If you have a time machine and a chance to go back, would you like to take advantage of it and change your life? If I heard this question before 20, I would answer “Yes”，”Of course”, ”Why not?”, “What an amazing chance!” without any hesitation. But now, honestly, I don’t know, I need more consideration. Today, I would like to share 2 stories in my life. After listening my stories if you were me, would you like to go back?
Recently, too many young idols are popping up in our sight aged from 18 to 22, like Haoran Liu and Xukun Cai. They reminded me of my age 18. When I was 18, I just got myself admitted into college. Which was wonderful, I can relax myself, relax, relax and relax. So I was obsessed with Korean drama day and night and cared nothing about outside world. It’s not an exaggeration to say that I almost knew every young idol in Korea from 2010 to 2014. Even my dream was to become an idol broker for my favorite one. I have learnt Korean for my dream but given up with no reason. As for my schoolwork, all things I did at that time were to follow my roommates and make sure not to fail an exam. I didn’t make up myself and my weight was over 75 kg. I didn’t join in any clubs, of course I didn’t take time to make friends not mention to do a part time job. However, when I was 4th grade, I realized it’s difficult for me to find an ideal job, even a job. Taking part in the postgraduate entrance exams was the last thing I could do.
Another story is about my first love. Due to influence of Korean drama, I dated with a very gentle boy when I was 1st grade of postgraduate. However, I broke up with him within 8 months, because I noticed I didn’t love him. I was so hurry to find a boyfriend that eventually I noticed I didn’t even know him. Actually, I was a little regret for dating with him without any consideration.
What do you think after listening my stories? Should I use the time machine to change my life? In my opinion, it’s not necessary because I have learnt from these stories and could be a better myself. Someone said “life is the best teacher.”. When I realized I wasted the best period of my life, I have been serious to facing my study and life and started to making up from postgraduate. It’s really a pity for me lost my 18 to 22, but if I didn’t experience that time, I couldn’t become who I am now. Now, I join in our Dalian No. 1 Toastmaster club and stand here to present my past. I like current myself. Even though I don’t know what kind of boy I would like to look for, I know I should be more serious and thoughtful before making a decision. Actually, we don’t really have a time machine, do we? So, don’t regret for what you did, learn from it and move on!
