weathering the storm

change is a double-edged sword.

change breaks your spirit, holds you down and then gives you a mighty kick in the ass to spur you forward. dynamism- adapt or be stepped on.

having left behind the comfort of home thriving on idealistic pastures, life on the other side has proven to be interesting. different. thought-provoking. overwhelming.

somewhere in the midst of growing up, i lost myself. and found the necessary bits of sanity to keep me going. the struggles continue, but always with renewed hope and admittedly the ocassional bouts of surrender-ism. but the turbulent cycle always follows the trustworthy sinus curve- a routine, expected and cliched set of ups and downs. looking at it optimistically, every low will indefinitely accentuate the highs that follow.

i never thought id reach the day when i realize i've lived too much in the present. that despite all the thinking, i did not foresee the future looming ahead. who knows what exactly is in store for us? what do we plan to do with our degree, our career, our life? where does this road of self-discovery lead to? delightful episodes of weekend thrills may have made our nights, but it is only short-term. what remains are the memories, and how they can shape our thoughts and guide our actions. how we can maneuver the negativity into passion-driven ideas, work around the setbacks and make the most of our somewhat neglected potential... how we can make a difference.

the vast amount of possibilities that drape the wheels of every decision are mind-blowing.

being a student challenges your time management and academic prowess. being an international student confronts your strength, in more ways than one. i have learnt so much in a short span of 4 months, and it is only the beginning of what must be a lifelong journey.