Self-Image 2015

I am:

A daughter

A grand-daughter

A cousin

A neice

A sister

A friend

A graduate

A writer

A worrier

A teacher

A student

Sometimes I am confident, but mostly I'm not.

I know I am not alone, but I don't often feel that way.

I am constantly worrying about the future.

I am a good friend, but also a terrible one.

I have read a lot, but not enough.

I would like to be more politically aware but politics makes me anxious. I know that this is a cop-out, but it's how I feel.

I would like to be more present. Instead, I am nostalgic. Always.

I know that other people think I have achieved a lot, but I am slowly learning that I need to internalise this for myself.

I am content, yet constantly yearning. 

Despite all my complaints, I know that I am privileged.

*inspired by the self-image tag that I've seen floating around YouTube. I'm not sure who started it, but it's a fantastic idea.