Natalie So, 17, from Saratoga, California (currently located in Cambridge, Masschusetts) is passionate about photography for the way it highlights “beautiful trivialities in the world” that most people don’t notice. “Photography turns personal experiences into shared experiences, albeit vicariously,” she says. For more of her work, please visit http://quotidian1.wordpress.com
Natalie says: Robert Frost once wrote that “Nature’s first green is gold.” Every time I see beautiful flowers, I am reminded of the concept of birth and beginning. Though they may wilt …

Keep Them Short & Simple
New Year’s Resolutions don’t have to be life-changing, and they certainly shouldn’t be unattainable. We all know that the most ambitious resolutions are the first to be broken. Try thinking about things that make you happy, or what will make your life easier, even if it’s just a little bit. This can be anything from getting organized to taking a little bit of time every day to de-stress. You don’t need to work out 24/7 like Madonna-think about …