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Good News: Soaking up the Sun in Solitude

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The grass is so lush and green. The water is so blue and dazzles underneath the golden sun. The sky is incredibly clear — you can see Catalina Island from here. There is a light breeze flowing through my hair as I soak up the sun.As I lie down, I think to myself, “I am so lucky to get this beautiful view every single day.”Can you guess where I am?I am in no … [Read more...] about Good News: Soaking up the Sun in Solitude

Good News: A Sweet Reminder To Love Your Friends

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For years I was convinced Valentine's Day was nothing more than a capitalistic Hallmark ploy to sell crappy chocolates and cards with Cupid on them.I was a certified Valentine's Day hater, and I was unapologetic about it. There was no way I was going to take part in a holiday based on spending money and couples who participate in way too much PDA for my taste. Until my first … [Read more...] about Good News: A Sweet Reminder To Love Your Friends

Good News: Pepperdine Pianos Offer Music for the Soul

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I didn’t understand how much I relied on music until I moved away from home and couldn’t play my parents’ keyboard anymore.When I arrived in Malibu for the first time in August 2021, I realized I cope with stress by making music. I made it maybe two weeks without playing any instruments before I noticed an unfamiliar, restricting anxiety in my chest and … [Read more...] about Good News: Pepperdine Pianos Offer Music for the Soul

Good News: A Stuffed Animal That I Cherish

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Peter is a stuffed rabbit that sits on my bed. He’s well-loved, 17 years old and has brought me joy for as long as I can remember. My mom told me that the very first time I saw Peter, I grabbed him and ferociously hugged him. I had just heard the Peter Rabbit stories, so my mom suggested I name him Peter. For the first few years of my life, my mom was cautious with him. It’s … [Read more...] about Good News: A Stuffed Animal That I Cherish

Good News: Having Conversations Over Chai

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The first chai tea latte my friend Anežka and I had was extra sweet and extra foamy, and as we sipped our warm drinks, we embarked on the beginning of a wonderful next few days together. We had our first chai early in the morning at the airport while catching up. We discussed the happenings at school, the romantic entanglements of friends and funny TikToks. In a D.C. cafe near … [Read more...] about Good News: Having Conversations Over Chai