Proposal: Hang out with people from different friend groups and bond outside of school.


After completing the 5 hours of my personal challenge, I feel a lot better about myself. I have been stuck with the same group of kids since 4th grade, but I have never really fully opened up to everyone. I get nervous talking to new people and socializing with people I have never had a conversation with before. Just this year, I feel as if my behavior has changed because I have realized that I only have a year of high school left with these people, so I might as well get to know them and create memories with them! Also, I am feeling more comfortable in my own skin which makes me more confident and willing to branch out. Recently I have just been letting negative news go right over my head. Why worry about stupid, petty, high school drama? I am trying to keep myself positive and enjoy the little things.

Branching out to different friend groups was one of my main goals coming into senior year, and now doing so, I have had a lot more fun! I am open to many more people and I try not to judge from afar. I have realized that a person may act totally different outside of school. Whether it may be more friendly...or more exclusive. Even I have noticed, I act different outside of school than I do in school. I  act more myself and I am carefree and I like to goof around more. Since people are always surrounding me, I can act weird and strange around my friends without people judging me. I have realized though, at a party scene I am more calm rather than acting all goofy and weird like I would if it was just me and a few of my friends hanging out.

After hanging out with people from different friend groups than the one I'm used to, I believe that Parties are the best way to do so. People are in a more relaxed atmosphere and have the time to actually have a conversation with you and get to know you better. Also since everyone is usually in a crowded space, you are right next to people so why not start a conversation! Parties is not the only way to get to know different people, for example I hung out with people that I have not hung out with before at Pumpkin Fest. Not only did I talk to them, but I also went out to lunch with them. I realized that just one small part of bonding can make you feel so comfortable around that person.

Even though I completed 5 hours of bonding and getting to know people that I have not talked to before, I still want to pursue this challenge even more. I am working hard to open myself up and feel comfortable around most people and not be afraid of what they think of me. I just have to be myself and have a good time during my last year of high school. I would rather create many fun memories than regret not opening up to people even if I didn't like them.