Aškerčevi asi 2026

Being around people I don’t know well: It takes a LONG time for me to open up to someone fully. If either of us judges the other too early, it’s over. It makes me feel an immense sense of alienation because, while I can talk on and on when I am energised or interested in the subject, I struggle with small talk. Nejra, 4a What has changed since I was 15? My body strength, my friends, my taste in style and my mindset. I’ve started thinking more about my future. A lot, the way I think, look, dress…I was more talkative at 15 than I am now. I used to be more confident and didn’t care what people would say. I used to have a completely different friend group and listen to other music. Those were the years when you began trying to fit in, to explore, and to find yourself. I was more sporty, had basketball training and played volleyball with my friends after school almost every day. Now I go to the gym and don’t play it as much. I think I was more fearless; I wasn’t afraid to try new things. A lot of things. I’ve become a lot taller. I have grown physically and mentally. I’ve become more thoughtful and independent. It has helped that I moved to Ljubljana, where I have to be more mature; no mom or dad can help me, so I have to find my own way. I’m very proud that I know exactly what to pack when I go somewhere, whether it's a trip or a holiday. A few years ago, I used to pack more things I didn’t need. Since I was 15, I think my parents have trusted me more and treated me as an equal. I’ve also discovered that nothing is that serious, that every problem can be solved, and you don’t have to overthink. I have become more mature and understanding. If someone did something wrong, I wouldn’t just stop talking to them or be angry with them forever; I would try to ask why they did it. Perhaps I did something to upset them, and they didn’t find any other way but to be mean, or they were bored and needed attention. I have also become more responsible and cautious, and I have learnt never to take anything for granted. 3a What is annoying? Many people say I’m too bothered by small annoyances. Such people are annoying. I know it’s not fair or even rational to take issue with people who walk slowly, but it’s also not fair that I have to traverse the halls at a sloth’s pace, because three identically dressed 15 -year-old students can’t be bothered to move quicker or make way for anyone.

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