The Melissa that was in middle school was shy when she moved to Santa Ana, she lost herself , she did not see her potential. However high school was a fresh start a door full of opportunities,opportunities that were hard to come by. I realized that in order for me to grow and continuously change and to become the person I am meant to be. I have to put myself in uncomfortable situations. Therefore I began using the countdown method 1-2-3. After I said 3 I got out of my seat and began talking to people , I began joining clubs and sports.Such as Ocad, Track,NHS,CSF,NAC,as well as Upward Bound. I began to see a side of me that was unknown. A side that I admired. I began seeing who Melissa Palmerin can potentially become. Pushing myself out
