CHARACTER STUDY (I)

She lay in bed, looking up at the dark ceiling of the bedroom that had witnessed her growth over the last seven years. Her head turned slightly to the left and noticed the red blaring numbers on her night stand, 3:37 am. It was the last night in her old home and there was no way any sleep would invade her mind, she was much too absorbed with thoughts about her unknown future. Tomorrow she would embark on her adventure (such a trite word to describe events full of emotions, worries, excitement, and fears) and in less than 24 hours she would find herself in a completely new and jarring place. A place she must learn to love.

Yesenia was a young lady of short stature, a caramel complexion, and observant eyes. She was full of passion, had a big heart (perhaps too big for her own good), and tended to worry about little things. One of those little things that worried her the most was getting lost in the beautifully cruel city while going on errands to buy milk. However she was as ready as she would ever be to see the world. And she was ready to face the struggles of college students: the didactic lectures, the never ending research essays, the inevitable gaining/losing of weight, and the prospect of solitude. Solitude was a friend waiting to accompany her on her new journey, and she was eager to see what new things she could learn from this companion.  She was anxious to learn how to live her new life. A life which she would dedicate to the numerous sacrifices her family had made but which she must learn to live alone, for it was up to her to work towards growth and happiness.