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Week 3: My Favorite Quotation

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“Everything will be okay in the end. If it’s not okay, then it’s not the end.” ~Ed Sheeran
This quote means a lot to me. Maybe because one of my favorite artists said it, maybe because of the poet-like quality of it, maybe even the message behind the words. All I know, is that when I’m feeling down, repeating this over and over again, will make me feel okay again.

One of the reasons why I like this quote is because it is sort-of like my stress reliever. Some people count to 10, some go cry alone, some use a stress ball. All I have to do is repeat this over and over again to myself, and instantly it makes me feel like whatever happened was done with, that it’s not the end of the world.

On top of that, this quote was was written by one of my favorite artists, Ed Sheeran. He is a big inspiration to me, and his story also gives some meaning behind his words. When he first tried to get into the music business, he was instantly rejected. Nobody liked his quirky quality, his bright red hair, the fact that he was different. You had to sound like every other singer in the industry. That was when Ed got very depressed. He started singing his songs alone outside, oblivious to the rest of the world. Then one day, a record dealer heard him pkaying, and immediately asked him to record some songs in the studio. He turned out to be a hit.

So basically, for me, this quote is saying, always follow your dreams and never give up. Everything will be okay in the end.

(what is your favorite quote, and what does it mean to you? write in the comments below!)

Showing Anxiety

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I tapped my foot nervously as I waited for the smooth sonata to end. I kept on doing and undoing the bow at the waistline of my silky satin dress that I had on. “How long is their piece?”, I wondered to myself.
I turned and glanced over to my parents. My father looked completely immersed into the beautiful sonata, but my mother glanced at me and gave me a thumbs-up. That made me feel even worse. My heart clenched with fear. Enough with embarrassing myself, what if I embarrass my family?
“Shampurna, you are up!”, my piano teacher called to me. My head was pounding and I felt faint. I numbly walked over to the piano, sitting down slowly, placing my feet on the pedal. My long, slender fingers rested on the piano.
I took a deep breath and I played my piece.

I Am The One Who…

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… whistles the subtle tune of “Tomorrow” every night just to drive my family psychotic.

 

… attempts to go vegetarian, but can’t, due to the fact that every Friday, my family serves a heaping platter of mouth-watering steak.

 

… cherishes every moment that I feel the velvety touch of water on my skin at the lake with family and friends.

 

… despises the crusty dried drool around my mouth every dull morning.

 

… shivers at random times, be it hot or cold, allowing strangers to stop, stare, and gossip.

 

… adores birthdays, not because I’m growing up, but because of the sugary cakes and the delightful presents.

 

… listens to melodic music, usually The Beatles or One Direction, because I see and connect to things on a whole new level.

 

… collects at least one stretchy knit beanie from every single state I visit.

 

… decorates basically every single thing that is handed to me, from clothes to phone cases to school binders.

 

… suffers in solitude, because I hate fake sympathy and unhelpful advice.