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A Quick Reflection of 2013

So it's the end of the year once again and, as with every ending, I feel compelled to reflect on certain aspects before I proceed to the new beginnings. 

Whirlwind. 2013. That is what you are. The only word that pops into my head when I think about you. So much happened and it feels like it went too fast. I could not savor the moments. I could not indulge. All I could do was realize how much time I don't have and the fact I can't make more of it. Reminds me of something I wrote earlier this year: 

Time is a universal currency and is the one thing in the world that everyone has. Some have more, some have less but the way each individual decides to spend their share of time is what sets us apart. Schedules, itineraries, timelines, they all keep us on track but it’s what is on those schedules, itineraries and timelines that show how we, individually, decide to spend our time. Our personal choices with time are truly what makes us each our own person. 

I myself would have to say the way I decided to spend my given time this past year wasn't all good, but wasn't all bad either. Let's focus on the good shall we? 2013 happened to be a year where I learned a lot about myself and decided to grow up in some respect. No, not in my geekiness obsessions, but more as a person. Taking more responsibility for my actions, being a more just and simple human. I took more time to understand the reasoning behind certain situations, listened rather than spoke out immediately and desired to be a better friend, family member and mother.

The biggest achievement for myself this year would be stepping out of my constricting bubble of comfort and being a more social person. In social settings, I enjoy being attentive and talkative, but deep deep down, I am extremely introverted and about 90% of the time I would rather be at home by myself than interacting with my fellow mortals. So with that in mind, I decided to spend a portion my time to become more involved, more social with the world. Be apart of something that wasn't just myself and thoughts. Liberating and eye opening it has been. I have made some new extraordinary acquaintances and gained a new confidence to pursue activities that I hope will influence my daughter to be an active person throughout her life. It is definitely good for the soul.

I am looking forward to 2014 very much. Taking what I learned from this year, I hope to be a more prosperous person. Rich in life experiences. Thank you 2013 for your challenges that are molding me to become a much better person.


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