man, tackling that mountain was like disobeying every doubt i've ever had, and let me tell you, the climb was my preadmission test to realizing what i'm truly capable of. it’s like i had to start from scratch, building my skills, my stamina, and my spirit from the ground up. and here's the key message for anyone feeling unacknowledged: your strength, your resilience, doesn't need a spotlight to be real or meaningful. you conquer your mountains, one step at a time, and that victory, that's yours to celebrate, no matter who's watching.