What Jimmy Chin’s Photoshoot With Jared Leto Says About Our Culture
If Jimmy Chin has every right to make money with his talents, and Jared Leto is not a poser, and the products are presumably sustainable, why did I feel so icky looking at these pictures?
Does language precede thought or does thought precede language?
In the 2016 film “Arrival”, linguist Louise Banks, played by Amy Adams, is tasked with deciphering an alien language. (Spoilers ahead!) The circular, shapely language ends up being a gift from the “heptapods”, as the aliens are called, which allows humankind to perceive time differently, going so far as to even allow its speakers toContinue reading “Does language precede thought or does thought precede language?”
The Freeing Power of Forgiveness
What happens when you forgive someone? And I mean really forgive? Last week, emotions overcame me. With everything going on in the world, I realized how short our time on Earth is. I realized that I did not want to leave this planet without forgiving those who had hurt me. I started praying, initially thinkingContinue reading “The Freeing Power of Forgiveness”
And Let Them Learn Language
There have been numerous studies done on the benefits of learning a second language at an early age. In the United States, however, learning a second language is not required until high school. Many people have written arguments to include foreign language classes to be incorporated in primary schools, which I completely agree with, butContinue reading “And Let Them Learn Language”
A Teacher’s Far-Reaching Impact
My high school experience could have been better. The number one reason why my school failed me was because of the faculty. I clearly remember the many sins of my high school teachers. For example, my science teacher would actually flirt with the senior and junior male students. She would tickle and tease them inContinue reading “A Teacher’s Far-Reaching Impact”
The Less You Wear, The More You Have
“I have nothing to wear!” I complained a few weeks ago, a statement commonly made by women in the western world. I had recently re-downloaded Instagram and immediately felt the need to be trendy. It’s funny, the reason I deleted it in the first place was so that I wouldn’t compare myself with women inContinue reading “The Less You Wear, The More You Have”
The Dangers of Anxiety
I live in a body that translates anxiety physically. It is hell. But I didn’t know how dangerous it was until this year. Ever since I was little, I had OCD-like habits. For example, I absolutely hated wearing certain clothes, and not for what they looked like. Rather, I hated the way some of themContinue reading “The Dangers of Anxiety”
A San Diego Surf Log
July 25th, 2019 Windansea This is the first spot I “surfed” in San Diego. Surfed is in quotes because I did not catch a single wave. Okay, I caught some white water on the way in… But I was too nervous to go for these waves. I had a lot to do upon moving, butContinue reading “A San Diego Surf Log”
Sunday Mornings
I’m moving out tomorrow. This day came quickly and I feel completely unprepared. The preamble for this journey had the tune of any other vacation that I’ve taken. But San Diego is the place where I will be spending the next… who knows? A lot of years? I have lived in Vacaville for my wholeContinue reading “Sunday Mornings”
Beer and Art
The Ruhstaller Brewery and Taproom is hidden in a small Nor-cal town known as Dixon. Something that makes Ruhstaller special is its devotion to sustainability and using local products to brew their beer. Another thing that makes it special is the artistic mind behind the experimental beers Ruhstaller puts out. Somewhere in the back ofContinue reading “Beer and Art”
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About Me
Hi, I’m Summer. I am an aspiring storyteller who just wants to share my knowledge of language, culture and travel with the world.
