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When there are clothes scattered on a bed, it is extremely difficlut for me to catch my much needed Z's.
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Dealing with messy people

May 15, 2013
Messy individuals should learn that not everyone will take their mess lightly. However, neat individuals should also learn that a messy room is definitely not the end of the world.
The most common New Year's resolution is to lose weight. Some are able to shed the pounds while others struggle and continue eating junk food.Photo Credit: Southwest Shadow Staff

This year is my year

December 31, 2012
It is certainly common for people to make goals each year, but not everyone is great at achieving them.
Confessions of a germaphobe

Confessions of a germaphobe

May 31, 2012

The first thing we ask for when going to the bathroom at school is a bathroom pass. Throughout the course of one day, this pass is taken, put back, played with, and obnoxiously waved around. I have...

I wish I would have . . .

May 29, 2012

I have spent approximately 1300 days in high school, and with approximately 20 days left until graduation I thought I would reflect on my time in secondary education and develop a list of five things I...

Five bucket list items before graduation

Five bucket list items before graduation

May 17, 2012

With one month left in high school, I have decided to create my own personal “High School Bucket List.” It’s time for me to make the most of my time left as a high school student before I head...

#YOLO: A good philosophy in moderation

#YOLO: A good philosophy in moderation

May 10, 2012

I straightened my hair today. #YOLO Not doing my homework tonight. #YOLO Pulling an all-nighter today. #YOLO Drinking milk straight from the jug. #YOLO YOLO is intended to mean “you only live once,...

Temporary feelings lead to unhappy thoughts

April 26, 2012

“I love your outfit today!” says a girl in my class. “Awe, thank you,” I reply with a smile. Then, the thoughts start rushing through my mind. Did she really like my outfit? Does she secretly...

A mile in my shoes

A mile in my shoes

March 16, 2012

Running has always been my little escape. I grab my iPod, headphones, bright blue running shoes, and a bottle of water and head out the door. Living in a pretty decent community allows me to run without...

Indecisiveness leads to wasted time

Indecisiveness leads to wasted time

March 14, 2012

Loudly groaning at the sound of my dreaded alarm, I crawl my way out of bed, and slam the “off” button on my alarm clock. Slowly wondering why in the world I went to bed so late last night, I climb...

Positive thinking leads to healthy lifestyles

February 29, 2012

In ancient Egypt, after a person died and their souls were about to be sent to heaven, they were asked two questions: “Have you found joy in your life?” and “Has your life brought joy to others?”...

#ForeverAlone

February 25, 2012

“Valentine’s day is just a day that is commercialized for companies to sell their products for three times the price,” read a tweet on my timeline. Another said, “It’s just a typical Tuesday....