Elle Becker, an Arizona native, finds solace in the desert's embrace, calling it home despite her adventures elsewhere. Writing is her compass, guiding her through the twists and turns of life. When not writing, she treasures moments with loved ones, relishing the Arizona winter outdoors. She hides under a rock during the summer. A lover of painting, reading, writing, and crushing Scrabble victories, Elle dreams of becoming a future crazy dog lady. She previously won the Tempe Writing Competition in Poetry and was Highly Commended in the prestigious McLellan Poetry Competition. Besides writing here and for Medium, she can be found in publications such as Five on the Fifth, Twenty-Two Twenty-Eight, and The Mighty. She loves to hear from you and encourages you to write your heart out. You never know where words can take you.