Southwest Shadow

Hiking over the hills in search of my old self

Shareen Basyari
May 2, 2019

I've been losing motivation and part of myself.

Stopping at the two-way street towards success

Shareen Basyari
March 20, 2019

It's times like this when I wish my parents made decisions for me.

The busy addiction

Shareen Basyari
February 15, 2019

My name is Shareen, but Busy is my nickname.

Embracing natural beauty

Shareen Basyari
January 24, 2019

I've had enough of filters–they aren't vital in feeling beautiful.

Teaching the next generation

Shareen Basyari
January 15, 2019

As a coding instructor, I know how stressful being a teacher is.

The happiness hunt

Shareen Basyari
December 20, 2018

Ending a rough year on a softer note.

The biggest win of all

Shareen Basyari
November 14, 2018

Not earning an award for the first time bruised my ego, but I won something greater–pride for my staff and publication.

‘Tis the season for college applications

Shareen Basyari
October 16, 2018

Now that college application season is here, I wish I took my SAT and ACTs a lot sooner. Set your priorities so that you don’t have to stress over your submissions and complete your school assignments at the same time.

Self-care with a chronic disease

Shareen Basyari
September 26, 2018

Having Polycystic Kidney Disease made my view on my life narrow and dark, but I'm starting to see the brighter end of the tunnel.

Somewhat crazy, not rich, definitely Asian

Shareen Basyari
August 28, 2018

“Crazy Rich Asians” hit theaters recently and it’s heartbreaking in ways good and bad.