Born on December 11th 1999, I started life journey on what some would consider a bumpy trail.
Portsmouth, England is where my life began. However, my first home would be found just 15 miles north, in the market town of Petersfield. It wasn't until 2004, when my family made the 50 mile move west to the small country-side village of Brockenhurst, England. It was there, where my narrative really begins. |
See, there wasn't much to do, especially for the young folk like myself, it was miles of open plains, wild horses and cattle. It was these early years which exposed me to nature, and farm life.
My parents wanted the best for me, so I applied for the local school. I was rejected, only due to the factor they were full, which lead me to attend an even smaller school, it was only a 20 minute drive through the fields. It wasn't until a year later, when I finally was accepted into my local school.
My parents wanted the best for me, so I applied for the local school. I was rejected, only due to the factor they were full, which lead me to attend an even smaller school, it was only a 20 minute drive through the fields. It wasn't until a year later, when I finally was accepted into my local school.
Popularity wasn't my strong point, I struggled to fit in.
School work didn't excite me, socializing wasn't something I wished to spend my time on. It was the activities outside of school which fulfilled me. My dad wanted me to share the same level of passion for sport as he did, but that wasn't the case. My heart was focused on the stage, at least that way I could be someone else and not have to worry too much about what people thought of me. Performing arts, had my heart, it was something that came naturally for me, during the first few years I was exposed to so many background and cultures which were just not present back at home. It was during these years, where I learnt that being the real version of yourself counted, you could love whoever you wanted, you could be whoever you needed to be. |
"Why did you look here?" - Hannah