The moment of truth is finally revealed. As she let the now stranger's words sink into her head, she is sent into a state of confusion and emotional turmoil.
Determined to unveil the consequential, grave truth behind the entirety of the seventeen y...
" Fixing up a car to drive in it again Searching for the water, Finding it in the rain Up and up, Up and up "
Listen to Up&Up by Coldplay
'They say time can mend your soul, however; it is my personal belief that acceptance is what keeps us moving on while time helps to numb the pain. Do you often question the purpose of existence of a society full of people from all walks of life? Because, I certainly do. The only difference is that, it happens to me always, not often. This very question can evoke memories and critical responses, all of which re surely going to be an eye-opener for me. The following paragraph is my take on the current topic and it is open for interpretations.
Every single individual is unique in one way or another. We are all bestowed upon a hidden aptitude and have inherited 23 contrasting traits from both parents found in the chromosomes of our cells. This is what makes us the one and only. You may have a twin, but your other half is definitely not identical to you. Your personalities and looks can even possibly be as different as chalk and cheese. Despite all of the distinctions, divergence and disparities that set us apart, there is still one similarity we share in common, which is what we are going through - life.
Life is not a smooth path to take on, but rather a journey filled with not only stumbling blocks that act as deterrents to hinder your movements but also occasional occurrences of sweet treats. Sometimes, emotional or physical support may be offered. It may be minimal or maximal. But at the end of the day, it all comes down to weight you have to carry on your shoulders and it is restricted to only you. You have to forbid anyone from swaying, distracting and most importantly putting you down. If at any point you succumb to darkness, causing you drown in turbulent, choppy waves, bear in mind that you are the one that consent to it. Strength, courage, determination and focus are significant qualities to possess in this journey to embark on. Believe in yourself and be clear of what you want; success will then be yours.'
This is part of humanity.
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After finishing some minor touch-ups on the blog post, I could proudly declare that I have checked off everything on the to-do list. Approaching the more psychological side of life was what I yearned to challenge myself to as a topic for my posts. I felt that it required one to pour their heart and soul and was mentally exhausting. Optimistically, the readers should be able to relate and maybe learn a thing or two from it.
Removing the prescription glasses, I shut the Apple laptop before proceeding to swig a mouthful Frappuccino with relish. The heavenly aroma of brewed beverages that wafted into my nostrils and the merry melody that was playing softly in the background soothed my nerves, taking away the stress that disappeared shortly after, leaving no traces behind.
Stressed over what, you might ask. There were currently tons of stuff going in my mind and the fact that I was turning 18 years of age in a month's time was not relieving any of it. How ironic was it that 'desserts' was the anagram of 'stressed' - the same group of letters holding polar opposite meanings?
I took a quick glance at my reflection on the full-length transparent glass window. My dirty blonde hair that was done up in a typical messy bun, with loose tendrils escaping the black elastic. Deciding that I looked decent enough, I packed up and left the vintage café in a jiffy. I walked a short distance before taking in the look of the sky. The ashy rain clouds formed a canopy in the sky and banished the sun. A musky scent lingered in the atmosphere as an imminent storm brewed in the distance. Flares of lightning tinted the sky along with the stern rumbling of thunder. A gale ruffled my hair and swirled the fallen tree leaves into frenzied circles. The devilish gloom in the sky signalled that a torrential downpour would descend any minute.
Just then, precipitous raindrops fell one after another dotting the rough asphalt road to a deep shade of grey. Recalling that I made one unwise decision by dismissing my mother's reminder to grab an umbrella, a colourful string of curses left my lips. I quickened my pace and broke into a run when all of a sudden the rain came in torrents. I quickly regretted leaving the safe haven of the café but it was not helping my situation. I was sprinting towards the nearest shelter in sight when beams of glaring light rays shone on me, catching my attention.
The bright red convertible appeared out of nowhere and tore down the lane by the streets. My eyes were bulging in utter terror as it dawned on me that it was now speeding in my direction. Shock and fear engulfed me as I was stood rooted to the ground. My rational mind was screaming at me to run to safety but I just couldn't move my damn legs.
Right before I could react any further, I collapsed to the ground like a deck of cards. I could feel no pain. My sense of sight was the solitary one that had not failed me. Through my blurry vision, I saw a familiar silhouette pushed open the door weakly, stumbled out of the sports car, and finally buckled at the knees. It was then I blacked out.
