The challenge was to write a story close to 100 words that fit Germ‘s theme for the month: “March to the Beat of Your Own Drum.” Twelve-year-old Lila Cooper completed this challenge beautifully.

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.Meg’s Dilemma

by Lila Cooper

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.The bitter air made Meg shiver in her puffy jacket which she thought made her look like a giant marshmallow next to all of the women wearing sleek coats strutting across the NYC streets. When she was in school, she looked across the sea of people only to see more pretty, skinny, fashionable girls. She felt as if someone had just punched her in the stomach and all of her self confidence came flying out of her mouth. I mean, this feeling doesn’t last forever, and it can’t, Meg thought, feeling a little more satisfied with herself.