Church ends. Old ladies and grandmas approach you and ask the bone-drilling, nail-biting, apprehension-filled question:
“What are you going to do after you graduate?”
They inquire it with a hopeful, patient smile
All you can do is return a shrug and a few ideas
“What are you going to study next year?”
The last two words hang in the air
As the reality of time startles your soul
Awakens anxiety that trembles bold
I started doodling this in Christian Apologetics, later worked on it at speech tournaments in between rounds as a way of relaxing, then finally got around to finishing it March 9, 2022. I wanted to finish it because I loved how it turned out and it makes me proud of myself. Sadly, I need to get a different kind of tape or something to get the white paper to stick to the black boarder paper; I used double-sided tape, but it didn’t stick well.
Being able to illustrate the feelings I feel well helps me cope with those feelings and get them out in a healthy way.
Read More →I joined the Speech team my Junior year (‘21-‘22) and my piece was in poetry. I wrote and performed this piece, Escaping Reality and doing that was a lot of fun.
In reflecting on this season, I want to share a comparison of how much I improved as something I can look back on and also encourage you to see how far you can go when you put in the work!
Read More →You just got your learner’s permit? How exciting!
How anxious!
Speaking from my experience of five months, here’s some advice:
Don’t accelerate when parking, especially in a parking garage.
Hydroplaning, sliding between lanes
You’re not in control anymore
But, were you ever?