It must be supplanted to every mind thereof, that the admittance of one’s wrongness does not degrade one’s capability, for it is said that only when we accept our ignorance that wisdom proliferates. The wrongness of action contributes to the formu...
Women around the world are speaking up and revealing the magnitude of the problem of sexual assault and harassment. Men too. WriterShelf is a place where you can share your story, big or small. The privacy of a pen name can help you take the fi...
A group of Taiwan-based political watchers have launched a set of English language audio and video podcasts to help open an window on the ins and outs of current affairs on Taiwan.
The Great Indian Book Tour - Indore Chapter_ is going to be organized in Medi-Caps University, Indore in collaboration with the Sahityik Club of the university from 6-8 November, 2019.The Great Indian Book Tour started its journey from Jaipur...
Recently, (Oct. 28 to be specific) there was a LGBT march that happened in Taiwan, and it was the largest one held in Asia!
Personally, I attended and walked in the march for about an hour, and was extremely happy with all the positive energy s...
I like spending minimum time on social media, but I still want my accounts to look like I use them occasionally. Yet if I'm not careful, it's easy to spend too much time on social media and then wind up wasting time that I would have preferred t...
To be honest, I am not sure at all how to get motivation, and the only thing keeping me going throughout the week is knowing that the weekend is coming. I know this kind of mindset probably doesn't help with getting things done efficiently, but ho...
No matter how well off or how poor the family situation is, I believe it is so important for every teenager going through high school (or about to go to college) to have a job at least one point in their lives.
The job could just be as simple ...
I'm sure everyone has heard the saying "ignorance is bliss" over and over again in so many different situations. But what does it mean really? Well, of course it implies different things in different situations, but most of the time, it generall...
For those of you who don't know (which I would hope isn't a lot of you) Taiwan is a little island just off the coast of China. But don't belittle Taiwan because of its size, their reputation for street food is off the charts, and rightfully so. ...
There are so many different temptations out there for everyone, whether it be food cravings, impulses to buy things, desire to quit something, or any other material item or idea that you really wish you could get/do. But most of the time, it's not...
There are many places where you can practice writing online. There is of course here, WriterShelf. I like it the best because of the ability to have multiple pen names. Still, it's good to have different places to write in addition to WriterShelf.
Unlike many other students, I go to an international school in Asia. I've never been to a public American School, and the only other schools I've ever attended was 3 years of public Taiwanese school in elementary. Some of you might wonder how 'w...
I'm sure you have all heard about Logan Paul and his public scandal of posting a video of a suicide body in the Japanese suicide forest on Youtube. Logan Paul is a youtube vlogger (video blogger), who posts daily vlogs of what goes on in his life,...
The Duterte administration should learn from its neighboring countries out of the continuing adversities in the disputed territories - that China’s diplomatic aids are nothing but a carrot and stick foreign policy strategy to further strengthen it...
Every year from Dec. 4th (the date of Frank Zappa's death) to Dec. 21st. (the date of his birth), the world celebrates Zappadan. It's a chance to remember Frank Zappa and all he contributed. Frank created some astounding music and had a unique ...
Taylor Swift, 27, can easily be named as one of the top artists and celebrities of the 2000s. Sure, we all know her as the 'cute country girl' who always has the adorable 'surprise face' when she wins an award, but is she really even anything l...
Theater has always been apart of my life ever since I was pretty little, but it was recently reintroduced into my life as something way more important.
Before, I believed theater and acting was mostly about learning your lines, and pretending ...
Here I'm reviewing a great choice for book clubs and for discussion: The Good Sister by Gillian McAllister. It's a book about two sisters who suddenly find themselves divided by a tragedy. Martha's baby died while in the care of her sister, Becky....
We've all been in school, or are still in school, and understand that it is a system of constantly being told what to do and when to do it. You are taught discipline, to "not disrupt", and generally are discouraged to do things "your way", but to ...
Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez are officially back together?? What?? It has been quite a while before the pair split up in 2011. They were on and off for 5 years!! This below is Jelena before
I'm sure everyone has their own opinion on them an...
Since the experience turned out to be amusing, I thought I'd describe what it was like for me to receive a blackmail attempt via spam. The blackmailer did not get off to an auspicious start: the email was from "Anonymous Hacker". As opposed to....
studying engineering in Germany offers a unique blend of academic excellence, practical training, and global opportunities. The combination of world-class education, affordability, industry collaboration, and a multicultural environment makes Germ...
First off, I feel your pain. I have dropped red wine on my mattress more than once. You would think that I would have learned by now, but a glass of wine in bed is too enjoyable. That being said, if you have managed to get red wine on your mattres...
Going to the gym to me always seemed like this great big commitment that required a lot of mental and physical strength to maintain, which is why, with my busy schedule and lazy attitude, gym-ing never became my thing, until it suddenly became req...
In his recent book, James Comey was pretty gentle in his treatment of Donald Trump. He likens Trump's approach to governing to a mob boss, but doesn't make the point with much force.
"As I found myself thrust into the Trump orbit, I once agai...
From a poem about the devil and Napoleon comes...
Well...not exactly, but as long as you know what you're doing, it can easily be pulled off.
One of the main things to make sure before you do any sort of (formal) public speaking: i.e speeches, presentations... you HAVE to know what you are ta...
Debating whether or not to upgrade to the new iPhone? look no further
Sometimes the most important things can be the hardest to say. Using a pen name gives you the freedom to share your feelings without the strings. To get things out. Plus, exuberance can be catching! Your catharsis awaits.
