Against The Grain

Going through with it, Despite the pain and the heartache Making a choice you know isn't what others want for you, Bearing down and doing what you believe to be the right thing It's not easy and I don't make it lightly, but I feel as if it is my sacrifice to make My burden…

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Book Review: An Absolutely Remarkable Thing by Hank Green

Before I begin, let me firstly say that I have yet to read a John Green book, yes yes The Fault In Our Stars and Paper Town John Green. You can face palm now🤦🏿. So you can imagine my surprise when I find out his brother is also an author! I would also like to…

The Villain

I paint myself as the villain, It allows me to be distant and damaged, The one who gets to make the grand, dramatic exits As I gulp down my feelings of vulnerability and hurt I paint myself as the villain, Because that way people won't take the time to see the complexity of how I…

Dear High School RnR…

With the school year coming to an end and teachers running to their freedom, it got us thinking about our high school years, especially as recently, it was announced that our high school-Riverdale High, would be closing its doors and a few weeks ago it was officially closed for good. Naturally, this got us thinking…

The Thought

Life gets busy, We all have lists, things, jobs, chores to do, But everyone wants to feel like someone has thought about them, Did I cross your mind today? Did you try to put a smile on my face? Did you let me know you love me? Through the hubbub and hooraw of it all,…

RnR Interviews: Sam Parker

I'll put it out there, I have ALWAYS admired Mr. Sam Parker and I say this genuinely. He was one of the 1st people who befriended me when I got my 1st job in the UK at Boundary Mill or maybe it was the fact that he made fun of my accent incessantly. Either way,…

Letting Go

Of the past It is the things that are out of my control Of the thoughts that the wind blows my way Of the reality that I thought I once knew Why hold on, when there is nothing there for me? Let go and control your future The parts that have been left for you…