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Excerpt from Post 1: “For this reading assignment, I chose The Wayfinders: Why Ancient Wisdom Matters in the Modern World by Wade Davis, which takes readers on a thrilling journey to celebrate the wisdom of the world’s indigenous cultures. I chose to read this memoir because Jessica told me that she liked the first couple of pages of the book when she gave it a quick read. However, the main reason is that, as a USC student, I have difficulty navigating the academic and career challenges that I encounter in a fast-paced university environment. Surrounded by hustle culture, I rarely take time to smell the roses – so this book will hopefully give me a perspective from indigenous cultures to discover a more fulfilling approach to life.” After having read the majority of the book thus far, I believe that I have gotten a lot of what I had hoped for. There were many lessons that I had not expected from the book that I was happily surprised to learn. In this post, I will discuss two recurring ...

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  "How the Week Organizes and Tyrannizes Our Lives" I resonated when Jill Lepore spoke about how she associates different days of the week with different smells and sensations. For example, I associate Tuesdays and Thursdays with sun/warmth and good food. The reason has nothing to do with the actual days but rather the class schedules I have on those days. I get out of class by noon on Tuesdays and Thursdays so I always leave campus while the sun is still shining, then I have the rest of the day to thoughtfully cook a good meal because I’m not exhausted from class or rushing to get to my next commitment. It was interesting to read that the World Calendar proposed new days such as Year-End Day, Leap-Year Day, and extra Saturdays in December and June, resulting in an eight-day week once every year and twice every four years. However, I am not shocked that this was difficult for society to adopt because I,  myself,  could never imagine changing my concept of the days of the...

For this reading assignment, I chose The Wayfinders: Why Ancient Wisdom Matters in the Modern World by Wade Davis, which takes readers on a thrilling journey to celebrate the wisdom of the world’s indigenous cultures. I chose to read this memoir because Jessica told me that she liked the first couple of pages of the book when she gave it a quick read. However, the main reason is that, as a USC student, I have difficulty navigating the academic and career challenges that I encounter in a fast-paced university environment. Surrounded by hustle culture, I rarely take time to smell the roses – so this book will hopefully give me a perspective from indigenous cultures to discover a more fulfilling approach to life. In addition to perspective, I hope to receive many lasting life lessons from the author. The reviews mention that in all the travel that Wade has done in his life, he notices that “It can unite societies, but it is immensely fragile. Thousands of years of adaptations, oral histo...

There are two huge dilemmas on my club volleyball team that I could use advice on solving. For context, we are a part of a very competitive league, and last year we won nationals -- therefore our coach has very high expectations for us and among the club volleyball community we have a target on our backs. Currently, we are ranked 8th in the nation, which is better than I had expected considering how many setbacks we have encountered throughout the season. I believe that we have a very good shot at winning nationals again if we can clean up our acts and resolve these dilemmas by the end of the semester. The first dilemma is that we have poor serve-receive and defense: the two fundamentals of passing. For those who are not familiar with the sport, serve-receive involves the back row players on the receiving team passing the serve from the opposing team -- which is meant to be given to the setter, who will set up one of the hitters. Defense refers to the team's efforts to prevent the ...

  To summarize what has happened so far in Solito -- Javier has introduced us to all the main characters of his hometown that have each had an integral part in raising him. However, as Javier reaches 10 years old, he is now of age to be transported by “coyote” to the United States to be reunited with his mother and father. A coyote is a person who is known for smuggling people or items from South America to the United States. They are oftentimes also affiliated with cartels and other criminal organizations that are in charge of operating most illegal activities. Javier lives in a small fishing town that has only one way in and one way out: “a pothole-filled asphalt road that ends at the pier where fisherman leave hours before dawn and return around noon to auction the day’s catch.” Therefore, the town has only one coyote that visits twice or three times a year, known as Don Dago. He was the coyote that snuck Javier’s parents to the US. Javier just had a failed attempt at using ano...

Navigating Music Festival Ticket Purchases in LA: A Guide Picture yourself in the middle of a wave of music enthusiasts like yourself, pulsating with energy as the beat of the stage speakers travels through the crowd while looking at the city skyline as sunset falls behind the building and you stand in the heart of vibrant Los Angeles. Whether you're a die-hard fan eagerly awaiting your favorite artists or simply seeking an unforgettable weekend adventure, unlocking affordable tickets is the key to making your dream a reality. Dive into my step-by-step guide and discover game plans tailored to every level of enthusiasm, ensuring your journey to LA's hottest music festivals is as thrilling as the performances themselves. First Things First... Before you make your first move, always ask yourself these two vital questions – how badly do you want to go, and how much you are willing to spend? I will make things a little simpler by categorizing music lovers’ levels of interest into 3...