-Reeti Deep Rijal
Education often labels us humans into categories and what we are best at. Some are making iconic inventions, whereas some are landing on the moon, while some are fighting for people, and some of us are busy cracking new deals. The race of life never stops, and it never will. How fascinating is this race, the rush of adrenaline to conquer something in life called success.
I am running for this same race at the age of 20. Making ends meet, meeting new people, and hustling like any other people in this world. Living in a completely new place where I do not have the guidance of my father or the nurture of my mother. I packed my whole life into 3 bags and left to chase my dreams. What I once used to ride, called a scooter, turns out to be a moped here, highways turn out to be freeways, and the little shortcut I used to take is called an exit. A person’s life can turn upside down in the blink of an eye.
This race that I chose does not seem to have an end. What I once wished for so much has now become my mortal enemy. No matter how much I run, I feel like I am stuck in a loophole without a finish line. It takes great guts to choose this race, and if I could, I would choose this thrill of a race in every lifetime. For now, I may feel like my whole life is falling apart, but later this race will be that story I will be sharing for a very long time.
From the chaotic but calming city of Kathmandu to the hustle and bustle of California, I could proudly say that I have met all sorts of people. Strangers who feel like they are my own, and my people who feel like strangers. This city taught me a lot. Every day, I am writing a new chapter for the book called life.
I believe that every student has their purpose in life. They may be carrying the weight of their family, or some of us are just here to broaden our horizons. Every race has its own goal. My goal is to fall and stand back up and run to the end line with whatever it offers. I will be running this race for a very long time with hardships, adventure, failure, and maybe someday success.
