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“You never know what you have until it’s gone.” A common colloquial phrase applicable to nearly every event, this quote speaks to me specifically when contemplating loss. Loss is widely considered to be one of the worst feelings that a human being can feel. It appears in many ways: losing a competition, losing a loved one, or sometimes even losing yourself in the hustle and bustle of life. To process this grief, this inner turmoil of losing something you hold dear to your heart is perhaps the most painful process of all. You may value something when it’s there, but you will never know how truly precious it was until it’s gone. When originally tasked with writing about self-actualization, I struggled to find topics to write about. I looked at everything for inspiration, from my dog to the War and Peace novel on my bedstand, but nothing stood out. Frustrated by my lack of ideas, I proceeded to, as I usually do when I face any minor difficulty, shuffle through my liked songs on Spotify. A...

A literary classic of the Romantic era, Frankenstein by Mary Shelley exposes the desperation and emotional mania of human nature as individuals suffer in their endeavors to achieve glory. The wonder of this piece lies in its unique exploration of how a reclusive and seemingly antisocial man, seeking to understand the world, attempts to make a legacy for himself. After losing his mother, he suffers from severe grief that makes him almost unable to function normally. He dedicates himself to his work, sacrificing his health and his relationships in order to stand out and truly solidify his genius within the public eye. That wasn’t about Frankenstein by the way. Despite its uncanny similarity, “the piece” in reference is My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy by Kanye West, quite a fitting name for both works in general. Following his notorious music video controversy with Taylor Swift at the 2009 VMAs as well as a breakup with his girlfriend Amber Rose, a most definitely unstable Kanye was def...

The Industrial Revolution was not a great period for women. With an increasing amount of dangerous factory jobs introduced to the market, women were considered "too fragile" to work in these male-dominated fields. Along with the Industrial Revolution, the early 1800s were known for the Romantic era in literature, where themes of innovation, ingenuity, creativity, and awareness were cherished by many readers. Of the new writers who represented Romanticism, Mary Shelley stood out from the group. Mary Shelley was the wife of Percy Shelley, a major English Romantic poet, described as “a superb craftsman, a lyric poet without rival, and surely one of the most advanced skeptical intellects ever to write a poem.” Mary Shelley, in order to make a name for herself, began to write as well, a real talent among the writers of the Romantic era. Mary Shelley aimed to make a name for herself and not simply be known as Percy Shelley’s wife, and through her quest for female independence in an...

Introduction ‼️ Hello everyone and welcome back to my Youtube channel. Today we will be reviewing the first release of the Shaun from Dantas Incorporated. At first glance, the Shaun seems to be built quite solidly and has real structural integrity. However, due to some serious issues regarding his small brain size, it appears the Shaun is very forgetful and easily distracted, yet he seems to get almost all of his work done on time and well enough. In my observations, Shaun seems to enjoy music very prominently; nothing seems to make Shaun happier than a playthrough of Starboy by The Weeknd, and music serves as his escape from the stress of being an overworked high school student. Shaun seems to always be listening to music, possibly because he is always stressed. Expectations weigh heavily on Shaun and his modes of escape sometimes seem to be his main priority versus his work. Always one to put mental health first, Shaun focuses on making sure he stays happy and optimistic. even if he ...