The Real Life
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Don’t know what to write about? You should try out writing prompts. Sure, it might turn into a rant (see below), but at least it gets you to write. NASA is building a new Voyager spacecraft that will carry the best of modern human culture. What belongs onboard? The best of modern human culture? First
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Today I had my wisdom teeth removed. I know, you’re thinking, “You JUST got these removed?” I feel like everyone had them removed back in high school, but I just had to be special and wait until after I turned 30. Honestly, I just didn’t want to spend the money. But being that my wisdom
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Reading is not for everyone. In fact, I think my Dad has read one novel in his life. He may argue he’s read more, but that’s if you count Arnold Schwarzenegger’s workout guides. Hey, I wasn’t always a reader either. Up until the second grade, I think most of my teachers didn’t think I could
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This story is not about being a hero, but it’s the truth. A couple years ago, I tried catching up with “The Walking Dead”. I was just finishing up season 3 when I decided to spend the weekend at my Dad’s. His little secluded house is in a town called Beach Park where, despite its
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No introduction needed – this is simply my Dad. Me: “Dad, do you have mouse traps?? I think I just saw a mouse!” Dad: “Go to bed.” Family exits vehicle. Dad: “Where are my keys?” Me: “Dad, the car is still running.” Me: “Less than 5% of the population has the same blood type as
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What was your favorite or most memorable childhood toy? You’d be surprised what kind of answers come from asking that question. You might even surprise yourself with your own answer, remembering long ago moments you didn’t think you’d ever think of again. How did you get the toy? Was it a reward? A gift? Something
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What do you see when you look out the window? I used to look out a window when I was younger, Easily inspired to write lovely poems and adventurous stories. I looked out my bedroom window on Winona Street. I would climb out and sit on the roof, Observing those that casually walked
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It is my Mom’s birthday today, and I forgot. Usually I would send her flowers, write her a poem, or make her something cheesy that only she would like. One year I made her felt flowers, each pedal listing a reason why I loved her. More popular gifts involved trips to the dollar store down
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Costco, gingerbread houses, and Justin Bieber were all a part of my Christmas this year. I loved every second of it. My family has always had a nontraditional way of celebrating the holidays. Most of it stems from fully knowing we love each other very much. Therefore, we don’t need to waste energy buying gifts
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Everyone seems to have their own website now, so I’m jumping on that train. The hardest part of creating a website is deciding your content. You want to be creative and fun, but that is a lot of work and I don’t have time for that. I know at first it will be a bit
Simply Kayla 