It has been twenty years spanning two decades, two centuries and two different millennia. This is my life's journey till now, and today is the last day of 2012. Looking back at this year brings back fond memories and bitter ones. Making new friends, going abroad and the end and start of a new scholastic year have been just a few of the adventures I had.
Switzerland was a magnificent place to visit, especially because I had to opportunity to go to CERN, a dream of mine. To experience the beauty of the Alps and to be able to say you have visited the largest experiment on Earth is beyond extraordinary. Not to mention all those people I had the fortune to get to know. It is rather strange now, to think, that a simple choice to travel with the science society at my university to this place, heralded me into a path that lead to some very great experiences and encounters.
Another place I visited for a youth exchange was Turkey, a trip that changed my ideas about middle-eastern culture. I lived in a small town with a very welcoming family. Their warmth and kindness was unparalleled, as was with all other Turkish people I met. I had never felt so welcome in another country before. It was not the place itself, or the environment, but the people; their generosity and their warm-hearts stayed with me. I learnt so much from this trip, and left so many untold stories behind me. Empty pages to be filled the next time I visit, may it be soon.
Another place I visited for a youth exchange was Turkey, a trip that changed my ideas about middle-eastern culture. I lived in a small town with a very welcoming family. Their warmth and kindness was unparalleled, as was with all other Turkish people I met. I had never felt so welcome in another country before. It was not the place itself, or the environment, but the people; their generosity and their warm-hearts stayed with me. I learnt so much from this trip, and left so many untold stories behind me. Empty pages to be filled the next time I visit, may it be soon.
A great part of this year had to be the Science Student's Society at University which I became part of. It was not a little bit as I expected it to be; the work it involves, the fulfilment it gives and the strengthening of character it brought upon me. Joining this society made me learn important skills but most importantly new people. I had the chance to meet a lot of new characters, and most importantly, new ideas and ways of thinking. May the remaining time in this society help me corrode my stubbornness and build new connections.
It is hard not to mention all the old friends and all the new ones. I cannot mention everyone because that is not the point. Every person I know contributed to building who I am, in every little detail. Be it work, school, recreation, there is nothing worth doing without being in the presence of other people. There is no category of friends but there is a contribution assigned to each one. Some helped in bad times, others made good times possible, and I am grateful for each and every one of you. You are all special to me in your own way and I'm sure you recognise your own contribution in my life.
I will leave you with a quote I wrote a few years back:
"It is in the eyes of those who I know that I see the story of my life, for they are part of who I am and who I shall become"
May the upcoming year be an even greater journey!
I will leave you with a quote I wrote a few years back:
"It is in the eyes of those who I know that I see the story of my life, for they are part of who I am and who I shall become"
May the upcoming year be an even greater journey!
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