Obsession, denotatively described as the domination of ones thoughts or feelings by a persistent idea, image, desire. Now we all have this controlling factor in our life, and the worst part… it never goes away. Life is built upon and thrived around obsession. From when a five year old boy is obsessed with his favorite […]
“Something you need to know about me to survive: When I want to speak my mind, I usually speak my mind; no one is safe from my brutality. Some people take it personally, but they shouldn’t because I even do it to my own parents. I’m a very apathetic person sometimes and some people can’t […]
“Hey man, chin up! It was just one point!” I said to my teammate after he shanked a pass off the court. “The games to 25. We’ll get the next point!” This game was leading us to the championship round. We had to win. In a volleyball game, momentum means everything to me and my […]
If I could do one of my traditions it would maybe be about Christmas. When I was a kid my parents would drill me and my brother into my room and we would always stay up. We would always play video games at like 12 o’clock at night; we would always wonder what we would […]
College… it’s one of the best of instances it’s the worst of instances. You may be who you wish to be and do what you wish to do, everybody has their very own expertise. Mine will likely be totally different although. I’ll wrestle bears, cheer for sports activities groups and bleed our faculties colours. I […]
The rain falls in torrents. Like an engorged snake, the river has made its way hazardously close to the cluster of houses that huddle behind three feet tall sandbags. The river has easily overtaken the wild knotweed and flimsy trees that protrude from the water waving their surrender. And although it appears to be moving […]
I like reading The Economist and watching “I love the 80s.” I like tennis, Fazoli’s breadsticks and writing assignments. I value honesty, commitment, scholarship and kindness. These are hard and true facts, but there is a lot I do not know about myself. I don’t know how I feel about the death penalty, I have […]
At 7:11 a.m., the morning of August 29th, 1994, my twin brother Ramzi was born. Two minutes later, I used to be born, setting the stage for a lifetime of competitors that will turn into the driving horse behind each of our aspirations and laborious work. All through our total existence, my brother and I’ve […]
Time Magazine’s list of the world’s most influential people is filled with brilliant thinkers, powerful leaders, and talented artists. All of these people have done something remarkable to leave their impact on the world. My greatest inspiration, however, does not come from a world-renowned political figure; it comes from the heart and perseverance of a […]
My life has been considerably like a mosaic. As a baby, I’ve been raised in a proud Taiwan tradition (proud each in phrases of its Chinese language language heritage and custom). But I’ve a household who drastically values unbiased thought and thus uncovered me to a myriad of environments and various cultures. I spent the […]