For my paradigm shift paper and TED talk, I will be analyzing the shift from traditional, in-person dating methods to online dating, as a result of the internet and the creation of smartphones. While researching for my topic, I developed… Continue Reading
This week’s post will be a bit more somber. I’ve been asked variations of the question “isn’t the military lifestyle hard?” more times than I can count. But, I never know how to respond. Yes, always being the “new kid”… Continue Reading
My Favorite TedTalk My favorite TedTalk is “I was Almost a School Shooter” by Aaron Stark. I absolutely love this talk because it is short, impactful, and it resonates so deeply with everyone who listens. According to Stark–and he would… Continue Reading
Over the course of my K-12 education, I have attended 7 different schools: 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high. I have been enrolled in American public schools, an English elementary school, a private international school, and a DODEA (Department… Continue Reading
Continuing the theme of Mediterranean vacations, and at the request of Lindsay, I will attempt to tackle one, minute aspect of my trip to Italy: the food. Over Easter break in 2014, my family went on a multi-city tour of… Continue Reading
As I drafted my speech, I frequently referred to the 5 canons and I believe this is reflected in my final speech. In terms of invention, I believe my speech met they requirements. My points related to the prompt and… Continue Reading