Do you ever question your existence or do you ask yourself what you might be in the future? In this case, I do. For most of the days in my life, I’ve dreamt of finishing school but now that I am actually in the process of getting it done and dusted, I’m sad.
Being a high school pupil is a process. You learn some things the hard way which just might be really difficult to accept. Of course there will be good times, but there are bad times. High school revealed a harsh reality.
I got to learn who to trust and who not to. I learnt that you are the only person responsible for your life. Everything you do depends on you. True friends will find you when you need them. Don’t go looking for them. I loved school because I used it to kill time. I also learnt at school, but right now, I’m anxious about what happens afterwards.
Despite all that I’m feeling, I’m quite excited too, you know, although it is scary. Who will I be? What kind of change will my existence bring forth? Will I ever be one of the greatest authors? These are just some thoughts of mine.
I wonder how it feels to be Martha Mukaiwa… But this journey of mine will continue. I’ll carry on doing my best – the best way I know how. My talents and skills will speak for themselves along the way.
I should reach out for the sky, don’t you think? We are going to do everything by ourselves in a few years time. And let me not forget: One thing that creates limits in your head are your thoughts. What you think right now is what you are. Your existence means something and just like that, you’ll understand. I’m still learning and working on myself, though. I’m not an expert.
Dalène Kooper is a Grade 12 pupil at Cornelius Goreseb High School at Khorixas. Email her at jdkooper17@gmail.com or find her on Instagram @Jeannie_dalene_kooper or on Facebook as ‘Jeannie Dalène Kooper’.
