If you didn’t have an age, how old would you think you were?
I don’t know. Older than 18, definetly. I’d say 23-25. I’m still young and want to have fun but I don’t find fun in what most people my age do. I’m more at that stage where chilling at home doing something lowkey is fun for me. Wild nights are rare and far between.
What is the most inspirational thing you’ve ever heard?
Be yourself. Not much but it inspires me because it’s true. So many people are afraid to be the people they actually are.
Describe your future wedding.
It doesn’t exist. No marriage for me.
Why you are doing this challenge?
To see the progression I make in a year.
Your life story in three words:
Still being written.
Is the truth always good to hear, why or why not?
Yes, they say the truth hurts more than lies but truth is lies hurt more than the truth because being lied to just means you weren’t worth being honest to.
What makes you smile?
When was the last time you tried something new?
Lately I’ve been trying this thing called ‘opening up’ I’ve never done before. I’ve always kept parts of myself a secret because everyone leaves in the end anyways. But I’m tryinf not to put the doubts of my past on people who seem to genuinely want to be there for me. I just hope they mean that. My new thing though is being vulnerable.
When is it time to stop calculating risk and rewards, and just do what you know is right?
Always. The phrase “you only live once” seems so funny and played out but it’s the truth. Thinking of the consequences of your actions only holds you back from living a full life.
Is it possible to lie without saying a word?
Yes, a simple look can hold a whole lie.
Your best friend just died, what is your reaction:
I honestly don’t know. I don’t cry or go crazy when people die. Not even ones I was close with. I’m just…quiet. I sit there like a mute and I hide inside myself. If my best friend died? I’d probably never come out of myself.
Write a letter to yourself stating all the things you love about yourself:
Dear Joanna,
You are a beautiful girl with an amazing personality. With the ability to make anyone laugh with just a few simple words or a look and a kind heart that has nothing but good intentions I know that you’ll make it. It might be a struggle but your determination to prove all those who doubt you wrong is stronger than the things fighting against you. With faith, hope and ambition you can make anything happy. I know it’s been a struggle but you’ve changed your ways for the better and I can see that you’re trying to correct everything that went wrong or at least make up for it. Keep on laughing.
From,
yourself.
What are features you get complimented on a lot:
My personality and my eyes. Oh and my stomach.
Why you think you’ve learned more from the good or the bad?
I’ve learned a lot from both the good and the bad. Why do I think I’ve learned from it? I didn’t at first. I was one of those stubborn people who knew what mistakes I made but refused to make the necsary changes to avoid making those same mistakes once again. However, once I finally did open up my eyes to my own blinded naive-ness I accepted the lessons and did everything that I had to do to become a better person. It isn’t much but I hope everyone realizes the changes and the effort that I put into becoming who I am today.
Thoughts on your generation:
My generation is fucked. We do everything backwards and we’re laced with ignorance. We smoke. We drink. We fuck. We go wild. I would of loved to live in a generation before me where no one judged and where you could have fun without the drama that my generation seems to be plagued with. I, sometimes, wish my generation would grow up and work to prove to everyone that we aren’t the messed up generation but that’s impossible. I guess I shall rise above the grain.
