Reinvention. Reinvention. I roll the word around with my tongue like a cool stone marble as my mouth finds its shape. It’s a word I’ve been toying with for a while- what it means, how I can discover it for myself- and the day has finally come. It’s the first day of summer, and the hot stickiness that washes over me as I walk out the door is welcome but frightening, serving as a reminder that I have an entire summer ahead of me. Though I recognize the telltale signs of summer, the low hum and bu

Every summer my family and I always plan on doing an activity outdoors everyday and hopefully commit to doing it year-round, but that never happens because it is "too hot" outside. In every house, not just mine, there is some poorly made excuse about not doing an outside activity that is an excellent workout for the body, unless it is to got to the beach where everyone runs around to splash into the water. This year that is going to change. For my family to change the way we spend our time;

“The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential... these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence”, keeping this in mind, these summers I’ve transformed my plans from doing the usual activities to work towards being an all-rounder. This means that in these holidays I’m working according to a time-table which assures a little time to all works so that I may learn all kinds of activities including cleaning, washing, cooking, singing, dancing, pa

You know that time of year where it’s hot out? Not just hot, I mean sticky hot. The kind of hot where all you do is want to do it lay in bed naked with the air conditioning on all day. Well, it was that kind of day. Blood pumping, heart pounding, music flowing. I jogged through the park, maintaining my breaths, trying not to wheeze.
“I can do this, I can do this,” I thought. I was bound and determined to finish this mile. I never thought I’d be able to run a mile three times a week. Almos

Summer Reinvention: A different kind of change
“One day I’ll do it” I began. I always insisted this lie to slip through my teeth.
As my brain was buzzing from endless surfing on the internet, I came across a video of a girl surfing and such. “I wish I had the guts to be like her” I mumbled sadly.
Remember when I stated the fact that I always say things like this but never actually try? Yes, I don’t. But this time, inspiration really squeezed its way through my rejection barrier.

College is a whole new world. It is a chance to find yourself. It is an opportunity to meet new people with similar views and personalities. It is a chance to focus on your passion.
With college auditions in the near future, I know it is crunch time for me. Being smart does not cut it. The fate of my future lies in a 15 minute audition. The judges base their choice solely on their first impression of me and on the amount of talent that I display in that short amount of time. Those 15 mi

This summer, I’m looking for a fresh start to a good year. Through this past year, I’ve battled with overcoming depression and started to make friends who were able to support me. This summer, I’m going to show my support and appreciation towards them and I’m going to start my own system to help kids who were in a situation like I was.
In order to show appreciation to my friends, I’m going to make an effort to help them and reach out to them when they need it, much like they did to me wh

“Is there anyone out there, ‘cause it’s gettin’ harder and harder to breathe…” “I feel ya, Adam Levine,” I think to myself as I pound past the Kroger. “I’m definitely having trouble breathing.” Unfortunately, it’s not too long before my brain beats my body and I lumber back to the car, beating myself up for not running a better distance.
Beating myself up about running is nothing new. 10 years of being slower than every kid in my PE class led to a dark outlook on exercise. I hated everyt

In order to make this summer my most memorable, I resolved to make more of my own decisions. I can guess you must be thinking, “What does he mean, ‘Make my own decisions’? Do people order him around all day so he never does what he wants?” Thankfully, I have nothing restricting my free will. At least, nothing that people can see. The reason I say this summer will be my most memorable is because I am going to break the chains that I have placed on myself that are my true repressors. These chains

Imagine a gorgeous summer day. The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and you are simply relaxing on the beach with your friends. You at this moment, feel the cool salt water graze your toes, and as cliché as it sounds, realize you have absolutely no worries. With the warm sun on your skin, and your best friends by your side, you are very comfortable in your skin, and extremely content with life.
This scene has always been a desperate dream of mine. Ever since my twelfth birthday,