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英語エッセイ: Embracing the journey

When people ask me, 'Which do you prefer, summer or winter?'
I always answer 'summer.'  
I have a higher tolerance to heat than the average person, and I prefer being warm.  
I've always been a summer girl, and there are many events I look forward to, like rock music festivals, get-togethers with friends, and traveling.  
Summer always brings opportunities to enjoy these kinds of things.

However, if you were to ask me what my **absolute favorite type of weather is**,
I'd say it's a sunny WINTER day.  
It's like having a bit of light in the darkness, and makes me excited for spring and summer.
This anticipation might be the thing I like most, and it got me thinking about life in general.

I've been studying English for years, aiming to speak fluently, ideally like a native speaker.  But I've also been enjoying the journey, despite the struggles.  
I’ve come to savor the process of working towards a goal.
Strangely, I think I might feel a bit lost or depressed if I suddenly achieved native-like fluency.

Similarly, finding an ideal home has been a major goal of mine.  
I've always been fascinated by interior design, and I collect photos and fantasize about my dream home.
I even have an album on my phone for these images.  
Currently, we live in an apartment, which we bought with the intention of selling in the future.  
Our plan was to sell it after ten years, but now, as the ninth year approaches, I find myself not wanting to leave.
This makes me wonder, do I really want to live in my ideal home, or do I enjoy dreaming about it more?

Maybe life is not just about reaching the end goal.  Perhaps appreciating the journey and enjoying the little moments along the way is what life is all about.
This realization has inspired me to embrace each moment and be content throughout the ongoing journey of life.

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