Road of life, 2022

                                                  Road of life, 2022

Unexpected life turns always catch me off guard. The year 2021 ended with unforgettable grief and heartbreak. Life is all about embracing the thorns in the path, accepting what fate has to offer, and continuing on as if nothing happened. The tears behind the smiley face remind me of the strong woman I grew up to be. Despite the terrible events that occurred in my life, I was surrounded by supportive and loving parents and family members. They are always available to me for whatever I am doing or whenever I am stuck. The love and support they showered on me made me realize how fortunate I am to have them.

The Tiger Year 2022 began with a wiser heart, willing to sacrifice everything for the peace of my mind. Rather than clinging to the pain and regret of encountering some evils along the way, I could see that there are many things for which to be thankful in life. First, I congratulate myself on being brave enough to abandon the person with whom I had planned to build a home. I celebrated 17 years of hard work and success in order to stand on my own feet. I felt magic and miracles happening to me the moment I started celebrating the little things that happened. People come and go in life, each with a lesson to teach me, and I am grateful to each of them. They made me who I am today.

The year provided me with the opportunity to experience adulthood. Adulthood is never easy; as I grow older, I realize that I am everything to myself, and that my family, friends, and loved ones will never be by my side in every thick and thin situation in life. I have to deal with everything in life, good and bad. Adulthood is fraught with pressure and expectation from many directions. Every decision I make, for better or worse, has consequences. It’s that time of year when I look back on my high school and college experiences and wish I was still there with less worries.

I had heard that teaching is a noble profession and that it’s never a piece of cake. When I became a teacher, I realized how true it is. I thank all of my teachers, past, present, and future, for everything. Getting the job and placement I wanted was another blessing of 2022. I arrived at school brimming with enthusiasm and eagerness to meet students and colleagues. My wish was to make a positive difference in the school and in the lives of my children. My wish was for them to become readers and future leaders. I am fortunate to be able to work on what I desire and conducting research to improve my children's reading habits is another thing to be celebrated. It was rewarding for me to watch my children and I grow together over the course of a year. Children taught me more about life, patience, and tolerance. Congratulations to us! Adolescence taught me to accept and love myself. Let's go through life with gratitude.

2022 was a successful year with great experience and learning, and I am looking forward to another successful 2023. Provide me with new opportunities and unwavering strength to overcome all obstacles and challenges. 

Happy New Year!