Moving Forward

By Arianna Yasmeen Javid

"Moving Forward; Written From A Kid's Perspective" is an inspiring and impactful reflection of an extraordinarily unique life. Arianna Javid has been dealt a pretty wild hand – causing her to move six times before finishing high school. Although she faced inevitable challenges along the way, she didn't have anyone in her life who truly understood her experience. Now, she brings you this book, as a resource to help others who are struggling to deal with constant drastic change. With her valuable insight and perspectives, the trials and tribulations of moving will become far easier to bear.

Starting over is never easy. Adults are frequently preoccupied with finding work, housing, and other matters of importance, while children often face their new reality alone. This book offers advice, first hand experience, and tricks to help children and adolescents make it through the moving journey. Let this book be reminder that you are not alone, although it sometimes might seem that way. There are others who have gone through the same struggles, and there is hope on the other side! Follow along as Arianna takes you on a heartwarming and comforting journey, reminding those to keep moving forward.

• Language: English
• Publisher: BookBaby
• Release date: Aug 10, 2022
• ISBN: 9781667822488

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© Arianna Yasmeen Javid 2022

ISBN: 978-1-66782-247-1

eBook ISBN: 978-1-66782-248-8

All rights reserved. This book or any portion thereof may not be reproduced or used in any manner whatsoever without the express written permission of the publisher except for the use of brief quotations in a book review.

Illustrations by Gia Uzcategui from ruzestudio

My name is Arianna Javid, and life dealt me a pretty wild hand; one causing me to move six times before finishing high school. I assume that if this book catches your eye, it’s because your family is either preparing to relocate, or is currently in the process. Given my experience, I know how difficult it can be for kids to manage the hardships affiliated with starting over. Adults are usually preoccupied with finding work, housing, and other matters of importance while children often face their new reality alone. This book offers advice, first-hand accounts, and tricks to help children and adolescents through the moving journey. When I was transitioning from place to place, I didn’t have someone to guide me through these challenges that fully understood what situations I was being presented with. I want to be that person for struggling kids around the world who are being put into my wheelhouse, and are left to navigate through this type of drastic change. I am confident that with my help, the trials and tribulations of moving will become easier to bear.

This book is dedicated to my amazing support system of a family. Thank you for always pushing me to succeed and being there for me through the years. Moving has made me lean on your support more than ever and I am truly grateful for the influence you all have had on my life.

And a special thanks to my past educators for welcoming me with open arms:

Ms. Breedlove (Kindergarten: Dusseldorf, Germany)

Mrs. Coste Hydock (4th Grade: Orinda, California)

Mrs. Wise (5th Grade: Orinda California)

Mrs. Le (6th Grade: Nipomo, California)

Ms. Agius (7th Grade: Nipomo, California)

Mr. Osterbauer (7th/8th Grade: Nipomo, California)

Mrs. Scorby (7th/8th Grade: Nipomo California)

Principal Flushman (6th/8th Grade: Nipomo, California)

Ms. Leek (9th Grade: Nipomo, California)

Mr. Gracia (9th Grade: Nipomo, California)

Mrs. Hawley (9th Grade: Nipomo, California)

Home has never had the same face.

Four walls are all you see once you’ve lived

City and town, country and state.

The windows and roofs serve the same purpose.

The doors and floors await your embrace.

And while boxes fill rooms

And still consume what lies

On the surface,

A house is much more than nails

In the grooves of a space.

It is a refuge, a keeper of

Memories known only to you.

Your secrets are sealed in the walls

You can’t see through.

And though your home is your center,

A compass to the heart.

There is more home to roam and enter

In this unfamiliar, fresh start.

Contents

Chapter 1. The News

Chapter 2. Bring on the Schnitzel

Chapter 3. Preparing for the Trip

Chapter 4. Farewell, or Till We Meet Again

Chapter 5. Woo Pig Sooie

Chapter 6. Adventure Awaits

Chapter 7. Settling In

Chapter 8. Jersey Shore, Only Child No More

Chapter 9. Getting Involved

Chapter 10. School’s in Session

Chapter 11. Livin’ Above the Clouds

Chapter 12. Hardships I’ve Faced

Chapter 13. If I Could Do it All Over

Chapter 14. Small Town, Slow Down?

Chapter 15. Valley Heat, Covid Retreat

Chapter 1.

The News

Here we are. This is when your parents sit you down and tell you you’re moving. The first time I had this conversation it seemed that there was some kind of dense tension filling the room. I remember being confused and patiently waiting to see what would come next. After a long pause, the