Literature, Art & Gallery Blog by Samhitha Kolachina

Hello!

samhithakolachina — 2022-06-29 12:36:16 UTC

Hi! My name is Samhitha. I was born on December 30, 2008. I am currently on my summer holiday to grade 9. I was born in Hyderabad and lived most of my life there. I moved to Shanghai about 3 years ago when I was in 6 grade. It was tough for me to fit into SCIS as I could not find any friends and was usually closed off to most people. Then the next year I met 2 amazing people in my English class they made me let my guard down and made me feel like I had someone to support me in school. Now I spend most of my time making art and craft. I created this blog to share my artwork and my stories. Hope you enjoy

Black & White

samhithakolachina — 2022-06-29 13:58:32 UTC

The back story.
I go to an art workshop every weekend. In June I had to do an art project that relates to animals or nature. I saw this one black panther picture that a wildlife photographer took and I always was drawn to it either drawing it or admiring it. So, when I had to pick my project I picked that picture as it was on my drawing list. The more I progressed into the painting the better it got. At the endpoint, I was wondering if I made it. When I was in the last stages of my painting COVID-19 hit shanghai and everyone had to go into lockdown. The sad thing is I had to leave my painting there in the studio. During the 3 months of lockdown in shanghai, I was dying to finish the painting. On June 6 my mom told me I can go to my art studio. But the next day she comes back and tells me I can't go due to a case in their compound. So after two more weeks of waiting then on June 19, I went to the studio and finished my art piece. When I was about to leave it started raining. But the lucky thing is I used waterproof acrylic paint. So, it was fine walking in the rain with it. After a 5 min walk home I showed it off to my family and hung it right above my bed. I am so happy and proud of this painting about his painting. I am also happy I can share this story with everyone here.

Home Sweet Home

samhithakolachina — 2022-06-29 13:59:32 UTC

Over the span of four years, I have lived in many houses. Four years ago I lived in an apartment on the 5 floors in the Indian flooring system but hear it would 6th floor. It was perfect my room was like a castle, spatious and filled with colour, home sweet home. My friend would call it a theatre. Then I shifted here to china my first house was so small an ant would not fit in it. It was a one-roomed house with a kitchen. I had to do all my work in the living room and had to sleep next to my annoying brother. It was like I had no privacy I was in 6th grade and I needed it. So, my mom and father decided we had to move the next year. The next house was quite comfortable but not as perfect as my room in India. The bed was BIG like I could probably bungijump on it. Box by box we settled in. A week later we get an angry and unexpected guest. Our neighbour how lives under us. He said we had to stop running around. But the problem was the floor was wood and you could hear a conversation through it. Then my mom shouted at me and my brother because we were running. So, the next year we packed up again and headed to a new house. The house we are staying in it has three bedrooms and the first room was mine. I would say the house is okay not quite home sweet home worthy but it is comfortable and I got a chance to decorate it the way I like. Plus, this is the only house my friends ever saw. We might change houses again but hopefully, I will find a safe place where everyone I love will be there.

Things I love

samhithakolachina — 2022-06-29 13:59:41 UTC

I have many things I love. I love animals my friends, my family, and fun activities. I love animals because of their diverse shapes, and sizes and they are very well adapted to the area they live in. Animals have curves that define or camouflage them. They have edges that protect them from other animals. I love their vibrant colors and their dull camouflage. I love their habits either attacking or defending. most of all I love their diversity. they are unique to one specific place like lemurs in Madagascar or found everywhere like bacteria. I love mammals, reptiles, fishes, birds, and insects(except for cockroaches). I love art because it is a form where anyone and everyone without a care in the world can express their emotions and thoughts. I love art because it helps me identify the beauty in the most simple of things like noses. I love art because it defines a person's perspective either on a great topic like feminism or a stupid topic like the egg first or chicken. I love to craft because it is fun to make. I love crafting because it is a way to customize something. For example, earrings are simple and complex at the same time, but I will not wear them if they do not reflect me or the clothing I am wearing. So, I customize them using craft. I love earing-making because it helps me express myself without using words. I love photography because I can capture magical moments like a butterfly on a flower or funny memories of my friends and me fooling around. I love photography because it takes me to new heights to observe anything. it also helps me look at old memories and relive that situation. I love my family and friends because they care about me and I care about them. I love them because they support me in most of my decisions. I love them because they always make me feel better when I am upset. I love them because they give me company when I am lonely. By writing this I have concluded that I can love everything if I have the right motivation or trigger. for example, I did not like writing at first, but after meeting with a fantastic author I can write easily.

My room

samhithakolachina — 2022-06-29 14:15:35 UTC

When I walk into my room my senses are filled. The walls are white but they have a way of making me feel cozy. Even though this is not my room in India it is quite alright. When I walk in I see my wardrobe with a mirror. Then I can see the school schedules that I wrote a year ago. If I go further inside I can see my painting and some that were gifted by my best friend. In the corner, I can see my art cupboard with many stickers on it. On top of that I can see the lama I got for my birthday, tiny seminary paintings, and my mist machine. Right next to it are boxes filled with more craft supplies because I can not fit them in the cubby. My room is like a dollar store, I can find random things in random places. If I crawl into my soft bed with my dog pillow, right above my head I can see pictures of me and my friends. The pictures are so fun to look at because all of them come alive and explain a story only me and my friends can understand. When I walk into my room I can smell my green apple-scented candle burning. The sent swoops in submerging me into snugness. In the background, you can hear my favorite song Sweater Weather by The Neighborhood playing “I want the world in my hands”. The beat of the music is slowly hypnotizing me into dancing with it. In my room, I feel comfortable cozy, and calm. It is perfectly decorated and very pleasant.

Road Trip with my Best Friend

samhithakolachina — 2022-07-01 06:08:29 UTC

It was the first day of our two-night trip. We were on our way to a restaurant to get food. While we were walking in a peaceful ally filled with stores of fun and interesting items. I passed by a dog that was behind a fence and knowing I am obsessed with dogs I had to go up to it and pet it. The second I touched its fur through the fence It felt like I was drowning in it, It was softer than anything I have ever touched it just absorbed me. From that day for the rest of the trip we had to take that path to the hotel and every time I would run up to the dog and pet it. It was the kindest dog. On the last day of the trip I bent down to be on the same level as the dog and it did the cute thing and licked me right on my nose. My best friend who was also there and petting the dog laughed and took a picture of the dog and me.

The Designer side of me

samhithakolachina — 2022-07-03 07:16:22 UTC

I was in a call with a friend. Then my mom walks in, and I ask her what happened, and my mom says there is a surprise for you. I jump out of my seat and “thub” land on my bed and tell my friend goodbye in a hurry and run outside like a gazelle running from a cheetah. I see the printer box and race to open it. It opens it a find all the pieces needed to build it. It was like a personality with hidden secrets. I looked for the instruction paper and found more pieces and the instruction sheet. It was a jigsaw puzzle. My dad was in a call with his boss and my mom was busy cooking so if I needed help no one could come. But I was determined to get this printer working. I sat on the floor and fully unpacked all the parts and started assembling the printer. As time flew, I got closer to the end. Once I was complete, I checked my time and I worked on the printer for 2 hours now. I was surprised when I switched it on it worked and printed a test run. Then my father comes out and asks, “do you want to build the printer”. I walk out of the hall with the piece of paper I just printed and take it to my dad. His reaction went from confused to shocked to surprised then to happy. He pat me on the back walking to the hall and saying, “good job”. I felt so proud of myself for assembling the printer
with no form of help.

I might have lost the battle, but not the war

samhithakolachina — 2022-07-05 07:33:44 UTC

It was advisory time on Monday. We then just finished our check and connect form and we're free to play games. Me and Gabby Audrey and Clement we're playing a memory card game. In this game, there are a set of cards that are kept on their numbers so you can only see their backside and according to those who had to flip two up and find if they matched. I went first and tried to find a pair, but my luck decided to run out. Then it was Gabby’s turn they did not get one then Audrey did the same, but Clement got it on his first try because he has an amazing photographic memory. We kept playing and playing we had five minutes left there were about 8 cards left on the table and I was the only one with zero pairs and because my memory is bad, I keep guessing it, and every single time I got it wrong, or I would end up helping Clement in summer the other way. By the end of the class, Clement was the winner and I lost by only getting one set of pairs. Next class, I might be able to win because I'm
trying to get my luck back.

I was scared half to death

samhithakolachina — 2022-07-07 00:51:09 UTC

It was Halloween. I was dressed in a Ravenclaw rob and I was accompanied by good friend gabby who was in a skeleton themed costume. It was 3 and me and gabby decided to stay for the Halloween party. So, we went to the closes washroom and patched up our makeup. The trick or treating rooms where like wet markets. It was basically walking into the lord of chouses throne room. We had a fun time. Then it was time for the movie. It was a horror film as you might already know I am very afraid of jump scares and this movie was the god of it. We walked in the theater and sat down. The movie started and it as ok. So, I thought. Then out of nowhere a house monster with a long tongue and teeth sharp pointy showed itself. I was terrified I screamed so loudly the whole theater could hear me. Slowly they turned their heads and faced me I was in pure horror. the first 5min of the movie and I was already screaming. So, because it was disturbing to other, so my friend gave their arm to me. I squeezed it so hard sometimes that you could see my handprints on it. That monster still creeps me out but also gives me
this hilarious memory to share and laugh at.

Day out with Gabby

samhithakolachina — 2022-07-09 13:57:32 UTC

Today was such a fun day. Gabby my best friend came over to watch movies and we had so much fun. We watched two of my new favorite movies and ended the trip with a shopping spree in the mall. One thing I laugh at is that once one of us laughs we just keep on laughing at each other's laugh. We also have telepathy and we do the same things at the same time. Like this one time, I asked Gabby to reenact a situation and we both did the same exact pose at the same time. We also answer questions at the same time and have the same answer. I think the reason we are this close is that our friendship started 2 years ago, we met each other at a time when we both were having a rough time with friends or family and we found a safe place together and shared our problems and solutions.

My Hobbies

samhithakolachina — 2022-07-12 12:15:51 UTC

I have & had many hobbies. If I list all of them the page would overflow but here are the ones I remember. The main ones I still stuck to are our craft, art, Karnatic music, volleyball, and watching anime (if that counts). I used to dance (Kathak, Kuchipudi, shamakdaver & contemporary), ride horses, and swim. Most of these hobbies faded because I either left the place or was not interested in them. There are many things I want to learn and experience like scuba diving which I will be learning in a few days and architecture which is interesting to me. When it comes to crafting I mainly focus on miniature art and jewelry making. I make and display most of them in my moments and on this blog. I love painting or sketching, I love capturing animals and landscapes. I never was good at or interested in portraits so I never tried them but I have many friends who like portrait art. One art that mesmerizes me is when artists make mythical creatures out of real animals but just exaggerate their traits.

Fantastic beasts character I have created

samhithakolachina — 2022-07-22 10:48:47 UTC

My friend and I did this because it is fun to discuss all the imaginary things I can do in a magical world plus we even recorded our whole conversation (which I am not posting because my friend does not want that).

Name: Sandhana(Healing) Maitri (kindness) Crocus
Age: 26
Flower: crocus- cheerfulness
Wand: Unicorn hair
House: Raven claw
Powers: can transform into any creature at will. This is because I have created a potion that includes the DNA of each animal in the world. I went on many quests to get the DNA of every animal.
Main goal: to defeat Grindle Walt and rescue all magic animals.
Home: a locket that can allow me to enter a snow globe with all the habitats an animal needs and a house with healing remedies that help animals or wizards when poisoned or hurt.

The Abortion law in the US

samhithakolachina — 2022-08-03 12:25:01 UTC

This is a new topic I am writing about because this is something everyone needs to know about and fight against even if we are not the people that are going through it.

I never really liked the US government as the crime rates are high and people do stupid things for stupid reasons but I still want to protect the people there. 25 men in the high court decided what females should do with their bodies and made a cruel choice in banning abortion. Ok, the court cares about "all lives" but did you even consider the fact that there are starving children out there having their worst lives possible and all the court cares about is a child that is not even present in the world? I am not saying abortion is bad or good I am just saying it is the females' wish what to do with their bodies and it also depends on the situation they are in. This 11-year-old girl was raped, meaning the guy did nasty things to her without her consent but she has to keep the baby because of the government rules, which does not seem fair. And if the court cares so much about lives then they should stop raging war at other countries and care more about saving the lives of people in Ukraine or Syria.

Over the span of four years

samhithakolachina — 2022-08-21 08:51:00 UTC

Over the span of four years, I have lived in many houses. Four years ago I lived in an apartment on the 5 floors in the Indian flooring system but heard it would be on the 6th floor. It was perfect my room was like a castle, spacious and filled with color, home sweet home. My friend would call it a theatre. Then I shifted here to china my first house was so small an ant would not fit in it. It was a one-roomed house with a kitchen. I had to do all my work in the living room and had to sleep next to my annoying brother. It was like I had no privacy I was in 6th grade and needed it. So, my mom and father decided we had to move the next year. The next house was quite comfortable but not as perfect as my room in India. The bed was BIG like I could probably Bungi jump on it. Box by box we settled in. A week later we got an angry and unexpected guest. Our neighbor how lives under us. He said we had to stop running around. But the problem was the floor was wood and you could hear a conversation through it. Then my mom shouted at me and my brother because we were running. So, we packed up again the next year and headed to a new house. The house we are staying in has three bedrooms and the first room was mine. I would say the house is okay not quite home sweet home worthy but it is comfortable and I got a chance to decorate it the way I like. Plus, this is the only house my friends ever saw. We might change houses again but hopefully, I will find a safe place where everyone I love will be there.

First day of school

samhithakolachina — 2022-08-22 13:48:51 UTC

My day started with my favorite ramen noodles and they taste delicious. Then I went to freshen up and then realized I had started my period which is not the best thing on the first day of school. Today was also Gabby's birthday. First, we had time to meet our advisor and grade level leaders. Me and gabby are in the same advisory with Mr.Sun he is very nice and loves food just like me. Then I had my first ever Spanish lesson and the teacher is so fun and interesting. Then we had a design class which I usually dislike, but this year I think it is going to be fun because we will be doing animation and lego robot building. My third class was science which I love and I got the teacher I was hoping to get. I first met her in 8the grade she loves biology just like me and we have so many similar hobbies so everyone just talked for the rest of the class(P.S. she knows how to do quilling). It was lunch then advisory with Mr.Sun and we got to know each other. Then we had visual arts and we got to make a name tag which he said had to be our best work then said "No Pressure". I just finished it before I started this blog. I will post the name tag later. Okay bye I have to sleep.

The Name tag i made for my visual arts class

samhithakolachina — 2022-08-22 13:50:41 UTC

My music taste

samhithakolachina — 2022-08-25 01:06:53 UTC

I think I have a weird taste in music because it ranges from brake-up songs to classic Disney songs. But I love my playlist it reflects me and has some fascinating songs. the most recent song added to the playlist is a golden hour by JVKE. I have 434 songs in total. If anyone asks me what is your song I will not be able to decide between city pop or rock. I love all the songs but my top favorite right now on 2022/22/8 would be the golden hour and paradise from the anime sk8 the infinity.

Sorry, i was not able to upload for a long time but i am back now.

samhithakolachina — 2022-10-04 13:08:44 UTC

i just though of this and had to upload it.

Sorry I did not post for so long. summative month started

samhithakolachina — 2022-11-05 07:42:09 UTC

why does the school have to be so hard and complicated? I had 5 summative in one day and only have 4 blocks daily. Sometimes it is so frustrating and hard to relax. I have an INS and English summative next I have to write an essay and I have to do a presentation sometimes I wish I could just take an mount long break.

Style

samhithakolachina — 2022-11-05 07:48:04 UTC

I found a new favorite art style is actually sand painting with acrylic paint. I am still able to paint because I go to an art studio every Saturday. so I am still able to paint on daily basis. in school, we had our first project. I was not able to understand how to make a proper process journal so I am going to make one with a personal project I wanted to start for a long time. I might start today or next week.

Art project

samhithakolachina — 2022-11-05 08:07:30 UTC

Clothing is an interesting and cultivating aspect of a person's identity. It can be mysterious or fantastical either way it is one of the most enticing ways a person can express themselves. Sometimes this can also be a cover-up for injuries and pain full memories. Culture on the other hand is the expression clothing is trying to convey. They are elegant magical and out of the world. These days everyone is so aware of their bodies and beauty standards but those don’t matter. Whoever you look you will look stunning either way. They are something people try to hide because they do not fit in but I think you are something only unique to you. It is okay if you don’t fit in or feel left out. Those people who do that don’t know the beauty of clothing can possess.
https://padlet.com/samhithakolachina/9enr1rb7cvhcpfyg

samhithakolachina — 2023-07-24 12:40:51 UTC

samhithakolachina — 2023-07-24 12:41:54 UTC

Personal experience of dealing with social norms when I was in 6th grade.

samhithakolachina — 2023-09-04 06:24:28 UTC

When I moved to China I had to join a school that was so new cause of the curriculum the people being so international and the place being completely different and strange. but one thing that made me feel the worst I have ever felt was the people bullying me. because I did not know how to act in an international school I was outside their social norm so people even though they were new as well would push me away and not include me in anything. The people who bullied me would every single day come to my desk and talk about me in front of me they would say things like "You don’t belong here" and "I support Pakistan in the war and not India" Being a person that respects my country the most that hurt and they would make fun of my ethnicity. this was also the case with other Indian students in my grade. people even went as far as pushing me onto the other indian guy because they thought it was "sweet". once when I was in class the bullies sat in front of me. they were talking to me about how I was not Indian enough as I did not stay as long as this other guy was not even Indian. they would make fun of me for watching kids' shows. I was 11 and had every right to watch what I wanted to watch but their opinions on me made me hate everything about my ethnicity and the things I like. but when I saw the extent of this on other people they were bullying I brought up the courage to go speak to the counsellor. She was an amazing help in understanding what they were doing and in 7th grade, it went too far as many people were hurt because of them. I made a list of this and gave it to the counsellor and she expelled the student who started and influenced all the other students to bullying. but after all that, I was still hiding a lot of myself from many of my friends. but the year 2022 changed many things about me. As I found my best friend, I first her in Spanish class and the first thing we bonded on was reading comics and webtoons we liked. the more I got to know them the better I was able to accept what I like and that I do not need other people's other about what I like. One thing I was afraid to tell was about the i obsession I had with Barbie because of the bullying. but when I realised she also liked the same things and was obsessed with the same thing this allowed me to accept it and make it something we bonded so deeply about. I realized she helped me so much when I was writing this and I am so happy about meeting her

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