High school wasn’t easy for me.
I found puberty to be awkward, and I had this crazy growth spurt.
I was taller than all the girls in my class, which left me feeling self-conscious. But, college felt much better since people were a bit grown up. I went to an ivy league school because I had spent most of my time studying. This was a big plus for my parents, who were more than happy to see a bright future for me. They made sure I was comfortable in school and were so happy to see me leave high school woes behind. I’m now in my final year and hope to graduate with honors. Last winter, I decided to surprise my folks with a random visit. We had a bit of a break, and I was happy to be home for the holidays. However, when I tried to sleep in my room that first night, it was impossible because there was no heat. Dad tried to check the heating unit and noted it was working okay. The rest of the house was warm and comfortable, but my room was so cold. It seemed something was preventing the vent from blowing warm air into the room. I went to sleep in the guest room, and dad assured me he’d call an HVAC technician the next day. There was a holiday backlog at the HVAC company, so we had to wait until 2 pm for the lady to arrive. She managed to inspect the heating system and ductwork. There were gaps in the HVAC duct, causing warm air to leak out. As a result, none was blowing into my bedroom. The HVAC technician managed to do duct sealing before she left.