Happily Ever After

Once upon a time, there was this girl who lived in her own imaginary realm. This realm was filled with glistening snow and a huge forest filled with tons of trees that led to a path she was unfamiliar with. Everyday she would pass by the same Forest with bursting curiosity of what was on the other side. Until one day she gained the courage to step foot into that mysterious land. As she slowly entered, she noticed a huge dark hole that was centered in the middle of all the tall trees. She took a step. Then another. Then a few more until her last step was a narrow edge from the dark abyss. Before she knew it she was falling. Falling into this unknown dark hole that had seemed to suck her in deeper. It was completely dark and all she could feel was the air rushing through her hair as she kept falling. She was so scared she tightly shut her eyes and hoped for the best. Suddenly she no longer felt as if she was falling. She quickly opened her eyes to this new realm where everything seemed so green and fructuous. She allowed herself to briefly examine this foreign territory. She noticed how different things were on this Greenland compared to her cozy white place she called home, but for some strange reason she began to love this new land she had found, that held truth, nourishment and hope. She refused to ever go back to that old shiny place again. So for the rest of her life she made Greenland her new home and she lived happily ever after.

If you're wondering why I began my introduction like this, it's because; 1. I'm really into fairy tales. 2. I wanted to be extra and describe myself through a fairy tale and 3. I REALLY like fairy tales.

In my short (or long) anecdote, as you might have guessed, I am the the girl in the story. The changes this girl goes through are similar to my personal changes in life. Her original homeland which is described as white and shiny would describe me when I was young innocent and naive. Then, her being tempted to explore the Forest, which is usually filled with wild creatures, represents my strong curiosity and courage in taking my first step. As the girl fell down the dark hole, she was scared. This in my life, represents how at first I believed I had done the wrong things by exploring out of my comfort zone or by being exposed to differing ideals and perspectives than my own. Finally, The Greenland represented a place in which I have come to my own beliefs and perspectives, that holds truth, comfort and hope that my curiosity actually led me to the truth rather than lies. So there you have it. My life in about 484 words.