melted marmellows
I have come to realise that a number.. no, rather most of us are very or extremely self-conscious since image and outer appearance are of relative importance in our so called "teenage world' of labels and brands and status and popularity and what not.
Yeah, all those matter & all those make you feel good for quite a while but I have also realised that it takes much effort to keep up with it and it can get really tiring and overwhelming sometimes. We want to be pleasing to others so that we ourselves can be satisfied. But all these are merely on the surface and is the superficial side of life. I can't deny that in such a media-dominated era, our eyes are open to such stuff and it is a pity. As much as we try to stay who we are and be steadfast to our own beliefs, we either secretly wanna be someone else or are forced to changed in circumstances.
I've seen so much in just one semester of my new school life, gotten many insights, learnt many lessons. And I find that most, if not, all of us are vulnerable and afraid in our own ways.
Some go hard on themselves for failing,
some get insecure talking about their past,
some are afraid their personality is put across wrongly to others
some think they aren't good enough for their friends
some are afraid to speak up
some are conscious about looks and size
some fear gossip
some worry about peer pressure
some simply just don't open up.
We have to realise that all of us come from different backgrounds and upbringing, bringing abt different mindsets and mentalities. And when we actually come together we don't see all of these parts in a similar way that we don't see all parts of a movie. So i guess all we can do for each other is be there when we can, be straightforward when there is a need and be critical yet understanding at the same time. Then we can see that school life isn't that bad after all.
Just some food for thought for myself.
On the other hand, exams are all starting to line up for everyone and i have to prepare for one final shot. One paper.
Before I can finally take a breather and prepare for the next chapter.
accepting you for who you are, accepting me for who i am.
Yeah, all those matter & all those make you feel good for quite a while but I have also realised that it takes much effort to keep up with it and it can get really tiring and overwhelming sometimes. We want to be pleasing to others so that we ourselves can be satisfied. But all these are merely on the surface and is the superficial side of life. I can't deny that in such a media-dominated era, our eyes are open to such stuff and it is a pity. As much as we try to stay who we are and be steadfast to our own beliefs, we either secretly wanna be someone else or are forced to changed in circumstances.
I've seen so much in just one semester of my new school life, gotten many insights, learnt many lessons. And I find that most, if not, all of us are vulnerable and afraid in our own ways.
Some go hard on themselves for failing,
some get insecure talking about their past,
some are afraid their personality is put across wrongly to others
some think they aren't good enough for their friends
some are afraid to speak up
some are conscious about looks and size
some fear gossip
some worry about peer pressure
some simply just don't open up.
We have to realise that all of us come from different backgrounds and upbringing, bringing abt different mindsets and mentalities. And when we actually come together we don't see all of these parts in a similar way that we don't see all parts of a movie. So i guess all we can do for each other is be there when we can, be straightforward when there is a need and be critical yet understanding at the same time. Then we can see that school life isn't that bad after all.
Just some food for thought for myself.
On the other hand, exams are all starting to line up for everyone and i have to prepare for one final shot. One paper.
Before I can finally take a breather and prepare for the next chapter.
accepting you for who you are, accepting me for who i am.