So, I Rocked my GED yesterday. Social Studies and Science, nice - 92nd percentile. Mathematics - 76th percentile. I know, it's not nearly as cool as a 92nd percentile score, but it's still Way above the minimum passing score And I didn't burst into tears mid-test.
Actually, it's more like...
Anyway, I scored in the 99th percentile for both Reading and Writing. Which is super amazing in a way that you won't fully understand until you read my essay. The prompt was completely normal.
Prompt: Many people collect things. What is something you would like to collect and why?
Okay. So they probably expect an essay like, "I would collect buttons. They are round, and shiny, and good for just about anything that you would think that they're useful for." Or maybe even, "Stamps are Great. I love stamps. You can lick them and stick them to someone's forehead, or even your Own forehead."
My Essay: I would collect dragon feathers. They are both beautiful and useful. You can display them as decoration in your home, treat minor wounds and illnesses with the help of their natural healing properties, and even use them in place of household tools. They're difficult to find, but well worth [I wanted to say, "the hunt"] having for many reasons.
Dragon feathers are [something I can't quite remember]. Plucked from the tail of a sleeping dragon, they shimmer with an array of vibrant jewel-tones that they absorb from the beast's hoards of treasure. Many get caught by the hypnotic shift in color as their hands get closer to the feather. It could be a deep ruby, but then turn bright sapphire blue at your touch, or go from deep violet to striking emerald in waves.
They can also be used to cure minor ailments. Brushing a dragon feather against the skin soothes stiff and sore muscles. Likewise, strapping one to your forehead will clear your sinuses and cut the duration of a cold in half. It's good to keep one in your first-aid kit for travelling in case there are any unexpected minor illnesses that would otherwise get in the way of your trip.
These feathers may look delicate, but they can be used in place of Any household tool. Screwdrivers become completely unnecessary when you have a feather in your hands. They can also act as wrenches, pliers, and surprisingly as hammers. Their incredible versatility makes them a definite must-have in any toolbox.
Dragon feathers are lovely and strong.
And there you have it.
Think it with conviction.
I had the two math tests right after that, before my lunch break. I told my mom about my essay through a mouthful of sushi while we were sitting in the car listening to Red Hot Chili Peppers. She wrote me a little free-verse poem when she got home.
Mom's poem:
Baby Girl -
Finding words to
Express how incredibly
Awesome you are could
Take me a lifetime.
Having you as a daughter exceeds all
Expectations, because you
Rock! (or should I say "feather"?)
- Mom
Yeah, you see what she did there? She spelled feather. It's awesome.
But yes! Graduated! I'm done!
