Writer

I chose to be a writer because I find reporting intriguing and enjoy writing about things I find important.

After moving to Pomona, I started working at a small boutique called The Archer + The Ram. I get payed a decent 15/hr which I know isn't the coolest part of the job but it's still pretty nice. I dress up in the shops bohemian/laid back vibe. I go to the market nearby to grab lunch before my shift, or if it's too late I get some coffee at Bittersweet a local cafe nearby.

We sell all kinds of different goods, to sustainable and slow fashion to even hot sauce. My uncle actually sells some salt and pepper shakers that have the singers of the same name on them. They're pretty punny, that's why I like them.

My family is super supportive of my job, they love that I'm excited to work there and that my workplace connects to my values and personality. I have attached a photo of the building. It makes working on the weekends more fun when it's inside a bright pink building.

When I first moved here, there was some things I left at my house. I couldn't take my prized possessions on the plane with me, because I worried about the damage they would receive on the flight. So my two ukuleles and my PlayStation 4 are still in Maine. I am a musician, so I have been longing to play ever since I left my babies back at home.

Fortunately, I have a family friend who has a ukulele that they never really used- and while it inst the size i'm used to ( I play a larger baritone ukulele, it's more similar to a bass and tuned to a guitar). They offered that I could borrow their uke until get mine back.

I have been playing non-stop since it's been given to me. I feel like I can finally express and let out some stress that I couldn't in other ways. It make me feel okay, and even if I've forgotten most of the chords from not playing

For Thanksgiving, I met some of my uncle's side of the family, his parents and some of his siblings. We went to MeowWolf together, which for a group of 7, 4 of which are children which was way too many people.

I am also flying out on Christmas back home to Maine to spend time with my family. My brother is so excited to see me (and my presents!). I miss my family but I miss my dog the most. I miss being able to go on hikes with him, since I live in more of a suburban area now.

I am flying out to the Bangor airport, which I didn't know existed until this moment. I can't wait to see the snow in the northeast. Sled with my brother, and make snow angels.

As my final semester of being a High school student is coming to a close, I can hardly imagine that I have 100 days left until I am no longer the senior I have accustomed to. By May this year, I will (hopefully) be a proper high school graduate.

Even though it took me a while to feel that I was a part of the senior class and apart of the Pomona Communitiy, I feel like I have found a spot,my own friends. People here who will miss me when I graduate.

When may comes around, I hope to stand and take my rightfully earned diploma and start the rest of my life.

On the now short but seemingly everlasting trek to graduate, It can be said that I have experienced some burnout. To the lack of motivation, to telling myself that spring break will be closer than I think. I still feel unmotivated.

I am not trying to succumb to the feeling though, I know that the work I have done is not over and that this is just the last hurdle until that next step.

Other than trying to make up the work I have missed, I find that sometimes just stepping back, taking a deep breath and hanging out with the people who make me happy take away some of the burnout.