escaping “art”

In high school, I poured everything I had and hoped for into art.

Every panic attack, every failed class, it was all kept within those precious seconds on stage, in front of the blinding lights of the house seats.

It was the only time I ever felt free. The only time I could be who I truly was, because as far as I could tell, no one else was really watching.

There are many things I miss about those moments.

But there is so much more that I don’t. Continue reading escaping “art”

So…Junior Year

Junior year starts tomorrow. That is absolutely bizarre. Just yesterday I was a little annoying freshie, running in the hallways and pissing off my director. Now, I’ll be a Junior, walking very quickly down the halls and only occasionally (hopefully) pissing off my director. In all seriousness, though, I’m quite excited for this year. Anxious? Always. But also very, very excited, which is new. I’ve … Continue reading So…Junior Year

Last Few Days At NSLC Fordham

Hello Hello! Welcome to “Kate Re-Living The Point In The Program Where She Had A Complete Breakdown And Couldn’t Handle Her Own Emotions!” I’m your host, Kate Santos! *80s’ game show music* Before I get too ahead of myself, let’s take it from where I left off. We’ll do a Previously on Writer’s Cup Of Tea: On Wednesday, I wrote about the complete bliss and … Continue reading Last Few Days At NSLC Fordham

First Few Days at NSLC Fordham

These past few months you guys have watched and read about me majorly freaking out about a little thing called the National Student Leadership Conference (NSLC for short). I was nervous that I would spend the entire time friendless, miserable, and full of regret about choosing this program over another that I had already been accepted to. The only thing that made me miserable about … Continue reading First Few Days at NSLC Fordham

I’m Back!!

HOLY HECK I’VE MISSED YOU ALL SO MUCH!!! The past few weeks have been super hectic and I’ve been pulled in a trillion different directions, but I’ve adored and appreciated each and every second. Even the ones filled with tears and heartache. Especially those. About two weeks ago I was on a plane to New York City, my dream world. The whole flight there I … Continue reading I’m Back!!