2011 was a year of adjustments that although were not as turbulent as the previous year, still required a great deal of emotional energy to adapt. It was not a bad year, there were moments of great happiness scattered through that in many ways even out the complex situations that life can dish. I feel that through this year I have been able to grow, become stronger and hopefully wiser about myself, the world and my place in it. There is still a lot I have to learn about life, and I believe that 2012 is going to show me a lot more and test boundaries I never knew.
The most significant events that happened in 2011 were: My grandfather becoming very ill several times and almost passing away, and because of that deterioration of health had to go into a nursing home. My childhood cat Pocket died after suffering with cancer (we also lost a pet bird). My great uncle passed away about a week before christmas which was really upsetting. Living on my own. I traveled to Sydney and had an amazing time, not only being able to see Krissy and Clare but also to explore the city and eat Macarons and Sushi for the first time (omg delicious!). I created a lot of website designs, continued to expand my illustration skills and work on Bubble Hosting. I also began the process to transforming Bubble from a hobby into an official business and this will continue to unfold into the new year.
I hope that 2012 will be a year of many opportunities, ones that I can reach up and take. Nothing is ever easy and it is because of the hard work we have to do that we are able to learn life lessons. I look forward to working hard and trying my best.
Now, a list of resolutions!
– Work hard on Bubble Hosting
– Create many website designs (good designs I am happy with)
– Create and sell illustrations on stock websites
– Take photographs everyday
– Write, draw, design or do something creative each day (aside from photography)
– Keep a daily journal, reflecting honestly on my thoughts and feelings
– Do more walking/exercise and become healthier
– Quit smoking and drink more water
– FINALLY publish my children’s book
Finally, Dad and I played our annual game of cricket. He won again. He is really starting to get a winning reputation in our game (he won the previous two years, eeek). Look out next year!
How has your year been?
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I completely agree with the first statement, I think we always end up learning new lessons each year even if we didn’t intend to!
I’m sorry for the sadness you encountered in 2011. I hope 2012 brings you much more happiness to compensate!
Those are good resolutions. ^_^ You need to become a cricket pro by next year and serve your daddy a can of whoop-ass! 😉
Love you! x:cupcakestraw: x:chicken: