21 years on

This was the picture of me back when I was 1 year old.

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In between then and now,

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I walked and scrapped my knees.

I was given a sister with wobbly cheeks.

I bullied and was bullied in primary school.

I fought in songs and punches with my sister.

I made friends whom I will never forget and whom I would rather forget.

I lost and found my confidence.

I felt alone and defeated before learning to pick myself up.

I wanted the wrong things in life.

I succumbed to pride before learning to be humble.

I loved and learnt from a broken heart.

I indulged in lots of dreams and am still dreaming.

I saw and heard from different cultures.

I learnt to laugh at my own mistakes.

I learnt to reach out and rely on others.

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I learnt to love myself.

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This is the latest picture I took of myself.

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21 years on, I must say, I look pretty darn happy :-)

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And I am still learning.