Phew, it’s been so long since I’ve updated my blog! Life’s been chaotic, and moving to a new place where you barely know anyone is… weird. I was kinda scared of starting over, making new friends, proving myself to teachers, but at the same time, I’d never been more excited. This was my chance to reinvent myself.
Back in 9th-10th grade, I was really introverted, weighed down by social anxiety, and frankly afraid of trying anything new. I tried too hard to fit in with the wrong set of people, made numerous mistakes, and failed a lot. I lost friends, gained friends, went through all the normal teenage drama; but you know what I didn’t do? Have fun.
Fast forward to right now. Here in this school, no one knew me. That gave me a fresh start to become someone new, someone who was confident, adventurous, and unapologetically herself. And trust me, it isn’t easy. I had to navigate working on myself while studying hard. But it’s been worth it. Sure, I’m still a mess at times; yes, I still freak out over random things. But I love how these past few months have unfolded. I’ve made mistakes and bombed a few exams, but hey, isn’t that just life?…
A few days ago our school took us on a trip to an amusement park, and that’s when I truly realised that I had changed as a person, I was no longer the quiet, cautious girl. That girl didn’t laugh aloud, skip around, dance with friends, or live so freely. And now? I do all of that, and I adore this new version of myself.
When i sat on the bus with my best friend, on the way back home, I took a minute to realise how much having a few people who believe in you, who love who you are, can absolutely transform you in ways you never thought possible.
So, to anyone reading this: learn to let go and go with the flow. It starts off by taking baby steps, be carefree, don’t be scared to venture outside of your comfort zone, embrace the turmoil, take chances, because at the end of the day, it’s about progress, not perfection, AND have more confidence in yourself; because if you don’t look out for you, then who will?
Remember: Every setback, uncomfortable situation, and novel encounter moulds us into the people we were destined to be.
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you’re right 🙂 the past few months have not only been hectic, but also the most stressful months of my life but what I haven’t forgotten to do is have fun with my friends and family. I know I’m not going to remember how hard I studied for that one test. What I am going to remember when I’m old is how much fun I had that one day with my friends. Thank you Palak! 🙂
exactlyyy, so let’s just enjoy every moment!
aww my pluck I’m proud of you and even I realised how mature I’ve become compared to my past choices and I’m proud we all are growing together. May we continue to have lots of fun and keep bombing exams in the right and wrong way
haha yesss!!!