Uncertain FutureBeing a high school senior, I rarely go a day without my future coming into question. What college are you going to? What are you going...
Liquid of LifeWater. Five letters, one word. Necessary for every living thing, and yet it terrifies me. I’ve been avoiding drinking water for a little...
Achieving "Perfect"I seem to possess the skill that everyone strives to achieve, longs for, and is jealous of: being perfect. However, while what they see...
"The List"“The List” was created by my mom as a last ditch effort to attempt to get my Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) under control enough to...
Never EnoughOne of the most hopeless feelings is the first time you realize that no matter how much you try your hardest, it will never be good...
Working TrapWith summer comes the ability for me to get a job, to start saving for college which is going to be scary expensive. Working in retail is...
Obsessing About a Near Impossible FutureNow that school is out, my mind has shifted to a new target. The shift started as school was winding down after AP tests, but had yet to...
Puppy ProblemsOne second I see a loving dog, the next I see a germ-infested monster. Being told to walk the dog feels like a death sentence. It seems...
Post Prom PanicProm should be one of the best nights, one that is looked forward to and greatly anticipated with excitement. For me, it was anticipated,...
Trap of the MindAn invisible enemy, striking without warning, knowing every fault and weakness. I fight this enemy everyday, despite knowing that I can...