“Being content or intense?” “In second place…” I was getting ready for them to announce me, but they didn’t call my name. At first, I thought it was a mistake the announcer accidentally said my colleagues' name and not mine, but low and behold everything was correct and in order. I had won first place… Continue reading The champion
s e a t t l e
Seattle day 1 We drove one hour from Everett to Seattle, Washington. The hills were vibrant with color and as we drove through the hills the country morphed into a place that is more familiar to me, the city. The hustle and bustle of the crowd with traffic racing, construction blaring, groups’ chattering it was… Continue reading s e a t t l e
The Cupcake and Espresso Bar
By: Esther Wickham The aroma of freshly baked cupcakes and brewed coffee tingle your senses as you walk through the doors. Your palette is graced with the sweet notes of sugary goodness and a dark blend of roasted beans. Walking into the Cupcake and Espresso Bar not only satisfies your taste buds but creates an experience. Ranging from cupcakes to scones, lattes to iced tea… Continue reading The Cupcake and Espresso Bar
Study abroad
Moreno Valley College Study abroad program As the sun sets upon the city, you admire the beautiful architecture of the Coliseum, the ancient but still lively cobblestone court yards leading you through various shops and restaurants that have been passed down generation to generation. You see the delicate art of Da Vinci’s hand woven through… Continue reading Study abroad
The war between words
The truth about the unspoken war.
The beginning of senior year thoughts
“My last first day of school” Being the youngest sibling in my family of 6 I’ve attended more than 10 graduations throughout the years. I got to celebrate the graduating seniors, and send them off to college seeing them pursue their careers and lifelong dreams. But I always wondered when would it be my day… Continue reading The beginning of senior year thoughts
Hello Summer
“Fighting the heat, with Fashion and Fuel” This summer has gone by so quickly! It feels like it has just begun, but from all the trips around LA, scouting for the perfect coffee shop, surfing in Oceanside and being engulfed in love by family and friends I would have to say this has been the… Continue reading Hello Summer
Finding Your Worth
"You are valued NOT worthless" Catherine was no average teenager. She was the life of the party, the popular girl. The girl who went to all the concerts, and got to meet all the famous bands, to others her life was perfect! What else could she want? Through high school Catherine prioritized other things than… Continue reading Finding Your Worth
Mothers and daughters
“Relationships are made to blossom not plunder” As a little girl, she laughed and played with sparkling eyes and joy for the day, with new adventures and two bright minds a Mother and Daughters friendship combined. hand in hand they played all day and even the sun couldn’t get in their way, but that little… Continue reading Mothers and daughters
Besties, friends, frenemies
“Being a friend of benevolence or to get benefits” A few years ago when I was about 7 my family and I went to a homeschool convention. I always went to the kid’s convention and got to meet so many new people. One time I met this girl named Roxanne her and I clicked right… Continue reading Besties, friends, frenemies
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