My year started off on a positive note. I remember I was on a call with one of my best people. We talked about different things, and I remember how we motivated ourselves to try to make the most of the year. At that moment, everything just felt right and beautiful. But moving into the year, I had a lot of times when I broke down, cried, and even almost gave up on everything.
This year has been a lot for me, but I’m really grateful for how much it has made me and not break me. At first, I thought the pain I felt was the kind of pain that could break me, but I was wrong. Now, I’m wiser, stronger, and better than I was when I started this year. School was not as draining as the previous year, but I also had my moments when I really thought about giving up. I felt like school wasn’t for everyone, sometimes thinking I was part of the “not everyone.”
One of the major highlights for me this year was the month I fell ill. It was so serious that I thought I’d die. I could barely do anything on my own. It was at that point that I felt so much love from the people around me. They were just everywhere, willing to help and support me in any way possible. I made it out of that sickness alive, and I haven’t been any healthier or more grateful.
Of course, I had so many gains and losses this year too, but so far so good, I still have more than a thousand reasons to be grateful and happy. I didn’t really make new friends this year, but I grew stronger bonds with old friends. I lost some friendships, but their memories will always remain. I’m struggling with a few things in my personal life, but so far so good; this year just keeps bringing out the best in me that I didn’t even know I had.
We still have over a month left for the year to end, and I’m still believing that a lot can change in these few weeks that are left. I’m yet to achieve some of my set goals, but I’m certain that by God’s grace, I’ll accomplish even more than I planned. And one more good thing happening this year is the fact that I’m already in my final year of school. I have so many expectations to meet, and I’m going to give it my best.
This year may not seem like my best year yet, but I’m certain it will make a great impact on the best years to come. I’m grateful to everyone who has been part of it and, most especially, I’m grateful to God for the opportunity and the people He has surrounded me with.
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