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, [...]
How I’ve changed since last year
All that stands between me and senior year is one regents exam. This year has gone by way too fast and way too slow. I’ve spent a lot of time [...]
Lessons from prom
Makeup, hair, dancing, and dresses all swirl together into one memory. Months of anticipation combine into one evening, the prom. There’s not much to say about my actual experience at [...]