Marco Zapata RTGAmbassador The brief lifespan of these blooms serves as a reminder of our fleeting time here. My personal experience with each encounter with the blossoms served as a reminder of my life and stood as a checkpoint for me to assess my personal growth throughout the adventure. It was the silent ticking of life?s clock that sparked me to start living fully. Before the first cherry blossom sightings in our travels, I made a personal challenge to venture out of my comfort zone and to be more engaged socially with others. Prior to Japan, my personality was more introverted which had often led me to isolation, but this trip marked a turning point. The initial days of the journey were filled with eye opening experiences that enhanced my knowledge of the country and fostered connections with my peers. The unique feeling everyone felt of being in a foreign country and marveling at every moment toward the beauty of Japan provided the perfect environment to create friendships and bonds that would last a lifetime. These experiences began to dissolve my shyness while igniting a desire within me to continue blooming. By the time we encountered the first cherry blossom in Tokyo, it marked a milestone in my personal growth from the beginning of the trip. I hope to inspire those who read this to let their dreams flourish like the beautiful, delicate blossoms, for we have only this one life.
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