Is it just me or is it already March?

So much has already happened this year in my life—the Olympics ending, the new school semester starting, going to musical practice, starting new projects, refining old projects, etc. I am still in the process of recovering from the sadness of seeing the Olympics end, but school starting has made me shift my perception of it. On my to-do list, there is always this task of “watch the Olympics ONE LAST TIME” because for me to watch the Olympics on the TV screen, I had to buy a Membership, but it would only last for a month so that is why I would constantly check if my membership has ended and if I could still watch it and remember the joy I would get from watching it. It was always a fun time being able to watch the performances and competitions, and the anticipation during the holidays because of it made my year so far seem so packed with hope and excitement, but now, it is already time to get back to my regular routine and school life. 

This also means summer is about to come and that spring is just around the corner. It gives me a new sense of hope and excitement for what’s to come. Whenever something so significant like the Olympics ends, it also represents the start of something new, and that, is always something to look forward to. This time of the year last year was my first semester at my new school, and this marks the first full year going to school in this new region. Last year, I essentially spent my entire year learning something new about myself and reflecting on how much my life has changed, and in this month of last year, I was still in shock of certain aspects of myself, those around me, my environment, and what my perception of life actually is. This time this year, I am trying to learn not only more about myself and what I want for my future, but also how I can use my own way to get there. In January, I spent my time attending events around me, looking for opportunities that are for me. In February, I watched the Winter Olympics, wrapped up the first semester of high school, and started working on passion projects that I truly believe will make a difference both to myself and those around me. This month, I have to ace my exams, continue on fighting for what I want and believe in, and enjoy my life now. I know, I know, those are things that may seem big and general, but I do think that as time progresses, especially in a way that is as quickly as it does now, we simply need to realize how much every effort we put into each task matters. 

I don’t think that I might be the only one saying this, but I do think that when one is caught up in the process of doing something and trying to make something happen, time passes much faster, and I think as I step into high school and in the process of finding out who I truly am, I will not only find time going by so much faster, but also every moment in life so much worth living for. Just like in skating yesterday—I was finally able to do a spin that I have been practicing for a long time a bit better and with more speed, and that was something that I think is so much worth celebrating in the process of my own growth.