My hands are still shaking. Or maybe it's my soul. Discreetly nestled in the middle of the Sony Gamescon briefing on August 12 was the mystery responsible for my dread. P.T., the world's first interactive teaser, was unveiled with scant details. It was my gushing excitement over some very different news, however, that got me Googling this … Continue reading P.T. – Silent Hills
The Perks of Being a Wallflower – A Review
If the title begs the question, "what exactly are the perks?", then there is no shortage of answers in this endearing, passionate film, one that deftly juggles dark themes and new beginnings. At the helm of this adolescent story is Stephen Chbosky, the author of the book, who has clearly demarcated the line between film … Continue reading The Perks of Being a Wallflower – A Review
Cry of Fear
Horror as witnessed from within is an experience that few mediums have perfected. Where horror novels and movies have dared to tread, few video games have gone to immerse viewers in the most deranged themes and darkest recesses of our human psyche. Cry of Fear not only ventures into these gloomy depths, but thrusts players into a … Continue reading Cry of Fear
Hopeful Hiatus
To all those who have followed me with support and eagerness, I am sorry to say that I'll be taking a break from uploading chapters of my first YA novel, In the Words of Your Love. I have to dedicate more of my free time to finishing up scholarship essays and applications, now that I'm headed … Continue reading Hopeful Hiatus
In the Words of Your Love – Chapter 14
Hey all! Sorry for being late with chapter 14. I made a trip to Houston Tuesday night for my grandfather's birthday on the first. A life filled with 91 years of parenting, working, and faith is awe-inspiring. In this chapter, I explore Johan's dark anxieties and flesh out Mal and Ross' yearbook project. As always, … Continue reading In the Words of Your Love – Chapter 14
In the Words of Your Love – Chapter 13
////////// Chapter 13 Riding on a bus on a Saturday morning may not be most people’s idea of a good time, but those people have probably never been part of a guy's track team, either. “Now just chew,” Eric says to Matt Garza, looking like he’s making a move to swallow the ball of granola … Continue reading In the Words of Your Love – Chapter 13
In the Words of Your Love – Chapter 12
For those who are wondering about that paper on marital domestic violence, I submitted it for the Charles R. Ullman scholarship, one of many I hope to apply for in the months before I start grad school in the fall. It can't come soon enough. I have missed being a student and a triathlete. In … Continue reading In the Words of Your Love – Chapter 12
Talking the Beast Into Peace: Answers for Couples Facing Marital Abuse
Charles R. Ullman & Associates Scholarship Essay Contest: Marital Domestic Violence Talking the Beast Into Peace: Answers for Couples Facing Marital Abuse Marital domestic violence is a crisis with many facets and sometimes unshakable repercussions, refusing to discriminate against children, the elderly, or those with mental disabilities. Yet among all the research articles and … Continue reading Talking the Beast Into Peace: Answers for Couples Facing Marital Abuse
In the Words of Your Love – Chapter 11
Hola! For chapter 11 I rewrote almost the entire first interview, changing the location and the introduction. I still feel like it's not at its best, but I know some kind of epiphany will hit me soon. Also, my interview at UNT went well! I felt professional and made sure to talk about my job … Continue reading In the Words of Your Love – Chapter 11
Not Living My Life Over Again
In the process of applying to scholarships for my upcoming master's degree program, it dawned on me: I did a poor job of prioritizing my college life, and that is the best mistake I have ever made. Quality over quantity! That's the advice I read over and over again in "Get Free Cash for College … Continue reading Not Living My Life Over Again
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