The original meaning of Psychology was the “study of the soul.” Now, through time, it has been twisted and turned into the study of the human mind. You sit in class as a bearded man is preaching to you, the functions of the mind and brain, your conscious and subconscious, that you have no control over. But how? How can my mind and soul be controlled without my knowledge? What is making me remain seated to write, and what is making you read and listen to me blab about nonsense that you don’t have a care for? Is that the unknown subconscious, is that my subconscious? The study of the mind and soul, yet you and I have no idea of the unknown. Psychology is the study of behavior and how the mind functions. Each branch that you explore has a deeper meaning than it portrays; all of that living inside the brain attached to your neck, surrounded by nerves and flesh, and muscle, and hard, spongy bone protecting those branches. The original meaning, “study of the soul,” is so close to yet so far from the science of Psychology.

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Ever since I started math in elementary school its always been my least favorite subject. Something about it makes it the hardest subject to learn for me. Some people make math look simple but when I try I fail and make it seem difficult. Math is different from other subjects because you cant write a story or learn a verb, you have to substitute letters for numbers, memorize formulas, and measure shapes. Exams in math are more difficult than other exams because there is often only one right answer for each problem. I can enjoy math sometimes when I start to understand the topic and it becomes simple to complete, but when the class moves into a different unit I get lost again. Even though I don’t enjoy math it’s important for many jobs and it helps to understand the world better. The only concept I find confusing about math are the formulas, they are supposed to make math easier to solve but formulas make solving problems more confusing than it needs to be. An academic subject I actually do enjoy is writing creatively because there isn’t one specific right answer and I think it helps to become a more creative person.

I do enjoy summer, but fall will always be my favorite. People often tie joy to summer–the longer days, tanned skin, and a feeling of endless freedom. But for me, summer triggers a sense of impending doom. The constant expectation of making it “the best one yet”, and the never-ending worry of what’s to come next.

Fall is calm and steady. Cozy clothes are a necessity and I can stay inside without feeling guilty for missing out on the high UV rays, or social events. There is always something special to look forward to: Holidays, winter break, tasty food, and familiar traditions. Whereas with summer, I dread beginning the school year, giving farewells to faraway friends, and saying goodbye to my sweet freedom.

Although Fall doesn’t give you blazing heat, it somehow feels warmer. No matter how old I grow, where I am, or who I’m with, it will always feel nostalgic. I get giddy just thinking about the feeling of the crisp air and the dark nights. Fall asks nothing of you–It lets you breathe. No fuss, no pressure–just fall.  

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The Twilight Zone serves as one of my favorite television series of all time due to its disturbing psychological horror atmosphere, its exploration of morality, and its thought-provoking social commentary, which often proved to be well ahead of its time. But by far, what I and most fans of the show are most drawn to are its brilliant use of ironic twists. The series is acclaimed for its clever and unexpected twist endings that not only shock the audience to their core but also leave them reflecting on the deeper themes and implications.

While modern horror works, such as those directed by M. Night Shyamalan, often rely on a shocking twist, the 20-minute run time of The Twilight Zone ensures its signature impactful delivery, making each episode feel like a complete experience with no intention of wasting the viewer’s time. An issue with the modern reboot of The Twilight Zone in 2019 is that the episodes typically range from 40 to 60 minutes, two to three times the length of the original episodes. The prolonged runtime gives the audience more time to put together the twist, resulting in a much weaker lasting impression.

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Everyone has always told me that senior year will be the most exciting time in a high school career. Now that I’m finally here, settling into my classes and routines, I keep waiting for that excitement to hit, but all I can think about is how close I am to being done. With the pressure of school, sports, capstone, and college applications, I feel like this is the most stressed I have been so far. I can’t wait to experience graduating and moving on with my life. I can’t wait until the day the pressure eases and senioritis gets to me. Everyone has told me to soak it in, but why is that so hard? It’s bittersweet knowing that this time next year, I will hopefully live in a new city and experience things I have never experienced. Knowing that this is the last year I will be able to laugh and run around in the halls with my best friend. So I am trying my best to absorb it all and remember every moment.

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Most weekends when the sun is out I drive to the beach. I set up my towel, put on sunscreen, and braid my hair. I lay in the heat and let the sun bite my skin. I get so pale in the winter, so I cherish the sunny days and tan skin I get in the hot months. Sweat beads on my forehead and my skin feels like it’s on fire. I get up from my sandy towel, and run as fast as I can to the water. The scorching sand feels like glass cutting into my feet, but the cool ocean water brings me relief. Usually I don’t swim because its such a hassle to have to then wash my salty hair and sticky skin. Recently though, the heat has been unbearable. On this day, I dive into the water letting the salt dry out my skin and tangle my hair. I feel the sand crabs wriggle under the sand as the water recedes. After splashing and diving for a while, I make my way back to my towel. I let the sand coat my wet feet, and I let the water sink into my refreshed skin. I sit on my towel while my soaked hair drips onto my legs. I’m relaxed and happy. Once I actually get into the water, I never seem to care about my salty hair or sticky skin; I don’t feel as dirty as I expected. The longer I lay the hotter I get, and I prepare to run to the water and do it all over again.

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Being a senior is such a bittersweet feeling. I am so excited to leave and hopefully go back to the city, but I am not ready to leave my friends. This year is the last year all of us will be together. After graduation, it is going to be hard to meet up; some of us are going to be across the country, and some of us across the world.

I am so excited to have senior privileges! This year is the first time they are giving the seniors their privileges so early in the year. My class is like the guinea pigs for future classes. I hope our class doesn’t mess it up. But the requirements for keeping our privileges are pretty easy, so as long as we elect responsible class reps, our privileges will stay.

Also, I’ve been thinking a lot about the future. Times are hard for almost everyone right now, but looking at my friends gives me some sense of comfort, because they are our leaders of tomorrow!

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Choosing a college is more difficult than I thought it would be. When I was younger, I thought it would be really easy, but not anymore. Holy crap, I didn’t realise how many things you actually have to take into consideration.

Things such as location, size, and population. Another undeniably important thing is cost, like can you actually afford to pay 100k a year in tuition, plus the cost to live for the next four years? Compared to the beginning of high school, my expectations for out-of-state college have slowly diminished, and I am more inclined to stay in-state.

If you do find a college you like and that suits you, and you believe you can afford, there is also the acceptance rate. Yes, you might like college, but does the college like you? Out of the x number of people who apply, what exactly makes you special? There are plenty of people who have the same classes and extracurriculars as you, so why would they pick you?

Honestly, I think I might just be overthinking everything. I’ll definitely find a college that I like and that is affordable. The worst that can happen is, I get rejected by everyone, but that won’t completely happen…. right?

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Sunday, it’s an early wake-up call at 6:00. I put on my jersey and walk out the door. Once I get to the field, I put on my socks, cleats, and shin guards, and my team starts our warm-up. The ref calls the two teams on the field, and we get into our positions. The ref blows the whistle, and the ball starts to move around the field. Both teams are yelling as the ball moves from player to player. I get the ball, run it up the field, and pass it to the forward. As she takes it up, she loses the ball, and the ball resets. Ten minutes pass, and finally, my team scores a goal, and everyone starts cheering. As time goes by, we score more goals, and in the last 10 minutes, I get the perfect shot that goes straight over the keeper. The final whistle blows, and my whole team starts cheering. The games finally over, and we’re on to the next round.

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