Regret & Resolution

My biggest regret in 2023 is that I wasted too much time. I tend to do everything at the last minute, and though it's challenging, strangely, things usually turn out well. It's a weakness turned advantage, but I realize I should manage it better. Perhaps setting personal deadlines instead of relying on real ones would help. It's not easy for me, as it requires self-awareness.

Returning to the initial point, I feel I've wasted a lot of time. Teenage years happen only once in a lifetime, a time to seek great and valuable experiences. I didn't make the most of it, spending time on things that didn't contribute to my growth. What if I had studied more, read more books, exercised regularly, participated in competitions, joined organizations, volunteered, taken various courses, tried new hobbies, and more? These are great things to do during adolescence, but I missed them.

Despite that, I'm proud of what I've overcome in previous years, becoming stronger. However, I'm saddened that I feel distant from my faith. I've been able to live this far because of my belief, but I sense a disconnect. I hope in 2024, I can overcome and resolve my life's challenges well, becoming a better and stronger person from the lessons learned.

Cahya Sekar Kinanti Wicaksana

XI-7

Bandung, January 9 2024