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Celebrating my 21st Birthday in Lockdown 2020

If you were born in 1999, chances are you’re probably celebrating your 21st birthday in Lockdown. I thought I’d share my experience with it, because it was not as bad as I thought! I got to see some family members from the 6 feet social distancing rule, opened presents as usual, eat really nice food, watch movies, talk to friends online... it was pretty normal except not being able to go on any kind of trip which is what my family love most about celebrating birthdays I think. It’s just an excuse to have a break from the stresses of life, which is pretty much how I feel in lockdown right now. In terms of the lockdown in general, I’ve had some ups and downs in regards to how I feel about the whole thing. At the beginning I was upset that my second trip to America had been cancelled, and I felt sad about being separated from my friends in such short notice. I was also worried that it was never going to end, and that the worst would happen. After a few weeks, my feelings towards it star...

A Letter to my School Bullies/ 11-15 Year Old Self

"Just know that you did not fully break me" Dear bullies, Remember me? I can't believe I haven't been in touch with you to say this yet, but now its time. I struggle to know how you sleep at night, knowing the unbearable pain you caused to an innocent little girl for all those years. I just want to start off by making it clear that you have actually improved my future. Thanks to you, I've been able to work harder, inspire people, inspire myself and my friends and family. I have not been afraid to say no to opportunities that you could probably only dream of. I have become courageous, strong, and a person that you quite frankly will NEVER be. The light that you stole from that young girl has now returned and I am better and happier than I've ever been before. I'm not sure what you were hoping to achieve from the persistent laughing, name- calling, death threats and sick jokes you drowning me in, but I have created so much positivity from this like yo...