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The Art of Self Care
Alexis Z
Mar 23
Our Shared Humanity
"Always feel that you have worth, and always feel that your life has ultimate significance."
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Alexis Z
Feb 18
The Year of the Dragon & My Red, Fuzzy Socks
Chinese new year festivities always mark my favorite time of year (besides Christmas of course), and this year is no exception.
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Alexis Z
Jan 20
Fear of Trying is Fear of Failure
"The deeper the fear, the deeper the love."
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Alexis Z
Dec 29, 2023
The Joy of Traveling: Dalí Museum
"A true artist is not one who is inspired, but one who inspires others" - Salvador Dalí
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Alexis Z
Nov 12, 2023
My Journey with Music: What I've Learned
I started playing piano at the age of 7 years old. Now, at age 16, I can say that music has truly shaped my life and who I am.
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Alexis Z
Oct 27, 2023
Alexis' Top Picks: 101 Famous Poems
Today, I'll be sharing with you a few of my absolute favorite poems from 101 Famous Poems. I hope you'll enjoy them!
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Alexis Z
Oct 13, 2023
Reflection: How Journaling Has Changed My Life
Now that I'm 16, I've found that my views on journaling have changed completely.
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Alexis Z
Oct 1, 2023
Make Chinese Egg Tarts With Me!
With the busy school year, it's easy to neglect taking care of yourself and doing things you enjoy.
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Alexis Z
Sep 15, 2023
Tips For Succeeding in School
Hi everyone! Now that school's officially back in swing, I've put together a couple of useful tips that have really helped me succeed last s
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Alexis Z
Sep 1, 2023
Self-Care Habits to Start Off The School Year
I'm sure many of you (like me) are dreading the amount of late nights and homework you'll be facing once the school year begins.
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Alexis Z
Aug 18, 2023
"I am an Invisible Man": A Reflection
Perhaps the only concrete thing I could hold onto was that he loved Louis Armstrong.
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Alexis Z
Aug 4, 2023
The Test of Time: A Reflection
"When you are old and grey and full of sleep,
And nodding by the fire, take down this book..." (W.B. Yeats)
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Alexis Z
Jul 20, 2023
My Oasis: A Reflection on Writing
When I was seven years old, my dream was to publish my own book. Now, at fifteen years old, my love for writing has only grown.
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Alexis Z
Jul 7, 2023
Isolde's Liebestod: A Reflection
“Don’t you feel and see it? Do I alone hear this melody, which wonderfully and softly, lamenting delight… invades me” (Isolde’s Liebestod).
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Alexis Z
Jun 23, 2023
The Joy of Traveling: Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library
Welcome back to my Joy of Traveling series! Since my last post, I've flown to Boston, Connecticut, and New York on a thrilling adventure,...
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Alexis Z
Jun 12, 2023
Cadenza: A Reflection
Cadenza: an unaccompanied bravura passage introduced at the close of a movement of a composition, serving as a brilliant climax.
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Alexis Z
May 26, 2023
The Joy of Traveling: Musée de l’Orangerie
Today, I’ll be featuring the Musée de l’Orangerie, one of my favorite museums, in my Joy of Traveling series! The Musée de l’Orangerie is...
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Alexis Z
May 12, 2023
The Joy of Traveling: Terracotta Warriors
In the midst of Xi’an lies a mysterious army of over 8,000 soldiers, hidden underground. If you look closely, you’ll realize that...
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Alexis Z
Apr 28, 2023
Debunking Myths about Golf
Today I’m taking a short detour from my weekly joy of traveling series and talking a bit about some of the myths of golf, and my...
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