Sacredness of the Ordinary

    It may just be a silly pillow with a face to many but; it holds emotion and sorrow I have felt. The pain and worry that some nights bring is taken away by a simple stuffed animal. Some may laugh and say I am just a little kid but, this pillow pet holds tears that I have shed. When there was no one to hold or tell me it was going to be alright that pillow was there when I needed just to hold something tight. When no one is there to hold me when I am mourning the loss of my grandparents I just hold it tight and, think of the great moments I cherished with my grandparents. Even when I didn't have a great day in general climbing into bed and squeezing that pillow so tight gives me that feeling of comfort and relief. Or maybe I didn't play great in a soccer game I can hold that pillow tight and it helps to release stress that is built up inside. Also when my mom was diagnosed with cancer there would be countless restless nights and I would be scared of the outcome but I would hug my pillow pet and it would make me feel so much better. People will look at the pillow and laugh but I look at that pillow and many memories come flowing back at once. Both good and bad memories, such as my first sleep over at a friend's house. I was terrified to go and leave home for a night but my pillow pet was there for me. The pillow brought me comfort as a piece of my house to help me get through the night. Also I brought my pillow pet along with me on my ride to Disney World. I am not a fan of driving in cars and long road trips but my pillow pet helped me get through it and made the ride feel shorter. Even though my pillow pet is not a living breathing person it feels like we have been best friends forever. This pillow has been with me through the good and bad times happy and sad and will always be there to comfort me no matter what. Some may take advantage of ordinary objects but to others ordinary objects may mean more than you think. Every time I look at this pillow it brings me joy because I love it so much. Many children and teens carry a special blanket with them through life and my pillow pet acts as my special blanket. A lot of kids have stuffed animals such as pillow pets that won't even claim a spot on their bed but, not only has my pillow claimed a spot on my bed but in my heart. Don't be ashamed if you have an object that means so much to you because those unique objects are what make you. As I age my pillow will age too and it may get worn out and old but the memories it holds will not.

About Me

           Let me just start off by saying my name is Cortney Barretto and I am a freshman attending Woburn Memorial High School. I started off in kindergarten and the Reeves Elementary school where I completed my first 5 years of my school career. After my 5 years in Elementary school I was ready to move on and explore new heights in my academic journey. Going to school is a daily routine for many and I am no different. Academics is very important to me because someday I would love to be able to get a good career and raise a family that I can support. I wake up everyday around the same time to get ready to learn something new and to achieve goals. I come from a very supportive family that always is there in time of need and always supports me in my academics and sports.  
          I have always had a passion for sports and since the kindergarten I have played soccer. I watched by sister play and I was always jealous of how good she was and I wanted to be just like her. When I was of age I was finally part of my first soccer team. I loved the sport and was always dedicated and I still am and now part of the WMHS girls freshman soccer team.
           I also have always loved and had a passion for working with special needs or handicapped children. This has always been an insterest of mine because I am healthy and I can do and play any sport that I would like to, so why not try to help these kids be able to do the same. In the past I have worked and helped many disabled children. Such as an elementary friend that unfortunately passed away too young and will always be missed. Another boy that I had worked with always could make anyone smile and was my recent best buddie in middle school. 
           I hope you all learned enough about me but it wasn't too long!