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Cruising Altitudes & Turbulence
My least favorite thing about flying is the moment of takeoff. It feels like I’m on an accelerating rollercoaster as we speed up, wheels still bumping on the runway. I close my eyes,…
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Second Place Finishes & Silver Medals
I ran the mile in my first ever track meet and finished second. Somewhere in the stands, my mom thought she saw me holding back during the final lap. She was right. I…
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The Discomfort of Resting
I don’t do rest well. More specifically, full days of less is not something I am good at. Sometimes I envy the people who can enjoy a full Saturday of binging shows and…
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Quarters & Ice Cream Scoops
My first job was in an ice cream store, with an old-fashioned soda counter. We didn’t have a soft-serve machine, but we did have hand-spun milkshakes and hot fudge cream puffs. During all…
