Quarter Mile

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After this, I realised because I did not want to be in KNUST, I was not living in the moment and I had lost three years. Three years of not trying to make any real connection. Three years of not giving out my best, academically. Three years of not enjoying KNUST. It was then I decided to enjoy KNUST, because like Vin Diesel (Dominic Toretto) would say, “I live my life a quarter-mile at a time”.

When I began to be more immersed in the school, I realised I was in class with pretty awesome people. I remembered there was joy in playing soccer with your friends. I met a lot of people. I lived. I wish I had lived when I first came into the school. I wish I had focused on the present while preparing for the future. It can be done right? Focusing on the present while preparing for the future? I think it can.

Now, looking back, I am glad I realised I had to live in the moment. These moments went on to teach me many things. I knew I was loved, and cared for. The way my friends knew my allergies and preferences was fascinating. The manner in which my roommates cared for me when I was sick was **inserts big word showing much love**. Encouragement from my friends when the going was hard made me feel like I could conquer the world in the moment, when I knew pretty well I still did not yet understand the issue I was facing.

Deciding to live in the moment is one of the best things I have done. I am only sad it took me three years to realise it. I could go on and on about the many ways in which I was shown love. This love made me want to love others too. It made me realise there was no benefit in witholding my love from someone. I loved, I cared! Even to the extent where I would ask myself, “Are you not also a person?(in Twi)” All this was made possible due to the love I allowed myself to receive.

Now, having been given my certificate, which was a joyous moment celebrated by my friends and family, I know I could have done better, but I am not bothered. I am not bothered because I got more than a degree; I got to live!

Looking back, and forward simultaneously (I don’t know how this works, but it should), I am happy and anticipate the future with joy.

And, I would like to thank God for seeing me through these four years. Because, honestly, He has come through for me in so many ways.