From the day
Perspective: The Teenager · Sight
I’m hunched in the backseat of the SUV, the neon glow of the cineplex blurring against my side-swept bangs as we wait in line for the *I Am Legend* premiere. My palms are sweaty while I stare at the futuristic glass screen of my new iPhone, praying I don't drop it on the floor mat because the cracked screen vibe is way too sketchy. Mom’s complaining that **$1.12** is a total rip-off for a loaf of bread at the grocery store next door, but I’ve got my earbuds in, drowning her out with Alicia Keys' "No One." The world looks sharp and digital tonight, all chrome silhouettes and glowing blue dashboards under a freezing December sky.