And (trying) to Become a Great Writer When I was little. I used to believe that I would be this hardcore diary writer, unleashing my wildest dreams and sharing my most private thoughts. This one little notebook would hold the…
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Dreaming of Thirty* When we were teens most of us dreamed of how our lives would be one day. Now, I was never really a planner, but I had a bit of an idea of how my life would turn…
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Japan has a lot of trendy, historical and peculiar attractions, drawing in tourists from all over the world. The tech world, anime life, fashion, and shrines were just some of the things I mostly looked forward to exploring. That’s why…
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When we booked our tickets to Japan I was aware of the possible language barrier. I knew that not everyone in Japan is fluent in English, so getting acquainted with a few basic Japanese terms might be a smart move….
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I do believe in fairies… In the spirit of all things Japanese, I’ve finally stopped procrastinating and decided to write my bit about Fairy Tail. This post is long overdue, as most things are with me. The thing is that…
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The Fox & the Poem A few weeks ago I had to work through some poetry with my grade 11s. One of the poems we ended up discussing was Ted Hughes’ The Thought-Fox. Surprisingly (or not really), I’ve never actually…
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“It is dull, Son of Adam, to drink without eating,” said the Queen presently. “What would you like best to eat?” “Turkish Delight, please, your Majesty,” said Edmund.” ― C.S. Lewis The Story I love Turkish Delight. This might just be…
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Bookworm: A term that doesn’t mean you only love reading. It is merely an umbrella term, or short introduction which, when you unpack it, actually says: Lover of tales, slight obsession with vintage covers, probably has a feline friend, if…
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