3,000 miles away from here is Marin County, California, the place that I have lived in my entire life. My name is Elsa Block and I go to Redwood High School. I am entering my senior year, one that is defiant and bittersweet, as it brings a close to childhood and youth. Most people in this program are from Georgia or a state nearby and easily drove here, but I had to take two separate planes and a bus to get here. Being from California, some may assume that I go to the beach often and have met many celebrities, but I have never met a celebrity and the beaches in Northern California are surprisingly very cold. The closest beach to my house is 30 minutes away and averages to be 50 degrees year round, and the water is so cold you can’t go in for more than five minutes without a wetsuit.
I learned to read when I was 2-years-old, and I learned to write when I was 5. Ever since I was young, I have enjoyed writing because it allows me to express my interests and opinions in a creative way. I became involved in my school newspaper my sophomore year. I have held positions such as a reporter and copy editor, and in the fall I will be the news editor-on-call. I like journalism because it allows for various voices and perspectives to be heard. I also enjoy editing and getting to help others refine their work.
Something interesting about me is that I have two different colored eyes- one is blue and one is brown. I was born with blue eyes, but according to my mom, when I was 1, my eyes randomly changed colors overnight. My parents thought something was wrong with me, but the eye doctors said I was completely fine. The eye doctor said I had a condition called heterochromia, which is a variation in color most commonly found in humans and animals. Even though heterochromia sounds like some crazy medical condition, it is entirely harmless.
Even though I am far away from home, stepping out of my comfort zone has caused me to learn more about other voices and perspectives and to embrace the change I may have otherwise not experienced.
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