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5. Introducing WoW: Words of the Week

In high school, I had the rare fortune of having English teachers who touted the value of a rich vocabulary. Because of my high school English teachers, I’m able to connect with my readers more deeply through my newest webpage, Words of the Week (WoW).

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4. An ode to physics

My great passion for physics began in elementary school. Watching Dr. Kaku's “Sci Fi Science: Physics of the Impossible” and tackling challenging math problems fueled my passion. This blog discusses how I fell in love with physics, as well as the beauty and real-world value of physics.

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3. My goals for the next year

I’ve set exciting goals for the next 12 months. These goals range from applying to a university physics program, to learning how to program computers, to growing this blog. All my goals are about making my life and blog more impactful.

Without further ado, here are the goals for July 2024 to July 2025.

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2. A self-portrait: who am I?

My identity is the intersection of three nations: Congo, Uganda, and Canada. 

That’s why I’ve split this blog into three main sections. Each section is a window through which I try to understand myself.

I hope you find this blog useful.

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1. Why did I start blogging?

I had fears. Fears that I could not write. Fears to open and expose my personal life.

Writing meant that anyone online could see and judge my work. But what if I blundered? Wrote the wrong thing? How would my family and friends react? Did I want to take all that responsibility?

Because of fear, I almost quit blogging without trying.

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