It was like I was In a dark forest and all around me were bright yellow eyes. I was terrified. I didn’t talk at all In my first period, but Inside I was screaming with pain and anxiety. I was new, I was fresh out of the oven ready to be eaten alive by the 6th grade teachers and children! Throughout the whole day I was nothing more than a sack of depression and social anxiety. I kept to the sides, hidden, I was In the shadows like a rat. The next day I came to school trying out a different attitude. I was trying to act optimistic and actually social, but the truth Is: I was dying inside. I had two …show more content…
Therefore, With the increased optimism, I finally made a friend, Vanessa Ruiz. She introduced me to all new people that are immensely close friends of mine now. When me and Vanessa became friends I had increased confidence, I felt like Superman with unstoppable power! Later on at lunch, I was walking behind the school to the rocky field that glee club practices on, It was hot and dusty like the desert, yet they were all still singing till their throats gave out. They were singing “ rather be “ one of my favorite songs! Without a shadow of a doubt, I started to sing along and momentarily soon I was an official glee member! This boosted my confidence drastically! I went from a lump of coal to a magnificent, glistening, shiny diamond, from a infinitesimal hopeless caterpillar to a majestic, beautiful, bouncing butterfly! I made friends with a whole new group people who introduced me to other people! I just kept growing. Consequently, now wherever I explore I have people saying “ hi Austin “ and “ hey, what’s up Austin” and half the time I don’t even remember their names! I feel remorse that I don’t, but I don’t