Finding time for myself in the midst of tests, homework and rehearsals. I picked up a book for the first time in WEEKS, binged on some Parks and Rec. and found some golden Steve Buscemi GIFS. So I guess you could say things are getting pretty serious. —Isabella Acosta.

Finding time for myself in the midst of tests, homework, and rehearsals. I picked up a book for the first time in weeks, binged on some Parks and Recreation, and found some golden Steve Buscemi GIFs. So I guess you could say things are getting pretty serious. —Isabella Acosta.

Marah

I work all day long, and in a month, I will return to my studies. I still have hope that one day I will realize my dreams, but I know that this will never happen here. I cannot achieve anything here, and I cannot enjoy anything either. I don’t even enjoy the company of my friends anymore. Everything has become void of meaning. There is only one thing left: my family. They are my strength when I am surrounded by nothing but darkness. Read More »

Lilly

The podiatrist explained each of the injuries that had shown up on the MRI with a brisk tone and careful fingers prodding at my foot. She reassures us that the surgery is one of the safest and most reliable that they perform—the good news. Then the not-so-good news: It may be up to a month before they can get me on their schedule, and it’s a 10-week recovery plus extra physical therapy. Read More »