This student has one thing on his mind: to go to school.

The rain is coming down in torrents, but this boy is ready for the challenge. He's not going to let bad weather stop him from learning what he needs to learn.

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Sometimes, life just isn't fair.

You may have a dream job, but when you apply for it, they say no. You may be applying to colleges that are full of qualified applicants and places where your grades and test scores are higher than the rest, but they still don't want you. You've been rejected from so many jobs that you're starting to think there's something wrong with you.

The truth is: life isn't fair. But what if I told you that—despite all of these setbacks—there's still hope? What if I told you that there's a way out of this mess?

Life is full of disappointments and setbacks. But there is a silver lining to every cloud: you have to keep getting up and trying again. You have to keep pushing yourself and move forward. You have to learn from your mistakes, and then make sure that the next time around, you're ready for the challenge.

It's easy to get discouraged when things don't go the way we want them to, but it's important not to let them take us down like an avalanche or a giant wave crashing into our feelings of worthlessness and helplessness. There are always ways out of any situation—and if there isn't? That's probably because it's too hard for you right now!

Learning never ends.

It's something we've always known, but it's something that can be easy to forget. If you're like me, when you're learning something new, it's easy to get caught up in the moment and lose sight of what's coming next.

But learning never ends—it's a constant process of discovery, growth, and transformation. It's how we grow as people and how we grow as humans in general. We learn every day through our interactions with others, through our experiences, and through our own personal growth—and if we don't keep growing and learning, then who are we?

That's what these photos represent, how life is a lot like the rain. Sometimes it pours, and sometimes it's just a drizzle. Sometimes life is a rainstorm—pouring down all over you, making it hard to breathe, hard to see clearly. Sometimes we're walking through a storm, and all around us things are falling apart. But when you find yourself in the middle of it, there's no place else to go but forward. You just have to do your best to keep moving forward in spite of all the obstacles thrown in your way—you just have to keep trying and keep pushing until you finally make it through!

It can be hard to see the good things when you're living through a difficult time. There are things that happen in this world that are unexpected and can make you feel overwhelmed. But those feelings will pass, and the sun will come out again. Always remember that life is made up of both good and bad events, so don't let one bad thing keep you from appreciating all the good things in life!

There will always be things that you didn't know until now (or maybe ever). There will always be new opportunities for growth (and failure). The best thing about learning is that it never ends—you just keep going!

You know what's amazing? Living life.

It's messy and it's crazy, but every day is a chance to learn something new, to try something new, to see what happens next.

That's why these photos are so important: they remind us that life is never about the destination—it's about the journey. And no matter how hard things get or how many obstacles you face on your way there, it's always worth it. You have to keep trying and keep pushing until you finally make it through!

Because no matter how bad things look, there's always a way out. And that way is just around the corner. So keep your head up, and keep moving forward!

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All photos are mine. Thank you!
@frdchckn