The Quest for Clarity

Reading hasn’t really been a hobby of mine, but only because I never really done any research on books in my free time. But now that I did so, there’s a good chance I will follow through the list I created. My list transitions from the first few books about time management and habits (because I procrastinate a lot) to works about purpose in life and future possibilities. The list is supposed to represent a timeline as I transition into adulthood, but the list might easily change since it’s difficult to know what my interests are 5-10 years in the future. Anyway, here it is: 2 025 - The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey I’ve heard of this book before, and my mom recommended me this book several times already, but it never really interested me - until now. Covey’s seven habits listed in his book help empower individuals to take control of their lives, which I think will be really helpful as I live more independently in college. 2026 - Atomic Habits by James Clear This ...

Have you ever been on a vacation and, just as you begin to settle in, realize that it's almost over? For me, I compare this feeling to the thought of graduating in less than two weeks. It's like I finally learned how to swim - only for the pool to close. Forever.  As I look back on the past four years, ironically, I find myself missing the very things I used to dread: the quixotic quizzes that quashed my brain, the sadistic SAT that slayed my soul, and the absurd AP's that abused my anxiety.  Saying this might get me testified in the court of student society, but hear me out - there's a strange nostalgic feeling of looking back at my suffering and realizing they were part of a larger journey.  It might be only me, but I've always felt my pursuits were stopped short in not just school, but my life in general. This isn't the first time I've had nostalgic feelings come up right out of the blue. A younger version of me around the COVID Era mourned the Mario Kart...