Log 4

As I was nearing the end of Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hard Luck, I noticed that Greg, in the later chapters, begins to let go of his reliance on luck and gradually understands that the challenges in life have to be solved by himself, rather than hoping for external forces to change the situation. This reminded me of my own experience. During those confusing high school days, when I wasn’t sure what direction my future would take, I also wished I had a magic 8-ball to give me all the answers. However, I gradually realized that instead of waiting for a simple answer, it’s better to face those seemingly complicated issues head-on. With that mindset, I stopped obsessing over what hadn’t happened yet and instead became more proactive in participating in school activities, reaching out to friends to resolve misunderstandings, and focusing on improving my academic abilities. I made it a point to enjoy every moment in life as much as possible. Although the process was filled with uncertainty, I slowly regained inner peace and grew more confident.

The ending of the book resonated with me deeply, especially when Greg finally realizes that his friendship with Rowley isn’t something that can be fixed with luck or a simple decision but requires him to actively repair and nurture it. This reminded me of a friendship I had where a misunderstanding had occurred, and we hadn’t spoken to each other for a long time. I kept wondering whether I should reach out, afraid that the other person no longer cared about our friendship. After a long period of reflection, I decided to let go of those worries and take the initiative to talk to him. We eventually cleared up the misunderstanding and cherished our relationship even more. This experience taught me that sometimes the difficulties in relationships need to be confronted bravely, rather than relying on luck or others’ decisions to solve them.

This book made me realize again that every step in growing up, whether it’s facing loneliness, confusion, or dealing with complex relationships, cannot depend on luck or avoidance. We all need to take the initiative to face and handle these challenges in order to truly learn and grow from them.