Sophia Tranguch

Birthday Celebrations: Igniting Childhood Joy Last Thursday on February 22nd, I celebrated my 20th Birthday! Birthdays, for me, have always represented a time to celebrate life and look back at all that I have accomplished so far. However, as I transition into adulthood, the allure of birthdays has begun to fade.  Enchantment of Childhood Birthdays:  As a child, I was privileged to always have my birthday celebrated by my friends and family. I eagerly anticipated the arrival of my birthday because it was a day filled with boundless joy that made me feel so special and cherished. An atmosphere of sheer delight and celebration was created by the excitement of unwrapping gifts, the sweetness of indulging in cake, and the laughter and companionship of friends and family gathering together. With each passing year, I would get praised for how much knowledge I had gained and how much more mature I was. For most kids, Birthdays are associated with enchantment, excitement, and the pos...

  In my first book blog post, I wrote about how vulnerable Brian Cox is as he shares his experience with his Father passing, his Mother’s subsequent decline in mental health, and his shortcomings as a Father himself. Reading about these events and how they have shaped Cox has not only made me feel more connected and empathetic toward him, but has helped me understand Cox as an actor. Writing with so much truth and sincerity, and not leaving out the parts that paint a bad picture (like cheating on his wife and focusing on his career more than his family) help the audience gain a more nuanced perception of Cox and the subsequent life choices he makes throughout his life as an actor, father, and husband.  Though Cox is a deeply intricate person who writes extensively about his own personal experiences, Cox is an observer and reflects a lot on his interactions and opinions of others through his autobiography. What I found most fascinating to read is when Cox writes about addiction...

Can You Join the Ranks?  The Inside Scoop of Becoming a Radio City Rockette Ah, the Radio City Christmas Spectacular! It's like the ultimate symbol of holiday traditions in the Big Apple, bringing in crowds as vast as the glittering lights on the Rockefeller tree. With over 69 million visitors since its debut in 1933, the Christmas Spectacular holds a special place in the hearts of New Yorkers (Jason). 80+ incredibly talented dancers train and rehearse rigorously to put on a Christmas show of a lifetime. As a dancer myself, I have always dreamed of becoming a Rockette since the age of four, but with how challenging and competitive it is to make it to Radio City Music Hall I should have started training the day I exited the womb! So, how exactly hard is it to become one of these notorious Rockettes? Hop aboard Santa’s sleigh and grab your jingle bells because you are about to learn everything about the Radio City Christmas Spectacular Rockettes! Phase 1: The Prerequisites  Trip...

I chose to read the acclaimed rags-to-riches story Putting the Rabbit in the Hat by actor Brian Cox. I recently just started watching HBO’s Succession and am absolutely loving how witty and cynical it is. Prior to picking up this book, I knew Brian Cox was a Golden Globe Award Winner for Best Actor in a Drama Series, however I was surprised to read that Cox faced different adversities throughout his life. I decided to read Cox’s autobiography because I wanted to learn more about his upbringing and how it has shaped him into the man and actor he is today. I hope to learn more about the challenging journey of becoming an actor and gain a deeper understanding of the hardships life might throw at you.  What has been particularly fascinating about Cox’s autobiography is how vulnerable he is with his audience. In the first couple chapters, Cox talks about his Father’s passing, his Mother’s subsequent decline in mental health, and his shortcomings as a Father himself. Cox not only describ...