Twenty-six and grateful.

I returned from a work trip to Shanghai a few days ago. My rythm is still all mixed up but I still feel the same feeling of gratefulness and happiness I did back in Shanghai.

In Shanghai, I started thinking about...
..how lucky I am to been given these opportunities,
..how worthwhile everything is, despite it being difficult at times.

I am only 26 and have been able to visit Shanghai 4 times. I have the chance of meeting amazing people, whether in Finland, or elsewhere.

I am 26 and the job I have always wanted to do has found me. It was an opportunity I nearly missed but luckily it waited for me to be ready.

Nothing can be awesome all the time. Life isn't like that. But with time, one's learn to appreciate it as a whole and that the best times will, eventually, make up for the harder ones, more stressful and less "great" times.

Each time I walk down Nanjing Lu and see the skyline standing in front, it always feel as impressive and  reminds me where I am and what road took me there.

I guess the keyword would be to enjoy. Go ahead. it might not get easier, but at the end, it will be all good.