Madison Haley

I had to think about it for a second before this really sank in, but when my dad went around the house the day I had my tonsils removed saying that my doctor ’ s name was Ursula, it finally sank in. I had no voice. I still have no voice. It’s been about four frustrating days since I had my tonsils removed, and I think it would be safe to say that I am ready to talk. Or sing. Or communicate faster in general. So much sympathy goes out to my Mermaid friend, Ariel, who essentially loses her voice for legs and true love. Ever find yourself extremely frustrated while watching that show because you just want her to be able to blurt her name out to Prince Eric? Well, I’ve found myself extremely frustrated with myself these past couple days just wanting to blurt out a simple “thank you” or “hello.” I ’ m sorry for my lack of patience, Ariel, and a huge shout out (in typed form, of course) to my family and friends for their patience with me. It ’ s as if because I can ’ t really talk (or a

I have been playing the game of life for just over 19 years now, and by no means do I have it figured out. I love the thrill, I love the unknown, and I love the learning. Most of the time anyway… Life moves whether you move with it or not, and I have learned that moving forward with life is the best option. As many of you might agree. Too often do we find ourselves feeling stagnant, lost, and alone. None of which are true. If you’re not moving forward, you’re moving backward. Often times we hear the word ‘stagnant’ refer to water, but is it actually possible to have stagnant water? Water is ALWAYS moving. Stagnant water just refers to water that doesn’t have an escape. It sits until it rots. It sits until it smells. I would say stagnant water is much like moving backward in life. Lost. Immediately, when the word ‘lost’ is said I think of a few things: 1. The hit T.V. show I keep hearing I should have watched but never got into. 2. Having to use the GPS on my phone to get