K's Story

I love to read, and write, because I love stories. Everyone has a story to tell. That's what makes this crazy world we live in so interesting. Every Monday, I interview a different person here and share their stories. At first glance, my guests may appear ordinary, but I promise they're not. They're people. And all people are fascinating. We all have a story to tell.


This week, I'm talking with one of the kids I mentor. When I first met this weeks guest, she was a sweet little nine-year-old. Last week, she celebrated her 13th birthday. My how time flies. Since my guest this week is a minor, I'm going to call her K. And in the photo attached she zipped her hoodie all the way up to hide her face. You can't see her left eye in this picture either, because her hair is in the way. K has very long bangs, 'cause she's hip like that.


Let's get started, K, describe yourself. What do you want people to know about you?

K: I'm weird, emo, and...creepy.
Me: If that is how you want to label yourself, I'm okay with that. What do you love most in the world?


K: Music!
Me: Yes, you have forced me to listen to your music a lot over the years. I remember when you were young and impressionable and in love with One Direction. Ah the good old days. Now it's all Black Veil Brides, and Sleeping with Sirens. It's scary what happens when you turn into a teenager. What do you fear most?

K: I'm not afraid of ghosts, I love ghosts. And horror movies, and all of that stuff. Paranormal Activity is the best movie ever! I'm afraid of bad drivers. Riding on the highway during rush hour when my mom is driving is scary.
Me: I've seen you behind the wheel of a go-kart. In a few years, when you start driving for real, that is going to be terrifying! Now I want to know your largest unfulfilled dream, and what are you doing to reach it?


K: I want to be a singer in a scremo band. That would be epic! Right now, I'm practicing screaming a lot. I can roar like a bear too, do you want to here? Grrr! (Note: This interview was conducted orally and I must confess, K's growl is something fierce.)
Me: Great, but maybe you should do your homework too, just so you have a backup plan. What is the hardest thing you've ever done?

K: I asked out a boy once, in person. It was so scary!
Me: When did boys stop having cooties? Wait, no, don't answer that. Now that we've gotten to know each other, tell me a story. It can be long or short, funny, sad, or somewhere in between. Just make sure it's yours. What's your story?

K: One time I had ten dollars, and I went to Hot Topic to buy a bracelet. There is a ton of cool stuff at Hot Topic, so it was really hard to decide what to get. I ended up getting a BVB bracelet. I love BVB. It was epic. The End. 
Me: Thank you, K.Can we change the radio station now? All this screaming is giving me a headache.

So what's your story? If you're interested in participating in a future installment of What's Your Story, please leave your contact information in the comments of this post or email me directly at katherine.elliott.scott(at)gmail.

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