This is part two of the series on my summer vacation! This is about driving from Seattle to Vancouver. Part one was about Seattle, Washington while the third part will be about Vancouver, British Columbia! After our fun time in Seattle, my family and I continued our adventure in Vancouver! The drive took about four hours (more… Read More Seattle to Vancouver part 2
This is the last part of the three part series of my summer vacation! This is about Vancouver and all the places to go. Part one is about Seattle, Washington while part two is on crossing the border! The first time I went to Canada, we went to Quebec, Ontario, and Toronto. While there in 2014, I believe,… Read More Vancouver, British Columbia part 3
Around these months, high schoolers are deciding which AP classes they want to take or already know which ones they are challenging themselves to. There is a defined difference between AP and dual enrollment (DE). Advanced Placement (AP) classes are by College Board. Check out their full list of AP classes and suggest ones for specific… Read More AP Class Tips
Do you know of Esther? You know, one of the two females in the Bible with her own book? God and Jesus aren’t even mentioned in the book but, He is evident. Fun fact, chapter 8:9 is the longest verse- “At once the royal secretaries were summoned—on the twenty-third day of the third month, the… Read More Courage like Esther
At church, the guest pastor spoke on the importance of keeping our thoughts pure. What we think will result in actions. This is why we should think of the things listed in the photo: is it true, helpful, inspiring, necessary, and kind. Yes, these go along with social media but, it also ties in with… Read More Society and Faith
Fourth of July is thought of for its food, fireworks, grilling, and iconic American colors. Like Canada Day or any other independence, the United States goes all out! Most importantly, being with family and friends on this summer holiday makes it even better! With the festivities just around the corner, brush up on these four… Read More Four Misconceptions about the Fourth
As my junior year ends, I now have to think of senior year. The pivotal point of the high school years and the one that is desired with anxiousness and anxiety by students.
Making a goal or a list of tasks to accomplish from the summer before senior year to the end of the school year is a great visual to accomplish tasks. This helps as a mental breakdown of what to accomplish by when. Feel free to use this list as a guide!
Below is my list:… Read More Senior Year Checklist
The first time I went on a college tour, I asked a few questions, but later on, I realized I didn’t ask all the essentials. Of course, you can contact your admissions counselor afterward but, why not ask while you’re there? Don’t let your parent or guardian ask the questions for you! You’re the one… Read More What to Ask during a College Tour?
A blind high schooler goes to a mainstream school. Will doesn’t want a helper or ‘seeing companion’. Later, a surgery that gives him the ability to see Cecilia, the girl he’s been talking to, reveals a feeling of betrayal because of the lies she said about her appearance.… Read More Love and First Sight by Josh Sundquist
Madelyne Summers, one of those blonde cheerleaders that everyone fawns over, is one of the biggest comic geeks (sorry, nerd). No one knows this because she allows her passion to delve into comics during the summer. When the comic book cashier, Logan, finds out her secret and introduces her to other ‘nerdy’ things, will she continue denying eho she really is?… Read More The Summer I became a Nerd by Leah Rae Miller