Candice Zhang
Escaping The Big City For The Countryside
This is a poem about how much I wish I could travel back to the countryside because I sometimes feel overwhelmed by big-city life....
Life Is About More Than Work
“We are in such a work-based society,” my sociology professor mentioned one Monday afternoon.
I looked up to him and nodded. My eyes widened, realizing...
What It’s Like To Have A Quiet Cheerleader
“Great to hear that you’re holding up well,” my psychologist told me as I finished up my 30th appointment with him. I nodded as...
Why We Need To Stop Looking For Easy Solutions
In life, we often look for band-aid solutions. And what do I mean by this? As people, we’re often taught to look for quick fixes...
I’m Sorry, I Should’ve Known Better
Three years ago, I felt like I was living on a different planet. My inner world changed, I entered a conflict, and I hurt...
Niagara Falls: You Are The Reason Why I Never Quit
Niagara Falls,
We’re conversing again, aren’t we?
You may be surprised that I keep coming back to you. I try to discover new places, but I’m...
Oh, How I Miss You, Niagara Falls
This is an article using Niagara Falls as a metaphor for friendships.
Niagara Falls – you’ve always been my favorite place.
You were the place that...
Why Do We Act Like Other People?
While I was online the other day, I stumbled upon a quote attributed to Oscar Wilde:
“Most people are other people. Their thoughts are someone...
The Descartes Quote That Changed the Way I See Life
One of the most profound revelations I had happened when I tutored a student. She was studying philosophy and asked me a question about...
The Truth About Making A Comeback
We’ve all heard the classic success story: Someone says they continuously try and fail. Then, they become very successful. We call this the comeback...





















