Noah Cole 
I remember the first time I tried to write about the beach, and honestly, I got completely stuck. I kept typing the same words sandy, sunny, relaxing over and over, but none of them felt right. I could feel the warm sand under my feet, hear the waves crashing gently, and smell the salty breeze, … Read more
I learned very quickly that kids don’t laugh at explanations they laugh at images. I remember trying to teach metaphors in a serious way, and instead of smiles, I got bored faces and wandering eyes. That was the issue I faced. I knew metaphors could be fun, but my words weren’t making kids laugh or … Read more
I used to think middle school was easy to describe. I imagined it as just another step in school, full of classrooms, homework, and teachers. But the first time I tried to put it into words, I realized I was wrong. My sentences felt flat, and the students I was talking to seemed confused. That … Read more
I remember the first time I tried to write about lying, I got stuck. I knew what lying felt like from little white lies to bigger secrets but I couldn’t find words that captured how it really feels inside. That was the issue I faced. I wanted my writing to show the weight, the fear, … Read more
I remember the first time I tried to write about procrastination, I felt completely stuck. I knew what it was delaying tasks, avoiding responsibilities, and feeling guilty but I couldn’t find words that truly captured the way it weighs on you. That was the issue I faced. Every sentence sounded flat, like I was only … Read more
I remember the first time I tried to write about crying, I froze. I knew the act itself tears rolling down, sobs escaping but I couldn’t find words that truly captured how it feels inside. That was the issue I faced. Every sentence sounded flat, like I was only describing the motion of tears instead … Read more
I remember a time when I felt completely stuck. Every plan I made seemed to crumble, and I wasn’t sure how to push forward. I felt like I was climbing a mountain with no peak in sight, and honestly, I almost gave up. But then I realized something determination isn’t just a word, it’s a … Read more
I still remember the moment I realized what a true friend really is. We were sitting together, laughing at things no one else would understand, and I wanted to explain it to someone, but words like friend or companion didn’t feel enough. I could feel that there was something deeper between us. That became an … Read more
I used to think best friends were just people who laughed with you, shared secrets, and showed up on good days. But then life tested one of my friendships. Misunderstandings crept in, silence grew heavier, and for the first time, I felt the fear of losing someone who felt like home. That’s when I realized … Read more
Let me share something with you like we’re having a chat. I remember one evening, sitting across a chessboard, feeling completely stuck in life. Every decision seemed confusing, and I didn’t know which move to make next. I realized that life and chess were surprisingly similar both required thinking ahead, weighing risks, and learning from … Read more
