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Bonames.

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YLC 2024 Day 5, Friday, July 19

This morning we went to the U.S embassy and met with different U.S diplomats. At the embassy, we listened to the diplomats discuss the importance of U.S representation. After we left the embassy, we had an amazing lunch, and then went to the airport. When we were descending upon our flight, I saw the breath taking view of Chengdu.

Text and Photo Credit: Soleli Chan, BSGE

Today was our last day in Beijing! We checked out of our hotel and headed to the US Embassy to meet with State Department officials. Through a panel question and answer format, we learned what different officers do for their jobs, and how they became part of the foreign service. We heard from officials about public events, politics, economics, management, and environmental science!

Afterwards, we went to the airport to fly to Chengdu. When we arrived, we were welcomed by a giant dancing panda! We also found that the hotel had given each of us small panda plushes and handwritten cards wishing us a pleasant stay! It was very sweet and kind of the hotel staff!

Through the glimpses of Chengdu I caught on the bus, I'm excited to discover more of the city in the coming days!

Text and Photo Credit: Nora Nickolov, The Nueva School

Today we had our flight from Beijing to Chengdu! I am so excited to explore Chengdu and learn about the rich food culture here. Additionally as seen in the photo, there are many pandas here that we will visit one day, which is so exciting! Seeing the giant panda was funny and very interesting, a great introduction to the great people of Chengdu.

Photo Credit: CEAIE

Text Credit: Erion Ahmetaj, Eastchester Highschool

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What Really Matters?

We call ourselves the BSGE. Best Small Group Ever. Some of it has to do with the length of time we’ve been meeting together. Some of it has to do with the the closeness we’ve developed over years of sharing life. A lot of it has to do with the how much we trust each other. We gathered together with other friends to celebrate a couple who has been part of us and is moving. Their destination is…

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Trinität der der UnivesumsFELDkräft : SCHWERkraft, ELtrik,Magntsiums wo der antnpmophe "Wehmnanchmamn" "Papa" Pabst GOTTvater_Sohn-Heilgrr Geist war!

#Spinzoa Electircal Turn.Trinität der der UnivesumsFELDkräft : SCHWERkraft, ELtrik,Magntsiums wo der antnpmophe “Wehmnanchmamn” “Papa” Pabst GOTTvater_Sohn-Heilgrr Geist war! DE HEILG GWEIST is d uneldeo INTELLEKT”unversumsFELD”, PANenTHIMUS, PANpsychimus. Der Köper mit AToemen ist schon die Ausnahme,ELKRTOCHnloks gebdiunes ELKTOCJMN BILOHSVC LEBEMN etst recht: D qwoid auch ducch “Zeiugung” und/oder ZELLteilung geboren un stribt auch so. Dr HEILGE GEIST kann aber, wenn mit EWIGKEITSperspektve, besonders #Spinozai EWIGE WAHRHEITEN BEWEISX GEORDNET im PANpsychischen UnvesumsFELFDintellekt wegen der FELDartgKEIT auch ganz ohne die andern FELDkräfte, wie ses selbst je einzeln im FED vorkopmmend WEITER aktual existieren! WEG D RSAMENzegun ist das beim MENSVHEN bei WEITEM PLAUSIBLER , als der bsge aug dem EGO, ICH, das den Weg allen GEDÄCHATnisFLEISCHES gehen wird DS”Velasenm dsa GEBUTEkrsLAUFES” NIERVAA; MOKSHA in d KARAMNzhre dreht sich nur um die “BUDDHAnatur”, den BUDDHAkosha.

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Almost 200 animals rescued from puppy mill in Ocean County

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Almost 200 animals rescued from puppy mill in Ocean County

BRICK, N.J. (CBS) — Two people in Ocean County were arrested for animal cruelty and child endangerment Friday night, police say. Officers responded to a house in Ocean County following an anonymous complaint about a possible puppy mill.  When officers arrived they rescued nearly 200 animals, but for at least two dogs help was too […]

See full article at https://petn.ws/bSGe #DogNews

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frankfurt 2019

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Are you ready? Yes. Das Spiel wird ziemlich eng, ger? #ENGGER #Euro2020. ▪️ #SGE #BSGE #Eintracht #Frankfurt #BSG #BSGChemie #BSGChemieLeipzig #Chemie #Leipzig #ChemieLeipzig #EintrachtFrankfurt #FrankfurtAmMain #selfie #Euro2021 #EM2021 #EM2020 #UEFA #Deutschland #Germany #England #ENG #GER #EM #Europameister #Pokal #EMPokal https://www.instagram.com/p/CQtMBVbJ-N2/?utm_medium=tumblr

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i just realized that the thumbnail for 135 is BSGE (big shadowgast energy) 😂

Oh my lawd I’ve never got an ask before.

But oh yeah. Absolutely. And now Thursday can’t get here fast enough 😭

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Dornbusch.

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What if the princess lied? ; "The Princess and the Pea" Adapted by Lorraine C.

What if the princess lied? ; “The Princess and the Pea” Adapted by Lorraine C.

Hi there! Have you ever heard of the tale of “The Princess and the Pea.” If not, then you are missing out on a bunch. Go out to the real world and buy yourself the book and enjoy it. Or you can watch my take on the story as I give you a choice on whether the princess lies to the queen or the princess tells the truth to the queen even though the consequences may be bad. When the Queen asks the…

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So it’s the second anniversary of my endo diagnosis (woooo), and I thought I’d share my experience of the diagnostic laparoscopy. Obviously, this is (usually) straightforward day surgery and nothing to be concerned about at all, but undoubtedly you have your reservations about what the experience and end result will be like. This will differ drastically for everyone, for some it will be a short and simple procedure and others there may be complications or the need for surgeons to make bigger incisions. I speak to a lot of people who think they may have endo but are worried about the lap and diagnostic process and my god I don’t blame you. But regardless of the struggle, I’m glad I pushed for a diagnosis and am (hopefully) on the path to healing. I know that people are worried about scarring, anaesthesia, pain and the recovery period and unfortunately, I can’t predict what it will be like but I can tell you it will be worth it in the end and that it is a (slightly scary) step forward.

In the scheme of things, I am a total endo amateur, having had only one lap and chosen to stick with the less drastic options of multiple hormonal contraceptives as I am lucky that it is not too severe. I can’t fathom the strength of those who have to go through multiple laps a year, as well as much more serious surgeries to reconstruct and remove organs that have been affected by endo. You are true warriors and I hope so much that you continue healing <3 I was initially very excited for my lap, although probably naïve to feel that way. I didn’t know much about the disease yet and assumed that they’d be able to remove it all, leaving me pain-free, with a Mirena coil to prevent further growth (as propositioned by my equally naïve GP). Obviously, it is rarely that simple. Getting to the point of the lap was emotionally draining, to say the least, but once I’d convinced multiple doctors that I could barely function because of the pain, I was booked in with 2 months wait. This is when I started to read stories like this, personal experiences of the operation and diagnosis process and it helped a lot. Some were reassuring, some worried me but ultimately I felt a sense of solidarity no matter what the outcome and still felt positive about the procedure. Unfortunately, my consultant, a gynaecologist with no special interest or education in endo was absolute shite*. In my two appointments before the procedure, he was fairly dismissive and not convinced that it would be endometriosis. This did not exactly fill me with confidence but changing doctors would be a long and arduous process and I decided this was the best thing at the time. The anaesthesia, which I was anxious about having not been put under since I was much younger, was absolutely fine. Anaesthesiologists are amazing at keeping you calm and I can barely recall being in the room at any point, let alone falling asleep. When I woke up I felt EXTREMELY emotional and ultimately pissed off. Everyone will have different reactions to anaesthesia and mine have always been volatile so it wasn’t really a surprise but basically everyone will be super nice to you.

The consultant came to see and his first words were ‘I have some bad news’.  I instantly burst into tears (OBVIOUSLY) and he started laughing, revealing that he had had to remove my belly button piercing before making the incision. This was not a funny joke and my parents called him out on it which I am eternally grateful for. He then went on to tell me that he was SURPRISED that I did, in fact, have endometriosis (I think I get angrier every time I think about how he handled this scenario). He told me that it had been active for around 6 years and he could see that the mega dose of hormones I was given in the months leading up to the op had healed the majority of it (he said a good thing! Yay!). He told me I still had one active patch that had grown on a blood vessel and could not be removed, ever. My heart sunk even though overall it had given me the validation that I wasn’t making up the 7 years of pain I experienced. Knowing that I had a patch that may not heal meant I would still be living with the pain and that was shitty to hear. He immediately told me his action plan which included ‘shutting down’ my ovaries for up to a year – inducing menopause. He did not give me any further information or a different choice. Ultimately, my choice treatment came from brilliant sources on the internet **and not a qualified doctor, which speaks volumes for how much knowledge many general gyanes actually have about diseases such as endo.

The next few days were very difficult emotionally and physically. I had the best possible support network around me but I felt extremely isolated couldn’t stop replaying the last 7 years of pain in my head and questioning why I never acted on getting a diagnosis sooner. I wondered how much pain I could have saved myself. I wondered if previous relationships would have worked out if I hadn’t been struggling with the burden of this disease and all the emotional shit that goes along with it. The pain, ironically, was similar to a super awful endo episode but stitches etc and the insertion of the coil made it more uncomfortable (I bought myself a latex skirt with the intention of wearing a week later to cheer me up – wrong decision. Ow.). There was also weird crampy shoulder pain that I read about due to the gas inserted into your abdomen during the surgery, that passed within a couple of days. The physical side was easy enough to bear. I had put up with varying levels of pain for 16 years which gives you a pretty high pain threshold. The emotional side of it was completely unexpected and really knocked me back. This is the part that they are seriously lacking in in medical situations. I was discharged that day with a follow-up appointment in a month’s time, the doctors words of ‘shutting my ovaries down’ ringing in my ears and I felt completely unsatisfied and terrified for the future. I knew I couldn’t live with that much pain anymore and so worried that it would never get better. When you have a lifelong condition like endo it is so hard to feel certainty and optimism about the future when you don’t know what your body might do next. It took over a year for the Mirena coil to have an impact on the pain which is pretty shitty and I’m not sure it ever would have worked for me alone despite doctors claiming its a ‘cure’. Luckily, I then found a wonderful doctor who prescribed me Cerelle, a progesterone only pill to boost my progesterone levels in an attempt to ease the pain. I also began therapy and a year’s course of Sertraline as my mood was (understandably) in the gutter.

It was at this point I started to unpick the negative and self-damaging thought processes I was having around the disease. I thought that it was my fault. I thought that I should have tried to get it diagnosed sooner. I felt like a burden to everyone. I felt like a lesser human because sometimes I couldn’t do ‘normal’ things like go to work or cook for myself or get out of bed. As I’m sure you’ve realised these are profoundly wrong, and if you feel yourself agreeing with those statements, it’s vital you seek some support and deconstruct the way you relate to your endo. To anyone facing the uncertainty of an diagnosis, my advice to you is to try and prepare emotionally. Refer yourself for counselling because anyone with a chronic condition NEEDS to talk about it, regularly, openly and without shame. It is essential for your mental health. If this isn’t an option for you, you can also speak to online counsellors or even get support from the wonderful people at Endometriosis UK (via helplines and support groups). Basically, it’s ok to admit that you’re scared, its ok to not feel positive and it’s understandable that those feelings are hard to come to terms with.

The actual diagnosis is hard to swallow but once it is on your medical records some things get easier. You have proof to show your employers, schools and universities, access to more/stronger pain meds and at least some explanation for the pain you’ve experienced. It’s beyond ridiculous that we live in a world where pain isn’t taking seriously until the point of diagnosis but that’s something that won’t change quickly and once your diagnosis has been confirmed you can look at the ways in which you can be supported. Two years on my pain has improved to the point where sometimes I can’t remember what a bad day feels like. That in itself is an incredible feat to me and somewhere I never thought I would be. Flare-ups are still hard and take it out of me but they are less frequent. I still talk about endo and my feelings about it as much as possible to cope with the bad days and to remind myself that that it’s still something I’ll have to deal with for life and constanly develop new coping mechanisms for. Remember that there is no shame in anything that you feel around your body or your condition and your emotions are powerful and completely valid.  

*UK people – for doctors who are not complete shite make sure you have a look at your nearest accredited endometriosis centre here

**Brilliant sources = mainly Endometriosis UK who are absolutely amazingly informative and supportive but also The Mighty  (catch one of my articles on the most read page oOoOoOoh) 

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YLC 2024 Day 13, Saturday, July 27

As we leave China on this quiet day, I especially dwell upon the feelings and heartfelt thoughts that were developed on this trip. When I think of the calm yet heavy moments from this trip, I immediately think of one particular day. On Day 10, July 14th, we flew from Chengdu to Shanghai. Boarding around 3 PM (Beijing time), the 2 hour and 10 minute flight was peaceful as we got a chance to relax. The star of the day though, was enjoying the Zhang Garden at night. The lights and nature were absolutely stunning. The photo is just a small representation of the mood the whole garden and trip created. This has been such an amazing experience and incredible opportunity. I felt enriched by the Zhang Garden and all of China’s beauty throughout this journey. In my heart, I leave China with the passion for discovery of Chinese art, communication and culture. The relationships I formed with myself and others will continue to inspire in ways nothing else will be able to.

Text and Photo Credit: Bridget Keenan, BSGE

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And Ananias went his way and entered the house; and laying his hands on him he said, “Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you on the road as you came, has sent me that you may receive your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit.” Immediately there fell from his eyes something like scales, and he received his sight at once; and he arose and was baptized. So when he had received food, he was strengthened. Then Saul spent some days with the disciples at Damascus. Acts 9:17‭-‬19 NKJV https://bible.com/bible/114/act.9.17-19.NKJV https://www.instagram.com/p/BsgE-PoDiCV/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=p3cyj6i3np3i

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Yearbook

I always knew that I wanted to join yearbook, but I never realized how hard it actually is.

For the duration of my 5.5 years at BSGE, I always spoke to Mr. Mehan about yearbook and he’d complain about how they would always miss their deadlines. Then, I’d laugh and brush them off as lazy for not getting their pages in on time. But after being in that group of people who in fact did not meet their first deadline, I am now the one being laughed at.

During the first meeting, we all learned how to use Josten’s, which in the editor for our yearbook. Needless to say, I wasn’t really good at it. The picture can speak for itself.

We practiced with our France trip pictures, and at least I figured out the cut, shape, text, and color functions!

Thankfully, I got the hang of it when it came to spreads that actually mattered.

Yearbook is HARD, especially because we were learning the ropes in the heat of the college process. Time management is an extremely important skill that I thought I learned, but apparently not. I found myself working on spreads to avoid doing homework or college apps (then I’d end up staying up to finish that work) and doing pages during lunch and in the cafeteria after school.

Not only that, but I found myself running out of pictures as I worked on pages. My texts, Instagram DMs, and emails were soon filled with me frantically trying to find pictures, some of them to no avail. I guess this was karma for rarely sending my pictures to the last five yearbooks. Then there were more non-picture but still yearbook-related texts. Once the college process was over, yearbook consumed me.

My yearbook-filled texts. Fun.

As of now, I’ve worked on the Spirit Week, Big Sibs, first day of school, underclassmen advice, iced coffee, sleeping in class, and our quotes out of context spreads! As I started to get into the zone with cranking these spreads out, it was a lot more fun to play with colors, image shapes, text fonts, and layouts. 

I wish I had more pictures, but we’re GRINDING during the yearbook meetings, and we’re sworn to secrecy until the book is out! 

This is what the Josten’s page ladder looks like, with our actual pages scribbled on because you’ll have to purchase a yearbook to see them ;)

TL;DR Yearbook is so much harder than I thought it would be, time management is super important for yearbook kids, and it’s a fun way to release creative energy.

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My bestie is gorgeous. While I am so white that my phone took all of my features away. @rose_peachy23 https://www.instagram.com/p/Bsge-TKH3jS/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=z2vuqxsdyf45