JN 217

     To my left was yet another road sign declaring the shrinking distance between our cramped car and another McDonald’s. To my right was  one of my dogs blocking the opposite side window.       My legs and feet were warmed by my cats but unfortunately my legs felt as if they would be forever numb. My neck felt stiff and threatened to forever remain in a forward facing position, which was OK for the moment as all I would see if I looked behind me was a trunk full of suitcases, food and pet supplies. So instead all I could do was continue to look forward and onward.      To some it would seem I was on a wholesome family road trip. This, however, was not the case. My family and I were moving across the country from upstate New York to Corvallis, Oregon.      Yet again.      Three cross-country moves in six years.      I was a young and bright-eyed fourth grader the first time my parents to...

     As an introvert, I love to unwind with a good book and a cup of tea. My long-term love for books and the written word has led me to discover my passion for writing.       Having a career as a writer is what teachers and parents have always expected of me. Not in a controlling way, but because they saw my talent and love for writing. I remember my fourth grade teacher told me that she could not wait to see a novel with my name on it on the shelves. However, as obvious as the idea of me pursuing a career in writing was to others, it took me years to see a similar possibility.      I am currently pursuing my associates in general studies at LBCC. I am still trying to discover what sort of writing related major I wish to pursue next. I'm taking this feature writing class so that I can get a taste for journalism and writing for a newsletter. I hope to travel internationally and attend a foreign university for my masters.    ...