BEAUTIFUL IN ALL SEASONS

When I was in high school, I had big dreams that fueled my drive. I put in effort and long hours to position myself to achieve them. Over time, I’ve realized it’s natural to always set new goals — to keep striving, to want more. But in the process, I’ve sometimes forgotten how far I’ve come. I’ve been doing amazing . The hours I’ve put in were not in vain. Here’s a list of the things I once dreamed of, things I actually achieved. These are the moments my younger self would be proud of. And the woman I am today — the one my teenage self dreamt of — she did it My Achieved Milestones I got a bachelor’s pass and made it into university. I received a merit bursary for the first year of my university studies. I was funded by NSFAS from my second year onward. I moved into a single room in third year (oh how I love my space). I was honoured with an invitation to join the Golden Key International Honour Society. I passed my final year with all distinctions. I got a job and...