We’ve all come across people that we’ve heard stories about. Or the ones who have a “rep” or “background story” of some sort. That’s all assumptions though. How can you really judge someone that you’ve actually never gotten to know? Where I go to school, that’s quite common. We all know each other, but never get the chance or take the opportunity to KNOW one another.

People tend to develop cliques or groups that they tend to just hang around. The group is really close and know everything about each other. But what if we opened our minds and opened our doors and welcomed new people? What would that be like?

I thought about that a long time ago and decided that be an interesting and cool thing to do.

This past year I’ve met some amazing, interesting people that I can now call my closests friends. I’ve opened my door to anyone and talked to anyone who's given me the opportunity.

To add on to that, after interacting and developing close relationships with new people I’ve gone to school with forever, I’ve learned there is such a wide scan of variety of personality, interests, talents, it’s really amazing.

What’s even greater is the fact these new friends have introduced me to THEIR close friends. That way I’ve met even more people.

What I’m trying to say is, never close the door on new people. You shouldn’t be shy to talk to new people, and you should always take the chance to talk to someone new. You never know who you’re going to meet.

Also, if there’s a “rep” or rumor about someone you’ve never gotten to know, do not let that stand in the way of actually getting to know them. They could actually be the opposite of what they’re known for.

The best part about it is, you never feel like you’re alone. I always feel like I have someone to talk to. I know there is someone I’ll see in the hall and catch up with, or someone to eat lunch with.

I feel like not opening yourself up to new people really limits yourself. But if you give yourself and others the opportunity, you could develop a solid relationship. It also makes you a happier person I believe. And being happy and feeling good about yourself is in fact a good way to live.