Another Year

Before this year started, I pick out two guiding words- change and slow. I told myself that I need to take things slow when it comes to my career and personal goals. Don't get me wrong, I haven't lose my drive, it's still there but as my parents would have it, I'm too driven that I fail to enjoy the little things. At 22, I could say I have accomplished enough.

Looking back now, I think they are right. I'm not one of those individual who constantly worry about my future. I know some people fear about this. I have always known what direction to take. Future is something I look with enthusiasm. I never feared its countless possibilities. But I look at it as the be-all and end-all. I looked past certain things... things that should really matter.

So, 2009 was a break time for me. Time-out year so to speak. I did not change job though several opportunities and offers landed my way. I did not went back to school (post graduate) which was I originally planned. What I did instead, was took my sweet time enjoying my family, my friends, my special someone and myself.

I rediscover myself and was amazed of my many quirks. I redefined my goals. Goals that are sustainable and the ones that makes me genuinely happy and complete.

Change.

This was a trying year for me. But I'm thankful that all those events happened. I may have gotten bruised but I learned. I shed tears, wipe them out and laugh some more. I had my share of heartaches and disappointments but great things took place. I have gotten new perspective, renewed confidence and more driven that I can ever be. I had shed of some old, bad, dull habits of mine. As this year slowly coming to an end, I can say that a bolder and better me will face the many new beginnings awaiting in the year ahead.