Giggling, we went to a waterfall hidden away in a lush green mountain.

We sang with all of our heart, taking in the joy we felt every second.

Thats where my Swiftie journey began.

Malala Yousafzai and Taylor Swift

Malala Yousafzai and Taylor SwiftBenjamin Cremel / AFP / Gareth Cattermole / TAS24 / Getty Images

Three years ago, the Taliban regained power in Afghanistan.

In Swat, music made my friends and me feel confident and free.

L-R: Christopher Briney, Lola Tung and Gavin Casalegno in ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ Season 3