The end of an era is quickly approaching!!
I can't believe how quickly it went by.
In some ways, it didn't go by as quickly as I had wanted it to.
On the way, I became more aware of the world around me. I learned certain things the hard way, and that's all right. Sometimes, you have to get hurt to realize. But I've made it and I like the way I am.
Four years ago, I walked into that very place feeling anxious. The present was a blur, and I felt like running as far as I could. Reality was vague. I was in this state for a long time, trying to get my feet on the ground again. At times, it was scary and sad.
Although I presented an aura of some kind of maturity, I was naive. I wanted to be protected and pushed along a path that was best for me. But soon, I learned that no one else but I could do that, and so I stepped out.
And now four years later, I stand in a different place, anxious for the future. Reality is becoming vivid as I look out into the distance. I am a little bit scared, but it's of a better variety. It makes me feel warm inside (^_^;)
"Everyone starts on a journey some day
And the day will surely come
When we do not care about throwing everything to the wind
Our story
Which has just started
Is filled with anxiety and hope"
- Ayumi Hamasaki, 'Depend on You'