It's funny how sometimes you have these little epiphanies, kind of like a miniature explosion of truth and clarity that resides in your mind. They can hit you whilst you're in the middle of doing the most mundane thing- like cleaning up, or walking to work, or even talking to someone.
I had an epiphany today, whilst talking to a girl who came into my work. She was a young girl, who looked like she was young enough to still be in high school. She asked me about job availabilities at my work, & I sadly told her that all the positions were currently full at my store. She continued to ask me if I knew anywhere that was hiring in Manly, & I saw how desperate she was to try and find some work. I thought back to when I had finished high school, and had found out that due to my terrible UAI, I wasn't able to get into any university course I applied for. I remember feeling so helpless and consumed by the fact that my future was unstable and uncertain, and I hated not knowing what was next for me, that all semblance of a path or plan was gone. I remembered going around to stores and shopping centres in my local area, armed with my resume, trying hard to find work while I tried to find a way around my predicament.
And now, five years later, at the final chapter of my university degree, I look back in amazement at how much has changed- who I was, who I am today, what I learned about myself, & how some things are just so temporary.
As the young girl left, it hit me on how blessed a life I live, & how extremely happy I am compared to the person I was five years ago. Everything happens for a reason, nothing is permanent, and even though uncertainty is scary, it can teach you so much about yourself you wouldn't have known if you didn't go through it.
To wrap up today's deep post, included below are some snaps from today.
I had an epiphany today, whilst talking to a girl who came into my work. She was a young girl, who looked like she was young enough to still be in high school. She asked me about job availabilities at my work, & I sadly told her that all the positions were currently full at my store. She continued to ask me if I knew anywhere that was hiring in Manly, & I saw how desperate she was to try and find some work. I thought back to when I had finished high school, and had found out that due to my terrible UAI, I wasn't able to get into any university course I applied for. I remember feeling so helpless and consumed by the fact that my future was unstable and uncertain, and I hated not knowing what was next for me, that all semblance of a path or plan was gone. I remembered going around to stores and shopping centres in my local area, armed with my resume, trying hard to find work while I tried to find a way around my predicament.
And now, five years later, at the final chapter of my university degree, I look back in amazement at how much has changed- who I was, who I am today, what I learned about myself, & how some things are just so temporary.
As the young girl left, it hit me on how blessed a life I live, & how extremely happy I am compared to the person I was five years ago. Everything happens for a reason, nothing is permanent, and even though uncertainty is scary, it can teach you so much about yourself you wouldn't have known if you didn't go through it.
To wrap up today's deep post, included below are some snaps from today.
Today's Jewellery of the Day- I posted these necklaces last week, & I felt really preppy with my gold & red matched with a blue blazer, blue and white striped business style shirt, treated black denim pants, & black studded loafers. Matched with these necklaces, a white band watch and gold bracelets.
I saw this beautiful little arrangement on my way to work this morning- I was working nine hours today & had a hell of a day ahead, & I walked past a florist & saw these lovely flowers in a bicycle basket. Little slice of perfect.
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