Not Just a Kid
15-year-old Corvin Diaz had a calendar that looked more like a social media influencer’s schedule than that of a typical teenager.
Stories that hit you right in the feels—real, soft, emotional moments about life, love, friendships, and everything in between.
15-year-old Corvin Diaz had a calendar that looked more like a social media influencer’s schedule than that of a typical teenager.
It all started with this crazy idea that my dad had. However, before I share this crazy idea I would like to talk a bit about how my life was before it all changed.
It was a late-afternoon in the middle of July. It was the kind of day where the sun hung low in the sky, casting the world in a ray of golden light. It was one where you didn’t want it to end. My best friend, AJ, and I were gathered at our usual meetup spot.
Baby’s first Christmas. It’s just Mommy and Daddy and I in our cozy downtown apartment on a December morning. Although I’m not quite sure what is so special about today or why there is a prickly tree inside, the love surrounding me is enough to shield me from the cold that I have yet to endure.
The room buzzed with the sound of pencils scratching paper, chairs scraping against the floor, and whispers of conversations I couldn't understand. I sat stiffly at my desk, my hands fisted so tightly my knuckles turned white.