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The Chameleon

The Chameleon
The Chameleon

Like a Vermont Dirt Road

My life is like a dirt road winding along the hills of Vermont. I pedal my way up the long steep hill but don’t enjoy the view because I’m too worn out. The flatter stretches have just enough potholes and annoying ridges—bump, bump, bumpety, BUMP! It’s enough to keep me on my toes, but not enough to wear me out. I catch my breath going down the hill; it’s like swimming in the pond on long summer evenings and homemade ice cream shared with siblings. Vibrant green mountains dance before me, the wind whistling through my hair. Some days this journey is hard and others it is beautiful. And that’s okay. As long as you keep believing in yourself.

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