Jibbe

I Check. April 10, 2010

The past six years of post-secondary - I remember every step of the way on the palm of my hand. I set out goals – weekly, monthly, short term, long term. I worked for every exam mark, essay grade, quiz, assignment. Nothing came as a given, every percent mattered to me and I had to work for it. At times, this thought process gave me the edge needed, and other times it was tough mentality. I never got a hold of separating different areas of my life – to put school aside and to focus on other dimensions such as friends, relationships etc.  

It was not until last year when it clicked. 2009 was a turning point for me. I  made that first step - the step of courage. Courage to pursue an opportunity to be well-rounded. I lived in Montreal for five weeks, studied at Universite de Montreal, and made lasting friendships from across Canada. This experience has given me the edge – not academically, but in life. I can’t put into words how important of a step this was for me. I play my cards safe, take calculated risks, don’t overbet the pot.

But sometimes, we have to find a new gear.