When I was a kid, I used to think that people at this age would already be cool, successful adults who had achieved their dreams.
But now that I'm here, I realize I'm still far from that. There are still so many dreams I haven't reached yet. This made me understand that being an “adult” isn't as easy as I thought. There's no guidebook. We have to figure things out on our own, learning step by step every day.
So today, I want to take a moment to reflect on my journey so far. Maybe I'll find some answers or strength to keep moving forward.
First, I'm grateful. Grateful to be alive and well, to know and be surrounded by good people, to learn new things, and to visit new places. I'm also grateful that I can still enjoy my hobbies.
Now that I think about it, maybe this is the result of the prayers I used to say and the efforts I made. In the end, it was all worth it, right?
My journey so far has been full of memories. Some are sweet, some are bitter. But that's life, isn't it? The important thing is to keep going and to always be grateful.
Because life isn't a straight road. Sometimes, we need to take turns, go in circles, or even get lost before we reach our destination.
Through this journey, I've also realized that I'm just an ordinary human being.
I can feel tired, weak, and like a failure. Sometimes, I just need to take a break before continuing.
When I was little, I never felt this way. I thought I had to keep going without stopping until I finished everything.
But now, I understand that feeling tired, failing, and needing rest is okay. It's a normal part of being human.
Funny, isn't it? I sound so wise now. Or maybe this is a sign that I've grown? I hope so.
By the way, on my birthday, I feel grateful to celebrate with the people around me. Even though I don't really like birthday celebrations, I still appreciate and thank those who made this day special.
And at the end of this reflection, I have one simple wish: I want to become a better version of myself, and I will never stop believing in my dreams. The rest? That's a secret between me and God.