It has been an pleasure to spend another year with you Mount Royal. I can't say I am sick of you, as a matter of fact, I am nervous to part ways next year. Ya that is right... your girl is getting her degree next year. Crazy.

These past three years have been all about self discovery. Every class has contributed to shaping my values and identity, especially my major courses for ETOL. Don't get me wrong haha I have always been a passionate being that cares about others and the planet but daily I spend time with people of similar values who also want to contribute to positively influencing others - who enjoy spending time in nature. I would like to say that I am very well known in the Mount Royal community and have developed an insane amount of relationships with rad folks. I love this school because I have never felt like I've belonged somewhere more than this place. My professors and peers always support me and I have never felt alone.

Like most students, I ponder on what is next. What industry do I want to work in, where do I want to live, who wants to be my boyfriend? (mwaha just kidding). Lately, I am learning to trust the system. I have always found work and I put myself out there so I do not need to know what I am going to be doing fully. Through many of my social innovation courses I am also learning that not knowing is okay AND normal! If anything... how exciting is it that I do not know my future! Of course I choose to shape it and am in control with how I spend my time but there will be so many opportunities that will come my way that I have no clue about right now!

It is important to think and act positively but I do want to honour times that I have struggled or have been upset. Being a human is very demanding and inevitably scary. The stresses that come with being a student in the city is overwhelming. If I am not focused on school, I am at work. With the time to spare I try to devote a chunk to being alone recharging yet the demand of others wanting your presence can be draining! Managing my social life has always been a heavy weight on my shoulders, for I have so many connections with many people that truly matter to me - but it is time consuming. Managing time - ugghh (you feel me?). Every year it feels as though time ticks faster and I am demanded more from many different directions. I do want to express how grateful I am to be wanted to be around, it is so special to hear! So what I am trying to say is that, if I do not take time for myself, IMMA go crazy, otherwise, I am all yours! haha

As a finish reading chapter 3 of my 4 chapter ETOL book, my stomach fills with joy (and maybe nachos). I am feeling so happy and grateful for many reasons,

1. I have made it this far! <3

2. I am healthy and supported

3. I belong to so many groups

4. My family is healthy and connected

5. I am living in a warm and safe environment

6. I have made so many friends

7. I have flown to new places and climbed several mountains

8. I have become more mindful

9. I love my jobs and my jobs value me

10. I am truly enjoying being single

11. Learning so many leadership skills and "how to be human" concepts.

12. My spotify is lit, loving my music collection these past 3 years.

I hope I enlightened you in some way or have encouraged you to reflect on YO-SELF. Remind yourself of all that you do and how it is contributing to your identity and sense of purpose in this chaotic life. It is not about how much you can do but more that those things you decide to do are positive and healthy. Not healthy? Maybe let it go... Perhaps you feel unmotivated? = consider changing your routine. Maybe you have a jerk boyfriend? = dump him. Not moving your body? = begin anywhere, shake yo booty.

Do I have all the answers? Ya, most of them.

My favourite quote to end off with today,

(.a.p.a.is.annoying., 2079)

Until next time,

Zohee. ;)