Today, I turned 24.
I do not know why, but twenty-four feels different from twenty-three. Not in a dramatic way. Just different. It feels like returning to a familiar place after a long time and suddenly realizing how much you have changed without noticing it.
This past year was intense. I lived each day facing dilemmas, confusion, and the stress of trying to choose the right path for my future. I learned that life works best when you rely on God, do your best, study as much as you can, and accept that failure is normal. I am still young and I still have many options, including the option to take risks that might look scary but may lead to something great.
Twenty-four does not feel like an ending. It feels like the beginning of a chapter I have quietly been preparing for.
Thank God for everything that has shaped me so far. Here is to the year ahead, to trying, falling, getting back up, and becoming someone I will be proud of.