Little me was really something She had the energy to keep going She’d daydreamed her way through that situation Because in life there is no intermission I wish there was an intermission Little me had the biggest dreams and fantasies She wished to sing to the masses She wanted to write about the classes I wish I could give her that. I don’t think I can give her that. Little me had so much energy She didn’t know the cruelty in life had no limit I want it to stay that way so please don’t tell her She doesn’t need to know it turned out this way.

There are many ways I try to include creativity in my life. The primary way is through creating presents for those close to me. This is partially because I find that crafting is more personal than purchasing and partly because my finances are dwindling rapidly as I continue in college. I paint, knit, create jewelry, create ornaments using modeling clay, etc. The second way I include creativity in my life is through singing and playing guitar. It’s an amazing way to express myself and let out emotions. I’ve connected with lots of music relating to topics of trauma and gaslighting, and I’ve made covers of these songs. It helps to have a creative outlet to better deal with these emotions. The third way that I am creative on a daily basis is how I organize my tasks. I’ve organized multiple jobs and schoolwork into planners with colorful sections in order to keep track of them. I’ve scheduled it out so I have time to complete 15 hours of food/grocery deliveries a week, judge at least two debate tournaments a month, and handle nursing school curriculum all the while. It’s daunting and exhausting, but I do my best to make it all work.

Playlist Name: Collage Consistent of the Pieces College Has Made of Me (Translation to English for some of the songs will most likely be needed). Creative Artist Name: Collete Degree. 1. Ratta Maar by Vishel Shekhar. 2. No More Dream by BTS. 3. 19 by Stray Kids 4. F.A.L.T.U. by Sukhvinder Singh and Mika Singh 5. N.O. by BTS 6. High Hopes by Panic! at the Disco 7. 24/7 by Kehlani