I lost my father and grandfather this year, making it the darkest year for me so far. Because of this I stayed inside for a long time and didn't do much. I also took a step back from studying. It wasn't looking very good.
Despite the awful events, I'm feeling great now and recently I've gained interest in other things in life. I go outside again and meet up with lots of people. I'm very glad that I feel stable and not depressed or burnt out or anything like that.
Studying is still not optimal, but there's no rush in that.
Also went to i65 which was a nice distraction for me and a lot of fun.
A month before my dad passed away he told me he was proud of me. I miss him very much and he will always be an inspiration and motivation for me.
This may sound very sad, but for me it's both a sad and happy thought.