Today, I woke up and for some reason, I did not feel the same as I usually do, and then I remembered… this is quite possibly my last real week of school. And by real, I mean, sleep depression is in tack, homework is still in piles covering my table, and tests are lined up […]
After school Activities
A Slow Economy; Supporting Local Businesses
COVID-19 has impacted economies around the world greatly, here in Sri Lanka, we have seen an abrupt halt in the community interacting with local businesses, understandably people are spending in strategic ways in order to save money and they are also practicing social distancing. However, as a person that is privileged enough to still be […]
A Newfound Love for Yoga
Amid the chaos of college applications and school work, I found myself increasingly glued to my computer screen. Ignoring the warnings my mom would send my way, I would rotate between my phone and laptop, day and night. At first, I didn’t get what the big deal was and thought my parents were being overdramatic […]
Making A New Friend in Art
For the past few weeks, art has become a very important part of my routine. Since activities have been canceled and it looks like we are jumping into the second wave of the pandemic here in Sri Lanka, I find comfort in knowing art will always be here when I need an escape from the […]
An attempt at adapting; DP 2 CAS Goals
Senior year, the year unlike the rest, the beginning of the end. Yes, this is all true, however, not for the reasons you may think. The beginning of the end is a tad bit dramatic, but the world has been hit with a pandemic, and our online lives have become a more permanent addition to […]
Bump, set, spike; Volleyball season
I knew that this year would be especially difficult for me to pursue all the activities I wanted to. Since I have just entered my DP years, I have tried my best to balance all parts of me, the mental, academic and physical. I knew that I would not be able to travel for volleyball […]