I am a sucker for quotes! Inspiring, motivating, sappy, lovey, Bible verses—you name it, I love them! If you were to scroll through my phone, you’d find pictures of my pup, Keeley, and, YOU GUESSED IT, quotes!
One of my favorite quotes sits above my couch in my living room, and it’s from the Holstee Manifesto. This one hits close to my heart. I stumbled across it a few years ago, saved it to my phone, and soon after, my dad—ever the creative one—framed it and gave it to me for Christmas. It’s been a constant in my life ever since. I read it often, as it’s a reminder of the kind of life I want to live.
When I thought about how to start sharing the story of my life, this quote felt like the perfect guide. Each sentence is filled with wisdom, almost like it was written to reflect the lessons I’ve learned along the way. I couldn’t pick just one favorite part, so I decided to embrace them all! Each week, I’ll take one line that resonates with me and dive into what it means in the context of my journey.
“This is your life.”
I’m Megan Eunpu, a 33-year-old woman living in the Washington, DC area. In my time here on Earth, I’ve experienced my fair share of highs and lows, victories and setbacks. But one thing has always been constant: the love and support of my amazing family.
Our family motto has always been, “Family first, no matter what.” We’re tight-knit, and while we might not always agree, we stand by each other through it all. Growing up, that love and support gave me the courage to try new things, make mistakes, and dream big, knowing I’d always have a safety net.
One of my fondest memories is having family dinners every night—just Mamma, Pops, my sister Kenz, and me. Mom makes the best lemon wine chicken, noodles, and peas. (Although Dad is the chef most of the time!) My parents have always been my role models. They’re kind, loving, strong, and wise—individually and together.
Pops taught me an invaluable lesson: “No matter how bad life gets, wake up the next morning with a smile. It’s a new day, and there are so many people wishing they could have even a fraction of what you do.” Pops, if you’re reading this—I listened.
That foundation of love and support gave me the courage to explore, fail, and keep going. There were times I felt like I didn’t fit in, times I marched to the beat of my own drum, half-believing, half-hoping it would all come together. But every step of the way, I’ve worked hard to build the life I want.
Even writing this, sharing my story, and opening up in such a public way pushes me outside my comfort zone—but I wouldn’t have it any other way.
So this is my life.
Check back next week for “Do what you love, and do it often.”