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    • chrissetiana
      Top reader of all time
      2 years ago

      So with all of this, embrace the confusion, embrace the ‘what if,’ and always keep your chin up. Accept the bitter truth even if it hurts, and make a good playlist so you can jam it out afterwards.

    • thorgalle
      Top reader this weekScoutScribe
      2 years ago

      From the title I thought this was going to be a story about the corona hardships in high school (missed the date!), but I was clearly wrong.

      A piece full of energy and willingness to live. Inspiring! Maybe even for corona-time high school students now!

      I definitely know the meaning of ‘don’t spread yourself too thin,’ even though I will probably continue to do so. (I have always liked challenges.)

    • bill
      Top reader of all time
      2 years ago

      This was written by a high school senior in 2018, Langley, who is now in college and recently emailed me about doing an internship with Readup.

      This piece really floored me. There are some very deep truths in here, and profoundly beautiful imagery to boot. It's clear and honest.

      There is a place at Readup (several places, actually) for people who can write like this. Langley, join us in the comments! Welcome!!

      • joanne2 years ago

        Wow! ReadUp found a real gem. Amazing insight from a teenager. One with a lot of experiences and a wisdom that you don’t usually find in high schoolers. Langley, enjoy your internship, can’t wait to hear more from you.

      • leverettt2 years ago

        Thank you for sharing this. It is ironic that I wrote this as a senior in high school, and now that I am a senior in college, reading it again is like coming full circle. These ideas still ring true for me today, although I can definitely see areas that I would like to stress or change. Growth is not linear... Thank for you for the lovely comments!

    • EZ19692 years ago

      Langley, what a voice you have, what a wonderful sense of adventure. I’m so glad to have you with us.

    • kellyalysia
      ScoutScribe
      2 years ago

      Agreed with the comments. You will do well in life with not only this writing skill but this grounded and coherent perspective. Welcome:)

    • Plum2 years ago

      “....continue to disillusion myself with the notion that I truly do know how to use a switchblade” Welcome to Read Up, Langley! I wish you had been my friend in high school!

    • Jessica2 years ago

      Langley, this is such poetic writing and so deeply relatable. Thank you for sharing your work with the world, and welcome to Readup!

    • bartadamley2 years ago

      Great reflective writing. By all means if you can write at this level as a high schooler, the future of your prose will only be better.

      You had me at the bit about making a playlist when dealing with a hard truth. I think a lot of us can relate to that. Music is a marvelous way to deal with tough truths.

      Welcome to Readup Langley.

    • Pegeen
      Top reader this weekReading streakScoutScribe
      2 years ago

      Incredible that at your age you have a profound sense of self worth and to say no without explanation - that’s impressive! I love your openness, your willingness to share yourself, your ideas, your passionate energy. Welcome indeed! Look forward to more revelations!