I love beginnings. There’s always something so upbeat and motivating about the start of a new year, and all the more, a new decade. There is a rush that comes just as a year turns. SO in this new entry, I thought it’d be interesting to do 5 Q&A.
What were the biggest changes for 2019?
- Love found me for the first time in my life, in a way that only seemed natural. Like, it was meant to happen.
- I found work.
What was your greatest achievement for 2019?
Answering this, has made me realise that I didn’t achieve anything major in 2019. I travelled a lot (a whopping total of 5 countries; 3 of which I’ve never been to before); I saw Troye Sivan, and then watched Harry Potter and the cursed child. I volunteered, resigned from my part-time job, and renewed my old passport. I sold some very old gadgets. I shopped a lot. I started yoga. I produced some Christmas merch for my dad’s family biz.
I hit my 8-month in dating, and my official 1 year in my first job.
Biggest Learnings in 2019?
- On Love. It’s not easy being in a relationship. It’s give and take. And takes two to get things right. It calls for a lot of selflessness, time, and understanding. It’s expensive. It comes with some sadness and tears. And the realization that every person has a limit, and we just need to accept that. But. I suppose love also comes with a lot of smiles, and laughs, and gratitude, and hugs. It comes with extra support, and extra hands. And another heart. It’s a beautiful thing.
- On Myself. Inside the office, I am truly grateful for those who have taken the time to teach me what I know now. And, I have still yet a lot to learn. But while I still have room for improvement, I’ve come to acknowledge just what kind of person I am, and that’s a hard-ass-worker. And, y’know what? I am proud of it.
- On Life. I often complain of how tired I am, and how I don’t have the time to do what I want to do. But there are a few moments in my life, when I literally pause. Time stops. And from this, I know – just how blessed I am to have the life that I have.
What are your top 3 Priorities or Goals for 2020?
Me. Me. Me. Haha. Kidding aside, I do want to prioritise finding more time to improve myself, continue doing what I love, and be at peace. Meaning, I really want to continue writing (blogging, journaling, whatever). I also want to learn more about graphic design, and eventually have the confidence in my skills to teach it and earn from it.
What needs Improvement in 2020?
- Mostly, developing good habits and, continuing some, and removing bad ones
- Appreciating my life and how blessed I am
- Hustling because I ain’t getting any younger
- Spending more time with my friends and family
Well, what a year 2019 has been.
Out of all the years in my life, I must say that this was definitely one when I experienced the most adjustments, the most complete extremes of emotions. And I know it’ll just get more extreme from here.
I realized, I missed out on so much in 2019 due to those adjustments. I was tired half the time, that I totally stopped writing. I also missed so much time with my loved ones. I want this year to be the year that I do things I should be doing, and was unable to do in 2019. SO that by the time I hit my quarter-life-year (aka 25), I’ll be able to start preparing for complete independence.
I know it’ll be hard to follow through with everything I hope to happen, but I pray that I’ll be able to push myself to do the most. Don’t get me wrong, 2019 was wonderful. But I see so much room for improvement, and holes that need to be filled. A heart that needs to beat, once more.
These are five of the usual questions I ask myself every New Year. Comment down below your answers to these questions!
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