My Amazing Future: A Short Story
The crisp, chilly air finds a way into the supposedly tightly sealed windows of the bus. The sky is dark—the most deep, mysterious blue you’ve ever seen. Only the rim of purples and pinks that surround the mountains in a bright, colorful ring tell you the sun is rising. You hear the muted chatter and laughter of teenage girls. The rough, yet warm seat covers rub against your back. You can smell the brisk spring air; it reminds you of the morning dew, frost, and the wind on your cheeks. The ride to INL (Idaho National Laboratory) is full of new experiences—both for your senses and your mind. Your head is still foggy due to lack of sleep it underwent. When the bus pulls finally pulls into INL’s parking lot, loads of adrenaline-filled girls step off and onto the gravel ground. They are herded into the building, where scores of other women greet them. Hung all over the walls are signs stating: “My Amazing Future 2014”. …show more content…
My participation in INL’s My Amazing Future, a day-long camp during school hours for eighth-grade girls interested in science, proved to be the most thrilling day of my life because of the memories created in the morning, lunch, and
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