It's been so long since I last wrote something like that. To be honest, I was not in the mood of writing because I have been so busy these days with different things, and to write a blog, your mind should be fresh and ideas should be collected in the safe part of your brain. Anyway, today, I will be writing an open letter to a teenager. Particularly I will be referring to my age between 16 years old to 19 years old. So let's start this.
Dear Hamza,
Congratulations on your matriculation. I know you are not happy with your percentage but believe me, you have done great. This mark sheet won't affect your future life and you will realize this in due course of time. That piece of paper which you will get coated on the same day will lie in your archive folder for the next ten years. Hamza, you are now thinking of taking admission in the reputable colleges of the city. Your first choice will be AKHSS. Let me spoil it for you that you won't get there and there are valid reasons for that which you know right now. Other choices are also out of question keeping in view the current conditions. Somehow, your father will suggest to you the underrated 'Coast Guards Public College' run under the administration of Pakistan Coast Guards. Long story short you'll be there. Don't for a second think that you are unlucky. Mom and Dad are doing their best in these challenging times to teach four of us in the best institutions. You never know how much you'll be enjoying these two years.
On the first day of college, you'll be confused and dumbfounded by the Principal's insistence on following the strict code of conduct of the college. Short hair cut, tie on the neck, button-up, walk in the line, etc. Congratulations! You're back in BVS. Hahaha. You won't be knowing anyone there except Abdullah, your school mate. Good news, he will be one of the important people in your life from now on. You will find great teachers there. From the first class of Ms. Shazia to the last class of Ms. Raana Kamal and Ms. Nazia, you'll cherish a thousand sweet and bitter memories.
As always you are always hesitant to make new friends. You find it difficult always. You will want to know and talk to new people in near future. Time will tell you. Anyways, you will find some great friends here. They will be the reason for your good life from now on. The bond of your squad will be higher than the Himalayas and deeper than the Pacific. Pardon me for being dramatic. It is unexplainable. I want you to enjoy these days. Take part in maximum activities. Hangout with your group frequently. Laugh with them. Fool around with them. These moments won't come again and you'll remember these in your future life.
In a teenager's life, hormones are rushing in one's body and you'll notice a lot more changes in you emotionally and physically. Some days might be hard for you and you would want to be alone while other days, you would want to talk a lot with people. You'll prefer friendships over relationships and you'll treat friends of both genders with equal love, respect, and affection. I don't know why because I, at the age of 22, is still preferring friends over romantic relationships. This doesn't mean that you don't have those feelings but because you are a free human. You love to be free from all sorts of commitments. You avoid the tantrums related to relationships in a desi society. Be confident, you are doing great and you are normal.
Now coming to the end. In all these years, you'll be dealing with a lot of things that only we know. Ssshh!! Just make up your mind that not everything goes as planned and life has other ways to explore. You might not be going to your desired university but I beg you not to lose hope or get disheartened. Life doesn't end here. I want to say, please, choose your friends wisely. I know we ain't good at making new friends but please don't make 'friends' who don't think you worthy or demoralize you. One who doesn't respect your struggle and takes your devotion for granted is not deserving to be your friend. Mental peace should be the priority and for this, every toxic person or 'friend' should be excluded from your space. Your self-respect is the most important thing and you shouldn't let it be exploited by the people who demean you, and those who don't want to include you among themselves.
Love You!
Regards.
Hamza, 22,
Department of Computer Science,
University of Karachi.
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