Glitter

I woke up that morning ready for the day ahead of me. I was getting packed and ready to go. My mom was scurrying to get everything prepared for the day ahead of us. As I packed all of my belongings and my mom double checked behind me, since I 'm always leaving items behind. We were finally ready to go. We were setting off on a road trip from our small town to New Orleans, but we had to make a pit stop beforehand. We had to get breakfast, the most important meal of the day. As a ritual we always…

that this is what carnival is all about. The ultimate value of one’s carnival expenditure in dollars and cents begins to trump the cultural one as we value the trappings so much that the historical and social implications get lost beneath all the glitter. As Trinbagonians, we presume that all of us have access to and at least exposure to the range of our own cultural artifacts and our own cultural history inside of our own island, we take this for granted even though this is clearly not always…

living people they were. When the ground started to shake once again but this time it was from the core of the volcano. When a quad rainbow sprouted from the caramel goodness. When the most beautiful unicorn flew out of the volcano with a train of glitter, sparkles and skittles following…

you would assume the environment was warm and inviting. This house is the most beautiful one on the block and the largest one due to an extra bedroom built in 1991. From the outside looking in you would want to visit this home but everything that glitters is not gold. This house is located in University, MO and it is in what most people consider the safe part of the community. This house was purchased in the late 1960’s and my parents were the 1st black couple to move on that block. This house…

Carson whimpers, tightening his small fists around his navy comforter. His fear of the dark, and what might be hiding in it, saddens me. Don't be afraid, little one, I want to whisper to him. I cannot speak, so instead I will him to be calm. Not all of us that live in the dark are so bad. There are some that I tend to avoid, especially if I was a young human. The dark ones, the creatures that don't hide in the closet, the ones that are standing in the darkness and are a part of it. They…

Have you ever had your American Dream come true? Something that you desired finally happen to you? In the Necklace by Guy de Maupassant, translated by Edgar V. Roberts, has two main characters: Mathilde Loisel (Madame Loisel), who is a round character, and her husband, Monsieur Loisel, who is a flat character and works for the Ministry of Education. Although Monsieur Loisel did not have much, he did everything in his power to make sure he and his wife lived a comfortable life. Madame Loisel had…

Saltwater aquariums can be quite exquisite, however, there is much to know before planning on setting up a saltwater aquarium in your home. There are many major factors that need to be taken into consideration before jumping into a long-term commitment with a saltwater aquarium of your own, such as tank size, decorations, and the different filtration systems, the many environmental factors that need to be monitored to guarantee a healthy habitat, the necessary lighting, the nitrogen cycle, and…

school football it’s a major form of entertainment. Showing how young teenage athletes interact with one another making a game play be a success. It involves students getting into the school spirit by using paint to represent school colors, throwing glitter, and/use a bullhorn when there’s a touchdown. The parents of the players are always in the front row so they can get a snapshot of their kid putting in work on the field and show parental support. Behind all the fun and support high school…

My first day in college was a most memorable day of my life. I can never forget my first day. My first day in college was so special because some good memories are connected to it. Besides this it is also full of joy and thrill. When I was in school, I imagine the college life by observing my sister and brother college life. I am so curious and waiting for the day when i also go to the college. Dreams about future are always very beautiful and charming. I always thought that the college life is…

Cynthia Kadohata. New York: Atheneum Books, 2005, 245 pages, $7.99. Reviewed by Emelie Childers, AISCT student, on 20 November 2015 This book was kira-kira. In Japanese, that is a phrase used to describe the good things in life that sparkle, glitter and shine. Kira-Kira by Cynthia Kadohata is about the Takeshimas, a Japanese-American family living in Georgia during the 1950’s. The story is focused on Katie, and her older sister Lynn, who she looks up to greatly. She even uses the phrase…