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To the New World!

 


                        "Give me some sunshine, give me some rain,

         Give me another chance. I wanna grow up once again."

  • -3 Idiots

As the year draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on the journey it has been this year. Mentally, financially, and socially, I've experienced growth. Stepping out of my comfort zone, I've met new people, explored different places, tried new things, and witnessed the world through a different lens. The pandemic has ended after two years, similar to Luffy's decision to reunite with his crew before sailing to the new world, aware that they are still unprepared for more challenging seas. Now, at age 27, I stand ready to navigate this new world after two years of being secluded in my comfort zone.

Losing connections, especially with those you care about the most, is undoubtedly challenging, yet I understand it's a part of life. Ultimately, life is a single-player game. We are born, die, and are buried alone. The companions we encounter on our journey continue their missions on different paths, and that's okay. Nothing in life is permanent; everything is temporary. People's feelings change, and the goals I had five years ago differ from my aspirations today. Seasons change, we inflict pain, and we also experience it. This is life.

One profound lesson from my brother's untimely death is that life is fragile. One moment you're on top of the world, the next you're ten feet under. Despite life's uncertainties, embracing nihilism and viewing life as devoid of meaning is not an option. Life's meaning is something we create, and for me, it's an ongoing search. Building a bridge toward that goal is something we should all strive for.

This year has taught me to prioritize myself even more. I've enrolled in an annual gym membership, taken up mountain climbing as a hobby, delved into coding and programming, studied analytics and cybersecurity in my free time, engaged in business activities, and met new people along the way. Looking ahead, my goals for the coming year include passing the materials engineer exam of DPWH, obtaining a driver's license, and finally, not postponing enrollment in law school, aligning with my long-term goal of becoming an engineer-lawyer.

My heart is urging courage, my spirit is clamoring to give my all, my mind is prepared, and my body is ready to take on the challenges. 2024, here I come. I am now setting sail into the new world! To my 2023 self, I will not make you fail.







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