• I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how I define social privilege and the way it’s currently viewed in the social justice community. And… I don’t think I agree with the take social justice warriors and other “woke” people have on the subject. In this current climate, having any sort of social privilege (whether that…

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  • As far as reading months go, March was only slightly better than February. In February, I read one book. In March, I read two. The good news is, I thoroughly enjoyed the books I read. So, call it quality over quantity. While I’m still hoping to get my reading pace back on track, I’m not…

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  • The way we consume and relate to media has changed a lot with the rise of the internet. Websites with public forums like Twitter and Tumblr have allowed fans and critics to connect and publically show support or disdain for a piece of work. In most ways, this has been fantastic. It’s a more effective…

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  • It’s Wednesday, my dudes! AAAAAAHHHHHHHH!!!!! That means it’s time for Top 5 Wednesday! This week’s topic is in honor of April Fool’s Day (albeit a few days late) and is about your top five favorite jokesters, pranksters, and funny characters. As someone who is occasionally funny, I like funny characters. However, I can’t limit myself…

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  • Well, another month has come and gone. We’re well into 2018 now. The good news is that means there’s been more music to listen to. I’d say I had a pretty good month musically. From albums to singles to artists, I’ve discovered many new favorites during March. But enough preamble, let’s get into the nitty…

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  • I couldn’t tell you the moment I discovered Liza Anne. All I know is life is now split into two eras: Before Liza and After Liza. In fact, I no longer remember who I was before listening to this album. I just know who I am now and it’s all because of Liza Anne. All…

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  • Official Summary: Nahri has never believed in magic. Certainly, she has power; on the streets of 18th century Cairo, she’s a con woman of unsurpassed talent. But she knows better than anyone that the trade she uses to get by—palm readings, zars, healings—are all tricks, sleights of hand, learned skills; a means to the delightful end…

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  • Top of the Wednesday to ya! I don’t know what that’s supposed to mean. Anyway, it’s time for Top 5 Wednesday! Today’s topic is your top five teachers and mentors. The only caveat was that we can’t choose anyone from Harry Potter, which, fair. I’m also adding a second caveat that I can’t choose anyone…

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  • About four years ago, I saw Demi Lovato live for the first time (on her own headlining tour). It was the Neon Lights Tour and it was fantastic. I even wrote a review for it. And, for a time, this show was one of the highlights of my life (one of— I’m not that crazy).…

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  • Are You a Heather?

    I haven’t addressed this before (mostly because it just recently became true), but Heathers is one of my favorite movies of all time. It’s a film dripping with black comedy, all to deliver social commentary on the average American high school. Over the years, it’s become a cult classic. This isn’t just because it’s funny…

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