The Writers

“For what it’s worth: it’s never too late or, in my case, too early to be whoever you want to be. There’s no time limit, stop whenever you want. You can change or stay the same, there are no rules to this thing. We can make the best or the worst of it. I hope you make the best of it. And I hope you see things that startle you. I hope you feel things you never felt before. I hope you meet people with a different point of view. I hope you live a life you’re proud of. If you find that you’re not, I hope you have the courage to start all over again.” - F. Scott Fitzgerald

The past week's mantra was rest and easy because I wanted to press a pause button before the working life begins. It took me a while to unwind myself from the events that happened within the last 3 months. I remember breaking down and cried when I was frustrated and feeling discouraged due to the challenges faced. I was afraid for not possessing enthusiasm for a career in food industry. These emotions were kept raw in my journal, and as hard as they once seemed, I have overcame them.

I tried not to bother my family too much but my boyfriend was the least fortunate who became a victim of this. Nevertheless, he always encourages me to keep my passion alive. He was right about not rushing into workforce just because of the fear of unemployment. 

Thank you for joining me in writing these stories. Thank you for kissing my salted cheeks in the darkest days.