Daily writing promptWhen is the last time you took a risk? How did it work out?View all responses My paternal grandmother and I have never really gotten along. To me, she's a very controlling person and just unpleasant to be around. Well, as a teenager, I've always struggled with controlling my negative emotions. Sometimes, I'd... Continue Reading →
Why I’m greatful for this blog…
Daily writing promptDescribe a risk you took that you do not regret.View all responses Starting a blog, to be honest. It's still a risky decision to even be continuing blogging. However, it is very rewarding to be able to write down my thoughts on a computer screen and share it with others. Consistency has been... Continue Reading →
Parental Estrangement – A Shift in the American Family
According to a Newsweek study in 2020, about 1 in 4 Americans are estranged from their families. That totals to around roughly 67 million people. This topic really interested me because it personally hits close to home. Coming from a highly dysfunctional family, I was interested in finding out how these types of family situations... Continue Reading →
What I’m Curious About…
Daily writing promptWhat are you curious about?View all responses I always get curious about the way older generations view younger ones. I recently had a disagreement with a close family member, and a common remark to many things I do is "Wow, you and the kids in your generation..." And it always amuses me because,... Continue Reading →
My Productive Music
Daily writing promptWhat do you listen to while you work?View all responses I usually listen to Lofi music while I'm doing homework or reading. It increases my productivity since it's essentially just calming tunes with an image of a teenager studying, which also helps. I would highly recommend the channel!
Going to College close by or far away?
Happy Friday!! So I am an incoming senior and as anyone close to my age can probably relate to or remember, I am struggling to decide whether or not I should choose a college close to home or a little farther away? I know I have the rest of the summer to decide but it's... Continue Reading →
Black People and Independence Day…
Okay, so first off, Happy Fourth of July!!! And yes, you can celebrate it no matter what color you are. It's always weird to me when it's frowned upon to show pride for your country, which brings me to the topic of this blog. As a young black female, most of my family no longer... Continue Reading →
Can we talk about these celebrities?…
Daily writing promptWhat public figure do you disagree with the most?View all responses I would say the most controversial ones I've seen have been popular female rappers, mainly Cardi B and Lizzo are what first come to mind. I understand that some women want to send a message proclaiming that they're indepdendent and aren't heavily... Continue Reading →
Favorite Holiday…
Daily writing promptWhat is your favorite holiday? Why is it your favorite?View all responses Personally, I've always enjoyed Christmas the most. Despite that being the most popular answer, I loved the spirit it always brought me as a little kid. Not so much anymore, but still joyous. I would wake up early, slightly disappointed that... Continue Reading →
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