Kelsey

How I did it: At first I just kind of blurted it at my roommates, and they were a bit taken aback but okay with it.  That was months ago.  And then I told some of my close high school friends when I was back to visit over break, and finally I told my parents via email a few weeks ago when I finally started dating someone.  And then I went to a party with that "someone" and a few of our other acquaintances saw us walking arm in arm, so I … Read how I did it…

How I did it: So there was this girl that I met during Orientation Week this fall...we flirted a bit at the time and hung out during the various activities.  When she stood up at the diversity presentation to identify herself as LGBT, my heart stopped.The semester went on, and we gradually hung out less because we don't have many of the same classes.  But I'd see her at meals sometimes and we'd chat, and she always seemed happy to see me. &nb… Read how I did it…

How I did it: I live in Colorado and I just started college in Houston.  I flew out, so my space was very limited and I really had to think about what things were the most important to me.  I have about two weeks' worth of clothes, everyday toiletries and supplies, study materials, and just a few keepsakes, photos, and gifts from old friends. Read how I did it…

How I did it: My parents decided to get new carpet in the upstairs of our house...which meant that EVERYTHING had to be off the floor of my room.  I had one pile for recycle, one pile for trash, one pile for Goodwill, and boxed up the rest.  Now everything that is in my room is there for a reason. Read how I did it…

How I did it: I got all of the essay prompts in July like a good little girl...and then said, "Nah, I'll do them later, I've got plenty of time." WRONG.  Senior year and the phrase "plenty of time" just do not match up. It worked best for me to take literally an entire day (usually a Sunday) and sit in my room with my laptop and just crank out drafts.  I sent in my last application on Christmas Day, which was much closer to the deadlines than… Read how I did it…

How I did it: I started journaling at a young age, and I've found it to be so relaxing to have a place to put all my thoughts and feelings, no matter how crazy or whiny or bizarre or whatever they are.  Some things you just don't want to talk to other people about, and journaling can help. Read how I did it…

How I did it: I woke up one morning, KNEW I was sick, and said "Nuh uh, not going to school today."  Spent the day drinking copious amounts of tea and getting caught up watching my Bones episodes.  Took it easy the next several days (went back to school armed with a decongestant and a couple packs of tissues), and finally felt better. Read how I did it…

How I did it: At first I resisted when my mom suggested I write everthing down in my school planner.  But after forgetting a couple of club meetings and getting in trouble for forgetting my chores, I began to see the potential benefits.  I almost always carry my planner with me now, and it has EVERYTHING in it--friends' birthdays, phone numbers, funny quotes I've heard, appointments, concerts, competitions...and homework.  It's gotten to… Read how I did it…

How I did it: I didn't fall asleep in Driver's Ed (which was difficult, because mine was 3 days of 7 hours each), glanced through the manual, used common sense, and double-checked my answers. Read how I did it…

How I did it: I started fencing 3 1/2 years ago.  The introductory class was 6 weeks long, and by that time I knew I loved the sport.  Now I go to 5 classes a week and coach 2 classes a week, and during competition season I usually fence in a tournament about once a week. Read how I did it…

How I did it: I hit a bunch of people with swords 15 times before they hit me 15 times...(haha fencer joke)Lots of practice, private lessons, focus and determination.  And enjoying everything about the wonderful sport of fencing.  Read how I did it…