Skates

Writing Challenge: April 25, 2018 Prompt: Write about a childhood memory. My sister and I shared a pair of skates. Old, beat-up, and no longer white but now a dirty-faded shade of yellow. Sitting on the large, covered deck, we would take our beat-up skates in hand and we would each put one on a … Continue reading Skates →

Like a Doll

Writing Challenge: March 7, 2018 Prompt: Write about the worst or weirdest compliment you've received. “You’re small and pretty and look like a doll, so old men want to collect you.” I had literally no idea how I was supposed to respond to that. Several Criminal Minds episodes immediately popped in my head, making … Continue reading Like a Doll →

Anime and Wine Dream

This weekend was divided between frantic homework/errand catch-up, then binging anime while finishing off an entire bottle of wine. I found that anime-wine before bed has interesting results. DREAM: I am at Mom’s in Colorado. It might be a holiday- that’s usually the only time I’m out there. I’m sitting on the couch between my … Continue reading Anime and Wine Dream →

Finals Week: a poem

*Inspired by a walk through campus during finals week.* Finals Week: A Poem The smell of coffee and desperation is in the air. All along hallways students frantically thumb through textbooks, Mutter over notebooks, And curse over flashcards. Students pass-out on the floor, Backpacks used as pillows and jackets as blankets. I walk … Continue reading Finals Week: a poem →

Tempting

Writing Challenge: Nov 30, 2017 Prompt: Write about trying to convince someone of something “You know you want it.” “No- No, I shouldn’t.” “Yes, you really should. You’ve earned it.” “You’re just saying that so I’ll cave.” “Partly, but really- you’ve been working so hard. You deserve a treat.” “No. I’ve promised myself I wouldn’t.” … Continue reading Tempting →

The Casserole Dish

Writing Challenge: Nov 27, 2017 Prompt: Write something inspired by a recipe *Recipe included at the bottom* My schedule is busy, so busy in-fact that on Sundays I cook all the meals I will be eating for the following week. That week, I was making a delicious spaghetti squash. I had picked up a beautiful … Continue reading The Casserole Dish →

3 Times

Writing Challenge: Oct 12, 2017 Prompt: Write about a time you've had to repeat yourself or felt like no one was listening. “Your Midterm research paper should be 5 pages, double-spaced, in MLA style format. It should include 2 sources, and is due on the 15th of October.” “When is this due?” Asks Celeste. “The … Continue reading 3 Times →

Doodle

Writing Challenge: Oct 3, 2017 Prompt: Spend some time doodling for 5-10 minutes and write something inspired by your doodle. A bare tree drops its last leaves into the swift, sharp, swirling breeze. At its feet, above the roots, the growing pile of leave grows. In black and white, my sketch takes shape- But in … Continue reading Doodle →

Illegal Casino

Writing Challenge: Sept 10, 2017 Prompt: Write about playing a card game Gambling is strictly illegal in the state of Utah, therefore any semblance of gambling is banned from public schools. That being said, we played poker and Rumi every chance we got: back stage during rehearsals, at lunch, in the library etc. To keep … Continue reading Illegal Casino →

Sick Shopping

Writing Challenge: Aug 9, 2017 Prompt: Write about an experience that happened at a grocery store. I was sick- head pounding, stomach rolling, nose running sick. My hair was a rat’s nest, my skin clammy and pale, my eyes red and puffy. I needed cold medicine and soup, and being an adult, I had to … Continue reading Sick Shopping →