by sarajkirk | Jun 15, 2018 | Uncategorized
Although abandoned, the ACME power plant was full of life. Built along the Tongue River, the red brick building stood as a remnant of Wyoming’s industrial past. Workers had not occupied the building since 1976. Now, it was natures playground. The lush grasses...
by sarajkirk | May 29, 2018 | Uncategorized
Sometimes I look at pictures, from only a year ago, and I don’t recognize myself. There I am with dark long hair, elongating my already oval face, my gangly limbs in another awkward pose. It’s mostly my hair though, that changes. It started out with a cut...
by sarajkirk | Apr 5, 2018 | Uncategorized
The closet I’ve ever felt to flying was underwater. With a few smooth kicks, I am gliding through the open ocean. Suspended in mid water, I feel completely free. From an early age I’ve been comfortable in the water. It’s my second home, an escape...
by sarajkirk | Mar 15, 2018 | Uncategorized
Although our spring break was only 4 days, I was lucky enough to have the chance to stay in Puerto Rico with a group of 7 friends. We explored city streets, swam in the ocean, and drove through el Yunque National Rainforest. Each moment is vivid in my memory, as vivid...
by sarajkirk | Jan 30, 2018 | Uncategorized
Since I have returned to St. Thomas, I have been filled with this immense sense of gratitude. It doesn’t matter if I’m walking to class or riding the Safari, I look around and I can’t get over the fact that I am actually here. That I get a chance to start...
by sarajkirk | Jan 13, 2018 | Uncategorized
I walk up the steps towards the heavy dark wooden doors. I’ve noticed this building for years, with its arched windows and impressive cement structure, but this was the first time I would walk inside. I step into the office where visitors buy tickets for the museum....
