This past academic year has been filled with many blessings.

Never had I thought to be at the place I am now, and as I reflect on the past year, once again I am reminded of how unpredictable the future may be regardless of how much preparation I may have put in beforehand.

Last year, on this day, I would have been returning home from work, maybe thinking of plans for the weekend and in-between these times, fervently checking my inbox to see whether or not I have been accepted to UBC.

Amidst all the subtle changes, new trials and numerous stumbles, it has been a wonderful season of growth. As I encountered new experiences, each became a learning experience and bit by bit, I was able to discover the real me. At a time when I am thinking of what I would like to dream to become, how would I know what I want to be if I don’t really know who I truly am?

Sometimes, I find that I try to cater more my surroundings and the situations I am placed in, and very rarely am I able to find a chance to reflect on myself. Who am I really? What am I like? What is my favorite…? What are my dislikes?…Such questions as these are simple yet when faced with them, I found that I was struggling for an answer.

The Global Resource Systems class presents unique opportunities where I may reflect on my current stance in my journey. My hope is that throughout these reflections, I will be able to see a continuous change of growth that will ultimately lead to actions that bear good fruit.