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I am going to be a senior in high school this year, and thought I'd start a series of short posts where I give advice for current/future high school students. Today's post is about practicing goal-setting to be successful! One of the most beneficial things you can do to help yourself succeed both academically and socially in all four years of high school, is to create goals. From my experiences of setting goals and deadlines for myself, I have concluded that the most primary formula for success by goal-setting, is: Main Focuses + Fixed Focuses + Hard Work = Academic and Social Enrichment This is an extremely versatile formula that will help you in all areas of high school life. Main focuses are long-term goals, and are generally tasks which you want to accomplish over the course of the year to come. An example of a main focus could be getting 95% or above in all classes. Fixed focuses are short-term goals; they are specific tasks which you aim to complete in the n...

 A Research Paper Written by Kashika Bharol _____ Human interaction with animals is an important aspect of living in modern society. However, we have placed a stratification amongst animals, favoring only those with which we connect, and ignoring those which are not well treated and respected. Just as humans, animals require humane treatment and affection, and do not deserve to be exploited, neglected, abused, or ignored. To defend basic privileges, animals must have a Bill of Rights to guarantee their welfare. Humans, as beings with higher-level abilities of function, have a duty of respecting and protecting those who cannot advocate for themselves. Numerous arguments and instances support this philosophy. _____ Animals undergo feelings of pain, just as humans do. However, due to common belief in the theory that animals are mere objects, there has been an increase of substantial torture and death in animals- especially through scientific experimentation. Num...

A Research Paper Written by Kashika Bharol In grocery stores, snacks such as cheetos cost less than a dollar per packet, while healthy apples sell at a steep rate of $4.50 per pound (Yurcaba). The United States population’s ever growing preference for cheap, malnourishing food meant to simply fill stomachs rather than to provide nutrition has taken a toll on the health of the public. The high amounts of unhealthy fats present in foods consumed everyday in the traditional American diet have resulted in heart disease becoming the leading cause of death in the US. Encouraging the public to consume healthier food, providing them with better options for their bodies, and increasing FDA regulation of food would help to lower the occurrence of deaths from heart disease in the US. America’s food problems could lead to an even higher increase in serious disease for the vast population of the country; therefore, the problems need to be addressed before they get out of hand. In the...

1) Your parents are the best friends you'll ever have. 2) It's important to stay organized in everything you do. 3) Even though everyone may not always be respectful to you, it's important that you're always kind to all. 4) Your figure won't always look like the girls in the magazines and movies, and, that's okay. 5) Don't pay heed to those who judge you. They're not living your life; you are. 6) You will always have room for improvement. 7) Caring for yourself is important. 8) Be more decisive. Know what you want and go with your gut. 9) It is important to set small goals. 10) Don't be too afraid to ask for help. And one cliche phrase which I have now understood the value of... 11) Hard work pays off. Like, seriously.

With the next semester starting up, it's a good idea to start studying all you can. However, you want to retain that information at the same time. Here are some tips and tricks to study effectively and efficiently. 1) Use Quizlet. Say you have a HUGE test coming up, and you waited until the last minute to start studying. Have no fear, Quizlet is here! Go through your notes and highlight any concepts you don't understand fully. Then, go onto Quizlet and create online flashcards to help you quiz yourself on the information repeatedly until you understand it. The good thing is that there are multiple ways you can study, too. 2) Rewrite Your Notes. When you have to study a sheet of paper for hours, it helps if it looks pretty. Rewriting notes not only aids in making your notes neater, but the brain connects good feelings with things that look aesthetically-pleasing. If your notes are nicer in appearance, then you would want to look at them and study them more. Rewritin...

1. Saas v. Bahu Drama. (Mother-in-Law vs. Daughter-in-Law Drama) This is the greatest common factor of almost every single Indian drama serial known to man. The serial writers just cannot resist the urge to throw in some saas v. bahu drama! This does, however, get very annoying because it's the same plot repeated. But people (including myself) continue to pile up various serials with the same storyline on their plates. 2. Dreams. This seems like an ordinary thing, right? Well, NOOOO. Ok, so just imagine this: There is a heart-wrenching drama track going on in the show, and suddenly, in one of the episodes, the main character's problems get solved and everything ends happily ever after. You are relieved and extremely delighted, when suddenly the character wakes up. Turns out, it was a dream! None of it actually happened, and you are facepalming yourself for falling into the director's trap. 3. Memory Loss. It seems like anyone can have amnesia these days- ESPECIALLY ...

Hey guys! Thank you so much for 10,000 pageviews on our blog!! I mean, I can't even believe it- 10,000!!! I just want to thank you all so much for your support and for taking the time to read my posts. It really means a lot, and I'm so happy and grateful for this all. I just put up my latest video in the post before this one, so you can either check it out here or on youtube: youtube.com/heyitsdiy I am nearing 1,000 subscribers on there, and really hope we make it. Go like and subscribe if you can! Thank you all! -Kashika

I am now starting my second semester of high school, and it blows my mind that I started writing on this blog in 2010, 7 years ago! I was in 2nd grade when I started this blog- can you believe that?! Writing is and always will be one of my greatest passions, and I promise to continue writing on this blog, despite not being able to post very often. We are nearing 8,000+ pageviews on this blog. I find it so amazing that despite me not posting as much anymore, there are so many people who continue to come on my blog to look at my work. Thank you so much! :) ~Kashika My Youtube Channel: www.youtube.com/heyitsdiy

Thank you all so much for 7k! It means so much! 1) Have a positive attitude.  Even if you've been assigned the most boring project in the world at work/school, think of it positively. Think about the good aspects of the project. There are always some. Also, think about the outcomes of finishing the project. You might get a good grade (if you're in school), or you might even earn a reward. Just remember, though, don't always expect an award for everything that you do. Most of the time, the reward is simply internal satisfaction. 2) Work diligently and hard.  This is just a part of human nature, that the harder a person works on something, the better it turns out to be. And in the end? Well, you've put your blood, sweat, and tears into this project. After it's completed, you feel amazing. You feel as if you've done your best work. You feel you're going to get a promotion. Working hard not only raises self-esteem, but it also improves work habits because...

Thank you so much for 7k!!! It means so much to me! It's been a while since I've done one of these. So why not?! :) These apps are all free to download, but payments may be required in some of them later on. 1) Freegal Music:  Literally, FREE MUSIC. For having a library card! How cool is that? All you need to do is download the app (of course) select your library and sign in with your library card number/pin. This is a completely free, legal, and safe app, and it is made by the libraries. You get five free song/music video downloads per week. These are all NEW songs! On my Samsung phone, the songs get automatically transferred to my phone's music library. You just need to have a library card. 2) Sweet Talk by Juicy Fruit:  Yes, the bubble gum company. This is just a silly and fun app which you can play around with with your friends. You select a video and hold the phone up to your mouth. The video will start to play and a mouth will be depicted saying something...

I just want to thank you all who regularly visit my blog. It means a lot! We recently hit 6.5k! Maybe at 7k I'll have a special post! :)) Just as an update, I wanted to get it out there that I am creating a Youtube channel called HeyIt'sDIY. I have finished the editing for most of the video; I just have to finish the rest. I should have my first video up by this week, if not, then definitely before the end of next week. You guys should go and check it out! 

The important thing about me is that I am creative. I always try to create new ways to cook, craft, paint, and write things, in order for them to look unique. I am also a perfectionist. My features include light brown eyes, dark brown hair, and tan, sand-colored skin. My most distinguishing feature, however, is my hair. My hair is a mix between being curly and straight, thick and thin, and long and short. My hair is unique, just like me! Most people would say I am friendly, studious, and humble. I agree with these descriptions, but I would also say I am ambitious, artistic, and knowledgeable. It’s true that I am a sister, a daughter, a student, and a teacher. I am most appreciative of being a daughter whom my parents can be proud of. I have had many accomplishments, and I have also grown as a person, in my life. But the most important thing about me is that I am creative!

1) Photograph-Ed Sheeran: This song is from the album, X. As always, Ed never ceases to amaze. One of his best songs!♥ 2) Dear No One- Tori Kelly: This song is from the album, Unbreakable Smile. With her new hit song, Should've Been Us, people are getting to know about Tori even more. This is definitely one of her best songs!♥ 3) Hey There Delilah- Plain White T's: This song is a single. Made in 2005, Hey There Delilah is one of the older songs of the decade but is definitely one of my favorites, as I tend to like older songs. Out of all of these, this was the first song I discovered and has been my favorite since then. ♥ 4) One Last Dance- R5: This song is from the album, Louder. R5 is my favorite band, and is made up of Ross Lynch, Riker Lynch, Rydel Lynch, Rocky Lynch, and Ellington Ratliff. If you haven't listened to their songs, I suggest you do... they're awesome! Although they have released many songs, this one was the first song I discovered by them, ...

You can actually make other things, besides number, letters on the keyboard! ♥ Here's how... Press: Alt+1=☺ Alt+2=☻ Alt+3=♥ Alt+4=♦ Alt+5= ♠ Alt+6=♠ Alt+7= • Alt+8=◘ Alt+9=○ Try other combinations, with 3 or more operations! ;)

The book, Buddhism: Path To Nirvana by K. N. Upadhyaya, is a biographical nonfiction book about Prince Siddhartha Gautama who later came to be known as the Buddha. Siddhartha’s life was filled with many big events which influenced his life. One big event occurred when he went to the marketplace. His father had forbidden him from going there, because Siddhartha’s father had placed all of the sickly, dying, and crippled people there. He had done that so as not to distress the prince. Siddhartha’s horoscope was read when he was born, and it had said to keep him away from distress and sorrow, or else he will become a sanyasi , or ascetic. Despite it being a good thing, Siddhartha’s father did not want his son to become an ascetic. he wanted his son to become a great leader. But when Siddhartha broke his father’s rules and went to the marketplace, he was greatly affected by the sorrow. Never in his life had he seen crippled, sickly, or dying people. Feeling depressed, Siddhartha tried to f...

The New iPhone By: Kashika Bharol     The autumn had kicked in, and summer had ceased. Despite the drastic change in weather, Stacey never got tired of her grandma’s homemade popsicles. Everyday, Stacey would come home from George Washington Public School and lie down in her grandma’s lap as she read a book to her. After her illiterate grandma had finished listening to Stacey’s story, she would get up and make popsicles for Stacey and her to munch on. This was the only luxury the family of 2, in poverty, could have. One day, Stacey got home in a rage. She opened up the old, creaky wooden door and stomped in, slamming the door behind her.     Her grandma looked up from her knitting. “Why you so mad, child?”     Stacey sat down and stared at her grandma. Her grandma saw in Stacy's eyes that she was pleading for something. “Child, I could do the staring contest all day.”     Suddenly, Stac...

The Incan civilization was a mighty empire. Flourishing in the Andes mountains of South America, the Incan empire was the largest empire in the Americas before the Europeans’ arrival. Stretching from Colombia to Santiago, Chile, the Incan empire measured 800,000 square kilometers and consisted of more than 10 million people. The capital city was Cuzco, and there were four other provinces. The language was known as Quechua. The Incans had a government which was organized very similarly to the Roman empire. The tax system was called mita. The empire was connected and held together by roads and bridges. They built remarkable buildings using just stone and no other substance, unlike other civilizations. Some even stand today. They built vast storehouses for grain, and had everyone work on building structures at some point in their lives on the Incan soil. The Incans had a powerful army, and didn’t try to conquer people and lands. Instead, they tried to persuade the opposing people to join...

The Aztec empire was very strong. With more than 15 million people in the land, the Aztecs were bigger and richer than any other city in Spain. The capital, alone, consisted of 250,000 people. The Aztecs spoke a language called Nahuatl. They had trade and commerce, loved art (especially art and songs), and were very religious. Their god of the sun was Huitzilopochtli, and their god of the sky was Quetzalcoatl. They believed that since the gods sacrificed themselves to create the universe, it was important for them to sacrifice themselves. As a result, their sacrifices were made eighteen times a year. The most important emperor the Aztecs had was Montezuma. Montezuma had a dream which depicted new people coming to help the Aztecs prosper. However, the opposite of this happened. Spanish people came and conquered the Aztecs in  A. D. 1519, and renamed their capital Mexico City. There were many things the Spanish had which the Aztecs had never seen before, such as horses, wheeled vehi...

“Where’s the Love?” By Kashika Bharol     “Where’s the Love?” by The Black Eyed Peas, is a song with a strong message. The theme, or universal truth, of this song is: To hate is not the objective of living; we live to love. The title of this song basically sums up the theme. It’s asking a rhetorical question which makes us think of a place where there is no love, affection, or peacefulness, which is our world today. The countries and people are fighting amongst themselves and butchering each other in wars and other situations.     Throughout the song, the words love, killing, dying, and crying are repeated multiple times. This puts emphasis on the subject of the song, which is peace on earth. There was also a lot of symbolism in this song, especially in the music video. The video depicts various races of people who are often discriminated against, singing along to the song. This shows that they want peace and justice in the world. ...