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  Thoughts On Afghanistan  By: Kori  McKenna Afghanistan's National Flag.        Ever since I was a young kid, I have been interested in Afghanistan. As I grew up, my interest in the subject never left my mind. With the most recent unfortunate events happening in Afghanistan, the issue should no longer be waited to talk about.         America has been at war in Afghanistan for 20 years. The outcome of the end of the war is unfortunate. The presence of American soldiers kept many civilians safe, and now these same civilians are at high risk. It is excellent that America and several other countries have accepted Afghan civilians. Some of these Afghani's will be living in a city near me! I'm very excited to have more identities and cultures around me. Culture is a beautiful thing, so I am happy that we are helping the situation at hand.        My favorite travel blogger, Drew Binsky, mentioned that Afghanistan is one of his favorite countries. I had always thought about visit

New Ways To Care For The Environment And Yourself By: Kori McKenna      The news has always been letting us know that climate change is more significant than ever. Our fight for environmental justice is far from over. It takes time for laws to pass, such as banning single-use plastic, non-gasoline cars, and green energy. Still, you and I can do everything in our power to change the environment. Yes, it does start with you. Check out some new and exciting ways to get involved with saving the environment.       Our daily life has a massive impact on the environment. Look around where you are right now and note that those items will be in a landfill one day. The good thing about those items is at least you are using them long-term. Some of those items can be  donated to be reused , but what about  single-use plastic ? Single-use plastic is precisely as it sounds, plastic that will only be used one time. Your shampoo bottles, lotion bottles, paper towel (not plastic, but same idea), tooth

Pros and Cons of Apartment Living By: Kori McKenna Apartment living has a bad reputation. While I agree with that reputation, I will share the pros and cons I have experienced while living in an apartment. I don't live in the most flattering apartment complex, but it's what I have to call home.  Let's start with the good stuff!    Most apartments are located in central locations around town, so you can quickly get to where you need to go. Everything I need is a walk or bike ride away, including beaches, any kind of store, gas stations, and even the hospital. I was able to get rid of my car and save plenty of money, making one reason apartment living is cheaper. The central location means you don't have to deal with the backroads during winter, which is a nice perk!    Apartment living is usually city living which means you are never alone. Still, you dont get silence when you want it. Constant movement and activity are happening around you. I love to sit at my window wh

 10 Ways To Be A Good Friend      Finding a great friend is one in a million. When you find a connection, you'll want to keep that spark alive! Here is a list of ways to keep friendship everlasting! 1. Pay for each other :     When you go out with your friends, it is thoughtful to take turns paying for each other.  Everyone gets to have a good time, and it's a reminder of trust and respect for the relationship. 2. See each other frequently:     Stop by their house or go outside and hang out. Stay in touch and catch up often. 3. Do practical tasks for each other:      Do something you know will be helpful to your friend, like running errands for them or picking up a requested item at the store for them. They will be appreciative of you thinking of them! 4. Have friendship dates:     Hang out often and be present in the moment. Lots of great memories are in the making! 5. Listen to each other:      We all have problems, and friends are good at listening! When you remember the stu

Easy Gifts and Surprises For Year-Round Fun       I love gift-giving and planning celebrations throughout the year! I put together some ideas to have any gift come in style. 1.  Unique Gifts:    They are one-of-a-kind gifts coming from one-of-a-kind stores like handmade items from local artists. Unique gifts can be found when donating to a good cause; shops like Unicef's and other foundations. Lastly, when I travel, I pick up local items to give for gifts. TOTALLY UNIQUE! 2. Themed Gifts:       Themed gifts are so fun! I have done tie-dye, Marvel+DC Comics, beauty, relaxation, uniqueness, science, and more! Themes make gift giving simple and add to any celebration. 3. Small Gifts:    Lots of small gifts. Lots of them. You can provide them throughout the day or offer them during activities. You can also give them all at once! Get creative with this one! Tip: Wrap all the small gifts and do tiny gift bags. It adds to the adorability. 4. Messy Confetti Gift:      It's totally the