When I was very little, I would go to a prayer meeting, or minyan, with my dad every morning. I remember munching on rye bread and bagels at the small breakfast afterwards,…
My name is Fahima. I am from Afghanistan and I was born in Farah province, an insecure region here and I am 16 years old. When I was just one year old, during…
When people first notice me they see a charismatic, personable, studious, normal senior. Those who don’t know me would assume I am a completely healthy young individual, who acts just like every…
I was the secret result of an affair. My father cheated on his wife with my mother and left us behind while he raised his real family. I think he was embarrassed for…
If you were able to go back in time and change one moment of your past, what would you choose? For many people, this question might seem a little silly, or it might…
Starting high school is probably one of the most thrilling yet terrifying experiences you will ever have. You have a preconceived idea of what it will be like, the memories you’ll take from…
I have always been called a fighter. I may have not known what it meant from the very beginning but everyone around me did. From the day I was conceived, many doctors did…
All my life I’ve been a big kid. I was born a whopping 8 lbs 6 oz at a length of “I don’t remember”inches. I also come from a large family; I am…
There are no two people who are exactly the same, both on the inside and out. There are people that appear similar; they seem to enjoy the same things, they act the same,…
My name is Mia Dawson and I’m sixteen years old. I like to play basketball, dance, sing, hang out, and go shopping. My favorite colors are red, blue, purple and pink. My favorite…
Anna Pavlova, the famous ballerina was known for her poor technique and consistent dedication. She was said to have arched feet and small ankles; a few features that she was always teased for,…
During my Junior Year English class this past year, my teacher challenged us to follow in Ernest Hemingway’s footsteps and create a six word story that represented the entirety of our lives. Many…
As humans, we feel compelled to have some sort of obsession. Maybe it’s that hot, up-and-coming movie star you just saw on the big screen last weekend (because you have to admit, Ansel…