Signed, Midwestern Redhead

It had been another boring morning at school. When English had finally arrived and we had to go to the library to listen to the librarian talk about books, I was slightly excited, but mostly dreading it since usually she talked about books that never sounded interesting to me at all. When she mentioned this book, as soon as she finished her book talk, I went up and grabbed it. If There's No Tomorrow by Jennifer L. Armentrout is about a girl named Lena, an optimistic high school senior who is always looking forward to tomorrow. This year, it's going to be a big one filled with friendship, college applications, and letting her best guy friend know that she loves him. One little mistake happens and suddenly, tomorrow isn't something Lena is looking forward to. With her guilt growing every day, will she be able to find happiness? I instantly fell in love with it. I don't think I've ever read a book where the main character was so relatable. Lena has a room full of b...

It's been almost 2 weeks since that horrible school shooting in Florida. All I can say is that I'm sorry to all those families who lost children in these horrific events of the shooting, and to our government: what the actual hell? People keep pushing off the need to enforce stricter gun laws, but when are they going to take action for the responsibilities of keeping our country safe? Do you think, President Trump, that just because you tweeted out " Sorry to the families who lost children" that it's going to bring their child back? No, it won't! Instead of saying you will prevent these attacks, TAKE ACTION! School shootings have been going on for far too long and our country is becoming way to used to seeing these in the news and media alike. Allow me to introduce the cycle that our country has become adapted to, that needs to change. 1. School shooting happens. 2. Our politicians apologize and the families and friends mourn their losses. 3. Repeat step ...