Andrew's Fictional Blog

       All have heard it, and all have hated it. The piercing whine of these miniscule vampires travels through the air, assaulting the ears and distracting the senses. A sense of loathing fills the heart as the terrible noise’s source becomes clear. The tiny wings flap over 300 times per second, carrying their lightweight bodies through the air. The takeoff is nearly imperceptible to their prey, with the only indication of their presence being the characteristic whine. After they stealthily complete their heist, the prey is left blissfully unaware of their presence for just a few minutes. While it seems that mosquitoes and humans couldn't be more different, I’ve found more in common than T would have thought. The plague of mosquitoes throughout the world is something I could happily live without. As an avid fan of hiking, I know these pests well, and have likely contributed to the birth of many mosquitoes. Even when taking precautions such as bug spray or long clo...

     All have heard it, and all have hated it. The piercing whine of these miniscule vampires travels through the air, assaulting the ears and distracting the senses. A sense of loathing fills the heart as the terrible noise’s source becomes clear. The tiny wings flap over 300 times per second, carrying their lightweight bodies through the air. The takeoff is nearly imperceptible to their prey, with the only indication of their presence being the characteristic whine. After they stealthily complete their mission, the prey is left blissfully unaware of their presence for just a few minutes. Then, the itching and swelling begin, not quick enough to notify of the danger, but soon enough that you realize your mistake before the day is through. The plague of mosquitoes throughout the world is something I could happily live without. As an avid fan of hiking, I know these pests well, and have likely contributed to the birth of many mosquitoes. Even when taking precautions such...

The idea that money can’t buy happiness is a powerful one to many. It is not difficult to find examples where someone who has billions still finds themselves desiring more. If money did buy happiness, then these people should be the happiest in the world. However, if they were truly so happy, why do they only desire more? A proponent of this theory would point to cases such as this, where the rich only desire more wealth, never satiated. Because they have passed the point where money stops being a concern, and are still unhappy, they believe money is the only solution. However, this argument is often applied, not just to the wealthy, but to everyone. When used like this, the argument falls apart. My family is stable now, but it hasn’t always been this way, and we have been in a few very rough spots. When I was a child, around 2012, my dad was working on his PhD, and my mom was home with two children: me and my sister. This time was extremely stressful for them, and while I didn’t notic...