Here’s a short story that (somewhat) captures how I felt during the college application process. Hope you enjoy! “I haven’t done enough.” I sighed, leaning my head back against a locker and holding my books against my chest. Yes, I…

This is a throwback to an essay I wrote a while ago. As a young person trying to define what “success” really is, it was insightful to consider what role technology (and specifically social media) has in shaping visions of…

Picture Perfect They are sitting very close together – not by choice. The small, round dining table is only suited for six people, and not ten, the number necessary for the whole family to get together. As the sister spoons…

I’m currently a senior in high school, and decided to capture some of my thoughts regarding school in this poem… The fresh smelling, blank pages  of the writing journal my English teacher handed out sprawl with  endless possibilities.  The ease…

The following is an older poem I dug out from my files… I rewrote it, though 🙂 Hope you enjoy! I am the lonely white crayon, sitting in your tethered, dented crayon box. I’m imprisoned and forgotten, yet I wait…