Writer's Block.

Ok. So this is one of the most frustrating things. I have no idea what I want to write about today. Studying for my final exams has exploded my remaining brain cells. The only thing that I can strongly think about is going home for break and sleeping. Sleeping. Getting A LOT of sleep.

What gives us writer's block? I feel like writing something can't be too forced. Sure, there are plenty of exercises to brainstorm ideas. Every time I've done this though, I don't really write anything of substance and just end up writing down funny things I've heard someone say that day.

Maybe I should start writing about the funny things I see while on campus. At least one odd thing happens to me everyday. Like last night in line for dinner at the dining hall, the gentleman behind me though it was ok to not only burst my personal space bubble, but stand an inch away from me at all times. Now considering im about 5'1" and this man was about 6' gave me the feeling of a monster trying to grab me....

I think he just really wanted some General Tso's chicken.

Ok. so maybe writer's block is more creative than I first gave it credit for. I mean I just wrote some 100 w0rds just talking about writers block. At least that is writing. I'll probably look back at this and think why would anyone ever read this?

Hopefully they have a sense of humor and know where I'm coming from.

Hopefully they'll save me from my finals that I should be studying for.

In case you do have some serious writer's block here are some tips

What am I doing about it? Well right now I'm flipping through my itunes listening to some of my favorite artists. I'm going to stop because I find writer's block very frustrating and find it better to separate myself from it for a little while!

Why My Birthday is Special
The right to write.

Once it hit December 1st on my calendar, I've been counting down the days until my 20th birthday on the 10th. Being a college student, this time of year is filled with projects and all night study hours for finals. So my incentive for myself to get through it is my birthday.

But this gets me thinking. What if I didn't have the option of going to school and get an education. What if I was never assigned a paper because my own opinions and words didn't matter?

While I was checking the days off on the calendar, I realized that December 10th isn't my day. Ok, yeah sometimes I may act like it is, but it's not just about me. It is international Human Rights day. I have decided that for my birthday I was going to some how give back, and what better way for me than through writing?

I am apart of Amnesty International through my campus chapter. We have weekly meetings where we discuss different human rights violations going on in the world and write action letters to world leaders and politicians on behalf of those being mistreated.

Today I am going to take part of Amnesty's global write-a-thon. We will be writing, as many letters as our hands will allow honestly, to send out before the year is over to help those be oppressed for speaking their mind.




It is important to fight for those that are being denied one of the most basic of human rights;The right to your own thoughts. The good thing about Amnesty is you can help, even in the comfort of your own home. We all may lead busy lives. But it is important to step back and realize others don't even have to option to do what they want or believe due to human rights violations. The power of the written word is stronger than any bomb or army.

"To hold a pen is to be at war."
Voltaire

Why Harry Potter Will Soon Be A Classic

"Dark and difficult times lie ahead Harry. Soon we must all choose between what is right, and what is easy"

- Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore

With the 7th Harry Potter movie just released in theaters, the entire world is reminded once again why this story will be popular for generations to come.

I first started reading Harry Potter when I was in 3rd grade. My favorite teacher to this day began reading the Sorcerer's Stone to the class. I was frustrated that it was taking so long to get through the story in class so my mom bought me my own paperback version of the book. Despite struggling with the very British names, like Hermione and Severus, I immediately fell in love with Hogwarts and the wizarding world.

This series, although though to be for children, has very dark and adult content within. I remember reading the Goblet of Fire during the week of its release, and having a little bit of trouble falling asleep after reading the cemetery scene with you-kn0w-who.

J.K Rowling is one of the most imaginative writers of her time. She has created an alternate world and a saga that has action, romance, tragedy, mystery, and comedy all wrapped up into one.

When The Deathly Hallows Pt. 2 is released in theaters, and I see it, my childhood will officially be over. I find that this is what really makes this series so amazing. That I am marking the milestones in my life by it.

I just got chills watching this:

Deathly Hallows trailer