The year that was 2013

Where do I begin to describe the year that was 2013. So many events, both good and bad to draw from, as such summing it up into a one pager is near impossible.


School front:
Let me just start by stating that school will never get easer the older you get. In fact it gets harder, trick is for you to recognize the importance of upgrading or complimenting your first degree. There will be days when things are more bad then good but just remember that's the natural process. The most important thing to remember is to keep pushing fore and look forward to the endless possibilities. So if you are in this situation just remember you're not alone.


Life front:
Let's just say its been a complex learning experience. I realised as a human being I have flaws and imperfections which are a prerequisite for living, learning and growing. There have been a few instances where I made an arse of myself and to date I clinch at the thought of the shit I have done, but in life we need to move on. Have I been proud of the certain decisions I've made yes and no, but I've managed to understand that beating myself up about things and trying to play police with my conscience is not a solution. Have I grown a bit, hell yes but most towards the end of the year when my eyes opened and I saw the light so to say. Am I likely to repeat my mistakes! I hope not because I still need to look at myself in the mirror and be proud of the reflection I see. How do I foresee 2014 playing out, well all I can say is watch this space but the possibilities are endless.


Personal Reflections:
I can be an arse and I've found a tendency about myself I don't like. I need to find myself closer to god because I've allowed the world to overtake me. I'm not the saint I've projected to be (being a goodie two shoes is hard and impossible). Nice people finish last in the short run and score the highest in the long run. Not everything is black and white and until you've been in someone else's shoes don't judge. Finally, we all fall from grace occasionally but that doesn't make us bad people, that's why an annual self evaluation is necessary.


Let's embrace 2014 and welcome her challenges because what doesn't kill you makes you stronger.  


Happy 2014 now go out there and kiss life, make out with her like your life depends on it.