Year Long Journey "Nothing gold can stay." -Fitz This year was, something. I started my journey as an 8th grade writer with the feeling in the back of my mind, theres no way people like what I write. No way at all. I was writing, but I didn't enjoy it,... Continue reading

Alone "It's better to walk alone than with a crowd walking in the wrong direction." -Herman Siu Just because there are people around doesn't mean your not walking alone. You can be alone in any situation. Any. I have been alone in a full room many times in my life.... Continue reading

Chores Satisfaction can balance out boring work “Housework can kill you if done right.” ― Erma Bombeck Chores; an unpleasant but necessary task. That is the definition of a chore according to the Oxford Dictionary, these are what chores are in my life, unpleasant, but necessary. After spending hours on... Continue reading

Music Music is the most powerful creation known to man. It creates a whole new world for the listener to travel to for a few short minutes, whether it is a piano composition, a country song, pop, or rap, it still creates a portal to a new place. This place... Continue reading

I Want I want a world that is safe for all, the poor can thrive, the weak can be strong, and the wars end. I pray that the killing, the shooting, the bombing, will all stop, and we can be at peace. I despise the cruelties of the global powers... Continue reading

Rainy days There is nothing as good as weakening the spirit as a rainy day, the sun is gone, the animals are hiding, all noise to be heard is the constant thunk of rain on the roof. It's days like these that make, or break you. You can raise your... Continue reading

Cuttyhunk "For to be free is not merely to cast off ones chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others" -Nelson Mandela There is a small island at the end of the Elizabeth Islands, dwarfed by the nearby Marthas Vineyard, here, nearly 120... Continue reading

Patience “ Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet.” -Aristotle. True patience only shows when it is tested; by the umpteenth hour in the car ride, my patience was shot. Although a road trip to Tennessee and back seems like a challenge, when surrounded by my cousins and family,... Continue reading

Empathy Over Marginalization “I never make mistakes. Only you do.” -Fitz The smallest act of empathy is greater than the largest act of marginalization; It is not fun to be left out of even the smallest thing, recess football in elementary school, it was not me, but when I saw... Continue reading

Lending a Helping Hand “You’re as much of an idiot now as you will be in 5 years.” -Fitz we all have the ability to change a life. With good friends you can inspire many. There is a time for everyone when they can choose to change a life, or... Continue reading

The Rime of the Ancient Mariner By; Samuel Coleridge Part I It is an ancient Mariner, And he stoppeth one of three. 'By thy long grey beard and glittering eye, Now wherefore stopp'st thou me? The Bridegroom's doors are opened wide, And I am next of kin; The guests are... Continue reading

It takes forever to earn, and a second to lose “Family, ooh, ahhh, family” -fitz Respect takes endless years to earn, but only one sentence to loose. Over my 13 years of life, I have tried and tried again to build up respect, and when I finally get it, it... Continue reading

The Endless Power Friendship Some of the most import people in your life, Friends. “Sometimes you have to lose the small battles to win the war.” -Sun Tzu Friends are with you to the end. They helped me through the toughest part of my life. When my grandmother passed away,... Continue reading

The Power of Place The endless expanse of ocean ”Your never going to get a spouse if you yawn like that on a date.” -Fitz The endless ocean is home to our hearts. The ocean can take endless amounts from you, but for me, it gives me peace and a... Continue reading

This Year Ugh, school is back in session “I’m basically a shop teacher teaching English.” -Fitz So far, this year has been, meh. It hasn’t been bad, but the summer blues are still present. Other than that, the year is, not that bad. I miss free time, getting home at... Continue reading

My Moms Open Arms You don’t have to openly show your love to them, but they will always love you back. ”Sometimes we need to lose the small battles to win the war.” -Sun Tzu It was my mom who hugged me when I was down. When I was down... Continue reading