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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: Perfecting the Art of Imperfection

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Art used to stress me out. As a kid, I would make little drawings or doodles of things I saw. Whether it was the knick-knacks on my nightstand, photos from the magazines in our mailbox or the flowers growing outside our house, I loved capturing these bits of beauty in my everyday life. I have fond memories of proudly showing parents and siblings my work. In turn, they … [Read more...] about Good News: Perfecting the Art of Imperfection