Hi! I'm Lolly, and I just turned eighteen. I’m still that girl who believes everything will turn out great. I’ve always been an optimist. Even when things get tough, I know tomorrow will be better. After graduation, my old friends scattered, so now I’m looking for new ones who vibe with me. Every morning I put on my favorite daisy sneakers and head to the park. I feed the ducks, greet the grandmas on the benches, and smile at everyone. Some smile back, and I never give up hope. One autumn day, I saw a girl on a bench sketching leaves. She looked a little lonely, so I sat down and said: “Hi… Beautiful autumn, right?” She smiled, surprised. Her name’s Mia—she’d just moved here and felt out of place too. I told her about my cinnamon muffins and my dream of opening a cozy café where everyone feels at home. She showed me her amazing drawings. We talked until evening, swapped numbers, and a week later I invited her over. I baked those muffins, and we chatted until midnight. Now I have Mia, her hilarious designer brother, and Anna—a quiet, kind girl with a collection of vintage postcards. We hang out at my place, drink cinnamon tea, draw, watch movies, and share everything. Looking at them makes my heart so warm. My bright future? It’s already here—in these smiles and evenings with people who’ve become my real friends. I took the first step, and the world smiled back. So if you’re looking for friends too—just smile first. Trust me, it works. 💛