It is of great sadness that I can officially say that this is the last week of my holidays before I start the next year of my studies. In one way, it felt like these holidays were never going to end by the way they dragged over some days. Here we are however, at the end… At the starting line of the last year of my undergraduate degree. Finally getting into the mind set of graduating one part of my study phases.

As excited as I am to close this part of my studies, I can’t seem to get my mind into the study energy. As I near the first day however, I know that my brain will have no choice but to come to an understanding that chill time is over. As much as I have been trying to keep myself busy with helping in the workspace and my music, diving and show jumping. Sometimes it feels like this holiday was so chaotic to be a holiday and some parts too slow for me to bare.

Like all starting lines, there is a final lap where you near the finish line. I can defiantly say with confidence that I am ready to take on this final lap. I want to start the next phase, whatever that may be. I see my first year of studies as a bit of a drag as it was something I didn’t enjoy. It ended up helping my current degree so not a complete waste. I am so excited to embrace my graduation and try applying for the next level. Honours… Masters… who knows.

Being in the workspace has given me a chance to figure out a few things in terms of how it is going to work in the real world. Finding new ways to take my disability and twist the situation to make things possible and comfortable. It has been a bit tricky in some aspects but it is all a part of the learning curve. Encountering different people and situations where I would need to be quick on my feet in order to be of useful assistance and not disappoint myself in the sorts of way that I knew I could provide my part to the table.

This holiday has definitely been one where I could learn many lessons and grow in ways that did not always seem entirely obvious to my awareness. I am certainly ready for the next couple of challenges that 2025 is going to bring. I want to keep growing and exploring. Adventuring and experiencing. Learning continually and discovering each new possibility.

Only time will tell where this year is going to take me, but I definitely won’t let myself miss out on the excitement of what life holds.

P.S.  as excited as I am, I have already marked down all the upcoming holidays… Having an adventurous time can be draining, so it’s only beneficial that I know when I’ll get a rest.. April the 12… you better come SOON.

“The biggest adventure you can take, is to live the life of your dreams.” Oprah Winfrey.