Alison McLaughlin
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Never Whistle at the Northern Lights
It was a cool, crisp October evening and I just spent the last 2 hours studying for my physics exam tomorrow. I need a break, I'm tired and my eyes are sore. I'm already anxious because I'm not quite understanding physics and I always panic before a test. "I just need to stay calm and focused. Maybe a walk will help," I thought to myself. I grabbed my jacket and phone. "I'm just going for a walk, I'll be back soon!" I shouted to my mom as I opened the front door.
By Alison McLaughlin4 years ago in Fiction
Day 342
It's my 17th birthday today. I'm still here...in this cold, sterile bunker. Alive. It's been 342 days since I've seen the sun, felt the wind on my face, felt free. It's also been 342 days since I last saw my father. All I have left to remind me of him is the heart-shaped locket he got me for my 16th birthday last year. My sweet 16.
By Alison McLaughlin5 years ago in Fiction
Beadwork and Cultural Connection
My husband told me I need a hobby. I guess watching TV mindlessly isn't considered a hobby. At first, I was slightly offended by his suggestion. It's not like I don't do anything. I enjoy gardening but as I get older, bending down for hours on end and eventually throwing my back out doesn't appeal to me anymore. So, I took some time to think about what I'd like to do, and what I hope to get out of it.
By Alison McLaughlin5 years ago in Humans
