Sharon To
Weekly Rewind: March 27
For the most part this week, I’ve been feeling fairly checked out. I had some pretty major event happen this week, which all turned out...
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While I generally like to keep things upbeat and cheerful here, my creative writing does not always reflect that, as I often like to address issues that are important to me and allow myself to explore all kinds of topics! I thank you for your support and hope you enjoy!
Sharon To
- May 22, 2021
Weekly Rewind: April 24
So this week was somewhat of an improvement from the last two weeks. I think I’m somewhat starting to get a handle on things? (I say, as...
Sharon To
- May 22, 2021
Weekly Rewind: May 22
Wow, it’s been almost a month since my last “weekly” rewind! Though, as with all the other weekends I’ve skipped I have a good reason......
Sharon To
- Apr 17, 2021
Weekly Rewind: April 17
Oops, so it looks like even though I just got started on these Weekly Rewinds, I’ve already slipped and missed a week, but with good...
Sharon To
- Apr 3, 2021
Weekly Rewind: April 3
So this week was one of those “anything that can go wrong will go wrong” kind of weeks.
Sharon To
- Mar 20, 2021
Weekly Rewind: March 20
The overarching word of the week is pain. Pain over the news of the Atlanta shooting where eight people were killed, seven of which were...
Sharon To
- Mar 14, 2021
Weekly Rewind: March 13
Phew, this week almost felt like it flew right by! I guess the main theme of this past week was just busy, busy, busy.
Sharon To
- Mar 6, 2021
Weekly Rewind: March 6
The first week of March started off with a bang...in a good way or a bad way? That's still to be determined
Sharon To
- Feb 27, 2021
Weekly Rewind: February 27
As this week and this month comes to a close, I have to say, I think it’s ending on a pretty high note!
Sharon To
- Feb 27, 2021
Welcome to my Weekly Rewind!
When I started off 2021, one of my main goals for the year was to be more reflective of my experiences and more introspective about myself.
Sharon To
- Sep 23, 2020
Listen Up, Girls
Don’t Don’t laugh, it’s obnoxious Don't cry, it’s emotional Don’t lead, it’s pretentious Don’t follow, it’s subservient Don’t hold on,...
Sharon To
- Sep 21, 2020
Quote of the Week: "Practically Perfect in Every Way"
In our current climate, it’s not uncommon for us to be spending an inordinate amount of time on social media. As a result...
Sharon To
- Sep 14, 2020
Quote of the Week: "4 ounces Can Move 1000 Pounds"
One of the most salient points of the story of Mulan lies in the recognition that true power does not depend on physical strength
Sharon To
- Aug 31, 2020
Quote of the Week: "Always Let Your Conscience Be Your Guide"
The Blue Fairy in Pinocchio is not just a sweet and helpful magical being who grants Gepetto’s greatest wish
Sharon To
- Aug 24, 2020
Quote of the Week: "Keep Moving Forward"
Meet the Robinsons is a beautiful, heartfelt film about acceptance, belonging, and forgiveness, but the main takeaway from all of the...
Sharon To
- Aug 17, 2020
Quote of the Week: "Some People Are Worth Melting For"
We all knew from the instant we saw Olaf come to life that he was going to be one of the best pieces of comic relief to grace our screens...
Sharon To
- Aug 10, 2020
Quote of the Week: "Don't Just Fly...Soar!"
We can all learn a little bit about how to embrace what makes us special, thanks to Dumbo!
Sharon To
- Aug 3, 2020
Today is a Good Day to Try
This week's dose of Monday Motivation comes straight from the hunchback of Notre Dame himself!
Sharon To
- Jul 27, 2020
Quote of the Week: "Immigrants, We Get the Job Done"
Another week, another inspirational and awe-inspiring Hamilton quote!
Sharon To
- Jul 20, 2020
Quote of the Week: "I Can Go the Distance"
The story of young Herc is one of seeking a place of belonging. He grows up feeling like there’s just something different about him and...
Sharon To
- Jul 13, 2020
Quote of the Week: "This is Not a Moment, It's a Movement"
just because Black Lives Matter is not the breaking news story of the day doesn’t mean the work has stopped.
Sharon To
- Jul 10, 2020
Size Matters (Not?)
Thanks to quarantine, I’ve been spending a lot more time online than usual. (For a person who spends most of her days in front of a compu...
Sharon To
- Jul 6, 2020
Quote of the Week: "I Gotta Holler Just to be Heard"
Hamilton is rife with quotable lines and moving moments, and it’s not just because Lin-Manuel is a masterful writer who crafts words with...
Sharon To
- Jun 29, 2020
Quote of the Week: "You Can Fly"
This week's quote comes from one of my favorite Disney cartoons, Peter Pan! We're talking pixie dust and the magic of childhood!
Sharon To
- Jun 22, 2020
Quote of the Week: "Just Keep Swimming"
When times are tough, all we can do is soldier on, or as our favorite whale-speaking blue fish in the sea likes to say, we “just keep swimmi
Sharon To
- Jun 21, 2020
Happy Father's Day
Father's Day means different things to different people. This post is not a joyful one, but it's what Father's Day is to me.
Sharon To
- Jun 15, 2020
Quote of the Week: "Dig a Little Deeper"
If you haven’t taken the time to watch “The Princess and The Frog” yet, you definitely need to!
Sharon To
- Jun 12, 2020
Colorful
This poem is dedicated to the wonderful but marginalized members within our community. I am here, and I am listening.
Sharon To
- Jun 8, 2020
Quote of the Week: "Let it Go"
I think people generally fall into one of two camps when they hear this quote: they’ll either roll their eyes (like Elsa in Frozen 2) or...
Sharon To
- May 27, 2020
Dear Younger Me
A poem to a younger me to remember where I've been and where I'll be
Sharon To
- May 25, 2020
Quote of the Week: "You Got a Friend in Me"
This week we're focused on community and our need for connection and support in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month!
Sharon To
- May 18, 2020
Quote of the Week: "Hakuna Matata"
Time to talk about our favorite problem-free philosophy!
Sharon To
- May 11, 2020
Quote of the Week: "A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes"
For this week's quote, we explore this beloved, age-old Cinderella quote.
Sharon To
- May 4, 2020
Quote of the Week: "May the Force Be With You"
What better way to kick off our quote of the week series than with a Star Wars classic to celebrate today!
