On Self-Centeredness and Originality
In a recent family discussion about religion, my mom said, “Numb butts don’t make better people.” She argued that sitting
Read moreIn a recent family discussion about religion, my mom said, “Numb butts don’t make better people.” She argued that sitting
Read moreIn my junior year of high school, I developed a Girl Scout Gold Award project called “Build for Bees” dedicated
Read more“How much are you asking for this?” I say, motioning to whatever treasure I’d spotted. “How ‘bout two bucks?” they
Read moreThis past week, I was inducted into the Spanish Honor Society in a Zoom breakout room. I unmuted to recite
Read moreWhen I was in elementary school, my parents took me to the library every Wednesday evening. Back then, the only
Read moreWhen I was in the fourth grade, I led a “Save the Rainforests” campaign. Every indoor recess, I corralled my
Read moreHi, my name’s Emily, and I’m a self-proclaimed environmentalist. In the fourth grade, I tried to end deforestation with my
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