Looked into the mirror and saw a genuine smile, a cheerful radiance and twinking eyes, couldn't believe the transformation. Reflected on life and realised how much I've grown. Came here to maximise my results but ended up achieving so much more. Experiencing Tintern and Melbourne has been beyond amazing, learning so much beyond the classroom. Building a character of confidence to face challenge and adversity. Always seeing the positive side of things. Learning to love everything in life. Living life to the maximum. Where once stress stood, now confidence stands. Pessimism has caved in. Wonder how I never discovered such joy before.

Thought back to the days of fights with the parentals whom I once resented, laughing at my childish naivety. Had they not pulled me back from freedom, who knows what path I'd have trodden. Had they not kept me close, I'd never realise how precious freedom is. Had I never understood it, I'd never know how to control it. Guess I owe them a thank you. I'm so glad I've been given this chance to move beyond my comfort zone to grow in the face of challenge and learn independently, or I'd never have seen the world the way I have. I'd never have shed the tears I shed, tears which strengthened me and taught me perserverance. These lessons I will cherish a lifetime.