Chapter 1: The Awakening of Aspirations

In the year 2000, my father's trip to Australia sparked within me a sense of adventure and curiosity.

"I'll visit Australia one day," I promised myself.

Fast forward to May 2013, while searching for direction in my life, that childhood ambition resurfaced unexpectedly.

I found myself in Perth on September 16, 2013.

Reflecting on a family trip to Rotterdam the previous year, I was captivated by the city's modern skyline.

The experience left me thinking, "Living here would be incredible."

Three years later, I began my university journey in Rotterdam.

During my studies, I had the chance to intern, which led me to consider the Blue Book traineeship at the European Commission, even though I was not yet graduated.

Despite feeling like such opportunities were reserved for the elite, the aspiration lingered in my mind.

Eventually, five years later, I secured that internship.

In 2001, I spotted someone playing the drums and found it fascinating.

The desire to learn persisted, and by 2009, I was taking lessons.

By 2002, I recognized my passion for acting.

I launched my acting career in 2006 and, by 2015, I landed a role in a feature film.

In 2004, I admired the style of snowboarders over skiers, a sentiment that motivated me to try snowboarding in 2009.

My love for cinema deepened in the late 2000s with the discovery of "L’Auberge Espagnol."

The film follows Xavier, a 25-year-old who moves to Barcelona for a year abroad during the early days of the Erasmus program.

His adventures of dating, partying, and experiencing life abroad inspired me:

"I want to move to Spain to study Spanish and enjoy life."

At 24, I made that dream a reality by relocating to Valencia for a month filled with parties and Spanish lessons.

In the mid-2010s, I became intrigued by Estonia's burgeoning tech scene, which resonated with my values.

In 2020, I shared my dream of living and working in a startup there with a friend; she later reminded me of this conversation.

By 2021, I was in Tallinn, employed at a startup.

December 2021 brought news of the Erasmus for Entrepreneurship Program, which piqued my interest.

By August 2023, I was on my way to Portugal to participate in it.

In 2019, I spent several months in Colombia to enhance my Spanish skills.

Upon returning to Belgium, the pandemic reignited my thoughts of Colombia, leading me to contemplate a return for the next three years.

And here I am, writing this piece from Colombia.

Conclusion: The Power of Thought

Be cautious of your thoughts; they may very well manifest into reality.

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Chapter 2: Videos That Inspire

The following video explores the theme of manifesting dreams and aspirations.

In this official music video, the artist reflects on the journey of desires and the unexpected consequences that may arise.