"Is this real life?" is a question I find myself asking repeatedly, a sentiment that echoes through my mind during moments of uncertainty and confusion. There are times when the world around me feels surreal, as if I am merely a spectator in a play that I did not audition for. Despite the overwhelming nature of these feelings, the answer is always a resounding "yes, it is," and I make a conscious effort to remind myself that life is a series of ebbs and flows, and that it ind