I MADE IT!!!!!!!!

I had visualised the moment of arrival of the automatic message on my email annoucing the results are available on my personal EPSO account, how I would resist the urge to consult these news I have been waiting for the past two (8!) years. I had spent evenings visualizing my name on the reserve list and internalised the feeling of success. Did it happen this way? I was just about to step out of the door to pick-up the little ones when the message arrived. Did I wait for the calm evening moment to receive the news? Of course not, my body reacted and opened the message and soon I had the phrase in front of me: "We are pleased to inform you that you have been placed at the reserve list". The joy comes out with tears and laughter and my husband and girls look at me with amazement. Soon they understand what is happening and we hug to each others arms! The years of preparation has been a joint effort, a huge one, and the success is of all of ours! I cannot beleive the moment arrived! The bubbly warm energy is swelling inside me and pouring out without control. The feeling is equal to my wedding day and the births of each of my child. It is not difficult at all to describe. It is feeling light, joy, bubbless and bliss. I share the news with my parents and family, with friends and my mentors. I receive so many genuine congratulations it makes me feel incredibly blessed. If somebody asks what does it take to pass open EU competitions, where candidates from all memberstates can attend, I have three immeadiate answers: 1. Faith with a bit of craziness to dream big and believe one can be among the 2,2% who passed this particular competition 2. Perseverance. You have to prepare a plan and study through the critical hours. Every day. 3. Little bit of luck. Without the pandemie, I would not have had the circumstances, next to work and family to prepare. I am also quite sure the suspension of the competition for 1 more year and the new virtual test format worked for my benefit. Having said all this, the first idea that comes to my mind is, I should share my knowledge and experience and help others reach their dreams. The first audience is obviously my children, I want to be the role model for them to dream big, work hard and make it happen! All my dreams have come true. That is an amazing feeling to have. The future looks hopeful with new opportunities arizing. I want to swell in this moment and share the good vibes with all my surroundings. Most importantly, I want to thank my parents for their upbringing, of believing in me and for their unconditional love. My husband for his support, encouragement and deep love during this journey, and my four little stars who were the most important source of motivation to reach this goal of which the results we will all get to enjoy. Sincere, humble gratefulness to the universal intelligence that manifests all of the wonders we are blessed with.