Thinking is impossible. At least for myself. They tell me “Don’t do that, but do this.” My brain is in overdrive. It’s hooked up to an engine. A 351 Cleveland that goes the speed of light. If my engine goes any faster my thoughts will explode. Explode like gunpowder ready for a light show. I wish I would explode. “Beep, beep. Beep, beep. Beep, beep.” It’s time. Time to swallow. To swallow the misery that keeps me alive. My days are nothin...

A teacher is here for two reasons: one, to teach; two, to learn. As a future teacher I believe that our purpose in life is not only to leave an imprint on someone’s life, but also to leave this world having learned something from our students. A teacher should not be uptight. Self-righteous. Closed minded. Cynical. And definitely not impersonal. A teacher should be a learner. My inspiration of a “learning teacher” comes from one of my high school teachers. He left me with a quote, “Pursue you...

As I walk home from a long day’s work I find myself alone in an alley. Being that I am new to New York City I get lost all the time, but finding myself in a dark and grimy alley at 1:45 A.M. is just a little unnerving. As I become uneasy I tell myself: Lily just get over yourself, no one is here and you’re just going to end up freaking yourself out. When I begin walking again I hear the soft splash of water under my steps. The ground is wet from the rain earlier this morning. When I get to t...