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Sarah, 18, Singapore
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I know it's almost the end of February, but I'm hitting the refresh button
Sunday, February 23, 2014 || 11:00 AM

This post is a post I probably should have written a long time ago... but I guess I was distracted. For two months, I mildly lost track of my life - distracted by the new things constantly being thrown in my face. Everything was new! shiny! bright! it made me (temporarily) forget my goals. I became confused... deluded. Thrown off my curve. I've already broken several of my rules. For several months before I started school, I was enamored by the whole idea of being a "protagonist". No - I was obsessed. I was deeply convinced that if I retreated into my own shell - I would win (Win at what, exactly? I don't think I was ever sure - I just liked winning). I've already broken that bit - I'm not really sure who I am anymore. I always thought I was an introvert - but I find myself initiating small talk these days (I've realised that throughout my life, I've never had a problem finding a reasonably large group of friends. Is this normal for someone who is so uncomfortable around strangers? Idek).

I think it is time to lay down some new ground rules. The fact that I can just "rebrand" myself just drives me crazy - I love that. It's not often I am given these chances, so maybe I am panicking just a bit too much and I'm constantly terrified that I'm screwing it up and doing it all wrong. In this new environment, I feel like myself - only minimised. Myself - only smaller. The things that people used to identify me with they no longer do here. The "English/Literature" girl - well, I don't even take Lit anymore. That part of my life is gone forever, when I used to identify so strongly with it. That's great. I need a fresh start - a clean sheet of paper. I'm huge sucker for all things "clean", by clean I mean minimalist and empty and strong. Ever since I was little, I'd like to imagine myself with a wire sponge (the kind you use to really scrub burnt areas of pots and pans) and scrub my brain until it was squeaky clean. I never liked clutter. It made my brain hurt. (I think this stemmed from my love of perfection.)

so 2014

I think it's time to realise what I really, really want - and push to get those things. One day I could become my own self-fulfilled prophecy. No more burdens or being dragged around by chains; strapped down by heavy weights. No unnecessary attachments to people/things/places ... here's to my life that's ahead of me (you're not in it). I already have my resolutions all written down (since 31st Dec 2013 actually) and if I follow them staunchly everything should be A-OK (I already broke one of them but you can be damn sure it's not happening again). I think I'm not very good with balance - I like pushing things all the way to the extremes. But, hey - if it helps me achieve my goals, why not? I think maybe I overestimate myself. This is strength training, I insist. Is it though?

On an entirely different note: I'M HAVING SECOND THOUGHTS ABOUT LEAVING I KNEW THIS WOULD HAPPEN IF I WENT TO JC I KNEW IT I KNEW IT I KNEW IT AAAAARGH (stay strong Sarah remember your goals remember your future)

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