I'm so dramatic. I always have been, and I've been reminded by parents, teachers, and friends alike of just how dramatic I can be. Whether its a poor test grade, a relationship, or a problem that really isn't that big of a deal, I have a notoriety for blowing it out of proportion and dragging everyone down in the process. So I tried to change myself as soon as possible.
"Dear God," I whined to my 8th grade self. "Will I ever change? I hope I'm not like this in high school."
For the first year of high school, it's safe to say I didn't change. But sophomore year forced me to push the drama aside and face the cold, hard truth of reality.
Two weeks before 10th grade started, my grandfather passed away. It was the first time I had ever experienced death in my family, so it was pure, raw heartbreak. He was one of the people I had been the closest with, and he spoiled me more than anyone else. Every single week, he'd bring me a movie or a book, and I'd spend the weekend reading for hours or watching movies. It sparked my love for film and literature.
A week after, it was my 15th birthday. For the first time in my life, I didn't do anything to celebrate.
Then the madness of sophomore year began. Slowly, I started losing friends, and often found myself alone. I put up with a verbally abusive relationship. But my biggest problem was how I blew things out of proportion.
With all of the people I had to deal with that year, I learned how to handle people who are dramatic, panicked, and angry, and so I better learned how to handle myself. Playing therapist for all of the distraught people I met made me feel good about myself, because not only was I helping them, but I was allowing myself to mature in the process.
Fast forward to junior year, and I'm glad to say I'm no longer the whiny, immature mess I used to be. I'm so much stronger, and with more composure in my everyday life.
Two weeks ago I bought a CD, and in the case I found this sticker.
It's become my mantra ever since.
I find this so surprising! To me, you are the opposite of dramatic!
ReplyDeleteI would have liked to know a bit about the people and situations that inspired this new outlook on life for you!