13

In ten days, I turn thirteen. It's hard to believe I've made it as far as I have, considering a back-story only some of my friends know. To keep it short and simple, it was a very over-dramatic divorce between my parents. Some of the events that occurred almost lead me to... do things that can't be taken back. I was in so much pain and agony that , if it weren't for some of my best friends, I wouldn't even be alive to accomplish large goals like in fourth grade, when someone bought my art-piece at an art show for $25, or when I got a two year scholarship to our local community college on our fifth grade graduation. Or what will be my latest accomplishment, turning 13. As far as religion goes, I am an atheist. But I do believe that you shouldn't, no, can't ever give up on family, friends and most of all, life. Because I didn't give up, I have made some amazing friends and I have also been able to create happiness, even if just a little, in a lot of people, even if it was just because I made a joke that put a smile on their face. Sure, I'm not the prettiest girl in our school, or even the one with the best grades, but life is too short to focus on the details. Just focus on the story as a whole.

TTYL
 <3 ~Steph~