Should auld aquaintance be forgot, and ne'er brought to mind?
Good grief, what a year. With everyone reminiscing about 2006, I realized just how full it had been. It feels like several eras came and went all in the space of 12 months. Almost exactly a year ago, I had a very different view of what my life was going to be like. Let’s just say I made a lot of life-changing decisions this year – some good, some not so good. But one thing I did that I don’t regret – I followed my heart. Although that wasn’t exactly a New Year’s resolution for last year, it might as well have been, because I stuck to it every inch of the way. And the result? I did things that I’m very proud of and happy about, which I wouldn’t have done if I didn’t break free of my old life-style. I’m a healthier, wiser, bit more adventurous person than I was 365 days ago (ok ok, 365.25, a la Greendemon).
It was kinda like riding a wave without totally being in control, but not wiping out either. I’ve met many new people, and I’m happy that my friendship with a number of them survived the rollercoasters I encountered during the year. Also I learned a lot about myself. While this last may sound a bit clichéd, my hypothetical list of priorities and dreams would look mighty different now from what it did this time last year.
For one thing, I’ve learned what I am capable of, what talents I have and what to use them for. I’ve learned I will get old one day, and what I do now will affect my quality of life then. And I’ve learned life is too short to settle for mere contentness and convenience, that if you aim for the merely satisfactory, you will never achieve the extraordinary. And on a more petty note, I learned that if you’re going to act like a self-centred loner, try as you may, you will end a self-centred loner.
I’ve had a very lucky life, albeit it with some rough patches. Each phase of my life has been better than the previous one, and I grow more fulfilled & happy. I’m grateful for those people that have come into (and sometimes back out of) of my life during the past year, as well as those who’ve stuck with me since way back when. And I’m most grateful for the man who has made the last 6 months not only memorable for me, but helped me become a tougher, more determined person. You met me at a very tumultuous time, and have seen the best and worst sides of me. Yet you make me feel loved. Thanks for sticking it out *wink*
It was kinda like riding a wave without totally being in control, but not wiping out either. I’ve met many new people, and I’m happy that my friendship with a number of them survived the rollercoasters I encountered during the year. Also I learned a lot about myself. While this last may sound a bit clichéd, my hypothetical list of priorities and dreams would look mighty different now from what it did this time last year.
For one thing, I’ve learned what I am capable of, what talents I have and what to use them for. I’ve learned I will get old one day, and what I do now will affect my quality of life then. And I’ve learned life is too short to settle for mere contentness and convenience, that if you aim for the merely satisfactory, you will never achieve the extraordinary. And on a more petty note, I learned that if you’re going to act like a self-centred loner, try as you may, you will end a self-centred loner.
I’ve had a very lucky life, albeit it with some rough patches. Each phase of my life has been better than the previous one, and I grow more fulfilled & happy. I’m grateful for those people that have come into (and sometimes back out of) of my life during the past year, as well as those who’ve stuck with me since way back when. And I’m most grateful for the man who has made the last 6 months not only memorable for me, but helped me become a tougher, more determined person. You met me at a very tumultuous time, and have seen the best and worst sides of me. Yet you make me feel loved. Thanks for sticking it out *wink*
posted by Titania at 2:21 am
6 Comments:
I'd do it all again in the blink of an eye, without thinking twice :-x
Imitation: the most sincere form of flattery. I'm glad my template was useful to at least one person in their pursuit of mainstream mimicry ;)
I'm afraid GD, I'm very sorry to say, I haven't had a chance to read your most recent post yet *blush* It's on my to-do list. Hence unfortunately it can't be imitation. Maybe great minds just think alike?
Oh, I must have been mistaken. Your reference to 365.25 days made me think you had, in fact, been keeping up with your compulsory reading.
Oh that :-) Yes, I had got as far as the first sentence, then realised this was no post to skim briefly & decided to give it my full attention at another date. But mainstream mimicry? Come on, give me more credit :p
OK OK I admit I've been in denial. It's fullblown mainstream... you have been working at it, I see :)
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