Christina

My name is Christina Achkar, I was born in Miami Florida, I just turned 18, I have three sisters, (2 older and a twin!), and I live in Lebanon; my family is Lebanese, and I have relatives who live abroad, in many different countries. I love Lebanon, I think it is the most unique country in the world despite its horrible problems. The new generation is full of ambitions, and the heritage is beautiful and precious. My favorite places are the Lebanese mountains and the Sea.

 Since I graduated from school, I am beginning to feel what it is like to be an adult. After a full summer of social and humanitarian camps, and vacation with my French cousins, I entered University, and a major that truly seems interesting to me, with a better knowledge of who I am, and who I want to be. I am finally beginning to be myself, and my confidence has really improved. I have heard many times that college years are the best, and I am determined to make the best out of the opportunities that come in my way. I have so much to learn, and I try to be positive, and grateful everyday for what I have, because being grateful means being happy. And I motivate myself everyday to balance a healthy lifestyle, studies or work, and social life. It is hard, but I think balance is key to succeed, and do all the things you want to do. Study subjects you like, eat foods that make you feel good, dance, exercise, yoga, sing,read, act, watch youtube videos, hang out with (real) friends, have fun, experience new things, meet new people, do what works for you… An idealistic life does not exist, but we are in control of what makes us happy, so a ‘personnal perfect life’, in my opinion, does exist. I like to live by many quotes like “Happiness is not determined by what’s happening around you, but rather what’s happening inside you”. I hope to always find a way to express myself, something or someone to be inspired by, and to always have motivation to carry on, even in difficult times.

I tend to get carried away while I write or talk, and I rush with the words and make mistakes, but that’s what I am here for (>.<) I can’t wait to know myself better, discover my talents, and surpass my capacities as much as possible… and maybe one day I will be someone else’s inspiration ! J