Neon Shadows and Blue Wigs - Middle School Metamorphosis
cbr, 2025, Kernkraft 400 (A Better Day) by Topic and A7S
cbr, 2025, Kernkraft 400 (A Better Day) by Topic and A7S
Dear ms friends and fellow dreamers,
Today, I'm sharing something deeply personal—a transformation that's been brewing in my heart for years. As many of you know, my top hat has been more than just an accessory; it's been a symbol of who I am. But now, as I stand on the precipice of a new chapter, it's time to retire that beloved hat and embrace a new era.
I've waited for this moment, nurturing it through my high school years in Calabasas, California. It's a journey that's led me to this point of metamorphosis, and I'm both thrilled and a little nervous to share it with you.
Before you lies the future—two wigs that represent not just a change in style, but a shift in my very being. These aren't mere hairpieces; they're portals to new worlds, new possibilities. Each strand whispers of the stories we've yet to tell, the adventures we've yet to embark upon.
The first wig, with its sharp angles and metallic sheen, speaks to the strength I've found within myself. It's a declaration of intent, a bold statement that says, "I am here, I am evolving, and I am unafraid." Its futuristic design is a nod to our shared love of dystopian tales—those stories that challenge us to imagine beyond the boundaries of our current reality.
The second wig, softer in its contours but no less powerful, represents the fluidity of identity. Its ethereal blue glow reminds me of the endless sky, of possibilities that stretch beyond the horizon. It's a beacon of hope in a world that often feels shrouded in shadow.
Why dystopia, you might ask? Why do we find ourselves drawn to these tales of struggle and transformation? Perhaps it's because in those stories, we see reflections of our own challenges. We witness characters facing impossible odds, yet finding the courage to stand tall, to fight for what they believe in. In a world that often feels chaotic and uncertain, these narratives give us hope that we, too, can overcome.
These wigs, my friends, are more than fashion statements. They're declarations of identity, of growth, of the endless potential that lies within each of us. They represent the power of reinvention, the courage to shed old skins and step into new versions of ourselves.
As I don these new personas, I invite you to join me on this journey. Let's explore the edges of our imagination together. Let's challenge the boundaries of what we think is possible. Let's create our own stories, where we are the heroes of our own dystopian adventures.
To those who might not understand this change, I ask for your patience and open-mindedness. Change can be scary, but it's also exhilarating. It's in these moments of transformation that we truly come alive.
So here's to new beginnings, to the retirement of my beloved top hat, and to the dawn of an era where we dare to dream in vivid color and bold designs. The future is ours to shape, one wig at a time.
With hope and excitement for what's to come,
- Mitchell Royel & Mitch Leyor
P.S. Remember, in the words of our favorite dystopian heroines and heroes: the power to change our world begins with the courage to change ourselves.