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Learning Mandolin

Posted on August 1, 2013 by Emily

I suppose I’m on some sort of journey. What kind of journey, I don’t yet know. All I know is that I ended up with a half-mental, half-physical list of habits, skills and/or accomplishments I want to master. It will … Continue reading →

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I feel your pain, Star Wars generation

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Emily

I went to see Monsters, Inc. for my 9th birthday. My friends and I sat in the front of the theater. We were too young to realize that the front row is always a poor life choice. But despite our … Continue reading →

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British Television, According to Emily

Posted on May 26, 2013 by Emily

It’s better than all other television. I almost ended this blog post with that sentence, but I thought I should explain why I think this (even though I know you won’t disagree with me). British television is the best, and … Continue reading →

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Why The Great Gatsby Film Was Good, But Not Perfect

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Emily

I first read The Great Gatsby my sophomore year of high school. It was one of the few books I enjoyed that year in American literature. When you’re 15, it’s not cool to enjoy good literature, so for the most … Continue reading →

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Montaigne On Suffering

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Emily

We must learn to suffer whatever we cannot avoid. Our life is composed, like the harmony of the world, of discords as well as of different tones, sweet and harsh, sharp and flat, soft and loud. If a musician liked … Continue reading →

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Why The Harlem Shake Should Go Away, According to Emily

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Emily

I can sum up my feelings about the internet-video sensation The Harlem Shake in three simple words: I loath it. Internet users, we are going to have a heart to heart. Stop Harlem Shaking. Stop sharing videos of the Harlem … Continue reading →

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A Good Day for a Funeral

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Emily

It’s a good day for a funeral, I thought to myself as I observed the rain on the day my grandfather passed away. Then I thought Is a rainy day really a good day for a funeral? I initially thought … Continue reading →

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Bloglovin’

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Emily

I recently discovered the beautiful convenience that is bloglovin’! I haven’t gotten to fully try it out yet, but I’m looking forward to following super awesome blogs. I think this site has been a big deal for a while, but … Continue reading →

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Oh Hello There…

Posted on December 15, 2012 by Emily

Thought I’d forgotten about you, didn’t I? Truth is, I thought longingly of you every day, dear blog. Unfortunately, my schoolwork had me manacled to a desk. It also sucked any and all witty, potential blog posts from my head. … Continue reading →

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Public Images, According to Emily

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Emily

So I don’t really like the little picture that is my icon for WordPress. It’s official name is “Gravatar” something something. Whatever. I don’t like my little picture thingy. I would like to change said picture. How am I supposed … Continue reading →

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