My mom works there and takes care of my sister while me and my other sister are here. I also have three cousins, whom I consider as older brothers because we grew up together. However, two of them are now in Japan for good.

I hope we are already living our dream, working on the job we once prayed so hard for. I hope we’ve surfed on our dream beaches, traveled to the countries we used to only imagine, and finally felt the joy of freedom we always longed for. I hope we are driving our dream car and motorcycle, not just for show, but as proof of how far we’ve come. I hope we have a nice and cozy house that feels like home, filled with peace and laughter.

But more than the dreams, I hope you are truly happy. I hope you learned to forgive yourself for the mistakes of the past and love yourself more than you ever did before. I hope you are surrounded by people who genuinely care, and that you never forget the little version of us who kept believing even when things were hard.

And no matter what we are in the future, your little me will always be proud—because our faith is not in our hands. Don’t ever forget to trust God in everything you do.

With love,

Akira

Yes, Personal Development was really helpful for me. It made me understand myself on a deeper level—how I think, feel, and react to different things. This subject helped me see the importance of taking care of my mind and heart, and it guided me to accept who I am while still trying to grow.

2. What were your key takeaways from the subject?

I learned that personal growth begins when you start to understand and care for yourself. The subject taught me that it’s okay to have struggles as long as you keep moving forward with hope. It reminded me to be kind to myself, to value my family, and to keep my mental and emotional well-being in balance.

3. What two topics were your favorites and why?

My favorite topics were family and mental health well-being. Family means a lot to me because they are my source of love, support, and strength in everything I do. Mental health well-being also became important to me because it taught me how to handle stress, stay calm, and take care of my emotions, especially during tough times.