Today's Article

I believe that everyone
goes through hardships in life. Some bigger than others, but we all have
hardships. For me, it was moving to Colorado from Oregon almost five years ago.
I had everything I could ask for in my life. I lived in a small town and was
very popular amongst people there. I had all the friends in the world as well.
We spent hard times and good times together. I never had a lot of hardships
growing up till the end of seventh grade year when my Dad lost his job and we
were forced to move. I lost everything I had and was back to square one. Being
“the new kid” at school and trying to make new friends as well. This is what so
many kids go through. It was tough on me and I’m sure other kids think the same
thing. The one thing that frustrates me is how the kids that have it going for
them never reach out and say “hi” to the new guy. He just gets ignored and
that’s what happened to me. I know what it felt like and now when there is a
new person in school I will always put my hand out and say “hello.” It makes
that person feel so much more appreciated. I wanted to make this known to
everybody about how these type of hardships make a person feel.

I hope that someday
everyone changes their ways and put their arm to make someone feel welcomed. I
know that the first person who put their hand out for me is still my friend and
we have become great friends. It’s amazing how doing the simplest things for
somebody can make sure a big impact on their life. It changes everything in a
minute and before you know it that person has came out of their shell. They get
more outgoing and that is what happened to me. I think just a simple thing like
saying “hi” to someone in the hall is the nicest thing you can do to brighten
up someones day. I do it all the time now and people are even saying “hello” to
me now and it makes me feel like i made a difference. It’s an amazing feeling
knowing that and I’m I got to experience both sides of it because it’s changed
me as a person forever.