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And so it begins...

Ker

In the past year, I've been through more than I ever thought I'd ever go through. I left the only place I've ever known and moved to Union City, where I knew nothing and had to learn everything. I lost loved ones whom I never thought would leave me. I've tried new things and went to different places that challenged my beliefs and my comfortability. Looking back, I can truly say I've grown emotionally and mentally. The most important thing I've learned this year is that time is of the essence, don't waste it.

Earlier this year, in January, my housemates and I were sitting in our living room thinking how the year was going by too fast but we figured it was only January and we still had 6 months left of NEWARK ACTS 3. In May, we were all panicking to do stuff on our bucket list before the program ended. In July, while we were sitting in our living room it hit us that the program was really ending. I said goodbye to two wonderful roommates and they continued on with their journeys. It was a bittersweet situation.

A few weeks ago, I welcomed 3 new housemates and a new program year! NEWARK ACTS 4 is officially underway and I am too excited. Having been in this program last year, I am going into this year with so much more knowledge and many more expectations. With this being my last year in the program and maybe even in the area, I'm hoping to do so much more and experience more than I did last year.

I know that this year will fly by, just like last year, and I'm hoping that I will be able to do all that I want to do this year and so much more. I would list all of them, but that's another blog in itself. However, this year I will be teaching and I'm looking forward to witnessing the progress in my students and even myself. I'm excited to see how this year will unfold and I hope everyone is too.

Here's to a great year!!!

Ker

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