- Based on the character Cynthia from Raymond's Run



The piano came to a sudden hush as my fingers slipped off the keys. Perfection, as always. I am a perfectionist. It is who I am. I try not to show off a lot; but being who I am that is hard. At school my main goal is to be better than everyone else. It may seem like I am a snotty girl who only cares about showing off, but that is not true. I am who I am because of my life. Ever since I was a little girl I've been trying to change my life. Growing up in a house where everything has to be perfect has changed who I once am. Kids in school have known me for showing off and always being this way. My parents expect me to win everything. Spelling bee's , to test's, even mastering the piano. The one thing I hate about my life though; is that so many people dislike me. Including one person who I dislike back, Squeaky. Also known as Hazel Elizabeth Deborah Parker. But I am kind of jealous of her. She has a life. I know her brother and she always seems to keep a sharp eye on him. She is a role model. Being a girl in all adults think we are supposed to be dainty women who stay in the house and listen to their mothers while they talk about politics. Squeaky is different though. She not only stands up for her brother but I think she enjoys doing it. She is also a great runner. She practices every minute of everyday. She is so good at practicing something she loves. I don't get to practice something I adore doing. Sure, I have spelling bee's and piano lesson's but I don't have something I enjoy doing. But today that will all be determined on how well Squeaky has practiced. Gretchen is going to race and try and beat Squeaky this year. She is pretty brave getting the nerve to do this. Even though I hate Squeaky more than piano lessons or spelling bee's she has a passion for running and I admire that.