPLIFTING YOU?
High school is the time when people grow and find themselves. In my experience by the time someone starts high school, they have developed their interests, hobbies, and sometimes, their friend groups. For many, going into high school can be a scary experience because it means entering a larger ocean and not really knowing whereContinue reading “ARE YOUR FRIENDS UPLIFTING YOU?”
BOOKS EVERYONE SHOULD READ: THE CLASSICS EDITION
Most teens nowadays, including myself have replaced reading with other activities. I used to be immersed in reading. I read everything…fantasy, auto-biographies, romance, thriller, you name it, I read it. However, with other things taking up my days, the time I spent reading has come to a standstill. That doesn’t mean that I don’t readContinue reading “BOOKS EVERYONE SHOULD READ: THE CLASSICS EDITION”
BEST BUTTER CHICKEN AND GARLIC NAAN
In 1991 my parents immigrated to America from India. I have travelled to my fair-share of countries, and I can wholeheartedly say that India is unlike any other country I’ve been to. The crowded streets, food vendors, and sense of community makes me proud to say that I am Indian. Since I grew up asContinue reading “BEST BUTTER CHICKEN AND GARLIC NAAN”
MENTAL ILLNESS IN TEENS
Recently, with the COVID-19 Pandemic affecting the lives of a great number of people, more individuals are making the choice to stay home for the safety of themselves and their families. For teens, this means more time on social media, less time outside, less time with friends. It also means that those with various mentalContinue reading “MENTAL ILLNESS IN TEENS”
chocolate and politics 