Seeding disenchantment
What shapes us more than the crucible of relationship? Big questions are asked as I follow the winding path of my first romantic experiences. This episode starts at the beginning: from a deceptive ruse in middle school to my first teenage boyfriend.
Starting junior high, age 12, soon to be the girl they called Turtle๐ข
The ominous sweater vest on display at my 13th birthday party. Pizza Hut, 1998 ๐
The sweater vest chronicles continue with more birthday funโฆ๐
Starting high school, age 15
My Subway-worthy ride ๐๐ฅช
Science Olympics & graduation, 2003 ๐๐
The short-lived empowerment era post wisdom teeth surgery ๐ฆท๐ฟ๏ธ๐ช