New Year, Old Resolutions
Why does it always seem that when a New Year comes, everyone’s New Year’s resolutions are always the same? We all know the standard list: lose weight, be kind, try something new, meet new people, et cetera. So is there even a point to making resolutions if they’re not even followed a month into the New Year? I think so, but there are certain conditions to be considered. This past year, I decided not to make resolutions because I don’t...
The Benefits of an Internship
Through my internship here at Mickle Communications, I have learned numerous things. While it’s not necessary that you intern specifically at Mickle, even though it’s really fun, I think having an internship or getting work experience is very important. While I haven’t been getting paid or haven’t been putting in a full day of work every day of the week, I feel I have gotten a lot of insight into the real world. Getting to work in a...
Why I Love Being on a Team
I’ve written multiple high school advice articles varying from test-taking strategies to why to be involved. I absolutely love being involved at school and the activity that I am most involved in and outside of my school is my sport, tennis. I wanted to write about why I love being part of a great team and community and hope to persuade you to do the same. Through joining tennis, I have made instant friends that I might never have...
Fun Family Christmas Activities
The holidays are filled with lots of family traditions, and every family does things a little differently. If you’re looking for new traditions or just something fun to do with your family during the holidays, maybe this brief list can help you. Playing in the snow can be fun at any age. Whether it’s making a snowman with your family, shoveling the driveway together, or having a snowball fight, memories are sure to be made. Baking...
Christmas!
Christmas music started playing for the season early November and even though it wasn’t even December, some people were already in the Christmas spirit. I wouldn’t say I was one of those, but I started to get really excited for Christmas. So, I’ve compiled a list of my favorite things about Christmas and the Christmas season. The flavors and scents of the holidays are one of my favorite things. The smells of egg nog,...