Tamara Nicotra
Stories (3/0)
High School vs. College
High school, like for many, was not a memorable time for me. It was actually the worst four years of my life, rather than teaching me about English and literature, I learned about the wonders of a common high school boy and how to professionally open a jammed locker. When you're in high school, graduating seems impossible. The SATs are a complete waste of time but are the main reason for stress for most students. The SATs determine so much yet factor in so little as to the diversity of education and the fact that everyone learns and interprets things differently. But that's something for another time.
By Tamara Nicotra6 years ago in Education
Understanding
I’ve had to be an “adult” since I was 7. I’ve had to put on my big girl pants and put on a brave face since my parents split up when I was three. Not to be dramatic or anything but it sort of ruined my childhood. I was stuck between two people who seemed like they just hated each other, or maybe didn’t understand each other. I had to pick sides and listen to each one bad mouth the other, and a part of me always understood. At first I thought love was forever, and then I saw it disappear within my parents first few years here. It sucked.
By Tamara Nicotra6 years ago in Psyche
Yes, I Admit It
I'm 19. When I was younger I thought that at 19 I'd either have everything figured out or I'd be famous enough to not care about having everything figured out. But now that I am who I am, I can't believe that at this kind of age I'm supposed to have my whole life figured out, according to my parents of course. At one point I did of course, but then I realized there was so much more than textbooks and equations. I guess I could say they don't understand, and maybe they don't but what if they do. I have probably gone through every phase possible and I am proud to admit it that yes, I dream a lot. At one point in my life I dreamt of being up on a stage wearing fabulous clothing and having crowds sing my songs with me. Then I thought I'd be a dancer, artist, photographer, actress, etc. Little did I know how powerful shyness and intimidation could be. Now, I like to write. I like to do a little bit of everything and although I've searched everywhere theres no job that allows me to do that. My biggest fear is doing something that I hate everyday because then every thing that I have gone through would have been for nothing. I'm passionate about a lot and I know that I'm the only one holding myself back. I just wish parents and people in general saw what I see in my head.
By Tamara Nicotra6 years ago in Motivation