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Vesna Zubkova

Apr 18, 2022
2 min

Happy Easter!

Easter is finally here, meaning that it's time now to reflect on the simplest things in life that bring us joy and happiness. Below is a...

Felodeli

Dec 13, 2021
2 min

Schwadeli Mud: "Morning Strudel"

Yes, I would be tempted to climb a painting. It would trigger such a crackling joy in me that I would want to absorb everything that...

I Forgot My Peace When I Knew It Was There*

Martina Minto

Nov 8, 2021
2 min

I Forgot My Peace When I Knew It Was There*

I kept playing Tash Sultana in the background because she used to calm me down before I was meant to go to work with that mean girl that...

Kristin Reimer

Oct 25, 2021
3 min

Happiness on a Chessboard

When you think of a chessboard you see clear black and white squares which repeat in a specific pattern. The white squares on the board...

Martina Minto

Oct 18, 2021
4 min

Scenes From the Life of a Waitress

“Order up!”, they shout. A bell rings. I turn to my right. “Service!” Someone passes me, hits me on the shoulder with their body,...

When Is the Proper Time to Think About the Other?

Bianca Ghelbere

Sep 13, 2021
3 min

When Is the Proper Time to Think About the Other?

Why do we sometimes feel like we don’t deserve a good gesture from a stranger, not even one from a person we consider a friend? Why...

Bianca Ghelbere

Aug 17, 2021
3 min

The Beauty and Pain of Saying Goodbye

There is this incredible feeling when you lead a rather nomadic lifestyle, a feeling that can’t be compared to any other… It’s the...

Scarlett Blake

Aug 16, 2021
2 min

Teenagers

As someone who is about to turn 13, I have already experienced some moments when I feel like those moody teens in TV shows, and let me...

Tessa Schroenn

Aug 13, 2021
4 min

A Personal Guide to Exam-Taking

Writing exams: the dreaded horror that always creeps up on us sooner than we expect it to. I’m sure many teenagers and young adults will...

Natalie Vaccaro

Aug 3, 2021
6 min

The Walk

It was dark, but not cold. The sidewalks were filled with people, people with lives, smiles, strangers, all strangers, the familiarity of...

Tessa Schroenn

Jul 16, 2021
6 min

A Traveling Homeschooler

Growing up, I’ve always been a child lucky enough to travel all over the world. My dad is a pilot and we’ve been fortunate to travel with...

Kristin Reimer

Jun 11, 2021
3 min

A Look into your Human Toolbox

If you live in a city, you can probably relate to that feeling when a noisy place can seem like too much at times and you just want to...

The Unpredictability and Disruption of Reality

Bianca Ghelbere

Jun 1, 2021
4 min

The Unpredictability and Disruption of Reality

Buying a plane ticket and planning your future as an Erasmus student is one of the most intense moments in university, leading to an...

Kristin Reimer

May 4, 2021
2 min

Embracing Perfect Imperfection

Nothing beats a perfect picture, a perfect body, or even a perfect relationship. I’m wondering why in our society, everybody still wants...

Maria-Louisa Vichou

Apr 26, 2021
3 min

The Importance of Keeping a Diary

We all have secrets. Things we can’t and don’t want to talk to anyone about, or similarly, burdens and mistakes that we’d rather not...

Ella Pfirsich

Apr 20, 2021
2 min

Transcriptions of a Dear Friend

Is it a reflection? A dream? Hope(-lessness)? We will never know, but we can try to understand.

Kristin Reimer

Apr 5, 2021
3 min

Recharging our Batteries with Kindness

Why does it seem like we are sometimes caught up in battle when there is so much love and kindness that the world has to offer, and...

Dhairya Ghai

Mar 22, 2021
4 min

The Art of Being a Monopoly Deal Savant

I have the unfortunate pleasure of watching my favorite football team, Arsenal, week in and week out. Yeah, the team might be going...

Maria-Louisa Vichou

Mar 19, 2021
3 min

When your Home becomes a Battlefield

Anyone who has survived between the ages of 12-18 knows what it is like to be pestered by the constant buzz of trivial nonsense that is...

Kristin Reimer

Jan 26, 2021
3 min

DIY Safety

When you spend some time outside of the place you grew up, you see your world through different eyes.

About Blue Mango

Embracing the power of words to stimulate constructive and pragmatic dialogue.

The Blue Mango Blog aims to share our passion for sustainability, activism, and youth empowerment. Not only does it allow us to share our hope for a brighter future but it also serves as the artistic expression of our principles.

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