Tina's Typical Tuesdays

  We the People.     R oe v. Wade has been overturned. For many of my young readers, that sentence most likely did not have the mind-blowing, smack-in-the-face impact it had on older citizens, especially those who first witnessed the landmark case in 1973 in which the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that abortion rights are constitutionally—and therefore federally—protected under the 14th Amendment. Since that ruling, Roe v. Wade has protected women for nearly fifty years, women who chose to terminate their pregnancies because they had their bodies criminally violated, or were not equipped to raise a child, or simply did not want a child, among a plethora of all valid reasons. Of course, "pro-life" politicians and advocates chant about abortion being murder despite the fact that fetuses, unborn organisms , cannot think before twenty-seven weeks (approximately the length of two trimesters of a pregnancy, during which women could previously have a legal abortion). ...

     Hello TTT readers! I know it's been quite a while since I last posted an article, and even longer since I introduced myself as Tina CP, author of Tina's Typical Tuesdays. While a lot has changed, I'll start with the basics (but if you haven't read my initial "Get to Know the Writer," I'd recommend doing that first)! To begin, I am a thirteen year old, soon-to-be freshman from sunny California. My interests and passions, as listed in my previous about me article, have stayed relatively the same, but over the last two years, I've picked up a knack for writing poetry and have gotten more involved in movements I feel strongly about. I've also honed in on my skills as a leader this past year as my middle school's ASB President and as a California Association of Student Leaders (CASL) ambassador. In a matter of months, I'll also be beginning my journey outside of the Golden State as a part of Phillips Academy Andover's Class of 2026 (go ...

The Asian Hate in America + Awareness Good afternoon readers! I am back after a long hiatus, but I hope to start updating again. Anyhow, happy belated President's Day! Here's the Quote of the Week: "If you cannot be a poet, be the poem." - David Carradine (This quote is one of my favourites! Leave what you think it means in the comments :)) W hen the COVID-19 pandemic first arose during March 2020, several caucasian Americans began to dub the coronavirus as the "China Virus" or the "Wuhan Virus," including then president Donald Trump. This evidently discriminating moniker began to spread throughout America and made it to the ears of white supremacists and anti-Asian racists alike. They blamed Asians (specifically Asian-Americans whose ethnicity were Chinese) for the initiation of the global pandemic and its effects on the US. Many other politicians and significant government officials had also spoken about Asians and people of Asian descent in a co...

                                                                                                 Affirmations Good afternoon reader! I sincerely apologise for having not posted in nearly one month, mostly due in part to further schoolwork and an increasingly busy schedule, but I am hoping to get back on track soon. Please enjoy this week's post, and here's the Quote of the Week: "Believe you can and you're halfway there." - Theodore Roosevelt We have all been told before to believe in ourselves, despite whatever misfortunes that may plague us. But what we have not often been told is  how  to begin on that journey of knowing your self worth and what you can do. One of the most helpful methods ...

Hi readers! I am so sorry for not posting this week, but I have been extremely busy with my schoolwork, extracurriculars, and more. Hence, this is a break notice of absence. I will be back next Tuesday though, so stay tuned! Thank you for understanding!  - Tina P. P.S,  Happy start of October!

COVID 19 Pandemic - Everything Has A Purpose Hello reader! I hope you are all doing well with your online schools and work! Here's your Quote of the Week: "It is never too late to be what you might have been." - George Eliot Over the course of eight, long months, the novel coronavirus has rapidly taken control of the world. As a young tween watching these horrific events unfold, I hated the COVID19 pandemic so very much. It restricted me from seeing the people I loved and nearly drove me mad with the thought of having to keep 6 feet away, always wear a mask, and having to stare at a never ending screen for the rest of my life. In sum, it felt like a big, fat punishment.  But last night, as I lie in my comfy bed trying to drift my self to sleep, I reflected on everything that occurred during quarantine. For starters, so many of my idols passed away, leaving me feeling empty and wondering what the future will be like without them. But then I realized how many things probabl...

Home Field Advantage Happy Tuesday reader! I apologize for not being able to write last week's post as I was quite occupied with school-related business, but I am so glad that Tina's Typical Tuesdays is back on track now and I can continue with my weekly posts! Here's this week's Quote of the Week: "You do not find the happy life. You make it." - Camilla Eyring Kimball Have you ever heard of Home Field Advantage? If not, HFA is the term coined to describe the benefit that teams, mainly sports teams, have when they play a game on their home field. This advantage could be for many reasons, some of which may be that they feel more confident because, to them, their home field represents winning and success, or perhaps they don't have to suffer from jet lag or tiredness due to traveling. But how does this translate to positivity during this COVID-19 pandemic? Well, HFA could also be described as the benefit we , teachers, students, parents, and more, have whils...