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A Message from Your Future Self Dear Past Me, I understand how overwhelming everything seems right now. The stress, the fatigue, and the weight of unfinished tasks can feel like a constant reminder of your perceived failures. It’s like watching yourself unravel in slow motion and feeling powerless to intervene. […]

I’m really frustrated by how much popularity seems to dictate everything in high school. I attended a small middle school where everyone was familiar with one another, and there were no strict cliques—just a bit of light drama. But when I got to high school, it felt like a different […]

February Update: Month 1 I’m excited to share that I clinched 1st place in the district-level English competition earlier this month, especially since I hadn’t won any before this! 🥳 By the way, does this count as self-promotion if it’s part of a challenge?

Choir Thoughts I’m not sure if I’m overthinking or overreacting, but there’s this girl in choir who really seems to ignore me. One time, while I was hanging out with a friend during lunch, I tried to ask her some questions, but she completely blanked me and acted like I […]

There’s no chance my teacher can’t read, or I’m truly doomed for eternity!

The feedback on the test review mentioned that it came across as condescending. 😕

I’m really frustrated right now. My teacher is in a different classroom and takes a long time to get set up, often closing the door for most of the passing period. I was outside when I said it was a bit ridiculous, and then she came out and told me […]

Many of the most outspokenly homophobic individuals in high school tend to be in the closet or struggling with their own identity.