We all Looked Up by Tommy Walsh

     We All Looked Up by Tommy Walsh is a 3rd person narrated story about 4 high school seniors telling their perspective of the world ending. After finding out about the repulsive astroid named Ardor is going to crush earth in two months, Andy, Anita, Peter, and Eliza's life has been changed completely, and theirs no stopping it. Ardor has drastically changed the teenagers life in a positive way.

     Anita is a normal teenager. She is done what she is told. Her parent's goals are for her to success in academics and life. Anita has never failed a test. She has been listening and living her ways of life by her parents ever since. However after hearing about Ardor, her life is turned the opposite direction. "You still have time to get it done." says Suzy, the guidance counselor. What Suzy is trying got say is, even though the world is ending, it doesn't not mean Anita should spend her time whining about death. Suzy has probably understood that Anita is not really the girl who wants to be successful at academics. She has something else she wants to be and Suzy is encouraging her to accomplish it. Anita takes that advice, and does something very unexpected. She joins hands with Andy, a senior who skips classes, and doesn't pay attention to anything in school. In other words, someone who's the complete opposite of her. "You'll play music, and Ill sing ok? Also I need to move in with you." Anita and Andy are not completely different. They both see light in music. Anita fulfills her dreams of being a singer, with the help of Andy and Ardor.

 Andy is a worry free boy. He skips classes as often as he can. He also visits the guidance counselor numerous times. Andy has a taste for music. He plays instruments and sings, with his friend Bobo. Andy is determined to get his crush Eliza's attention. After he hears about Ardor, Andy's mind changes. He slowly becomes closer to Anita. He soon lets Eliza join with Peter. "Andy feels guilty for not letting Anita know he lover her." This quote is showing that he realizes that Anita is right for him, and Eliza is right for Peter. Anita and Andy should be together as music soul mates. Therefore Anita has changed Andy.

 In Conclusion, Ardor has changed both Anita's and Andy's life. It has taught them, to move on from the past and start new. Anita has finally chose her singing career, along with Andy. Andy and Anita both have each other. Teenagers can relate to this by understanding that no matter how much time is left, it is better to do what you love and spend it wisely.