The arts have been a part of my life for just almost five years now and if I were to compare myself now to how I was prior to high school, I'd say that I'm at a better standing now that I would've been if I wasn't exposed to the arts.
In middle school, I didn't know where I would end up. The school was focused on micro societies, where each classroom every Thursday would act as a business with different roles that the students would take on. I felt that I was going to be lost if I continued this, but I was oblivious that I could study and witness the arts to the degree that I have.
Having the availability to study writing, theatrics, visual arts, set designing, computer arts, and all else has been an absolute change in my life. When I first auditioned to be a part of creative writing studies, I was, firstly, very nervous about presenting writing that I've done within a weeks span. Secondly, I've never auditioned for anything before nor practiced for an audition. Once I secured a spot though, I immediately felt a passion towards writing and studying poets with their writing.
Soon after, I began studying other arts like theatre, computer arts, film, photography, and theatre design. I discovered that arts can all aid each other in creating something big and extremely creative. I used this to communicate with other artists and see what projects I can help in. Though this, I found that I can communicate very well now than I was able to prior.
I also felt more comfortable with myself. I became comfortable with everything that I hold interests for and learned to try new things when I can because exploration is how I grow both as a person and to hold more passions. I'm confident with meeting people and have become a better all round person.
I've found what I want to pursue in my life and feel well doing handwork for it. I've learned that I'm capable of doing so much in my life, though I haven't believed it when I was told this by teachers. There's always strong encouragement in trying something new because you don't know where it could take you.
