Emily
In the heart of Chicago, a river runs through the labyrinth of skyscrapers, where there is no shortage of cozy, picturesque places to go on a romantic date, take a walk, grab a drink, or in my case walk up to unsuspecting strangers to interview them about their life story.
After I spent some time on the Riverwalk reading a book on some concrete steps, I noticed Emily not too far away, writing in her journal, so I decided to make my move. Emily is a current student at Columbia College Chicago and is passionate about art, writing, and American sign language. She is currently in a season of growth, where she is learning more about herself. She’s venturing out of her comfort zone to try new experiences, and in light of this, she has recently accepted an offer, from a young man, to take her out on her very first date.
When asked what piece of advice would she give her younger self, she replied, “Stop giving a fuck.” She also added to stop worrying about other people’s opinions and to live your life.
Before she dies, Emily would like to write a book about her life experiences and adversities and have it published. The book will include her illustrations.
85 stories to go.
