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FlashPersonal Essays

Road

Albin Casilla
March 31, 2021 One Min Read
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Walking down this road that has barely changed over the years, the road that I’ve disliked so much, yet also have enjoyed. This has been the road I’ve taken many times. It doesn’t matter how many times I try to get away from it; I always end in it. 

This road that’s full of  broken dreams and a lot of sadness. Although there is a lot of darkness, there is also a bright side. Walking this path has been tough, but when I felt lost, I always made it out.

One day, this road can be a place of fun while walking. But some days it will give me a sense of depression and loneliness. This road gave me people to care about. It gave me memories I could never forget. This road showed me to be strong. At the end, it will always be my own

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I’m Albin, a Dominican 18-year-old journalist at Teens In Print. I am going to be a part of Boston University’s 2027 class. I have many passions: writing, basketball, and Japanese manga. I specifically enjoy writing about concerts and anime. But on my off day from being super intelligent being, I love playing basketball with my friends; the competitive environment creates funny and competitive moments.

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