Written by: Jane
Wed Jan 03 2024
Another year ended. Yet it was another year I was content, happy, and anxious at the same time. I did many things; I worked hard; and tried hard to be happy. I got more self-confident; I prioritized myself more. Above all, I discovered new hobbies. I knitted; I did embroidery and I did a lot of yoga.
This new year, I will keep continuing my yoga journey. Yoga did help me a lot. I sleep well throughout the night. I love and appreciate my body. I started to be more mindful of what I consume in my body. I could not recommend yoga more and also encourage men to try it as well.
I also drink more coffee, better coffee. I knew nothing about coffee back then until I was introduced to specialty coffees. Thanks ;)
I enjoy brewing my own coffee. I love trying coffee from different roasteries and origins. It is fun to explore the varieties of taste each coffee can offer. Especially, it feels good to do that.
I knew my favorite wine and beer choice. Well, there's nothing to brag about. I have more knowledge about European foods, precisely Italian.
I knew a person who was much more patient than me. He challenged me and my impatient. I tend to decide quickly and make right and sometimes impulsive decisions. Most of the time, I regretted my decision right away. With him, I had to learn to control my impatient. I had to slow down and leave the gap. I learned to accept that others have different ways of dealing with things.
Without realizing it, I overexpected and became very dependent on external factors to be happy. Some days I managed to control the brake and some days I just could not.
I did a fairly good job at my work. My hard work was recognized and appreciated. I gradually improved my skills and kept striving to be better as always. This year, I commit to improving more upon it and hopefully exponentially.
I loved learning the language. I saw it as one of the activities that I can enjoy. Going to classes every evening after work was tough but it was worth it. I had social interaction and connected with people.
I traveled better. It's not about taking photos anymore but it was about getting to try local foods, drinks, and relaxation.
All of this helped me find my true self. All of this helped me co-exist with others.
It was one excellent and meaningful year. I hate to see it end. I want to build an even more meaningful year again...