The white saris with silver embroideries and the gold jewelry wrapped the actresses from head to two, glistening under the lighting; each costume piece being emphasized in every move. The camera zoomed into the actress’s face; her expressions changing according to the tempo of the music. Three year old me sat on the ground in front of the T.V., captivated as each move slowly pulled me into the world of dance.
Although I didn’t start taking professional lessons until a few years later, I danced whenever I could; while my parents watched singing competitions on T.V., I would be in the dining room behind them, dancing to each song being sung. Growing older, I was no longer merely fascinated by the brilliant ambiance dance could create, but by the power it had; through movements and expressions, you could tell a story while displaying your …show more content…
My tendency to overthink exaggerated this conflict and left me unable to sleep; I went to school fatigued and unable to focus. I struggled to manage my time efficiently between clubs, family responsibilities, extracurricular activities, and grades, causing my academics to suffer. My focus went towards events that weren’t in my control, causing me to pay less attention towards getting help in the subjects that I was struggling in.
During an English project, second semester junior year, that was meant to help students reflect on their past and see how it has shaped their current selves, I realized that though I couldn’t change the events in my life, deciding how much influence I want each country to have on me is solely my decision. I was letting my grades drop and risking opportunities because of something that didn’t define my abilities. I learned that I had to take advantage of my opportunities to be known for my accomplishments rather than where I belong, and now I use my conflict as motivation to work hard, despite still trying to find where I