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July 4, 2022

The Best Lyrics From Pop Punk and Emo Songs

Writers can get inspiration from just about anywhere, and music is no exception. In fact, it might just be paramount in this day and age. Book playlists are practically a requirement. But not just for the aesthetic, or “vibes,” if you will. Also for the lyrics. And in my opinion, some of the best lyrics…

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best of, emo, emo music, lyrics, music, pop punk, post punk, songs
September 25, 2021

The Princess and the Pauper is Way Better Than You Remember: Part 2

Why hello! In case you missed Part 1 of this 2-part ridiculously in-depth analysis of Barbie as the Princess and the Pauper, you can check that out here! Then come on over and enjoy Part 2 in all its… glory…? As with Part 1, here is my full video, and then below that is a…

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barbie, barbie as the princess and the pauper, barbie movie nostalgia, barbie movies, barbie nostalgia, booktube, booktube, fairytale adaptations, film analysis, movie analysis, the princess and the pauper, video essay, youtube
September 17, 2021

The Princess and the Pauper is Way Better Than You Remember: Part 1

Sometimes, when you rewatch the movies that you enjoyed as a child, you think to yourself, “Was I really that dumb?” Whether because of your undeveloped brain or the fact that kids have way different priorities when consuming media, rewatching certain things as an adult simply doesn’t stand up to scrutiny, even if it’s still…

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barbie movies, booktube, booktube, fairytale adaptations, fairytales, film analysis, movie analysis, movie reviews, youtube
June 19, 2021

The Best Prime Day Deals for Readers in 2021

Well, well, well. Look at me, jumping on that Amazon Prime Day train. But not to worry, I’m still totally niche and not mainstream, because I’m only covering the best Prime Day deals for readers… a.k.a., only the deals I would be interested in. Because it’s all about me, obviously! First off, if you don’t…

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amazon, amazon prime day, amazon prime day 2021, book lovers, books, kindle, literature, prime day, prime day 2021, readers
May 9, 2020

That Time I Wrote a College Essay About Rick and Morty

come home to the impossible flavor of shattering the grand illusion. come home to simple rick.

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adult swim, college essays, critical theory, essay, rick and morty, tv, tv review, tv shows
March 4, 2020

Mystery Blogger Award: 2020 Edition!

i got nominated for the mystery blogger award, a super fun tag where you answer some questions about yourself! can’t be all that bad, right?

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blog, blogging, lifestyle, miscellaneous, mystery blogger award, mystery blogger nominee, mystery blogger tag, personal, questions, stories
February 26, 2020

Sea Glass: A Short Story

I posted another short story on the blog because that’s a thing people do. It’s about a mermaid, kind of.

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creative writing, indie authors, paranormal romance, short fiction, short stories, short story, stories, teen romance, writing, YA fiction, YA romance, young adult fiction
December 6, 2019

On the Nature of Beauty: Dorian Grey, Disney, and Dreamworks’ Shrek

is beauty in the eye of the beholder? depends on who you ask!

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beauty, college, creative writing, disney, disney movies, dorian grey, essay, essays, literature, movies, novels, reading, shrek, sleeping beauty, writing
September 27, 2019

The Real Neat Blog Tag

i got nominated for the real neat blog award! yay!

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personal, q&a, questions, real neat blog award, real neat blog tag, the real neat blog award, writing
September 24, 2019

The College Survival Guide: Dealing With Hypocrisy

uh-oh, time to get real: this time, i’m talking about my experience with hypocrisy in college. oof!

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college, college advice, college life, college survival guide, personal, school

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