An Introduction to Me

(I have chosen to write a short dramatic monologue)

I won't lie and say I have always known what makes me unique. What I have done that makes me different. That I know exactly who I am and who I want to be. However, I didn't get to where I am in life by not fixing problems.

'You only live once' is a phrase I hate. Although when it comes to doing unique things in life we all live by it. I know I live by it. How can you not when you live for the adrenaline rush. Roller-coasters, zip wires, performing, anything that gives the slightest hint of adrenaline. Anything that gets you blood racing is worth doing.

I like to think I am confident, but I know that’s not entirely true. It’s almost like there’s two different sides to me. The girl who’s loud, always laughing and sarcastic around her friends. Then there’s the girl who is shy and quiet around strangers. Confidence is a funny thing. How you have it around some people and not others. It makes different versions of yourself.

My friends and family have shaped me. They mean the world to me. My friends have taught me honesty, trust and true friendship. My sister has taught me to listen, to forgive and to be myself. My mum  has taught me how to be a strong independent young woman. I will be forever in their debt for this . 

I believe I was born in the wrong era. It doesn't come through in how I dress but at heart I am a vintage girl. Lindy Bop's, flapper dresses and bold, bright patterns. Audrey Hepburn, Marilyn Monroe and Grace Kelly. I am just a vintage soul.

"I believe that everything happens for a reason. People change so you can learn to let go, things go wrong so you can appreciate them when they're right, you believe lies so you eventually learn to trust no one but yourself, and sometimes things fall apart so better things can fall together" - Marilyn Monroe