Year: 2011

Recently, I found myself in a difficult situation. After enrolling in a university far from my hometown, I realized that it wasn’t the right fit for me. I felt unfulfilled and unhappy with my situation, and I wasn’t sure what to do next.

Then, one of my friends who was studying at a better branch of the same university in my hometown suggested that we can switch our branches. He had decided that he didn’t want to continue at his current university, and I finally had the chance to continue my education closer to home.

The process of transferring was not easy. There was a lot of paperwork involved, and I had to travel back and forth between the two universities multiple times. Despite these challenges, I persevered and am so glad I did.

Now, I am happily studying at my new university, which is only a short 10-minute drive from my home. I am so grateful for this opportunity to be in a place where I feel comfortable and happy.

Sometimes, a person’s heart becomes heavy. Neither a good book can change their mood, nor a scientific conversation, nor sleeping, nor drinking tea or coffee, nor even walking with an old friend. Nothing works. The pain persists. So they start walking, from one city to another. The weather is still the same, they light a cigarette, thinking maybe this will help, but it doesn’t. They are still sad. Nothing can change their state of mind. They are tired, their heart remains heavy and it will stay that way. Nothing can change their mood anymore.

As humans, we all have moments where we feel down and nothing seems to lift our spirits. It can be difficult to pinpoint what’s causing the heavy heart, but sometimes it just seems to come out of nowhere. The feeling of being stuck and helpless can be overwhelming, and it’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking that there’s nothing that can change our current state.

But what if I told you that there’s always a way out of this feeling? That there’s always something that can change our mood and give us a new perspective on life. It may not come in the form of a book, a conversation, or a friend, but it can come in many other shapes and sizes. For example, try practicing gratitude by listing three things you’re thankful for each day. Or, engage in a physical activity like exercise, which has been proven to boost endorphins and improve mood.

Another way to change our state of mind is by traveling, meeting new people, trying new experiences, and stepping out of our comfort zone. Sometimes, a change of scenery is all we need to shake off the heavy heart. But if that’s not possible, try to find new and creative ways to bring joy into your life. Whether it’s through art, music, cooking, or any other hobby that brings you happiness, find what works for you and stick with it.

Remember, it’s important to give yourself time and space to process your feelings, but it’s equally important to not get stuck in them. There’s always a way out, and there’s always something that can change our mood and give us a fresh start. So take a deep breath, be kind to yourself, and try to see the light at the end of the tunnel.

I started taking driving lessons at the beginning of the summer. By the third month, I was finally going to different places and finally, the day of the driving test arrived. But when the time came, the sun was shining bright and I couldn’t see the book I was reading, and as a result, I failed the test. A week later, I was a little late and didn’t take the test. On the third attempt, I finally passed the driving test with a score of 30 (full marks).

On August 28th, 2011, the practical classes started. During the first session, the instructor told me to put one gear in and to release the clutch while giving gas at the same time. I was struggling to follow these instructions. The instructor said to come to the last class for a review and then go for the main test.

On October 2nd, 2011, I finally passed the city driving test on my second attempt. During the first attempt, I was the first one in the group and the stress of driving in front of the inspector made me fail. I hope to receive my driving license within two weeks. At the end, I received a pledge form to take the test, the summary of which was “You are not allowed to drive for a year, otherwise, your license is invalid.”