My first day filled me with fear as I anticipated the unknown. Thoughts raced through my mind. What will I do without my friends? What if no one in my class likes me? As I entered the building, the sound of the national anthem filled the air as a crowd of unfamiliar faces passed me on their way to their classrooms. When I entered my new classroom, the class fell silent and I became the center of attention. My teacher, Mrs. Woods, welcomed me and told me to sit wherever I wanted. I felt out of place not knowing where to sit or who to sit next to. I wouldn't have this problem now if I had stayed in Bolivar. Everyone's eyes were focused on me as I sat at an empty desk next to a girl named Lauren. Mrs. Woods later assigned Lauren to accompany me during recess. This could be my chance to make my first friend. During recess, Lauren and I had a chat, but I could tell that Lauren would much rather go play with her friends. This would be our first and last day talking to each other. From then on I spent my recess time reading a book to pass the time