A girl’s way of viewing the world can be very skeptical at the age of seven. Looking at Katie Bayne, this is no exception starting at a new school in the middle of the 3rd grade. At the time, although she will not admit it now, she was just a shy little girl that wanted nothing more than to fit in. However, taking a new step with confidence is never exactly the easiest thing to do.
It was a Sunday evening at Katie’s house. The next day was the first day of school for her and what else can she feel but anxious! She dashed through her house over and over again making sure everything was ready for the next day. She got her clothes set out, lunch packed, and backpack already zipped up. Getting into bed, Katie felt her doubts creep up inside of her. “What if nobody likes me
Looking back, Katie now realizes that she needed no proof of her confidence. All she needed was a push, or shove rather, out of the door; just let go and be herself. She had accomplished one of the hardest things to do, ‘making friends when you don’t know anyone’. From this Katie learned of her confidence, let go of the old, and change is good. From then on Katie has felt like Katie and not just another skeptical seven year old.
At recess, as promised, Tracy briefly showed Katie the campus. Katie felt isolated, alone, and did not say much to Tracy. Thinking about nothing but her misery Katie began to tear. “I’m so different!” She thought as she wept. “Nobody likes me! I miss my old friends and my family.” Suddenly Katie looked up and noticed Tracy started to run off with her frie
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