As an incoming senior in high school, it is inevitable that the coming months will be fraught with nostalgia and deep analysis of my numerous childhood endeavors. I can predict that when reflecting on this year specifically, I will certainly feel overwhelmed by the many ups and downs that coincide with the survival of junior year. Rites of passage for teens — like AP classes, SATs, and driver's tests — surely influenced the fluctuation of my demeanor throughout the course of this year. Heavy themes were introduced to my life and I was challenged to adapt and grow stronger from their presence. In the midst of such a hectic time, I was prepared to rely on the strength of showtunes to comfort me, as they have always been there for me in the past. However, what I did not expect was for my new Student Blogger position here at BroadwayWorld to become my new source of solace.
Every month, I was tasked with producing two articles, and this job became this beautifully ever-present opportunity that seemingly grounded me during chaos. No matter how hard my day was or how much stress I was under, I was able to pull up the broadwayworld.com website and immerse myself in a new world. This job was my escape that was always there for me to gush about my favorite things. Writing for BroadwayWorld softened the intensity of my problems by constantly reminding me of the wonderful world of Broadway.
In my time as a BroadwayWorld Student Blogger, I have cherished the opportunity to combine two of my favorite things through creating articles: writing and theatre. Separately, these two forums have served as vehicles for self-expression; writing because I could precisely detail the intricacies of my feelings through the satisfying compilation of words, and theatre because I could connect with the saturated experiences of others articulated through music. Together, I have been able to use the two to find my voice to share advice, opinions, and stories through both difficult and prosperous periods.
I would like to thank everyone who has chosen to read my articles and I hope that you were able to resonate with them and they allowed you to feel understood. It means so much to me that my words can be out there in the world to be referenced by others, and myself, during times of need. Goodbye for now, I hope that this will not be the last you’ll hear from me :)
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