Getting to Know Me!

   A little girl who felt lost in such a vast world. She slouches fragile like a leaf falling from an autumn tree. This little girl used to be me. Weak and petrified of the outside world, I liven in grey as they lived in black and white. Through my elementary years I was very shy and it was hard for me to make friends. The friends that I did manage to make often 'walked all over me.' I was confused and scared to why I was treates this way by my 'friends.' This then lead to my development of social anxiety. Being around people made me nervous as I thought people would judge me. My insecurites ruined me, I was living a life without colour. I never cared to share my opinion on anything, as I didn't think anyone would care. I was someone who I wish to never be again.

   Presently, I like to think that I have grown from what I was and the experiences that I have overcome and I am continuing to grow. Like a sunflower I have been enriched with an energy of experiences and lessons. I have been shaped by my friends, siblings, and my mom. My friends have taught me to be myself and have shown me the light in myself. My siblings have taught me that the opinions of others don't matter and therefore have help me built a thicker skin. Lastly, my mom has taught me that its okay to laugh at myself and to be spontanous and crazy! I have realised that I am loved and with that realisation , I now radiate it. I don't care about what other people think of me anymore, I love being outgoing. I feel free and happy! Debating with others and standing up for what I believe in gives me adrenaline. Interacting with others is now enjoyable for me and not nerve racking. Honestly, I am able to say that I live happily in a colourful world of sponteinity, creativity, and strenghth.

    I will become completely and indefinetely proud of myeslf and the way that I have grown over the past years. Knowledge will pour from my soul, experiences will be seen in my eyes, and memories will swell my heart. I will be modest, classy, forgiving, and educated. I will live a life in which I teach my thoughts and values to others. Also, I will yearn to learn something new each day. Optimism will drive me and love will encourage me to better myself. I will be someone who people look up to and share their stories to.