Sometimes, people feel so invested in one thing that they block out their surroundings. Phone usage is a good example–people get so caught up in checking social media or texting others that it leads to accidents that will affect them in the long run. We should pay more attention to real life because that’s what matters more.
![Painting their pumpkins during FCCLA’s annual pumpkin painting meeting, juniors Aki Javier and Rizzael Maniego work alongside each other. The members were able to choose their own designs when decorating their pumpkins. “I wanted to win the best pumpkin [award],” Maniego said. “I tried painting Starry Night by Vincent Van Gogh and I feel that it turned out pretty good despite the short amount of time we were given.”](https://southwestshadow.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/club_preview_nov_11.jpg)
