Although I may be the only teenager that feels this way, not having phones at school has been amazing. I didn’t realize how much I was on my phone at school until it was gone. At ESD, we have various hours of the day that are designated free time. For the first semester of the […]
When I first started taekwondo at the age of eight, I never thought I would ever come this far. What first started out as a way to defend myself became a huge part of my life. Now, six years later, I could not imagine a life without it. Less than a year ago, I earned […]
It’s test time! Doesn’t it seem like every teacher is giving a test right now? Here are 6 study tips from several high school seniors: Good luck with your tests! If you like listening to music while you study, click here to listen to the yooou! “study for exams” playlist on Spotify! If you are […]
Many athletes put all of their time into their sports. So much so, they start to believe being an athlete is what defines them. When those same athletes who have dedicated their lives to being the best at what they do undergo an injury like tearing an ACL, the recovery process becomes difficult physically and […]
I’ve been sitting here trying to figure out how to start this since 8:34. It’s 8:57 now. For those of you who are even worse at math than I am, that’s 24 minutes. I meant for that to sound all dramatic, although, now that I think about it, 24 minutes doesn’t sound like that long. […]
This is the second post in a 2-part series. To read about the beginning of the trip, click here. day 5/6 This was 100% the scariest day of the trip. We woke up early and went on a short hike, about 3 hours and rested the rest of the day, except for a […]
traveling There are a lot of things that go through your mind when you’re preparing to leave for Tanzania to climb Mount Kilimanjaro. “Do I have everything I need?” “Am I ready for this?” “Can I do this?” And the one I thought about the most, “Oh my gosh, I can’t do this.” […]
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Hey guys!! Today is National Philanthropy Day and I wanted to share how I love serving my community! There are so many simple ways to help. I personally find it super helpful to get involved in groups that are benefiting a charity. I am a part of many groups through my school, and my NCL […]
I think quality education is one of the most important aspects of life for any kid of any age! Every child deserves to be able to learn and grow to help them further on in life. I am so grateful to get the opportunity to help various kids with their education throughout the year! Every […]