Bla Bla Land: Chapter 4

Theater saved my life in so many ways as a teenager. It brought my life purpose and meaning. My teenage years were strange just like any other teenager. I had some great times yet some dark times. During my high school year, my family was going through this odd transition. My siblings and I were…

Bla Bla Land: Chapter 1

Bla Bla Land #1: A Hollywood Love Story Good evening, This will be the beginning of my Bla Bla Land series. Please stick around because I got some stuff to say. I can't remember what my aspirations were as a little girl, but if I could take a guess, I'd say veterinarian. I was an…

#227 how did we get here

High School Graduation I recall my childhood vividly and fondly. My memories are surrounded by adventure and comrades. I spent my weekends and summers at my grandmother’s house along with my siblings and cousins. I was lucky enough to have four older brothers and ten guy cousins. My sister and I were the only girls.…

#222 right here, right now

I want photos that capture my soul. I thought I was worthless and I didn’t even know it. Now when I look back, it makes sense why I felt worthless. As a child, I was outcasted by friends, in the 5th grade, for being different. I was an oddball. I wore big Harry Potter glasses…

#211 A Thanksgiving Story

PainWhat does pain look like?What color does it shine?Is it circular or square?Can I squeeze it?How does it create that gut-wrenching feeling?How does it bring tears out of your eyes? Marcel plays classical music loudly to drown out his pain. He sits quietly on his dining room table. A fresh pie sits on his kitchen…