I chose this "stop" or moment because it shows the chaos of stepping into a whole new world/environment while feeling completely detached form it. Everybody seems to already know where to go, who to talk to, and how to belong, while I'm just trying to figure which which was the elementary school building and whose homeroom teacher was mine. Transferring from a bilingual British school to an American system was a shocker to me. I still remember being dropped off and having to meet my homeroom for the year, Ms. Sylvester. The elementary school was located deep within the confines of the school and was at least a five minute walk form the gates. However, ignorant to this, I blissfully walked in expecting the elementary school building to be located closest. This is where I found out that my building was located one of the farthest away... and had to sprint to be able to meet my homeroom in time.

I chose this image because the blurring movement versus the stillness of a figure (me) captures the contrast between the outside chaos and inner confusion. While others were flowing as rehearsed, I'm an interruption in their lives. This stop represents the first moments of disorientation in a new environment: it was feeling where the outside world was unpredictable and overwhelming. Conversely, on the inside, I'm clinging to control by holding still. t reminds me how change is important to advance our lives/careers, even if ti comes at a cost of discomfort. At the same time, this can also be viewed as a source of strength and inspiration.