Creating Stories within a Story

When I was around five or six, just getting proficient in reading and writing, I made my own books—I crayoned the words onto paper and then drew the pictures to go along with them. I did not make up my own stories, though. I borrowed other stories, maybe my favorite character from my favorite movie. … Continue reading Creating Stories within a Story

Another Year Gone By

Here I am again, another New Year's Eve, sitting on my bed and wondering why time speeds up the older you get. I am very much a sentimentalist, and I am also very milestone-oriented. I have certain traditions that I always do on New Year's Eve. My family always gathers in the living room to … Continue reading Another Year Gone By