I was going through some old posts of mine from my first blog (!) came across this draft post I wrote 5 years ago. January 2008 doesn't seem that far away but reading this makes it seem like a life time. I like the honesty I had then. And the expectations. There's a good dose of uncertainty. Maybe I haven't changed that much? It makes me wonder what I will think about myself as I am now, in 5 years time...
hello goodbye
According to the Chinese, the year of the Golden Pig occurs only once every 600 years. One could say it's a significant year. 2007 was a significant year for me. I should have known because throughout 2006 I kept thinking it was 2007. It was a year of extremes: I cried my eyes out and laughed til I cried. I had some of the best days of my life, and the worst day. There was no specific changing event: no deaths or births, or moves to another country. But there were many moments that changed me or at least revealed something new. I danced with with more abandon, I visited new cities. I became more adventurous. I got very little sleep. I had my heart broken. I lost my best friend. I fell in love. Twice. I realised that not everything is possible but also learned that you are never given a wish without the power to realise it. I spent my first Christmas away from my family. I made friends I want to keep forever. I questioned myself. About many things. And didn't find as many answers but realised that's life. I don't know if I would say I grew up, but I got to know myself a bit better.
I have just finished studying. I'm looking for a job. I'm moving apartments. And I have no idea what is going to happen. A perfect way to start a new year. I just have to figure out what I want to wish for...
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hello goodbye
According to the Chinese, the year of the Golden Pig occurs only once every 600 years. One could say it's a significant year. 2007 was a significant year for me. I should have known because throughout 2006 I kept thinking it was 2007. It was a year of extremes: I cried my eyes out and laughed til I cried. I had some of the best days of my life, and the worst day. There was no specific changing event: no deaths or births, or moves to another country. But there were many moments that changed me or at least revealed something new. I danced with with more abandon, I visited new cities. I became more adventurous. I got very little sleep. I had my heart broken. I lost my best friend. I fell in love. Twice. I realised that not everything is possible but also learned that you are never given a wish without the power to realise it. I spent my first Christmas away from my family. I made friends I want to keep forever. I questioned myself. About many things. And didn't find as many answers but realised that's life. I don't know if I would say I grew up, but I got to know myself a bit better.
I have just finished studying. I'm looking for a job. I'm moving apartments. And I have no idea what is going to happen. A perfect way to start a new year. I just have to figure out what I want to wish for...
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