"I Am..." Poem

I am…

a daughter, enjoying the time spent with my mom playing Scrabble, long drives with my step-dad, and the memories of Disney World with my dad.

a granddaughter, spending every Sunday with my grandparents baking and watching movies.

my dog Pepper, my loyal best friend since I was two and the only dog that can cheer me up in an instant when I am sad.

a best friend of Trevor, Brigit, Olivia, and Kailee. Staying on my toes and knowing there is always someone there to have my back.

the vice-president of book club with plans that will completely change the way book club has been run in the past.

the oldest sister of four, picking on my little brother even though he is no longer little.

a straight A student for two years and running, only receiving one A- my Junior year.

a god-daughter, visiting my godmother every summer. Shopping for clothes and babysitting at her in-home daycare.

I am…

sunshine in the window when I wake up early in the morning.

veggie sandwiches, with sprouts and avocado.

my great-grandma’s long hug after a bad day.

my mom’s laugh, echoing throughout the house as she beats my step-dad in a game of Scrabble or watches Modern Family.

my grandpa’s face of bewilderment  as he sees the new pants I bought with holes already in them.

the woodpecker that sits outside my bedroom window and never lets me sleep in on weekends.

movies, fresh popcorn and cold sodas.

Old Navy flip-flops.

a warm blanket wrapped around me in the classroom.

the list of “100 Things I Love” that I made after my great-grandma passed away.

the six alarms I need to set so I can wake up in the morning for school, then blasting Pandora as I get ready.

Arkham City with Olivia on a rainy day, lightening flashing outside her screen room windows.

Jack Johnson playing throughout the classroom in Mrs. Johnson’s 6^th grade classroom.

I am…

Colorado Springs, going to my god-brother’s hockey games and my great-grandma’s cozy home, the smell of chili in the air.

Drury, growing up on the green campus and creaky old buildings and meeting people that could be my future professors.

Disney World, long lines and short rides but still a dream come true.

English class, pizza parties and inside jokes. Never once having a bad English teacher.

Debate, the rush of excitement I have when I see my name on the advancing poster, or the tingle in my fingers as I take the trophy and shake my opponent’s hand.