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Southwest Shadow

Southwest Shadow
Balancing the world on my shoulders and in my arms is sometimes too much to handle. Photo Credit: Purna Patel

The world is breaking my shoulders

March 13, 2014
With my New York trip approaching, my list of tasks has been out of control lately.
Opening a door for a lady proves hat chivalry is not dead. Poto Credit: Tamara Navarro

Chivalry is incognito

March 8, 2014
After not seeing chivalry being practiced in a while, I have decided that instead of it being dead, it might just be in hiding.
Sitting around, listening to music and reminiscing will not help me cope with my friends' departures. Photo Credit: Purna Patel

I’m not Rob Thomas, but I don’t wanna be lonely (EVER)

March 6, 2014
With the third quarter of junior year almost coming to an end, and all of my friends happily speaking of graduation and senior prom, I am feeling like the odd one out.
Do something, just for today, that you would enjoy to the fullest. Photo Credit: Tami Navarro

Just for Today

February 28, 2014
Just for today, live life to the fullest without concern for the past or the future.
Tapping on my shoulder and chewing food is a double whammy of annoyance. Photo Credit: Justin Tolentino

Seven things I (REALLY) hate

February 27, 2014
In the past month, I have been exposed to annoying habits that people like to use. Here are seven of them that drive me nuts.
Taking a break or ending it?

Taking a break or ending it?

February 25, 2014
In any relationship, problems will arise that require making a tough decision that affects both parties.
Sometimes you have to wind down and look at the positive sides of life before finding yourself again. Photo Credit: Purna Patel

The breakup breakdown

February 17, 2014
Starting my year off with a breakup was not the best way to start, but getting back on my feet has never felt better.
Although some may say money cannot buy happiness, there are few who become filled with joy after even catching a glimpse of it.

Money, money, money

February 15, 2014
Some say money cannot buy happiness, however, I believe this statement just might not be true.
Having a sign that would negate the fact that someone would be asking for a date to Sadie's makes more sense when avoiding rejection. Photo Credit: Purna Patel

Dude! Do you want to be asked to Sadies?

Alex Nedelcu
February 6, 2014
Alas, here comes February, which can only really mean a few things: Valentine’s day, Sadie’s, and a short month. It is safe to say that February is a month full of love. Or is it?
Annoyance eventually reaches a tolerance that can no longer be handled. Photo Credit: Danialle Frahm

Crankiness or annoyance?

February 4, 2014
Dealing with someone of intolerable annoyance can be hard to do.
Changes can have my different outcomes and can even affect the people or things around you. Some may be good, some may be bad, but at least we have something to look forward to. Photo Credit: Joshua Berroya

Dear future me

January 24, 2014
Changes can either make or break you, but the outcome depends on how you react to change.
Downtown Las Vegas has various forms of street art which intrigued me and convinced me that perhaps I should appreciate the abundance of art that indeed exists here. Photo Credit: Purna Patel

Confession–I USED TO hate Las Vegas

January 23, 2014
After living in Las Vegas for almost nine years, I was starting to be unappreciative.
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