Saving Serena
Dating in high school is not worth the investment. Yeah, I would have rolled my eyes too. But I’m still burdened from bad investments in my own life, and could do nothing but watch as shrapnel from heartache wrecked my…
Category: School
Different-good or different-bad?
“It’s just,” Joel struggled to find the words, “you’re very different from the rest of us.” What was my witty response? I sighed. Even though there’s still not a ring on my finger, Joel and I often spend hours talking…
3 steps to make the most out of Summer vacation
L’été. Verano. Nyár. What ever you call it, Summer is almost here! May, June, July, and part of August are about to transform into this magical time when young adults gets to have a “free period” all day long. But…
Suicidal Thoughts
I’m not going to ask why you want it. I know why. There’s a sweet whisper in your ear, promising to lift the heavy burdens crushing your chest. Promising to chase all your fears back under your bed. Telling you…
V-day casualty count
We did it. We survived another year of Valentine’s ads tempting us to buy more chocolate. Or diamonds. Or soft, fluffy animals we don’t really need (but love to touch). Wow Yes GIF from Wow GIFs Valentines day has always…
3 things I wish I’d known in High School
It’s been 6 years since I graduated from High School. That’s hard for me to believe… The people I used to see in the the halls are getting married and having babies on purpose. Popular kids and the not-so-popular kids…
College contract signed…now what?
I’m scared. Right now I feel like I’m leaning over the edge at the top of a roller-coaster about to slide down the steepest climb I’ve ever seen. Butterflies are swirling in my stomach. There’s a pinch in the back…
“Gap years” are actually good
To all the High School Seniors graduating this year, I congratulate you. You’ve done the 12 years of mandatory service and now, you get to make some choices of your own. I graduated in 2010 and jumped on the college…