Shmoji

Cause I open up a bit too much and they just wanna dip”

(I had to write a creative writing piece and it turned out really good. I thought I'd share it and maybe it will touch someone's heart? I apologize if the beginning has any offensive parts, it was supposed to be describing my past self. Also, the pictures are in order of me when I was younger to older from left to right starting from the top) Title: Mountains of Liberation

I was born near the beach, where humidity sticks to you like a leech. I grew up here knowing no other home, but little did I know, my heart would roam.

Near age 14, I gained a negative aspect of life, my thoughts about home cut sharp like a knife. I hated my town, everyday it brought me down. I thought “what is the point, life is a waste”, it almost felt as if I was misplaced.

Life was such a bore, the only thing that kept me alive was the monthly concert we all waited for. One night when I was leaving a show, a guy jumped out of his car pointing a gun, it seemed so slow. People like this was why I wanted to leave that place, was the whole world like this, or should I just embrace.

Throughout my mid teenage years, summers were spent in the mountains with my uncle, while I let home disappear. Going to the mountains every summer made me realize, I was meant to spend my life closer to the skies. Mountain activities are great: hiking, white water rafting, and rock climbing are a few, and the beach has sand...ew.

Senior year of highschool and I had no idea what came next, all I knew was that I wanted to get away from the ghetto rednecks. Every few weeks my college counselor would advise me, showing me all the universities, none I would agree. Coming from a poor family I knew nothing about college, when I saw a pamphlet about AppState, I knew it was the place I would gain a lot of knowledge.

Left for college, a town where I was not known, how to survive, worst fear is being alone. Now I live on a mountain, up in the clouds, the beauty so inspiring, depression no longer enshrouds.

Opportunities every direction you look, growing mentally and intellectually, every opportunity I took. Becoming more thankful for life everyday, gaining the knowledge to make the world a better place in some way. Weekends spent hiking with friends; animals, plants, and water, the wonders of the world never end. Traveling and learning, it can open your mind to your reason on Earth, your heart is yearning. It may seem funny, but ever since I was young I recall, when up in the mountains I felt closer to God, standing tall.

Compared to home, people are so kind here, I have made so many more friends, bonds that will never disappear. I honestly could not be any more happy, I am sure to most that sounds really sappy.

Here in the mountains I have found out how to be happy no matter where I live, I want to take that knowledge to anyone who needs it and give. I know there are people around who feel just like I used to, I want to help them all, show them how I grew.

Since I was young, I knew my passion was computers, now a first year in college and I already have a job with other tutors. I know in my future I will use technology to change the Earth, maybe through subtle messages, I will help end hate and spread love for all it’s worth.

The mountains truly opened my eyes, becoming more and more understanding, truly wise. Maybe it is because the valleys have seen so much, they can grab you and take you in with just one touch.

For me, the mountains brought change, a different mindset towards the world, oh so strange.