Time flies! So much has changed but the message stays the same. Enjoy!
This year is almost over. I noticed around the web that people really hated this year and it will go down in history as the worst year ever.
Was it really all that bad?
Everything in this life has a balance. Yin Yang. There can't just be bad all the time, there has to be good too.
Looking back...
This was the year I finally started my blog after waiting two years.
I got more comfortable driving my car that I waited 9 years to get because I was too scared to get my license.
I finally stepped on an airplane for the very first time. My ears still hurt sometimes, but I know now what it's like to fly above the clouds.
I now have another dog after waiting more than a year. It had to be another Buffy type dog. So I waited and waited. I was surprised when I finally got her because I thought I had to wait until next year.
This year Buffy and I started to communicate better because I learned all about dogs and how to train them.
I'm a naturally nervous person and scared of a lot of things. I suffered from anxiety most of my life. So most things I listed were big milestones for me.
Remembering happy moments and frustrations
Yes, it has been frustrating at times to raise a new dog, but there were happy moments in between. Like the first time, my puppy ate normal dog food after not wanting to eat or drink anything.
The first time I realized my two dogs actually like each other after it seemed that Fluffy was just annoying Buffy.
The first time she fell asleep on my lap and also realizing that I have a very smart new dog.
I also discovered I have some anger issues that I need to deal with asap lol. I didn't know I could scream that loud.
It's also frustrating that there are different opinions about how to raise a dog in my house. Other than that I love that my dogs always want to be around me.
They come when I call. They listen for the most part. My bestie pointed out that I'm a pack leader now. I like the sound of that.
Never forget the happy moments
I never want to forget the happy moments. Those are the ones we look back on that make us laugh and smile.
What happy moments do you remember from this year? Your achievements. The things that made you laugh and smile. However big or small they are don't let the bad overshadow the good.
New years resolutions
Most people already made their new years resolutions by now. We all know by middle January when life gets in the way those resolutions will be a distant memory.
I decided not to make any resolutions. What's the point? I've always been a, whatever happens, happens type of person. If you ever stuck to a new year's resolution, good for you.
Changing habits is a process. It takes time. Like a set of steps that you have to climb. A new year shouldn't be a reason to rush to the top.
Start with something small and achievable. Maybe, just maybe it will snowball and before you know it you've reached your goal.
Try new things
The main thing is to just start. Or try. People change, goals change. Last year this time I never would have imagined writing a blog or interacting on social media. That was not me.
I hate attention and I never wanted everyone to know what's going on in my head. But there was something inside me that wanted to share my stories. A part of me that thought someone might benefit from them.
I'm not even sure if anyone has. I was brave enough to try. All we can do is try. It's better than doing nothing. So I tried something and I loved it.
There's a lot of things to try doing in this life. Maybe make a list of things you want to try. Even if it's only once. If you don't like it, move on to the next thing.
That's the only way you will find out what you like. There's no committing, no promises, no high expectations. There are many different ways to do something, find out what works best for you.
Final words
So before I go waayyyy off topic. I hope you can look back and find the moments that made you happy.
I wish the new year will be full of new opportunities for you to explore and may there be an abundance of happy moments.
Nothing will ever stay the same. Life changes constantly. All we can do is hold on to the good memories and try to let the bad ones go.
Until next time,
Goodbye.
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