I can’t believe school’s ending in 3 weeks’ time. The prospects of freshmen year being over is almost unthinkable. How would being a sophomore be like? Well, that experience is still many months away. Instead, let’s focus on the present. As compared to last semester, I’d say I’m happier on the whole with how school turned out to be.

If you’ve read my last mid-term report, school wasn’t going exactly that well; I even contemplated quitting school. But no doubt many felt the same way then too. I guess it’s a phase we’ll all grow out of, eventually. Fortunately, I did early. It just doesn’t feel right to be ill at ease in your own school.

While I so wanted very much to write a mid-term report this semester, time didn’t permit it. So here I am now, sometime in between recess and term-end, with many deadlines on the horizon, writing this entry. But as I’ve iterated, I’m much more satisfied with life today than before. Why?

I’d say I’ve adapted and assimilated into the school culture. It took all but 8 weeks to finally get settled into the pace of life. And this term, you just swing right back into the momentum. But getting there wasn’t easy. Honestly, I couldn’t have made it this far without a wonderful group of people. They make my presence valued, my existence purposeful. To my friends, thank you for being there.

I have friends telling me that I’m overly immersed with school life, and I admit I am. But that’s me. I enjoy indulging myself in work, whether school-related or not. It gives you a sense of empowerment and belonging. I like waking up in the morning and telling myself that I’m going to accomplish something today. Big or small, it doesn’t matter. What matters is that your actions are going to make somebody’s life better.

Much like a plane taking off, my freshmen year got off to a slow start but has since hit cruising speed. And friends are akin to the plane crew, keeping the flight comfortable and enjoyable. But here comes a choice you can make. You can choose to be a passenger on board this plane and let it take you wherever it goes. Or you can be the pilot to steer this flight towards where you want it to go. I know who I want to be. Do you?