Here are some definitions of the term straight, according to dictionary.com: straight (adjective) –  1) evenly or uprightly formed or set 2) honestly, honorably, or virtuously 3)  go straight, Informal. to live a law-abiding life; no longer engage in crime. These are relatively positive definitions. Through the use of the term straight to describe heterosexuality,… Continue reading Straight part 2

Every person in this world was created in the same way. We, as humans, are made up of atoms which form all sorts of things such as cells and DNA. Yet throughout the ages, all kinds of differences have caused gargantuan riffs between human beings, differences of religious beliefs, culture, skin color, economic and social… Continue reading Straight part 1

A couple weekends ago, we went to the Clark Planetarium and watched an IMAX about extreme weather. It was super cool but it got me really scared about global warming. Luckily, I know God is looking out for us, but it was still freaky. I tried to teach Dean and Lucy (my niece and nephew)… Continue reading Space space space

The other day, I went and met with my astronomy professor. I was super duper nervous to talk to him because he is incredible. He is kind of my hero. He has his post-doc and is currently working on dark matter research and is just so intelligent and great. So anyways, I went in to… Continue reading My future and astrophysics

When I was a little girl, I went to grandma’s house all the time. When she was in her 70’s, she would run around with me in her backyard with a bouncy ball and play soccer. Her favorite show was Spongebob and she loved to sing and play the piano. She wasn’t a very good… Continue reading Banana Bread

Another struggle that I briefly mentioned before is the idea that we have to be worldly, outwardly beautiful for a guy to like us. Our society has taught boys that the objectification of women is all right. It’s normal. Saying, “I’m a boobs guy” or “I can’t deal with short hair” is completely acceptable. I’ve… Continue reading How To Be Beautiful Part 2

The other day, I was in Forever21. A group of girls that were about 12 or 13 years old were right behind me. They all were a healthy weight, if not a little under. The conversation I overheard them saying was shocking. One said, “I feel so fat. I have to wear a medium now.… Continue reading How To Be Beautiful Part 1