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Main Character Energy: New Beginnings

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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at UCF chapter.

As the year comes to a close, I find my life standing in front of a stop sign. Should I turn right? Should I turn left? Or should I make a U-turn and go back in time? With graduation around the corner and adult life settling in, I find myself at a crossroads. Often, I find myself at a stalemate on what I should do next.

Now in my young 20s, the possibilities of what I could do next are endless. I could travel the world, apply for professional school, work, or create a family. Society wanted me to reach certain milestones by a certain age, so they gave me an outline to follow. However, I don’t want society to write my story— I want to write my own.

My younger self was unsure whether or not to follow in society’s footsteps, but now if there is one thing I learned in the last 22 years, it is that you aren’t always going to be a hero in everyone’s story. The least you can do is be the hero in your own story.

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Being the author of my own story is a daunting task. Although writing my own story is challenging, it is also empowering because I can create change whenever I am ready. Most importantly, I can create a story worth telling for my future self to reflect on. I learned it’s okay to find myself stuck on a page, I’m capable of writing a new one. Life comes with roadblocks, but as I continue to persevere and write my story, I will overcome each obstacle.

Through all the chaos and uncertainty, I found myself. My beauty behind my madness. This chapter of my life may be coming to an end, but a chapter must close for a new chapter to reveal itself. After all, this isn’t a goodbye, but an ‘until next time.’ because with every ending, there is a new beginning.

Closing a chapter may be challenging and I may want to return in time. But, I’m keeping my chapter in the past and creating a new one. It is always possible to accomplish anything I put my mind to.

To be transparent, I am still determining what my next chapter will encompass. However, I know whatever is in store for me; I will embrace my new adventures with open arms. There is always a method behind my madness.

As I slowly find my missing puzzle pieces, I will not panic or rush the process. In my past chapter, I learned that patience is a virtue, and my blessing will come. Instead, I will stay calm and hope for the best as I move forward with the lessons my old self taught me. Winter is coming, and a clean slate of snow symbolizes rebirth. I can start over. There is always an opportunity to start fresh.

Eliana Jacobs is a National Contributing Writer for Her Campus. Born and raised in Southwest Florida, Eliana writes articles about lifestyle, Her 20s, and career-related goals/activities. Before becoming a national writer, Eliana wrote under the UCF Her Campus Chapter,where she wrote about health and wellness. Additionally, she has a passion for social justice, advocacy, and race-related news. Beyond Her Campus, Eliana also writes flash fiction and poetry for the nation’s largest student-run organization, Strike Magazine. Some of her most recent publications include Life In Plastic: It’s “Fantastic”. Eliana also was awarded multiple honorable mentions for her writing during her undergraduate career in her school’s Tutors’ Choice Flash Fiction Contest. Lastly, she recently graduated from the University of Central Florida, earning a dual degree in Sociology and Interdisciplinary Studies on a Pre-Medical Track. Ultimately, Eliana aspires to pursue an MD/MPH to specialize in Pediatric Endocrinology while intersecting her passion for public health through medical research, poetry, and journalism. In her free time, Eliana enjoys shopping, working out, and traveling. Lastly, Eliana loves exploring local cuisines and documenting restaurants she tried (Orlando and beyond) on her food Instagram.