While my peers and former classmates attend their college classes back in the States, homework and classes seem like a distant memory to me. My life looks different from theirs and even from my own … Read more about My Life Right Now
It Pays to Work
If you’ve known me at all during my last two years of high school then you’ve most likely heard me say, “I can’t. I have work.” I got my first … Read more about It Pays to Work
Training Camp is Like Listening to a Ke$ha Song
*DISCLAIMER: If you're a future racer and want to be surprised about Training Camp, stop reading!* Walking into Training Camp last Saturday, I had a few expectations and stereotypes typical of a … Read more about Training Camp is Like Listening to a Ke$ha Song
The 5 W’s (And an H)
For those of you who have heard of the amazing opportunity I'm taking next year, you probably have some questions. Some of you probably think I'll disappear for nine months, totally off the map, while … Read more about The 5 W’s (And an H)
A Blog Post as a High School Graduate
Well here we are. I am officially graduated. A Northmont High School Alumni. I have a high school diploma. I'm done with all the tests, homework, projects, and finals that come with high school. … Read more about A Blog Post as a High School Graduate
When You Know, You Know
A very common question I get asked when I explain what I'm doing next year is, "How did you even make that decision?" Well. This might sound weird but this was the easiest decision I've ever had to … Read more about When You Know, You Know
10 Reasons Why I’m Taking a Gap Year
10. Traveling for 9 months is only costing $12,488. That means each month of travel only costs me $1,387.56. And that includes food, plane flights, housing, and anything else that needs paid for. So … Read more about 10 Reasons Why I’m Taking a Gap Year
Getting Here
Summer 2012: I'd never been out of the country before but here I was right in the middle of Titayen, Haiti where most people's homes were smaller than my own bedroom. I didn't know much about poverty … Read more about Getting Here
Who I Am
Alexandra Leigh Applegate 18 years old. From a small, boring town in Ohio. Aspiring writer, traveler, teacher, and Spanish speaker. I love books, especially the classics. I like to … Read more about Who I Am
