Hailie Overand

Hi! My names Hailie, and my biggest dream since I was 11 has been to go to school in NYC.

As the sun glistened through my eyes, I woke up in my favorite city.
Being in New York is a feeling that’s hard to describe for me because although I’ve only ever called Pittsburgh home,
I feel more at home in the biggest city in the US.
The way the sun reflects against the skyscrapers,
and the wind blows as a taxi drives past are all reminders that I am in control of my life.
I love the adrenaline rush of the millions of things happening all around me, all at once.
I desire the limitless options and opportunities that the city holds.
I crave the accessibility of having everything in my hands,
as quick as a 15 minute walk, or a 3 minute subway ride.
When I’m in New York I love how there's so many different kinds of people,
And how through those random people I can be reminded of the people I love back at home.
New York brings out my inner joy for the little things in life that I usually wouldn’t
appreciate or notice as much,
Like the flowers planted across the sidewalks,
Or the random bursts of music from performers on the streets.
I love the sense of independence that the city gives me.
When I wake up in New York, I wake up feeling free.
Each day is a new chance to reinvent myself
And enhance the future that I desire.
I love New York City because it makes me feel like me.