Humans are competitive, whether wanting to be the best at something they have practiced their heart out of or trying to best themselves in a skill, people always want to be the best. With this in mind, it is no surprise that sports are as popular as they are, whether engaging in the activity hoping […]
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Ophelia’s Journey of Certainty – Polished Critical
There are few things in life that people value more than protecting their honour and holding certainty over their past, present and future. However, one may soon come to realize that these ideals come in short commodity and it is difficult to maintain one without letting the other falter. One who is prideful and […]
Healing Melody – Polished Personal
It had been 2 months since Mom died in September, that idea still struck me as nonsensical. Maybe that’s why I couldn’t cry, it didn’t seem all that real. Only back during the summer she was talking to me, scolding me when I came home late, being over-protective like every mother seems to be. […]
I’ll Get to it….. Soon – Hamlet and Procrastination
Although many of us hold motivations, dreams and goals, the road to get to them can be one of challenge and adversity. This may lead to one prolonging their pursuit to an indefinite time, or procrastinating. It isn’t a new concept – no matter how hard a worker one is, there’s always that one thing […]
Breath of the Wild and Childhood Wonderment
When I was a child, my boundless imagination carried me on many adventures. When I was with my friends, we would gather plastic swords and gadgets and embark on grand and fantastical adventures throughout the neighbourhood and battle the evils our minds concocted. I was also always a curious individual who enjoyed exploring new places […]
Everything Has Changed – A Schindler’s List Response
Throughout the film Schindler’s List from director Steven Spielberg, we see a shift in the character of Oskar Schindler as his motivation moves away from profit and more to protecting the well-being of others. Up to two hours into the film, however, he was still clearly driven by money with aiding others coming as a […]
Persona 4 Review – Not Your Conventional RPG
A role-playing game, more commonly referred to as an RPG, is a genre focused around fictional characters that are able to fight, take up quests and interact with the world. Typically when people think about RPGs, they think of large whimsical worlds, fantastical foes and deceitful dangers. However, despite the saturation of this scenario in the […]
This I Believe – The Power of Discovery
When we were young, the world around us seemed filled with magic and wonder. From the moment we are born, we examine and familiarize ourselves with our surroundings, but there’s always something just out of our reach. What’s beyond that hill? How far does the horizon go? Why does the Sun fall and bring the […]