Well so, it starts like this. I was born on 12th October 2005 and I’m turning 16 next month (super excited for it). Lived on this planet for quite some time now. Had a lot of reality checks. (I’m sure you all also must have had that at least once in your life cuz it’s very important!). When someone used to ask me what do I want to be when I grow and I always used to say something different like a doctor (because both of my parents are doctors, so, naturally), a nurse, an artist and so much more. I watched one Barbie movie and I loved it so much that I said I’ll be a fashion designer. And guess what, I even said once that I want to be a patient. Like seriously?! I was pretty dumb back then.
Someone asked me once, “Would you want to be friends with your younger self?”I thought for a moment. To be honest, I never would have like becoming friends with my younger self, at least till 7th standard. 7th standard was a pretty life-changing year for me. So many things were happening at that time. It was both the best and the worst year. I’ll start by telling with the best ones, I got really good marks in maths (you all must be wondering what’s so special about this but trust me for a person who hates maths or is simply not good at it, it’s a pretty big thing), had all my 3 crushes were in the same school as me (how can I claim to have a crush? Well I had, you just can’t help it seriously, it was my teenage year, it was absolutely normal to have crushes), became friends with 3 people who changed my life and helped in becoming a better version of myself. They are some of my best friends now and I’m really grateful to them.
Now, for the worst part. Before becoming friends with those 3, I was already in a group. I had so much fun and I wouldn’t trade that for anything. So, one day they said they don’t wanna be friends with me anymore. The reason, I don’t quite remember actually and it doesn’t matter now is because it happened 4 years ago. I cried a lot that day (no kidding). And let me tell you, I’m not usually a person who cries. But I did.
I’m in 11th grade currently and by far this is the best class. I enjoy every bit of it. I’ve grown as a person and I feel happier now as compared to before. If someone asks me now, would you like to be friends with yourself? My answer now would be a 100% yes!
The credit goes to my family and my friends who always supported me no matter what and had faith in me. I love you all!
I’m sure all of you must be wondering by now, why am I telling you all this. Well, I decided to give the competition a little twist and thought of making my essay a little unique and personal. This is my story and maybe in the future, when I get recognition or even get famous, this book would be published telling my journey. You never know what the future holds for you, you can just hope. Maybe one day you’ll actually get to read this book which I call ‘The Story of My Life’. Please don’t get the title confused by One Direction’s song. The title is the same, I agree but both are different and talks about the journeys of different people.
As for the author, which is me, named Khushi Gupta who is a 15-year-old school girl practicing her writing skills and letting the world know her story. I always had a knack for writing at least that’s what people used to say to me. Always been and will always be a hopeless romantic. Also, fun fact about me, I consider being called weird a huge compliment. You must be wondering how is that a compliment, well, look at this, it simply means you’re not like the vast majority of people who can’t or won’t be themselves. And isn’t it the best part? No one would like if everyone is or acts like Khushi, that wouldn’t make who you are. It won’t be your true identity and the worst thing to not have is a true identity. So, do a favor to yourself and be proud of who you are even if no one around you appreciates it because you are there to appreciate it and in the end, that’s what matters, right?
I literally started giving life lessons here and became philosophical for a moment. Writing this essay has become very personal to me and it’s in a very raw form and I hope that the readers also understood the emotions behind this. Remember, not just an adult can give a life lesson, sometimes kids also say something which has quite deep significance and something to think over. So, don’t take them for granted and actually listen to them.
I have been rambling for so long now but there’s just one more thing that needs to be said and reminded to everyone. Never, ever, ever lose hope. Even when it comes to marks, friends, or even someone you love. Because as I said before, you never know what the future holds. And being hopeful is the best thing we can do.
I started by telling you my life story and then ended with so many life lessons. This was just one part of it, the rest of the portion would be written as I keep on growing. If you enjoyed reading it, let me assure you, you might get to read it in proper book form, maybe after 15 years or so. Till then, au revoir!
Great, hope u will achieve your dreams, …….reading this I felt that it’s the story of everyone, the some or the other way…….the way you expressed is amazing, and relatable, keep it up….. Usually I read only few lines but your writing compelled me to read it all….. It is a simple subject but expressed in a good way….