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The Art of Self Care


Our Shared Humanity
"Always feel that you have worth, and always feel that your life has ultimate significance."
Alexis Z
Mar 23, 2024


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.
Alexis Z
Feb 19, 2024


Fear of Trying is Fear of Failure
"The deeper the fear, the deeper the love."
Alexis Z
Jan 20, 2024


The Joy of Traveling: Dalí Museum
"A true artist is not one who is inspired, but one who inspires others" - Salvador Dalí
Alexis Z
Dec 29, 2023


Ouroboros: A Reflection
What story do you have to tell?
Alexis Z
Dec 16, 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.
Alexis Z
Nov 12, 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!
Alexis Z
Oct 27, 2023


Reflection: How Journaling Has Changed My Life
Now that I'm 16, I've found that my views on journaling have changed completely.
Alexis Z
Oct 13, 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.
Alexis Z
Oct 1, 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
Alexis Z
Sep 15, 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.
Alexis Z
Sep 1, 2023


"I am an Invisible Man": A Reflection
Perhaps the only concrete thing I could hold onto was that he loved Louis Armstrong.
Alexis Z
Aug 18, 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)
Alexis Z
Aug 4, 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.
Alexis Z
Jul 21, 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).
Alexis Z
Jul 7, 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,...
Alexis Z
Jun 23, 2023


Cadenza: A Reflection
Cadenza: an unaccompanied bravura passage introduced at the close of a movement of a composition, serving as a brilliant climax.
Alexis Z
Jun 12, 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...
Alexis Z
May 26, 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...
Alexis Z
May 12, 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...
Alexis Z
Apr 28, 2023
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