PATHWAYS

Why It All Matters

       From a young age, I understood my path in life was going to differ from everyone around me. At first, this was scary, no one wishes to be alone, but I soon realized the importance of my unique pathway. I was not meant to blend in with the group, instead, I stick out from others and act according to myself and I inspire change by doing so. There always needs to be a trailblazer, someone to pave a way for others so that change can occur. I believe I am just that; a trailblazer who hopes to showcase what it means to be different and how much more fun it is to be one’s self as opposed to conforming to the majority’s beliefs.

      As you continue through my website you will notice I all but lack pride. Pride in myself, in my beliefs, in my hopes, and in my community. However, I do not believe I am ignorant of the idea that I am human; I am not immune to mistakes, as a matter of fact, I embrace mistakes and use every error to better myself. I have come very far from who I once was. I have learned to trust myself and I have become aware of the issues with which plague our society. Prejudice, ignorance, apathy, and extremism are all issues I feel immense passion against. I have aligned myself in communities that focus on not only eradicating the issues but also teach others on how to best avoid becoming a part of the problem.

        And while it is easy to look at me as just a grade twelve student, I strongly hope you can look towards what I have accomplished and what I am building. Understanding that even the youngest minds can create impactful change is important for us all to begin moving forward.