I had already made a resolution at the beginning of this semester that I'd try my best and study as hard as I could. That's because I'm not blessed with any natural gift, and that's why I need to work extra hard and put in double or even triple the effort that other people put in. I know no one's born with the natural ability or talent to excel in whatever they do, but somehow, there are always some people who do so well compared to others without seeming to put in much effort at all. But there comes a point when you're at your lowest and darkest period: No matter how hard you try, you just can't seem to get the outcome you want. And it is then that you start cracking under the pressure. For some, they're able to pick themselves up again, but for others, it's a downward spiral: they couldn't climb out of that void, hard as they try. I was determined not to become a statistic in the latter, still am, by the way, but it's increasingly hard to stay optimistic in the face of adversity and faced with so many seemingly unsurmountable challenges. This really shines a new light on "what doesn't kill you will make you stronger". And that makes you a survivor, because since you've already overcome the challenges once, you can do it again.
No matter how nonchalant I may appear to be, I'll admit that I haven't been happy at all ever since I've taken this course (and serves me right for just going with the flow and not giving any thought to what I want for myself and my life in the future) but I promise that I'll try to stay strong no matter what happens, with the knowledge that I've the support of so many wonderful people behind me. Thank you so much. Love y'all!