Tag Archives: Creative non fiction

The Line Is Not Linear

(I wrote this on a six-hour train ride to Montreal for my 23rd birthday, I hope you enjoy) *a 3-minute read* Expectations will always be placed on you, whether you like it or not. As you navigate your life, these expectations will change depending on the period of your life you are in. Developing yourselfContinue reading “The Line Is Not Linear”

“Entering Your Villain Arc”

*a 3 minute read* While the term may be glamourized and exaggerated, the suggestion of entering a villain arc may seem completely off-putting and undesirable. Not to be taken literally, the definition of this term does have some validity. When you look at the right parts, I do believe it could be a beneficial toolContinue reading ““Entering Your Villain Arc””

“If It Ain’t a Blessing, It’s a Lesson”

*a 4-minute read* Of all the things I learned in my undergraduate, nothing stood out to me more than the title quote above. The trials and tribulations of life will always have an effect on people one way or another. But in an experience like university, these difficulties were jam-packed into a four-year program whereContinue reading ““If It Ain’t a Blessing, It’s a Lesson””

Be The Change You Want To See

*a 4 minute read* “Some people just work, breathe, and die” It may be hard to face the reality of the quote above but let’s be real, there’s some validity to it. Some people live on Earth to breathe, work, and eventually die out. This isn’t the life I want to live and I hopeContinue reading “Be The Change You Want To See”

Yes, You Care About What People Think

*a 4 minute read* I promise you, there’s no spelling error in the title of this article (although there might be a couple embedded in this article, but we move). Believe it or not, it’s human nature to care about what others think of you. Especially at a younger age, it’s easy to allow others’Continue reading “Yes, You Care About What People Think”

Moments vs Movements- Who Wins?

*a 5 minute read* You can never anticipate what you will see on a platform like Twitter. One of the funniest, controversial, and most dangerous social media apps ever created, Twitter has provided me (and I’m sure many of you) with emotions all across the board. If you don’t have the app, I strongly suggestContinue reading “Moments vs Movements- Who Wins?”

Instincts vs Thoughts – Who Wins?

*a 4 min read* The Hunch The uncertainty of a given situation can leave us vulnerable and puzzled about what to do next. How we act or react to that situation may start a chain of events that can either help us, hinder us, or allow us to just get by. Think of a timeContinue reading “Instincts vs Thoughts – Who Wins?”