My hand ignorantly looked for a light-weight change to the darkish corridor, and with a small “click on” all the things was illuminated. After tripping over boots, with a slight limp, I stumbled to the darkish brown door on the finish of the corridor. Turning the chilly golden knob revealed a really untidy exercise room […]

It is 10:30 pm, and I have far passed my bedtime. But a magazine spread on Egyptian mummification lies before me, blocking the clock from view. All I can see is what the yellow ochre light from my nightstand has to offer. My petite fingers grasp it like a lifeline. My young eyes soak in […]

At the age of 8 weeks, a developing baby’s facial features are visible and his heart is beating steadily. Even at this early age they already posses the two qualities that are most vital to human existence: identity and health. It is said that having a baby is the greatest joy a human can experience. […]

The day started out like the rest in Ecuador. We woke up early, ate a rushed breakfast, packed medicine and raced to the buses before they left. Because of the steep mountainous terrain, it felt like we were riding through the rain forest in Jeeps. When we were near the clinic, kids lined up along […]

The brisk wind strikes me hard as the familiarity of the predicament makes me sick. “Thank god it’s Friday,” I whispered to myself as I kept walking closer to the bus stop. I then road the bus all the way to school, but when I got there…something struck me, a big accordion cork board with […]

In the spring five years ago my family and I went to the first Maker Faire because the Mythbusters were having a meet and greet there. I chatted with my favorite Mythbuster, Grant, for a minute or two, but, just feet away, I met someone who would have a far greater impact on my life. […]

Cubs vs. Sox There’s a alternative that many individuals in Chicago have needed to make that decides who your pals are and who your enemies are. The selection is Cubs or Sox? To me the selection was straightforward The Sox are the higher workforce and they’re enjoyable to observe. Others assume the Cubs are the […]

“Childhood is short and maturity lasts forever.” This is one of my favorite “Calvin and Hobbes” quotes. It’s not especially profound, funny, or clever, but it’s true. It’s something kids and teenagers tend to forget. I love reading “Calvin and Hobbes” because it reminds me that I’m still a kid. I have spent hours reading […]

My life was by no means stuffed with glass roses and gold stairs. I’ve had so many challenges in my life. I think about all of them coronary heart felt life classes. They are often good or dangerous, might be repetitive or new but challenges make you stronger. I’ve been going via challenges on repeat […]

“We don’t have much time, do we?” he spoke softly, staring enraptured at the inky constellations. The stars were never quite as clear as they were that fateful night; Orion’s belt outlined itself perfectly in specks of radiating plasma, forming that heroic shield —I could practically feel the stardust from trillions of years stirring in […]