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December is here, and with it, the quiet but undeniable signal that the year is winding down. Christmas lights are twinkling, the air feels softer somehow, and everything around me is slowing just enough to let me catch my breath. With midterms finally behind me and my bags half-packed for my upcoming trip to Turkey,
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In a world increasingly defined by visibility, authenticity and performance are becoming harder to tell apart. Behaviors once rooted in personal preference now seem shaped by how well they can be presented—and rewarded—online. We don’t just do things anymore. We broadcast them. Much of modern life feels like it’s lived on a public stage. Social
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Picture this: you walk into a room full of women. Before you’ve even said a word, you notice the glances—one scanning your outfit, another silently sizing up your confidence, and someone else whispering to the woman next to her. Suddenly, you feel like you’re under a microscope, not celebrated but scrutinized. Have you ever been
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I have been meaning to talk about something that’s been brewing online (and offline) for a while now: the subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) rivalry between Millennials and Gen Z. You’ve seen the memes, the think pieces, the TikToks. But the real question is, why do Millennials often act like they’re the “superior generation”? Now, this
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When I first read Suzanne Collins’ The Hunger Games, I had never really imagined that dystopian cautionary tale would slowly translate into a mirror to the modern world. The story is set in the fictional city of Panem, a wealthy Capitol that thrives while the outlying districts—numbered to 12—suffer, forced into subjugation and spectacle for
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There are moments in life when words fail—when pain feels too deep or joy too overwhelming to explain. In those moments, music becomes my voice. It speaks a language the soul understands—one made of melody, rhythm, and emotion. It comforts me when I’m broken and celebrates with me when I’m whole. Music doesn’t just fill
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When we think of classic literature, William Shakespeare often comes to mind as the quintessential playwright. His works are renowned for their grand tragedies and memorable comedies. However, what truly sets Shakespeare apart is his remarkable portrayal of female characters. These women are not mere supporting roles; they are multifaceted, complex, and ahead of their
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“Lipstick, Literature, and Liberation.”Bold, isn’t it? That’s exactly what I thought when I stumbled upon it while scrolling through Pinterest, searching for the perfect tagline to describe my blog. I wish I could say I came up with it myself—but alas, creativity didn’t strike as fiercely as I’d hoped. Still, the moment I saw those
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