Hello, me? It's me, A.

Have you ever looked in the mirror and not recognized yourself?

It just happened to me. It's really strange to look in the mirror and admire yourself from afar. I'm not trying to be boastful or self-righteous, because we all know that's not me. I had this sudden sense of pride for who I am, who I've been, who I'll become. Sometimes it's hard to believe that I'm living the dream, and that the dream is mine! I can't believe that all my hard work in school has paid off, and that I am a student at this incredible institution preparing to become something, someone. Of course, everybody will become somebody in their own right, but to think that I'm becoming the best me? To think I am becoming somebody who I will have utmost respect for? It's just unbelievable at times. I'm not settling. I'm doing.

Again, I'm not trying to boast. But I just have to realize that sometimes it's okay to be proud of yourself. Why is it that we are constantly putting ourselves down with negative self-talk? Why do we always focus on what we haven't done instead of what we've accomplished already? We constantly take the time to honor the influential people in our lives and the people we love, which we should! But, it's time to honor ourselves.


Today, I'm celebrating me.