Ali Gowrie

I am  a 25 year old carrying around an English degree and trying to make something of it.

10 Traits Shared by Powerful Women

The job search is tough on everyone, but it can be especially hard on women. Though society has progressed by leaps and bounds over the past few decades, it’s still not easy to be a woman in a man’s world. AMI is here to help with a list of traits shared by powerful women. Whether you need job interview help or just want an extra boost of confidence in the workplace, these are the traits you need to succeed. Knowing that you can be afraid of things and still face them is important. Have a st

10 Quotes That Will Totally Turn You On To The Beat Generation

The Beat Generation of authors is made different from any other literary movement by the mere fact that the term "Beat Generation" grew to describe an entire period in time but this generation in literature could fit into a couple cars alone. This core group of authors: Jack Kerouac, Allen Ginsberg, Neal Cassady, and William S. Burroughs were all close friends who shared a unique way of thinking and an even more unique way of trying to share the way they thought with the world. The Beats stood

The Difference Between Romanticism And Romanticism With A Capital 'R'

You're probably wondering what I mean when I say there is a difference between romanticism and Romanticism with a capital "R." The "R" is capitalized because I am referring to the literary period that truly defines what romanticism actually is and what kinds of things really have the power to make us feel emotions to our full potential. Personally, I'm not a huge fan of romanticism, but I LOVE Romanticism. So, first off, by Merriam Webster dictionary definition... Romanticism is "a style of ar

Why It's Always Better To Just Take The High Road

My entire childhood, my dad's huge thing was always just letting things go and avoiding instigation no matter what. I didn't believe until recently, during my junior year of college, that it was actually very possible to just take the high road and be the bigger person. I've been pushed and pushed again and with my experience, I strongly believe it is ALWAYS way less demanding to take the high road when you are in a rut. I know it is way easier said than done, but there are a few things to think

A Millennial's Insight Into What Rap Culture Is Really All About

I think every single time I put on a rap song in the car, my dad asks “since when do you like that crap?” as if it was something that happened to me that I'm being falsely shamed for. I know you think this "crap" is all vulgar suggestive language, but this music has taught me a lot more than you think it has and it’s taught me far more than what growing up in the teeny tiny bubble of my wealthy small town could have ever taught me. It’s also important to keep in mind that this music is realism a