Wadana Kakakhel, Grade 12
UWCEA Moshi
The calm that nature brings to the soul / sunsets tinted pink and full of cotton candy clouds / the moon, shining against the midnight sky / Kilimanjaro against a lilac sky at sunrise / a gentle summer breeze acting like medicine for a tired heart / the sound of crickets chirping, my background music.
The comfort of art / poems that feel like a hug from an old friend / films that sound like a mother’s lullaby / songs that taste like summer four years ago / clothes that smell like your childhood home / books that remind you of your values.
The ability to connect with other people / holding hands when words aren’t enough / “I’ve watched that show for years!” / a thoughtful gift from a loved one / inside jokes / deep conversations at 3am / handwritten letters / a shoulder to rest your head on.
Intellectually stimulating conversations / attachment styles / Maslow’s hierarchy of needs / your upbringing’s impact on your view of the world / existentialism / hedonism or stoicism? / “ego is the enemy” / Stanislavski’s theory of realism / words that spark passion.
Airport nostalgia / being at a place that embodies the “transition stage” of life / countless faces hurrying towards destinations unknown to me / strangers with eyes full of kindness / a mysterious group of tourists speaking a foreign language / passports and tickets to the next best escape / long layovers and comfortable chatter filling the air.
Self expression through style / flowy black skirts and tops / signature black hijab / silver jewelry / kimoyo beads bracelet / jhumkay / cropped hoodies / snake rings / funky earrings / anything grunge.
Vulnerability / opening up to someone / wearing my heart on my sleeve / confessions of love / soft reminders / acceptance of rollercoasters of emotion / sitting with my feelings until the world stops spinning / signs of serenity.
Self discovery / exploring new schools of thought / gratitude journal / reading new genres of books / practicing healthy habits / budgeting / online courses / boxing / acting in a play / mbti personality test :P / watching Unjaded Jade’s videos / adulting.
Diversity of experiences / childhood in Kabul / walks in crowded Saddar bazaar in Peshawar / home away from home in Moshi / daily interactions with people from every corner of the world / refreshing takes on old ideas / expansion of knowledge.
Unpredictability of life / casual magic / unexpected turns in my path / falling in love with the way things go / “everything happens for a reason” / acceptance of lack of complete control / serendipity.
The comfort of art / poems that feel like a hug from an old friend / films that sound like a mother’s lullaby / songs that taste like summer four years ago / clothes that smell like your childhood home / books that remind you of your values.
The ability to connect with other people / holding hands when words aren’t enough / “I’ve watched that show for years!” / a thoughtful gift from a loved one / inside jokes / deep conversations at 3am / handwritten letters / a shoulder to rest your head on.
Intellectually stimulating conversations / attachment styles / Maslow’s hierarchy of needs / your upbringing’s impact on your view of the world / existentialism / hedonism or stoicism? / “ego is the enemy” / Stanislavski’s theory of realism / words that spark passion.
Airport nostalgia / being at a place that embodies the “transition stage” of life / countless faces hurrying towards destinations unknown to me / strangers with eyes full of kindness / a mysterious group of tourists speaking a foreign language / passports and tickets to the next best escape / long layovers and comfortable chatter filling the air.
Self expression through style / flowy black skirts and tops / signature black hijab / silver jewelry / kimoyo beads bracelet / jhumkay / cropped hoodies / snake rings / funky earrings / anything grunge.
Vulnerability / opening up to someone / wearing my heart on my sleeve / confessions of love / soft reminders / acceptance of rollercoasters of emotion / sitting with my feelings until the world stops spinning / signs of serenity.
Self discovery / exploring new schools of thought / gratitude journal / reading new genres of books / practicing healthy habits / budgeting / online courses / boxing / acting in a play / mbti personality test :P / watching Unjaded Jade’s videos / adulting.
Diversity of experiences / childhood in Kabul / walks in crowded Saddar bazaar in Peshawar / home away from home in Moshi / daily interactions with people from every corner of the world / refreshing takes on old ideas / expansion of knowledge.
Unpredictability of life / casual magic / unexpected turns in my path / falling in love with the way things go / “everything happens for a reason” / acceptance of lack of complete control / serendipity.
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