And didn’t let that rejection define me. 2016 was so much more than my crap Liverpool interview and a B in physics, it was full of moments and people that I treasure to this day. It was pivotal for my self growth, a year when I learned how to heal, how to build resilience and self belief. So let me share some of the moments with you. 1. Holiday to Bulgaria with my mum. A lot of travelling during a very long summer 2. Because it was the year I finished sixth form! The love between me and the girls is still the same but our lives all look different now. We have our big girl jobs, big girl businesses, big girl relationships and big girl plans. 3. And of course starting my BSc at Keele I made new friends, who are still very much a big part of my life 4. Another great holiday, with my dad this time 5. I turned 18!!! And fun fact about me I did not drink alcohol until this day but on Jan 28th 2026 I did have champagne for breakfast 😎 🥂 6. Since I was starting a degree in International Relations, a trip to the UN in Geneva was fitting. This trip inspired me to later do an internship there which was an unforgettable experience 7. In 2016 we were in club 🥳🥳🥳 8. The brother I could confidently carry on my shoulders is DEFINITELY too big for that this year 9. Just like last year, in 2016 I also went on a pilgrimage / girls’ holiday to Krakow for World Youth Day. Vibing in a beautiful city, seeing the pope and asking life’s big questions with 2 million other Catholics? Unmatched !!! 10. A prom pic for the mems #doctor #medschool #premed #medstudent #2016