This is a photo I took at Cooper Park, a park within walking distance from MVHS. I frequently walk to Cooper Park on sunny days after school and like to sit there alone for a couple of hours. I find that doing this helps me clear my head and calm my stress. This past semester, I’ve been a little anxious about leaving home for college, but visiting the park gave me time to think and look at it with a clear perspective. The future still makes me a little nervous, and I think it always will, but I’m excited to grow into a better version of myself each year that passes. I’m grateful for the experiences I’ve had in the place I currently call home, but I know I can learn so much from the experiences I’ll have in my new one.