I grew up a very anxious child. I don't remember how my bubbly toddler self that grew up in the suburbs of Chicago ended up like this.
Every teacher conference ended with how smart of a kid I was. "Gifted," apparently. They just wanted me to raise my hand more. One teacher wanted me to try twice before the year was over and I couldn't even handle that.
At the start of middle school, I knew who I wanted to be. Not a career, but as a person. I prided myself on being kind, considerate, and passionate in what I did. I would never settle for less and always try for more. (I found a paper the other day of messages from my kindergarten friends. Someone said I acted like an "angel from heaven" and I'll never get over that)
I never understood why people would waste their breath being rude to someone. Resentment only gets you so far, and although I've had my fair share of bossy people, sometimes they just need a little love. Everybody does. Love makes the world go 'round.
I had never been a leader, but maybe a little bossy at times. Other's opinions came before my own too many times to count.
Now, the end of middle school, I realize how much I've grown. I have so many friends that I hold so close to my heart. I got three awards for music (two of which were directors choice for leadership, one for teamwork) and that's more than I could've ever asked for. Later on Tuesday I was nominated for another award at a ceremony. They haven't told me yet, but it was by one of my teachers, and I'm incredibly excited.
This is who I've become. Someone I would've looked up to as a kid, and that I truly never lost along the way.
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