What did you want to be when you were a kid? 

Well, in my case I wanted to be a lawyer. For mainly two reasons: 1.) Because my parents were lawyers, and 2.) Because it seemed pretty easy. My other classmates would say things like a doctor, nurse, teacher, actor, or basketball player. None of them would have said they wanted to be a writer. Even I wouldn't have thought that when I became older, I would actually be able to write a story. Because I never saw myself as someone who would write.

It all started when I was 9 years old. From the age of 1, I was already reading and by the age of 5, I was an extensive reader - I loved reading! And I loved newspapers, especially the entertainment parts (celebrities, music, that kind of stuff), but my favorite newspaper was called the Junior Inquirer. It wasn't my school newspaper since we never had one (because I study in a small, private school), but it was a national newspaper created for children from the ages of 4-14. It was my favorite time of the day when I got to read that newspaper every Sunday morning. Unfortunately, they stopped publishing this year (R.I.P JI). Anyways, they had this thing where every two years, they would take in kids from all over the country to become a journalist for a year, and I was one of those lucky writer wannabes. But truly, I wasn't one of them - I just liked the fact that they would pay you for every article you write (and yes, I was paid at one point!) so I applied, and I passed (for some reason I still don't know and still ponder over today). So that's how I started, from then on, my life was never the same.

After that, I started exploring different fields of writing. First I tried writing short stories, then I did poetry, sonnets, then essays, now I'm back to stories. It wasn't till I was about 10 when I discovered the very fascinating, magical, and addicting world of Wattpad and Fanfiction. Yes, I was underaged when I started, but it was my deep passion for reading and writing that drove me to click that sign-up button for Wattpad. I became so in love with it, that it was the only thing I could ever think about!

It changed me in many ways. For one, I became more imaginative and creative in my use of words, and I also saw the world in new angles. I also became more confident. As a kid, I wasn't that shy, but I couldn't speak properly. But when I started to create stories, I was able to express myself in a way that talking can never do. I became aware of the things around me, I became a better person.

Although, I cannot say writing doesn't have its negative sides, since it does. Like, sometimes I get really preoccupied with stories that I end up with low grades (I used to get 94 as my lowest, but now it's 92 - I'm an idiot sometimes). I also tend to daydream in the most unlikely places. But honestly, I feel that it's all worth it. 

Writing can mean different things to many people. It could be a hobby, a guilty pleasure, a way of expressing yourself, a responsibility, or even a chore. But to me, it's something I need. I may not write a lot since I am really young (and school work can be a pain in the butt), but yes, I need writing as much as a fangirl needs her fandom. It isn't useless either. If you're a writer and your book is very good and well written, it might actually bring a smile to someone's face; take it from me. I have read more than a hundred of books in my lifetime and those books are one of my reasons to live. Whenever I was really sad, I picked up a Harry Potter book and make myself a hot cup of chocolate, and I'd be happy.

Some people say that writing is useless, that it isn't a stable profession, that you'll never be able to make good money with it. Well, to them I say: who the heck cares? If writing is what you really want, then go! Share that talent yours to the world because that is your dream, and your job, should be your passion, something you love. I know how it feels to be in that position. Honestly, I'm very young, heck I'm not even near 15 yet (that's my fake age on here though), but I already know what I want to do in my life, and that's to write - and be a corporate lawyer. My parents really support the fact that I want to be a writer, but I know deep inside that they want me to focus on law - but still I'm pursuing my dreams!

This is my first time in Wattmag as a staff writer, and to end my very first article that would be the start of my voyage as a writer, I would like to give you guys a piece of advice:

Live life and fulfill your dreams while you're still rooted in the earth.