: About Me

Hey there! My name is Taylor Ball. I am only 14 years old, almost 15, but I think I am a pretty good writer. I added myself to helium because I wanted a little extra money. Lets be honest here, we all wouldn't mind a little extra cash, especially a teenager like myself. I don't do it just for the money though I actually like to write. I am an outgoing, fun, and athletic person. I am on my school's volleyball, basketball, and softball teams and love a good competition. I am not the best writer yet, but I am young and hope to improve. If you have any tips for me they would be greatly appreciated. Please write me! Thanks.

My passion is ...

volleyball, basketball, and softball!

I know too much about ...

[you can never know too much]

My parents always told me ...

I can achieve great things, it just takes some practice.

My childhood ambition ...

is to be a professional athlete, and a veterinarian.

My favorite memory ...

I have many and it would have to include my best friends.

Why I write ...

It is fun and expresses my feelings and personality.

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

nothing at the moment, but I love music.

My first job ...

haven't had one yet.

My best moment ...

to many.

My inspiration ...

Lory Harigan {professional softball pitcher}

Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: The pool party incident

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I stood there at the pool's edge, back turned to the water, and taking in all the attention. I could feel all eyes on me as I prepared to do the amazing back dive from which so many hours of mine were spent on practicing. It was a pleasant feeling to have all my friends gazing upon me, but I was truly concerned about just one pair of eyes that bright summer day and those belonged to a boy named Aaron. The new kid in town is how people referred to him in conversations He was fresh on the block and happened to occupy the beautiful two-story home next door to mine. Time was passing and I knew...

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