Why do we try so hard? It’s in our being to try and please someone; ourselves, others, or the idea of perfection. This is something we constantly struggle with. We try to please people by the things we buy, the music we listen to, the clothes we wear, and the slangs we use. Everything tries… Read More Pleasing People (2min)
Have you ever sleepwalked? I never have. but I use to sleep talk. That sounds weird, right? It happens after an exciting or long day. When you sleepwalk, or in my case sleep talk, you’re not aware. The only witnesses are those watching you experience it. People may never know they sleepwalk unless someone told… Read More Sleepwalking through Life
I cannot believe my first year of college is already over! I felt like I just graduated high school. Now, here I am, celebrating my close friend’s graduation- class of 2019. So, what advice would I pass on? After a year of change from living on campus and being involved to getting a job, there… Read More Advice for Incoming Freshman
Hello! Wow, I cannot believe how much time has passed since my last blog post! It’s unbelievable. Well, many things have changed. Hello, 2019! New year, new me vibes were ever-present! Check out this post I wrote about resolutions. Avengers End Game, a new Taylor Swift single, and country rap? Read more about 2019 pop… Read More Life Update: Happy New Year and Happy Return
In class, the theme and concept of racially passing as another race and equality were discussed. Passing is the act of claiming or identifying as another race and being able to ‘pass’ as another race. I believe a person’s desire to pass tells us that in society, no one is happy or comfortable with the… Read More Passing
There’s so much to be thankful for.… Read More Thanksgiving
“So how is it that with all this caring, there are still so many hurting, anguished people? The answer is that a lot of the caring we see today is directed toward ideologies, not people.” Sensing the Rhythm by Mandy Harvey As this post waiting in my drafts, I had James 2 written under it. The… Read More Words without Actions
As my freshman year looms closer, I decided to make a bucket list. I was inspired by posts of making bucket lists to accomplish and outline what I want to get out of my first year in college. I never made one for high school and as a visual person, I feel like I don’t… Read More My College Bucket List
In life, there are many situations, scenarios, and hardships that will take a toll on one’s life. Whether it is a death in a family or even unforeseen circumstance of a job or a career change, situations such as these can produce negative actions and emotions. There are thousands of positive quotes, poems, books, and… Read More Striving for the Best in Everything
You might be wondering, “Jade, what are you talking about? Why would I want to be either of those things?” Let me explain.… Read More Be a fountain not a drain