Morning – high school students with glazed eyes stand under a streetlight; one stands apart, gazing at the stars. I am that dreamer. Every morning, I look toward the heavens, basking in the glow of the Greek and Roman gods. Orion watches as I get on the bus, Venus waves me off to a new […]
“Wait a second! Is that our quantity?” Jackson nodded and we high-fived one another. My first ballroom dance competitors was the first time I spotted that I used to be actually pretty much as good as I mentioned I used to be. I discovered that the most vital factor in dancing was to be assured, […]
Swoosh. Splash. The frigid water closes over my head. Sinking into the deep blue-green of Flathead Lake, slowly I turn over and gaze up at the wind-whipped waves that make the sunlight dance on the lake floor. Slowly, I let my breath out and return to the surface. The cold, fresh air hits my face […]
The day started out like the rest in Ecuador. We woke up early, ate a rushed breakfast, packed medicine and raced to the buses before they left. Because of the steep mountainous terrain, it felt like we were riding through the rain forest in Jeeps. When we were near the clinic, kids lined up along […]
On June 14, 2008, my sister referred to as me from upstairs in her normal irritated tone. I slowly trekked up the steps, questioning what I had carried out this time to harass her (was it my pigsty of a room? or did she discover out concerning the headphones I someway forgot to ask if […]
“An Escape Room! That’s what we’ll do.” My relationship with my 16-year-old brother is shaped by a tradition we’ve cultivated over the years – homemade gifts. Whether it’s Christmas or Diwali, every year we work together to create special keepsakes or experiences for friends and family. Sometimes the process is more memorable than the result. […]
Not many individuals can say that they’ve lived in two completely completely different environments, and technically neither can I. I’ve lived in the identical home in the identical Connecticut city my complete life, however lots of my childhood and teenage years have been spent visiting my household in New York Metropolis. Wethersfield is a typical […]
Coming from an isolated world in a small city I know as Salt Lake City, Utah I needed a new experience. I needed to experience something that would give me hope, something inspiring, something that would challenge me and force me out of my comfort zone. I found this something special. Little did I know, […]
There was not a single, shining moment of clarity in which I suddenly understood the importance or working hard for my education. I did not lose a loved one. I did not have a near death experience. I did not visit a museum or a national landmark. I did not read an inspiring book or […]
7 AM. I’m walking around the school with my best friend. She asks me if I know what’s happening at our friend’s house because there’s a bunch of cop cars and ambulances. I have no clue, but I get a terrible feeling in my stomach. I brush it off and hope it’s nothing. Third period. […]