People understand Minimalism in different ways. Some believe it is a depriving lifestyle where you live with the bare minimum while others believe it is a lifestyle with no decoration. There are no rules or solid criteria that will define a Minimalist; it is all about following one value – everything in your life must bring value to your life.[READ MORE]
Keeping an Open Mind Iverian Gnash
I’ve never been one to walk right up to librarians and ask them for book suggestions, mostly because I figure they have things to do and listing off books is not one of them. However, this librarian asked me what genre I was looking for, and after telling her that I was into science fiction/dystopian, she walked through the YA section and pulled out a few various books, all different genres. She informed me that they were pretty great reads and suggested I give them a chance. [READ MORE]
The Astonishing Color of After Prof. Scarlet Leslie-Lewis
The Astonishing Color of After by Emily X.R. Pan has been on my radar even before it was published in March 2018. The author is a family friend, so I was following every step of her journey from writing drafts to revealing the cover to officially launching the book. It probably should not have taken me over a year to finally read her debut novel, but I am glad that I waited until I was in the right mindset to do so. [READ MORE]
The Twilight Zone Maxim Trevelyan
Mostly everyone has either seen or heard about the famous sci-fi show from the '60s. No, not Star Trek, the other one. The Twilight Zone has been a cult classic of sci-fi television ever since it broadcasted. It was recommended to me in my teens and when I checked it out, I instantly loved it. That is the reason why I was so excited to hear that they were planning a reboot of the series with Jordan Peele as the narrator and one of the main producers.[READ MORE]
Taking Care of Your Slimy Friend Dexter York
Fish are common pets in many households. They are quiet, clean, contained, and independent pets that are relaxing to watch. Many families choose a fish as a first pet for their children to teach them about responsibility. Going to a pet store and asking an employee to help pick out everything your fish needs can often result in a poor habitat for your new slimy friend. [READ MORE]
My First Year Experience on HOL Adaleine Shuster
On November 26, 2018, I joined this lovely site called HOL. I was sorted into Hufflepuff, so I went ahead and signed up for the Hufflepuff forum.[READ MORE]