& A Happy New Year

Was contemplating on doing yet another update blog post but then I thought that since a brand new year will start in 2 days time, it's time to do a little "flashback" session.

Year 2014 passed by so quickly, I could barely keep up.

Honestly, at the end of each year, I always look back and wish that time could pass more slowly but this year was especially so. It was filled with some of the highest points in my life as well as some of my lowest but either way, these things all made up one of the best years of my existence- no kidding.

There's one thing I did this year that I'm most proud of and I know that it's just the start of the journey. This year, I made myself step out of my comfort zone. And that is one of the best decisions I've ever made. It allowed so much growth and improvement in myself. 

For one thing, I pursued Drama. It was something that I was interested in for a while now. I can safely say that the task of acting in front of an audience is not as daunting as it used to be. I usually have very bad stage fright, but now, performing is a passion and the applause is another great reward. The art of performing is something I'll keep close with me forever.

I made myself do things that I had second guesses about, whether it was because I lacked self-confidence or just courage, I added little things to my life that helped me build a lot of confidence over time. This is just the beginning and I'm definitely excited for more things to come and conquer the next year. 

This year was also the time when I took care of myself better. I learned to love myself and it really just amazed me how much I don't care very much what people think of me anymore. Last time, one small thing would bring my day down but that's no longer the case. And that's something I consider a very big milestone crossed.

Of course, there was some bad times in the year.

To build self-confidence is a journey, and along that journey you might fall. I succumbed to overthinking and demoralisation many times and I found myself in the deepest pit of self-pity and regret. It weighed down on me and I made some bad decisions in turn but I guess the new year will just be a time to move forward and not look back.

But to add on the things that were amazing this year,

I HAD THE FLIPPIN BEST BIRTHDAY OF MY LIFE and I also got so much closer to more people and I built many good relationships!

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The new year is a chance for every single one of us to let go and move forward. You cannot live in the past, nor can you be stagnant at the same place forever. Find excitement in change, growth and adventure- it's something I've learned to enjoy. 

Don't let the dread of the school work and new syllabus make you dread the new year. Think about all the great things you can achieve in the future and let your heart open to every new opportunity. 

I'll be doing an update post very soon due to the activity-packed last week so look forward to that! But if I don't blog till the first of January, have a happy New Year everybody!

Thanks for reading!

SEE YA!

Signing off...

CLL