What is the proudest thing that you have done in the past year?

So tomorrow's topic will be, "What is the proudest thing that you have done in the past year?"

What's sad is that I couldn't find such a thing.

Last year, I rejoined my office to practice law once again.

Why is it "again"? Because I used to be a lawyer but after a few months into it, I felt very tired. Moreover, I wanted to be a painter. Thus I went to a training institution to learn painting for about 4 months.

After that (/Later) I came back to my city. It was very hard to find a job related to painting and I still have to pay my bills. So I started practicing law again.

This can't be called a proud thing.
And I know that my friend Ashely, has made a very sucessful (more like, rewarding?) decision of which she is very proud.

What should I talk about tomorrow? Help me...
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Hi! 

Firstly, I am sorry since I can't read Mandarin, I couldn't get your name. :/

But I would really like to tell you that following your heart is not always easy and that you should be proud that you did it by pursuing painting.

Of course there are times when one tends to turn helpless due to certain situations but I think that it is completely normal. What is important according to me, is that you showed the courage to do something you wanted to do knowing that that would probably pay you less than what you earned as a lawyer. Giving a shot matters!

If you ask me, I would suggest you to talk about this very story. It's great! :) 

Just as an after thought, may be you could still pursue painting seriously along with your law practice and once you establish yourself in the field, switch to be a full time painter.

In any case, all the best for your ambitions and for your English learning as well. :)

Best regards, 

Richa.