Day: December 8, 2025

Driver Education

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I didn’t know driver’s ed would be so hard. I imagined it would be a few paragraphs to read and then take a test about it. It’s much worse than that; there are so many subjects and so many paragraphs about them that you have to read, which are hard to memorize. I haven’t even started practicing actually driving on the road yet, which I know will be so nerve-racking. I get that once you get comfortable with driving, it eventually becomes easier and turns into muscle memory. Everyone I talk to about driving says it’s not a big deal once you get the hang of it, but I’m not sure I ever will. I really want to drive, and I can’t wait until I can start practicing, but I just know I’m not gonna be a great driver. Anytime I’m driving with someone else, I always try and figure out how they’re so comfortable with every button, turn, or exit. I know how I feel is also how most people feel, but honestly, I have no hope in myself.

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Mothers

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Mothers are the foundation of who we are. The number of times that I’ve gotten the saying “you act just like your mom” proves this to be true. They are our caretakers. They are there for us in the hardest times. They don’t sugarcoat something we need to hear. They say the things that you don’t want to acknowledge, but they only say this because they love you. I love my mother. My mother is the foundation for my existence. If I were given the choice to choose a mother, every time, and in every universe, I would choose her. My mom often doubts herself and her capabilities to parent, but I don’t think she understands that I wouldn’t be where I am today if she weren’t my mom. I love her so much, and I’m not ready to move away for college. But, knowing my mom, she’s going to make it feel like nothing has changed. She will call every day, send me gifts, and probably make a surprise visit, because just like how I can’t stand to live without her, she can’t stand to live without me. I love my mom so much, and I know she loves me. 

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Just my Luck

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It would be an understatement to say that my next few weeks will be exceptionally demanding; I need to prepare for my final SAT test, finish three supplemental essays due next week, and study for the fast-approaching final exams. And while holiday break is right around the corner, I still have January-deadline applications and my Senior Capstone project that I will need to dedicate my time to.

Needless to say, I didn’t have a second to lose.

But last week, I began to feel a sharp pain in the back of my jaw.

Upon visiting the dentist, it was discovered that the stinging sensation was the result of a wisdom tooth that had pierced through my gums at an awkward angle. To make matters worse, two other wisdom teeth had mostly emerged on my bottom row in an unparallel manner. With their current trajectory, these wisdom teeth would continue to erupt and eventually collide with adjacent teeth, meaning it was imperative that I have them removed as soon as possible.

With my operation likely scheduled for Thursday, I will have to postpone my final exams and leave school early, as the recovery process may take up to two weeks. This has simultaneously served as both a wake-up call to accomplish as much as possible before my surgery and a primary cause for concern for how I will be able to complete my tasks afterwards.

While I understand that wisdom teeth removal is absolutely necessary, unavoidable, and essential, it couldn’t have been more ill-timed.

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First Semester

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I thought senior year was going to go by super slow. But we are almost done with the first semester, and I realized that soon I won’t be a high schooler anymore.

College applications have taken up so much of my time, I kind of forgot to slow down and take in the moment. This morning, I caught myself thinking about the future and not focusing on styling my hair. It was probably because I got so little sleep last night, but I keep finding myself thinking about things that are beyond my control. I need to remind myself to take in my surroundings and enjoy the present moment.

I’m scared for the future after high school. I’ll be mostly on my own, living somewhere even farther from home, surrounded by many new people. I shouldn’t be too scared, it is going to be like dorm life times 100. Even the smallest school I am applying to is 10 times bigger than our school. I’ll also learn how to balance a job between all my activities and classes. I’ve had a job before, but those positions have all been temporary and taken place during breaks.

I’m as ready as I can be for college while still remembering to take in the little moments that make up life!

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