As a recent grad, I've been going through somewhat of a roller coaster of emotions making the transition into the working "real" world. Though I'm not used to posting notes on FB, I would like to share some thoughts with many of you.
First off, I want to take the opportunity to say a big "thank you" to the many people who have made my 5 years at UW so enjoyable and so memorable. My family top this list, with their never failing support, love and belief in me. My friends, for always making me laugh and standing by me. My fellow teammates and club mates, for putting up with my lack of coordination (dodge ball, volley ball, dragon boating and salsa) and having a great time, all the same. My co-workers, for their patience and guidance. I wouldn't be the same person without you.
Reading through some of the yearbook entries, I think it's safe to say that many of us feel the same way, so I am no different.
I would like to share the most important lesson I have learned after these few years.
Life does not turn out the way you plan it.
It is simple, and yet so complex. It is messy. It can be heart breaking. It can be scary. It can be rewarding. It is humbling.
To live fully, is to live passionately. To not be afraid. To risk getting hurt for what or whom you believe in.
Because if you choose to live your life in a safety net, you never get a chance to discover all the wonders the world holds or your place in this intricate balance.
There is great wisdom in both failure and success.
This is how I choose to live my life this way. And I hope to become a wiser, stronger and more compassionate individual.
Thanks for all your support and thanks for reading. I leave you with my favourite Grey's quote.
"Knowing is better than wondering,
Waking is better than sleeping,
Failure, even the worst,
Beats the hell out of never trying."
-- Grey's Anatomy
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