jkoh

i think about you all the time. i miss you. i hope you’re doing okay up there

but i don’t think i can finish anymore

what an unpleasantly familiar feeling

‪You cannot approach human relationships the same way you approach exams, Jessica. The amount of effort you put in will not directly and positively correlate to what you get back. ‬Don't expect it to, or you'll always be tired.

I can’t believe I’m finally done. The relief is overwhelming. After so many months of planning my schedule around exams, studying from wake to sleep, sacrificing time with others... I passed my CPA exams. It seemed insurmountable when I first began, but this experience has reminded me that with determination and genuine effort, I can accomplish my goals. I think more importantly though, this all has made me realize how many people have faith and confidence in me that I often lack for myself. I am so thankful for all of the best wishes before each exam, the comforting words when I felt hopeless, and the meaningful congratulatory messages. How nice it is to be surrounded by extremely thoughtful and caring people who find joy in my success... I am so blessed to have such loved ones. As this year is coming to a close, so much is coming together for me so perfectly that it almost makes me nervous my good luck will run out soon..  In any case, I shall spend the remainder of 2016 with my heart filled by the company of the people I love most, and I will work even harder in 2017.