I sat at the kitchen table and put the big envelope down in front of me. Then I tore it open and pulled everything out.
On top was a beautiful letter printed on thick, bright white paper.
Congratulations on your acceptance to our Fashion Design program!
I was so excited after reading that first line that my eyes blurred with tears, and I couldn’t even really skim any of the text underneath it.
There was a course catalog in the package as well, and a page with instructions for setting up an online account for the student portal and how to enroll in classes online.
Tina put her hands on my shoulders.
“Oh Yena, I’m so proud of you,” she said.
I choked out a “thank you” but I was so over
