Author Archives: christina r
An Attempt at Poetry
Warm trees Warm air Cold words through a phone You are somewhere far away Like the moon, tonight you are hidden Screen doors beating a house Echos of cats prowling through the streets There is tension in the wind He … Continue reading
Ethnographic Idea
Greek Life Environmental Analysis (i wasn’t sure if i needed to repost this, seeing as how other members already have– but it never hurts) We would interview students on campus that are members of fraternities and sororities and ask them … Continue reading
…to fly towards a secret sky…
It’s funny reading your own blogs. Sometimes it feels like you’re reading a story written by a stranger; a work of fiction. Eventually, you come back to reality and remember that this is your life– in all its grandeur, mystery, … Continue reading
A Tree Grows at Riddle
BZZ! BZZZ! BZZZ! The alarm clock is screaming at me again; it’s the worst noise in the world. Somehow i manage to silence it without moving the dog (still asleep) on my feet. Ruka (the dog) can sleep through an alarm … Continue reading
Escape
Race week. Oh how i hate race week! The noise, the traffic, the crowds; being in Daytona during NASCAR races is perhaps one of the most frustrating and suffocating times during the year. i had to get away, not just for … Continue reading
Friends and Oceans
The air is cold and wet, but we don’t mind. There’s something about road trips, oceans, and friends… we all want to play in the water. We want to behave like silly, loud children (even though we’re all over the … Continue reading
Better late than never!
There are many environmental issues here in Florida. Our state contains a great deal of wildlife that needs to be preserved. Two species immediately come to my mind: the Florida Panther, and the Sea Turtle. Obviously much has been done … Continue reading
Sleepy Friday Brainwaves
i walk outside of the classroom (as instructed). My skin pricks with the temperature difference. The air is cold. i’ve been getting sleepy in the warm classroom; walking outside feels like a splash of cool water. i am more awake now, and … Continue reading