I know that everyone has heard of the phrase, "Opposites attract." While that is true other times it's not. For instance, two loud people can make an outgoing couple and can easily start a conversation. But, how would two quiet people make a good couple? If they're shy they won't talk a lot or they just don't really know how to express their feelings verbally. Like me, I'm a quiet person, I've been like that for as long as I can remember. I don't like raising my hand in class, even when I know the answer. I don't like talking in front of people, I'll just look down anyway. Hi, my name is Hayley and I just became a junior in high school. And yeah, I'm still as shy as I've ever been. And, wait it gets better here, my parents told me that I would take a trip, to Glasgow, which is in Scotland, and they aren't going with me.
"What?! No, you have to be joking! I didn't fail any of my classes! And I've got friends..."
"It's not that, Hayley. Your father and I have decided to let you go to Scotland so you can explore and make plenty of new friends. And talking to other people in class doesn't count. You need friends to come over and hang out with!"
"But Scotland?! Really? Why Scotland? Now I have to adjust to another school and now I have to move to another continent, too?!"
"We promise that so much good will come from this. I'll make you a deal. Just go for half of the school year. If you still don't like it then we'll pay for you to come home and come back to school here."
"But there's no point of going there when I'm just gonna end up coming back here in less than five months. It's a waste of money!"
My dad sits down next to me and puts his hand on my shoulder.
"Hayley, I have never told you something that wasn't true. Please trust us on this. This is a great opportunity for you. I know that you will be happy at that school for a year, at least. Just trust us, please."
"Ok, just let me process everything that I just heard and I'll tell you what I think tomorrow morning."
I say goodnight to my parents and I head off to bed. I get in bed and snuggle in my covers. At this point, I feel very confused, more than anything. Where am I going to live? Who am I going to meet? Are the teachers nice? Is it easy to get around town? I'm not really sure of anything, but one thing I am sure of is that I am not getting any sleep tonight. But, for some reason, I feel perfectly fine with that. But, a while later, I did start to drift off a bit, but for some reason, I'm at ease. Do I know why? No, not exactly, but I'm not gonna argue with myself. I'm tired and I need sleep more than anything.