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Posts by Anhtu Do

Tilt |||

What is the definition of tilt? According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, tilt means the tendencies to have an inclination or to be slanted. According to the more appropriate and widely…
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Writing

The feeling of dread runs through my veins as I am tasked to present and discuss topics that I have no particular interest in. This happens every time during my…
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Wizard101 Grind

The bleak cloudy Tuesday became unmatched for my fidgetting in school. My face exhibited the manifestation of boredom as the teacher taught elementary algebra to 12-year-olds. My mind was on…
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The Color Yellow

What is your favorite color? This Buzzfeed quiz greeted me on the crisp morning of the summer Monday. The soft songs of the goldfinches and the skittering squeaks of the…
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Go Vote!

If you were to see my past self from high school, you would see this apolitical Asian boy who had no motivation in the political environment. This was especially visible…
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Minecraft!!!

My mechanical pencil rushed across the paper as I continued to complete all of my calculus homework for the weekend. I see my laptop in my peripheral vision, waiting for…
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Showerthoughts: Namesake

Living in a white-washed Southern city doesn’t abide well for an Asian American like me. The name “Anhtu” can be separated into two words in Vietnamese. “Anh” which means brother…
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Summer Surgery

Surgery was a wild ride. The nurses inserted the cold plastic IV into my dehydrated veins, trying to find the most plumpy and bloody spot they could inject. The needle…
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