by Isabella Bridges

“Minimalism (noun): a style or technique that is characterized by extreme spareness or simplicity.”

Merriam Webster Dictionary

by Meghan Wolfe

by Brynn Hagenbart

I had practiced for hours on end for this moment. I wanted it to go perfectly, I wanted to be able to remember it forever (I definitely would, but not in the way that I wanted). I was 13 years old and excited for my first performance with a solo in my school gym (where we held concerts). I got on stage and felt ready to take on the world, but, as soon as my moment came, it was shattered. I couldn’t believe it.

I messed up.