The Memories
Nickole Mendez
Why do I only remember the big moments? My mother waking me up early from my tiny twin bed to tell me she is taking me to preschool. Getting my makeup done for my very first dance recital. Scoring my first soccer goal in high school. My parents leaving me after dropping me off at military school. Are these big moments really what make me who I am? What would happen to these big moments without the small ones? My mother telling me everything is going to be alright, there is no need to be scared. All my family giving me flowers after the performance. Kicking a soccer ball in the hot sun for hours trying to get better. The tears dripping from my face after it sets in that I’m going to be on my own. These moments are important. The foundation of the house. The spine to a book. They support, they should be remembered too.
My name is Nickole Mendez and I am fifteen years old. I was born and raised in Roswell New Mexico. I enjoy playing sport and involved with Colt athletics. I currently just finished my first year at NMMI and plan to graduate with my class in 2023.