Bring Me the Horizon

darkness of the Antarctic winter looming; I decided make the short and leisurely hike down to Hut Point overlooking McMurdo Sound to watch the Sunset. I was able to catch an amazing video of a Weddell Seal coming ashore from the ice-cold waters. It brings upon a warm and peaceful consciousness when you experience nature in such a stunning and pristine environment. Just like anywhere else in the world, the long days of work and the normal routines…

I recently finished reading a published compilation of essays that you have written called “Death by Black Hole.” Before I read this book, I understood how big the universe was and how dangerous it was to an extent, but after reading this book my horizons have been broadened and I look at things differently than before. After reading your book, I was intrigued by your works and wanted to learn more about the universe. I then proceeded to watch all of the episodes of “Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey”…

It was a brisk fall morning in November. I had woken up extra early just to make sure I could make it out to my stand before the sun would peek above the horizon. I’m not much of a morning person, so waking up can be a difficult challenge for me. Since it was just my first year of deer hunting, my dad had agreed to sit out in the stand with me just incase any trouble came about. I quickly brushed my teeth, got dressed in blaze orange from head to toe, grabbed some snacks, and began the journey…

describing things that happen everyday and is very observant of what is around the city, “Their clothes were crisp and unrumpled, their hair freshly combed. Below Houston Street, a fleet of black shiny SUVs with sirens spread south, toward the smoky horizon somewhere south of Canal Street”(Line 1). As the story progresses the language becomes jargon,an example of this is, “It fell straight down!” someone said.”(Line 15), “Because we live on block away and... does anyone know which way the…

Taylor’s Moral Ontology and The Road Not Taken Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, long I stood And looked down one as far as I could To where it bent in the undergrowth; - Robert Frost In the famous poem by the poet-philosopher Robert Frost a hiker encounters two roads that diverge and must choose one path or another. Frost presents the decision as a matter of chance as there is no guide and both paths are equally beguiling. In the…

breath as she willed the correct words to come out her mouth. "I want to leave the village." She couldn't look Tsunade in her eyes afraid that just the look of hurt would break her spirit. "It's more of a training trip and maybe have Kakashi accompany me." She waited a good minute for an answer or something but it never came. Concerned she finally look up Tsunade had her eyes closed and arms crossed she looked deep in thought. "Why? Why do you want to leave the village?" "To get stronger."…

physicians brought us has inspired me to become a doctor so that I, too, can serve as an envoy of hope to sufferers of illness. My father is a physician I strive to be like. Every patient always has a smile on their face after seeing him because he does not only treat diseases: he treats people. Though our conversations have made me aware of the challenges in my chosen profession, I am confident that I can achieve my…

profession depends upon the ethical values and attitude that enhance a person’s adaptability and resilience skills to deliver the best. Every individual has a goal, and he/she strives towards it. Shaping a child’s future in the classroom always fascinates me from a very young age and I always aspire to become an educator. I always try to set and achieve my future professional goals to be a successful teacher in life. I firmly believe that learning is a continuous lifelong process, and one can…

my life. When struggling in my Christian walk, Isaiah 53 forms both a impacting yet encouraging passage to me. No matter what trial I face, I can reflect on this passage and understand that my Lord has already taken the punishment for me. In a world being flooded with bad news, these verses form an essence of hope, that no matter what Jesus has won it all. Substantially Isaiah 53 forms for me a reminder of his overwhelming love, an unconditional love that I truly don’t…

I can remember. I come from a family of college goers all of whom have loved the experience they had and have strongly encouraged me to go to as well so that I may also grow and broaden my horizons much like they did at my age. While I have had lots of personal experiences that have driven me to higher education I have also had some academic experiences that pushed me further towards graduating a year early. After I made the decision to graduate a year early I faced a large amount of resistance…