Anxiety Makes No Sense
As I write this, I’m backstage at auditions for the fall play. Everyone is so tense yet so loud. There’s something about intensity that makes people caricatures of themselves. Whether [...]
You Don’t Have To Know
I was on stage crew for the musical my freshman year. It was the most awkward and humbling experience. I knew nothing, asked ten million questions, and when I could [...]
A Summer Of Lessons
In about a week I will be a senior in high school. This summer flew and crawled at the same time. It’s all a blur, but here are two lessons [...]
When Is Grit Worth It?
The “sent” section of my inbox is full of submissions to literary journal after literary journal. Some I submitted almost a year ago and still haven’t heard back; others I [...]
All About Boundaries
When I’m with other people for too long, I get exhausted. A wave of “I just need to go home” washes over me and, unfortunately, ruins the fun. I used [...]
Dare to Dream
It will come as no surprise to anyone that I’m a big dreamer. I love to imagine what could be and how I could get there. No matter how “unrealistic” [...]
How To Move On
Some things never go away. No matter how hard you try, there they are, right where you left them. Every time I think I’ve gotten over something, there it is [...]
Just Let Things Go
When I was younger, I was so obsessed with fitting in. I wanted the way I talked, the things I cared about, and even the way I looked to be [...]
Uncertainity Is Okay
About a year ago, I was working for the county and happier than I was all of sophomore year. Summer had melted away the school year and I could finally [...]
Be Bored!
School is out, AP scores are back, and the ACT is over. That can only mean one thing: Junior Year is over. It’s truly summer. This summer, I decided to [...]
Life Does Get Better
I can’t count all the times I’ve cried alone in my room while wondering if life really does "get better.” Everyone said it did, but I had no reason to [...]
Just Take a First Step
I didn’t have much to say today, and I think that’s exactly why I’m writing this. Sometimes, there isn’t any fantastical moment of inspiration or perfect time to start. Sometimes, [...]