On my 19th birthday, I was told that I was adopted. Don’t worry— I love my adopted family, and it grows very quickly. We hardly see each other, but we are very good at keeping in touch. They send me presents, write me letters often, and have been invested in my life since I was old … Continue reading I’m Adopted
December 30, 2012 [SPOILER ALERT] Yesterday I read The Fault in Our Stars and laughed a lot and cried a lot. I figured out the climax before it happened. You would think that would’ve given me time to emotionally prepare but no. I probably cried for a solid 30-45 minutes as I whipped through the … Continue reading Why John Green is My Favorite Author (Freshman Year Revisited)
At some point in my life, a teacher drilled into my head that stories written from experience are the best. While I don’t particularly disagree, I have only recently discovered how that advice is not always true and how it has disadvantaged me. Two days ago, I cranked out John Green’s newest novel, The Fault … Continue reading Make it Your Story
Ashley A. Alvarado 