Never Fall Down

Sometimes even simple things can teach us in our everyday life. All of us use the metro, some do it every day, some at least once in a while. Imagine you are staying in front of the door inside the train and moving fast. What are you thinking about now? The train is trembling and it’s hard to catch your balance. It’s much easier to lean on the doors in spite of the prohibition on that. It’s easier to hold a handle and stand confidently not bothering anyone near you. But did you try to stand in the middle without any help? I’m just saying it’s hard not to fall down when you’re alone and have no support.

I’ve made my choice and moved to Moscow last summer. I’ve started new life here. I had no friends, no apartment, and no job. My father refused to help me, either financially or morally. But the support of the closest people is so important when you’re young, trying new things and making mistakes. Even simple things can make us upset and disappointed like the weather or rudeness of the shop assistant in the store. The most useful thing I’ve learned from the US culture is smiling and being kind to everyone no matter what happens.

I’ve faced a lot of problems in this big city and several times was ready to give up. Now I can offer some useful advice to everyone: we all need stimulus when hard times start. I’m not afraid to call it “dope”. Absolutely not drugs or alcohol but dope for your soul to return the taste to this life and to take a new fresh breath. I’ve done it recently and visited the concert of my favorite British singer. It was very helpful to meet an interesting and experienced person or just your friend who is shining and has serious goals to achieve. I’ve gone through this “rehabilitation process” I’d arranged for myself and now I’m ready to struggle till the end.

I noticed one more thing which is very very important. You have to be surrounded by people better than yourself: more positive, more successful, more enterprising and even richer and more beautiful then you. These close people will make you grow inside. I’m not speaking about being envious but being on the level of your friends and be able to make them grow, too, and be proud of you. Friendship is all about giving something and returning it. It’s an exchange of valuables whatever they are for you. Consider yourself lucky if you have the right life example at the right time. Do not be afraid of making mistakes unless your lesson can be learned from others’ experience. I couldn’t. Nobody can tell me what truth is so I decided my truth is the one and only. I’m trying to be myself and do not compromise my principles. You have to have the priorities and concentrate on them. Then things will work for you.

And now I’m settled down a bit here and ready to make another spurt. A lot of wonderful people are around me. I’ve transferred to Moscow College and passed all the additional exams. I’ve lost one year because of different education plans but you always have to pay for your mistakes. The price of them is higher than just a huge amount of money. It’s time which is flying away with every single second. But if your lesson is really learned, this lost time would totally be worth it and come back with returns.

And remember, all your dreams are coming true. But be careful with them. Your dreams and goals have to be well organized and carefully thought out. Try to draw at least a thin line through all your thoughts and make the connection between them in the past and in the future. This is the period I’m going through now. I hope I gave you a good start to improve yourself. I’m no longer passing on advice to you. I can only cite the words of a famous and wise person which I read on the wall near the elevator: “You are free to be what you want to be and where you want to be”

Make a step forward and do your best. Good luck!