I graduated college after a severe traumatic brain injury.

Things We Forget

By Gentle Witch

Graduated college with a double major

Former federal government employee

  • Revelation

    Eating right and remaining consistent with one’s exercises is the way in which one builds muscle and endurance. Lately, I have been trying to build muscle in my abs. I…

  • Depend

    Are you a leader or a follower? It depends on the situation. I am typically more of a follower, but, if the situation calls for it, I can lead. I…

  • Routine

    I can stay consistent with my workout routines, like yoga, stretching, and sit-ups. I try to do 50 sit-ups every other day. Now that the weather is nicer, I can…

  • Moby-Dick by Herman Melville

    Melville’s maritime epic could easily be cut in half without losing any of its actual narrative value. The compelling story of Captain Ahab’s obsessive quest for vengeance is constantly derailed…

  • The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger

    Holden Caulfield is less a voice of a generation and more an exhausting, privileged teenager trapped in a loop of endless cynicism. His constant complaints about “phonies” lose their edge…

  • The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

    Jay Gatsby’s lavish parties cannot hide the hollow core of this over-analyzed novel. The characters are universally unlikable, shallow, and driven entirely by superficial desires. Nick Carraway acts as a…

  • Harry Potter

    I think Harry Potter is overrated. I adored the books as a child, but frankly, the stories are shallow and inconsistent. The magical world lacks consistent logic, and uses “magic”…

  • Mary Anning (1799-1847)

    Mary Anning (1799–1847) was an English fossil collector and self-taught paleontologist. Her discoveries on the Dorset coast helped shape early understanding of prehistoric life. Her work provided crucial evidence for…

  • Taylor Swift

    Taylor Swift is an icon. She is the highest-grossing live music artist of all time, and she is the wealthiest female musican. I used to dislike Taylor Swift because I…

  • Cleopatra

    Cleapartra was a skilled leader and created relationships between powerful people. She secured Egypt’s independence from Rome using her understanding of power dynamics, and she was the last active Hellenistic pharaoh. She…