My first day The sun timidly awakened on the horizon, painting the sky with soft shades of pink and orange. I open my eyes, feeling the morning light invade my room, creating patterns of shadow that dance on the walls. The new year of high school begins, and I am ready to face the challenges that await me. I slide out of bed, feeling the soft touch of cotton sheets as I rise. The first step of the morning is before me, an...