I Forced Myself to Talk to Strangers | North East, Day 21

The day started with me taking some good photos of the hostel where I was staying. Since I had joined the hostel as a volunteer, I wanted to help them by taking some nice pictures—and thankfully, the owner really loved the photos! Then I realized something important… it was Sunday! 😅 A lot of shops in Aizawl were closed, which made things a little difficult. I ended up having a slightly expensive meal at the hostel itself. After that, I took a rickshaw and then a cab with some fellow hostellers to explore Aizawl Skywalk. And honestly, what a place! The view and the whole experience were absolutely amazing. ❤️ But the biggest challenge of the day wasn't sightseeing. Since Day 1, I had been saying that I wanted to come to Aizawl and make money on my own. But after actually arriving in Aizawl, I started feeling a lot of fear, stress, and anxiety about approaching people. Still, I decided to push myself. Somehow, I gathered the courage to approach people, step outside my comfort zone, and finally managed to earn ₹650. For me, this wasn't just about the money. ₹650 felt like a huge confidence boost. It made me realize that maybe I can actually overcome the fear that's been holding me back. This day became another small but important step in my journey of becoming more confident, meeting new people, and challenging myself.