#5) The Night Before Uni

Hey guys :D This is going to be a very short blog post, and will not offer much in the vein of meaningful or contemplative. But I wanted to write something before I begin my first day as a university student tomorrow (on the 24th!)

I don't want to make too big of a deal of this, but it has really felt like a long way to get here. From thinking I was heading to one place, to expecting to study at another, to completely doubting what I had been planning to do since the last two years of my life - and then finally ending up at Taylors' rather unexpectedly: I have been nothing short of lost and confused for the past 8 months or so. There were times where I couldn't help but think less of myself as I saw friend after friend start their university journeys, and even more so when my indecisiveness brought strife within the fam.

The innate feeling within that I was falling behind - and that it was entirely of my own deficiencies - became very prominent at one point.

But I guess I needed to experience how that was like, because without it I would not have grown to accept that there isn't a set timetable for life.

And so looking back on this time that I've had, I can ascertain for myself that this is true. For it was along this winding, wandering road I slowly trudged about that I ended up with a better sense of clarity of who I wanted to grow into, both now and in the future. For it was along this road that I encountered so many blessings, experiences and things to be grateful for that it feels bittersweet to step off it. And it was along this road that I saw how the people around, whether ahead in the distance or by my side, met me where I was and walked with me when they could. And for that - I say thank you!

Alright, that's all from me.

Thank you for reading. Take care, all the best and talk to you soon. I'll make sure to post at least one more time this year :)

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Since you're here... Shiv, Nicole and I just released a new episode on the podcast, where we go through some questions (not 36, I promise you that) designed by a psychologist with the aim of bringing two strangers to fall in love. Hope you enjoy!