Not listening to yourself and only listening to others can lower your chances to achieve your true potential.  It makes you lose motivation and the urge to keep moving forward, but once you realize how to actually listen to yourself when it’s necessary, it has a tremendous impact on your mental health, freeing you from […]

Original narrative based on “Girl at the Mirror” by Norman Rockwell I have always felt like an alien—ever since my mom’s death. It’s just me and my dad now, and he doesn’t understand my feelings. It’s been three years since she passed, but it feels like yesterday when we got the news. Middle school is […]

Original narrative based on “The New Kids in the Neighborhood” by Norman Rockwell ‘Twas afternoon when we reached Boston. Caroline was trying to fall asleep, but the intrusive sunlight blinded her. Dad was barely holding it together; they both shot up once they saw the pristine buildings (I have to admit, I was also pretty surprised). […]

Original narrative based on “Merry Christmas, Grandma” by Norman Rockwell It was a winter wonderland as they approached their grandmother’s house, decked with striking decorations. “Well, kids! Are you excited for Christmas at your grandmother’s?” asked father as he unloaded all the gifts and luggage. “Yup!” replied the kids as they indulged their imaginary dreamy […]

An original narrative based on “The Jester” by Norman Rockwell James woke up early in the morning nervous about his circus practice. The performance was only 10 days away, and the carnival was dragging behind. When James arrived at the big tent, there were already jokers juggling balls on fire, clowns roaming around on tricycles […]