Life is ten times better when you can truly be yourself. I believe that everyone should feel comfortable in their own skin and stand out. Throughout my middle and high school years , I always notice how quick people follow trends. Whether it’s a certain brand , style , or just sayings they are somewhat relatable and the main topic of conversations. Sometime last year the fidget spinner trend was a big thing in my school. Fidget spinners came in different shapes , colors , and sizes , Everyone mostly had and wanted a spinner because they were cool . I’d always spend my time looking where to purchase one and I would use my friend’s spinners before school started , in class , at lunch, and even after school! Eventually the trend died after a
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Eighth grade was the worst year of my life and to this day I am thankful for everything that has happened to me. I remember when I used to hang out with the wrong people and following people’s bad footsteps just because I was lonely and needed some friends. I made choices that not only changed my life , they also showed cause and effects of my actions.I remember when it all started , I was offered my first drug. My friends and I were at a park and they randomly had some drugs. I didn’t think they were serious at first but they were under the influence before I even knew it , I was scared but curious at the same time. As I was offered the cigarette looking thingy I thought long and hard , “ should I ? “ I almost said yes but I realized how stupid it would be of me so I left home. At school I stopped hanging out with the those kids and I found myself in the band table , there I met some of the coolest people who liked me for my personality. Of course I was constantly confronted and almost bullied because of my refusal , but my mind didn’t change. Everyday I am growing and forming new beliefs and ideas , hence my ultimate motto, “ be yourself…. “
Now I can live my life free of opinions and judgement. My belief could be interpreted in many different ways but when it comes down to it there is only one message. When you grow up and you reminiscence on your past days will you be happy or
Eighth grade was the worst year of my life and to this day I am thankful for everything that has happened to me. I remember when I used to hang out with the wrong people and following people’s bad footsteps just because I was lonely and needed some friends. I made choices that not only changed my life , they also showed cause and effects of my actions.I remember when it all started , I was offered my first drug. My friends and I were at a park and they randomly had some drugs. I didn’t think they were serious at first but they were under the influence before I even knew it , I was scared but curious at the same time. As I was offered the cigarette looking thingy I thought long and hard , “ should I ? “ I almost said yes but I realized how stupid it would be of me so I left home. At school I stopped hanging out with the those kids and I found myself in the band table , there I met some of the coolest people who liked me for my personality. Of course I was constantly confronted and almost bullied because of my refusal , but my mind didn’t change. Everyday I am growing and forming new beliefs and ideas , hence my ultimate motto, “ be yourself…. “
Now I can live my life free of opinions and judgement. My belief could be interpreted in many different ways but when it comes down to it there is only one message. When you grow up and you reminiscence on your past days will you be happy or