Tomorrow, is my last first day of high school. Call me a sentimentalist, but this final year means a lot to me. And it makes me incredibly… Read more “a prelude to my senior year”
Category: mindset
response to ‘communties overreacting to COVID-19 pandemic’
Dear Crystal Cox, My name is Claire Pontefract. I am seventeen, and I live in Oak Bay, BC. Your letter to Mayor Tait has been sent my way,… Read more “response to ‘communties overreacting to COVID-19 pandemic’”
life lessons from a coffee shop
For almost two months, I’ve been working at a local coffee shop in Oak bay. It’s been really interesting, learning all the new drinks and foods to… Read more “life lessons from a coffee shop”
fantasy world
I love my school. I’m so grateful to be blessed with the opportunity to get an education, and such a high level of one. There is one… Read more “fantasy world”
watching the wheels
If there’s one thing to know about me, it’s that I think. A lot. Well, I guess that’s one of the symptoms of being human, but at… Read more “watching the wheels”
turning the tables
In my Grade 8 year, every morning I would wake up, straighten my hair for thirty minutes, put on makeup for twenty, and barely have enough time… Read more “turning the tables”
gord and fred
I am a huge Queen fan. I love how unique their music is, no two songs are even remotely alike. You can listen to Bohemian Rhapsody and… Read more “gord and fred”
in a world of pain
This Thanksgiving, we went around the table declaring what we are thankful for. There’s the things everyone says; health, family and friends education and everything else in… Read more “in a world of pain”
regret
My biggest fear is regret. I fear that in ten years or so I will be mad at myself for not taking a chance I could’ve today.… Read more “regret”
You Are Enough
Dear beautiful, You are enough. You are more than enough. Whether you gain or lose weight I love you for you, not the size clothes you wear.… Read more “You Are Enough”
