Be scared. There is good reason to be scared, and don’t let anyone tell you that it’s not scary moving out of your hometown, out …
Wish You Were Here
Ever see those postcards when you take a trip somewhere? Jot down a quick blurb and send it to someone you are thinking of back …
To a Younger Self
You will often wonder if there is a chance of you actually being jettisoned from your native planet into this one. Because, really, what other …
Things I Wish I Was Told Earlier
i. If it’s 2 A.M. and you’re trying to study for that algebra test you have tomorrow, but there is a lump in your throat …
You Don’t Need a Man to Feel Worthwhile and Beautiful
Dear You, . You are about to start high school, and I can see how lost you feel. You walk into the school and are …
Dear High School Me
Dear High School Me, Wow, you are one busy girl! School, sports, forensics, music, work, boyfriend, family, friends…they are all taking your time. And, …
Dear High School Me…Wait, It Gets Better
My high school yearbook’s slogan the year I graduated was: “Wait, It Gets Better!” That was both an overtly cynical slam against my high school …
Dear High School Me
Dear High School Me, You have it all figured out, don’t you? It’s okay, though. You justify it by knowing that you’re still young, …
Dear High School Me
Psst! Hey, Carrie. I see you there. Stop hiding behind the locker corridors waiting for the bell to ring. You have to go to class …