Much Ado About Nothing

Up on stage, under the glowing spotlight, and in front of the glowering judge, I felt as if nothing could get in my way. As would soon be evident, I was absolutely right.

I’ve Been Pooped on Many Times

I have been pooped on many times. I mean this in the most literal sense possible. I have been pooped on by pigeons and possums, house finches and hawks, egrets and eastern grays.

Kombucha Club

“Are you serious?! How are we supposed to run a Fermentation Club without kombucha?”

Adventurer

Taking down Steelheart with David. Fighting the Minotaur with Percy. Casting ‘Expecto Patronum’ on dementors with Harry. Books have always been my portal to another world.

Being Small

February 4th, 2015: one of the happiest days of my life.

Queer Identity + Skateboarding

I feel the wind blowing in my face. My right foot pushes against the ground for speed as my left foot stabilizes the deck. My body moves from left to right. I feel free.

Identity + Entrepreneurship

“AHH!” my classmates screamed in dismay. Their eyes widened looking at the grotesque mutant in front of them. “What is that… creature?” Mrs. Kinsman asked me, a look of disgust on her face.

Boxing

Getting punched in the nose hurts. A lot. Your eyes start to water, all the blood rushes to your head, and you’re disoriented in a haze of pain and anger.

Queer Identity

Draco Malfoy made me realize I’m gay. It’s about as weird it sounds.

Zombie Apocalypse

Seeing how we appear to be playing bingo with end-of-the-world scenarios these days, it seems like it’s only a matter of time before we end up with a zombie apocalypse. Luckily, after careful consideration, I’ve realized that I am perfectly positioned to survive one—well, as perfectly positioned to survive as anyone can be.

Animals

Lola the lamb. Diego the snake. Jack the Dog. Nutmeg the rabbit. And a Bearded Dragon named Zigzag.