SHARMA

Ihave a love for the many different types of plants that you can buy. For example, I have managed to squeeze around 15 different plants into my once empty bedroom. They have added so much life into my room and to me they represent new beginnings, growth and nurture. The plants in my room are a continuous reminder to keep growing as a person and nurturing the relationships around you.

As I am partial to a good joke, let me ask you, why do trees have so many friends? Because they branch out! It is my hope that all members of our St Mary’s community branch out this year, whether you are making new friends or trying something new. I also think that a plant can represent what lies ahead for us in 2023. In its infancy, a plant is little more than a seed embedded in the soil. But in time, it grows into something vibrant and wonderful.

While writing this, I was trying to think of something fun that I did during the holidays that would blow your minds, but I realised my most treasured memories came from simple activities, whether that was waking up at 5.00am to jump into the ocean or attempting to becoming a professional golfer. All the simple things that I did were so special because I created memories from them. I might have accidently hit the roof while at the driving range, but laughing with my friends for 15 minutes afterwards made the idea of not being a professional golfer okay. For someone else, that might have been an unenjoyable experience, but it is all about what you make out of a moment.

If you haven’t noticed by now, my motto for this year is ‘create something out of nothing’, which outlines two main points; one, to be creative, and two, to have fun. It is that simple.

You have the power to do anything you want. Let 2023 be the year that you try new activities, like joining interhouse dance, even if you are not a dancer. You just never know how much fun you’ll have! Create something out of nothing. If you have nothing, then create something, because nothing will exist by itself unless you let it. Take a ‘leaf’ of faith, because the worst thing that can happen is you fail, and even that can help you to grow as a person. And you know what? There is always next time to try again.

I want 2023 to be fun for all of us; don’t sweat the little things and enjoy the moments that you have in class and around the campus. Try something new, because you never know what you might love. Have fun and let’s create something out of nothing.