In the next couple of months, I will be finishing my bachelor's degree. (WHAT.) I already have a future job lined up, I have so many opportunities to look forward to, and I have a chance to really start pushing myself to be better. In years past I normally would look to the future and say, "But what if I fail, what if I make a mistake, and what if I am not good enough?"

Changing the way of thinking is where I am starting my change. Starting the change with one simple phrase: "But what if I fly?"

What if I excel at this new job? What if I create more opportunities for myself to exceed in my second language in the upcoming months? What if I finally prove to myself that the best version of me is coming in the next couple of months?

Starting this new job means I have to take a lot of tests to prove I am proficient at what I do. That means there is a chance for failure. We as people are taught that failure is one of the worst things imaginable. We are taught that if you make a mistake or if you mess up, you are not good enough.

No, it means you are learning. It means that you are learning from those errors and making yourself the best you can be at your job. Sometimes it takes more time than others, trust me,

I would know. I am graduating in December but it also means I am graduating with as much experience as I am. It means that I am becoming a viable resource in my future job. It means my education knowledge is an amazing tool. I will be able to do so much more in my field.

The field of translation and interpreting is something I was always hesitant to look into. I always thought my Spanish skills weren't where they should be in order to pursue those fields.

However, this internship has been a huge blessing for me. It has given me amazing mentors who help me improve with each error I make. The bigger concern comes from me not using the language. When I'm not using it, I don't have any room to grow. Now that I've grown more confident in messing up, I am more confident when I improve.

This new way of thinking is coming into all aspects of my life. I am extremely thankful for the support of friends and family I am continually receiving on my journey. It's all uphill from here.