Tomorrow, is my last first day of high school. Call me a sentimentalist, but this final year means a lot to me. And it makes me incredibly… Read more “a prelude to my senior year”
Category: school
prison systems and the mentally ill
Introduction In the United States (US), prison populations house a much higher percentage of mentally-ill people in comparison to the general population. For example, 92% of inmates… Read more “prison systems and the mentally ill”
big blue
Last Friday, I took part in the youth climate strike with hundreds of other Victoria youth. At 11am we gathered outside City Hall, holding signs painted with… Read more “big blue”
fantasy world
I love my school. I’m so grateful to be blessed with the opportunity to get an education, and such a high level of one. There is one… Read more “fantasy world”
watching the wheels
If there’s one thing to know about me, it’s that I think. A lot. Well, I guess that’s one of the symptoms of being human, but at… Read more “watching the wheels”
a child (poem)
i grew up in a home a home cushioned from the impact the outside world could have i grew up thinking that anyone and everyone would… Read more “a child (poem)”
Sounds Like My Dream World
The amount of time I spend day dreaming of playing such a beautiful sport alongside The Canadian national team is pretty insane. Soccer is a sport I… Read more “Sounds Like My Dream World”
Release
Writing, especially in the form of blogging is something that I am very passionate about. It has been an escape for me, a safe place. I can… Read more “Release”
Why Children Under Twelve Should Not Be Exposed To Screens (Debate Speech)
“My daughter had taught herself to swipe open an iPhone before she could walk, and since then, has a go-to slate of apps she navigates to, fiddles… Read more “Why Children Under Twelve Should Not Be Exposed To Screens (Debate Speech)”
Accepting 2 Connecting
Since November, I have been apart of a selected group at school to organize a province wide leadership conference. Through these past few months I have learned… Read more “Accepting 2 Connecting”
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