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I had just graduated eighth grade from Copeland middle school and I had never been more nervous but also excited in my life. In middle school, I had a very small group of friends and I was scared that when we got into high school I would lose them. I didn't really want to move on, but I had no other choice. I felt like Odysseus when having to feel his family. The friends I've had since kindergarten felt like my family. Although, just like Odysseus, I had no other option but to move on.

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September 1st, 2021

On the first day of Cross country practice, I was so nervous, I didn't know anyone on the team or anyone who was joining, but on the first day, I met Olivia. Olivia and I started becoming close since we had gym class together. I started to realize after a few months of being friends with her that she was becoming my best friend. I told her everything without hesitation because I knew there was no judgment and that she wouldn't tell anyone. She was there for me through one of the hardest times in my life and she stuck with me through the whole thing. I can always be myself around her. She always makes me laugh, even when I am in a sad place. I never realized how important friends could be before I met Olivia.

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January 18th, 2022

January 18th was the day when I need guidance. I was confused and an emotional mess because I had just lost someone very important to me. I had never felt the way I felt and I did not know who to talk to. I decided to ask my mom to drive me to my Nana's house because she always gave the best advice for every problem I had. I felt like Odysseus in a way, when Circe gave him the advice about not listening to the Sirens. In summary, my Nana basically told me that I am going to meet so many other people in my life that will make me happy. This gave me hope just like how Odysseus had hope when Circe told him he could make it back to his family if he doesn't listen to the Sirens.

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April 28th, 2022

This wasn't my first track meet of the season but I had a very off feeling about it. I did not feel like myself and I was so scared to run. As I saw the hurdles being placed on the track for my race, my heart was pounding in fright. I felt like Odysseus when going down into the underworld to speak with Tiresias. Just like Odysseus, I was scared, but I knew I had to go on. I did not want the off feeling to affect how I ran. I even tried breathing techniques to calm myself down. I felt like I was on the verge of tears because of how nervous I was. That day, I had already run the 100 meter, which I wasn't nervous about at all; but, the thought of running the hurdles freaked me out. I had already run the hurdles race three times already and practiced them over and over in practice but I did not feel ready for this race. As I stepped on the line and got into my blocks, I felt all the worry rush away. I realized that it is just one race and I will be fine. I ran through all ten hurdles and got one of my best times.