As we embark on this new chapter, I can’t help but look back on all the things that happened last year.
Some moments may burst with color — each hue expressing different serenity and peace. Other days are filled with tears and forgotten pain.
This year, I met many people. Some are only there to pass by, while others stay until the end. Looking back, I knew many of them hurt me for leaving, but I’m still grateful to have known them even for a just a moment. They may not be in my life anymore, but I get to carry the lessons they gave me each day.
As I walked down the memory lane of 2024, each familiar face waving back on me, some waved “goodbye” while other’s waved “hello”. I know that each of them had different purpose in my life — and not a day goes by that I don’t feel grateful for knowing them.
This year, I shed many tears. Each has a different reason, but only one purpose — for me to gain strength. Now that I’m stepping on a new chapter, I can guarantee that I’m stronger and wiser now because of all the sorrows 2024 gave me.
This year, I met the love of my life. I didn’t expect that I would be starting this new year with a long-term relationship with someone who truly loves me. Meeting him this 2024 was a huge part of who I am now.
School was also a big part of my year. I joined many organizations and contests — each one pressuring me with different responsibilities. I’m so grateful for the people I’ve met just because of school.
I stepped out of my comfort zone a lot last year, now I’m fully confident that I can do the same this year and maybe even more.
2024 may not be the best year for me, yet here I am writing this with enough courage and confidence.
May all the insecurities, fears, and failures leave me behind this year and with God’s guidance I pray that each day — no matter how hard it is — I can still look back at lasts year’s moments with gratitude knowing that I’m who I am because of my past.
2024 flew by so fast. In one blink of an eye — a new unwritten page begins our way.
-A.L ౨ৎ ⋆｡°
