I am pleased to introduce a new column that will be featured on the Redmond Reporter on a monthly basis as of now.
The Youthful Words column is a place for sharing organic ideas, thoughts, and inspirational words by and for young people. As an avid writer and involved teen in our community, my personal belief is that young people have an incredible amount to say and opening windows of opportunity for them to share these words with the rest of the world is immensely important.
That said, the idea for this column grew out of my hope that it would serve the purpose of sharing these words with the rest of the Redmond community so that they may be heard. This column will be open up to any young person who has a short story, poem or powerful message that they would like to share. Anyone interested in featuring their work here can submit their work to christinmd@gmail.com, alongside a brief bio and a headshot.
Because we’re approximately at the mid-point of our summer, I wanted to share a brief message about my personal take on the beauty of summer and how I think you can maximize this last month of the season to your full potential.
It takes no detective to figure out that with the often hectic and packed schedules that come with the school year, summer is the prime time to catch up on relaxation and take a break from the rigor of balancing numerous classes, alongside piles of homework, tests and what not.
This doesn’t necessarily mean that we have an abundance of free time, but it’s definitely a change. A good type of change. As cliché as it may sound, summer is the ideal time to step out of your comfort zone, try new things and discover more.
After assessing my summer so far, amidst all the good memories and loads of sunshine, I realized that the perfect way to conclude this summer is to make the last month count.
Something that I personally will be taking on this month is a 30-day challenge. I’ve set up various goals (yes, almost like a bucket list) for myself on what I want to accomplish these last 30 days.
These goals range from places I want to see, what I plan to accomplish with my writing and what I want to do. Although you’ve probably heard of this idea before, I highly encourage you to do something similar, because the possibilities are endless and if you take your plan seriously, August can turn into a rewarding and well spent month. Whether it ranges from daily exercise plans to those things that you’re determined to get done this summer, I wish you luck in your endeavors and hope you enjoy the last month of your summer.
Seize the day and make the most out of every moment!
Christina Dias is a 14-year-old Redmond resident who is a poet and blogger. Her blog, Merry Go Round, can be found at christina-merry-go-round.blogspot.com.
