A lot of things happened in 2022, which are mostly unexpected for me. I am grateful to have finally ventured outside my comfort zone. If “with great power comes great responsibility”, I believe that “with great opportunity comes great sacrifice”. Sometimes, when we are way too comfortable with where we are at the moment, we tend to forget that we can be better than what we can imagine of ourselves. Explore, learn and grow.
In 2022, I had my first plane ride and lived in a dormitory away from my family for months. I was given the chance to explore the northerwesternmost part of the country. For me, these opportunities are not all sacrifices, I consider them more of a learning process and growth instead. I met new friends with whom I shared genuine laughs and dramas. I received an iPhone gift from my brother. I bought my own MacBook that I never imagined acquiring. I got my open water diver’s license. Most importantly, my career goals are clearer now.
Happy holidays! Cheers to the continuity of good years ahead. 🥂