OK, Shailla, I'm scooted even further to the edge of my seat than I was last time. My goodness! I'm most moved by the vivid memories of what made you happiest ... the circle of friends sitting on the Senior Stage singing and eating cake out of the same plate. That image has a thousand meanings and is also stunningly beautiful as a scene.
I also love how you used present tense in that section - e.g., not "I loved baking" but "I *love* baking." It shows how what we truly love endures and shows up in everything we do, no matter the context.
Also how you had to strategize your way into having the kind of community and experiences you wanted. Talk about " the power, importance, and necessity of being intentional with our attention." You seem to have always known. Excited for the next chapter!!
OK, Shailla, I'm scooted even further to the edge of my seat than I was last time. My goodness! I'm most moved by the vivid memories of what made you happiest ... the circle of friends sitting on the Senior Stage singing and eating cake out of the same plate. That image has a thousand meanings and is also stunningly beautiful as a scene.
I also love how you used present tense in that section - e.g., not "I loved baking" but "I *love* baking." It shows how what we truly love endures and shows up in everything we do, no matter the context.
Also how you had to strategize your way into having the kind of community and experiences you wanted. Talk about " the power, importance, and necessity of being intentional with our attention." You seem to have always known. Excited for the next chapter!!
Ahhh thank you, Joy! And thank you for reading. I appreciate that you caught the present tense of my love for baking bc it's still very much alive. ✨