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There and Back Again: An Abnormal Teenager’s Tale

As I was up in Bishop this past week, I journaled everything that happened. Words cannot express how happy I am to be HOME. But, while writing, I've mentioned a few of you because something reminded...

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The Opportunity of a Lifetime in Germany

I have been studying the German language for three years at my school, Central Valley High School.  Every year, there is a national exam we take. I took this exam, the National German Exam,...

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Depths of the Unknown

Gliding along the dusty path on my stomach, I grab whatever jagged rock I can reach, dragging my body forward down the deep, dark shaft. Stones jump into my pockets as I scrape my knees along the...

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Relax to the Max

Have you ever felt like you just need a few days to let everything go? Well that was me a few weeks ago. I needed a break, from everything. And guess what? One day when I got home from practice,...

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From Rome to Athens; A Trip Like No Other

I took a trip to Italy and Greece in the summer of 2012, and it was one of the best trips I have ever taken.  On the first day, exploring around the city of Rome, I saw some things that some...

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Preps are Fun Too!

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A Croatian Relaxation

My trip started off as any normal, long-distance trip starts. I hopped on a plane and hoped that I would find enough entertainment to last the flight, so books are a must on those eight...

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Best of the West: Mesa Verde and Arches National Park

Nothing can compare to the thrill of packing the car, hitting the highway, and allowing a toddler to navigate. Oh yes, when my family travels we have one tradition: never choose the destination beforehand....

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Stars, Trees, and Turning 17

The stars above me were unlike any I had seen before, first in the multitudes that existed, and second in their extraordinary...

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