Finding My Way.
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Last published Wed, Jan 20, 2016
" My name doesn't matter. Neither do my age or appearance." I say, crossing my legs. " What matters is my story."
" Yes, Miss Parks, and what would be your story?" The man asks.
" That's what I'm here for."
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Savannah Parks is an ordinary girl. But what exactly is ordinary? Well, she loves chocolate, hates school but wants to do good, and is simply trying to find her way.
Savannah is trying to get into Columbia University. And, well, first thing you have to do, right a letter. But if she really wants to get there, she has to do more.
So she goes on a long trip driving from LA to New York. Just so she can share her story of the greatest obstacle she's over come and make her dream come true.
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