your environment shapes you more than you realize. The people you surround yourself with become the voices in your head. Are they the ones cheering you on, pushing you to take risks, and reminding you of your potential? Or are they the ones scoffing at your ambitions, making you doubt every move? I’ve learned this the hard way: the right environment isn’t just about where you are. It’s about who you’re with. Find the ones who light up when you talk about your wildest ideas. The ones who don’t just say “you can do it,” but ask, “how can I help?” That energy is priceless. Because dreams need oxygen. They need belief. And sometimes, that belief starts with the people around you. Still till these days, all supportive comments I get from my surroundings touch my heart and make me smile with my whole self. They make me proud of what I share and do, and that helps me to grow and overcome things this city is pushing me to go through. Or I am pushing myself to. You get to choose. Choose wisely.