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Published in Writing 150 Spring 2021

·May 8, 2021

Finding Sustainable Happiness Through Writing

I used to hate my brain. I hated the way it works. My brain goes a million miles an hour and this used to scare me, and because of this, I have never enjoyed writing. It has honestly always been such a hassle to put my thoughts into words. I…

Wp4spring2021

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Wp4spring2021

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Apr 17, 2021

You

You, don’t leave me Cuz I don’t wanna do this life thing without you And no, it’s not deceiving, cuz everyday get better it’s true You are the brightest light I see And you light up the galaxy All the voices in your head, irrelevant stay here instead Fight it…

Spring2021knowledge

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Spring2021knowledge

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Apr 17, 2021

The Future of Human Connection

Diego Borjas’ WP3: Spectrum Reflection goes through a series of reflection of how meditation has helped him as an individual beginning after a breakup. This led me to think about how powerful breakups are. You put your all into someone and all of a sudden, the “world [you] had grown…

Spring2021knowledge

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Spring2021knowledge

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Apr 17, 2021

WP3 Free-write Reflection

WP3 was a really rough process for me. This was the first time my recovery has actually interfered with my studies. I did not realize post-surgery would be equally a physical and mental recovery. I definitely how a newfound deeper respect for people who have surgery and people just going…

Spring2021knowledge

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Spring2021knowledge

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Apr 17, 2021

What It Means to Be A Woman

What it means to be a woman. What it used to mean was to be a beautifully submissive female with a kind heart. Someone to keep the house clean. To put breakfast, lunch and dinner on the table. A wife who took care of the children and kept the husband…

Spring2021knowledge

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Spring2021knowledge

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Published in Writing 150 Spring 2021

·Apr 17, 2021

Using My Heart Strings

Sometimes I wonder why it is so much easier for me to articulate my inner thoughts through songwriting. It is essentially the same thing, putting your thoughts down on paper. Although, I find that words alone don’t always act as a sort of catharsis for me. A melody can precisely…

Spring2021knowledge

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Spring2021knowledge

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Published in Writing 150 Spring 2021

·Apr 17, 2021

The Trouble with Being A Welcome Mat

The first thing someone sees when walking into a new situation or arriving at an unfamiliar place, is the welcome mat leading them into the new journey they are preparing to embark on. …

Spring2021knowledge

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Spring2021knowledge

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Published in Writing 150 Spring 2021

·Apr 17, 2021

Dancers Living with Debilitating Training

Athletes train every day, three-hundred sixty-five days of the year to be able to do the thing they love most in this world to their fullest potential. But what happens when they push themselves too far? When their bodies need help beyond personal repair and an athlete is suddenly told…

Wp3spring2021

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Wp3spring2021

11 min read


Published in Riley Way

·Mar 8, 2021

How to Make Recovery Lemonade

Step By Step HOW TO MAKE LEMONADE: 1. Make a simple syrup. Add sugar and 2 cups of water to a saucepan. Bring to a simmer and stir until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature. 2. Juice your lemons. Strain the lemon juice through a…

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Published in Riley Way

·Mar 8, 2021

My Lemons

Other Things to Focus On: Using other activities as a distraction can be an effective way of coping. Instead of dwelling on the difficult situation at hand, you shift your attention onto something else that you enjoy. I will no longer be able to express myself and my emotions through…

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