Quaintrelle: (n.) a woman who emphasizes a life of passion.

Quaintrelle is a word you probably haven't heard of. Passion is something that is tricky. It is not something we learn to find nor something we can force ourselves to learn. Passion is destined through fate.Throughout life, many of us are told to pursue our passions and dreams; however, that is never as easy as it sounds. Nowadays, money, time, and family affect our passions and choices.

Whether you are a man or woman, or anything else, a quaintrelle is a powerful word. So what does it mean to be a quaintrelle? Living a life of passion is more than a concept, it's a journey. My whole life I have felt like I couldn't find my passion until now, and it's clearly writing. When you come into college, you feel so overwhelmed. All of these people seem to have their lives together; pre-med, pre-law, pre-physical therapy and so on. There I stood, undecided and unsure about my future, and passions.

The fact is that to be a quaintrelle is much harder than people think. To be a quaintrelle, you fall nine times and stand up 10. To be a quaintrelle, you don't fall into pressure and false identity. To be a quaintrelle, you follow your heart sometimes before you follow your brain. To be a quaintrelle, you pursue your passions and interest regardless of the outcome sometimes.To be a quaintrelle, you hold onto the people you are passionate about. To be a quaintrelle, you love. To be a quaintrelle, you are bold.

Although the definition of a quaintrelle describes a woman, this doesn't mean that it only applies to women. To be a quaintrelle, in my opinion, is a goal. With the influence of the media on our society today, I feel that very often our passions are erased with "what should be." So go out. Text that person you're thinking of and tell them you're grateful for that passion and presence in your life. Go after that dream everyone didn't believe was real enough. Live a life full of passion and passionate people; because we only have one shot.