On the 31st of December, I was reflecting on 2015, and how many changes and transformations the year had brought to my life. At the beginning of the year, I had helped organize a major literary fest, and had learned, the hard way, about leadership, delegation, and keeping my cool during a crisis. It was something I'd never done before, and was an amazing learning experience.
I'd also applied to various universities for a chance at a Masters degree. I hadn't taken it completely seriously, as my focus was still on passing the Chartered Accountancy course, no matter how many attempts it took. But, I did end up getting selected in an excellent university, and suddenly my horizons changed, and I felt something which I hadn't in a really long time: hope. It had always been my dream to study in a university abroad, albeit after passing CA, but I guess life had different plans. The run-up to preparation and departure seems like a blur, but finally I was on my way out, and, for the first time, on my own.
I had imagined this moment several times in past years, but imagination did not even come close to the reality of finally being on my own. I have the freedom I've always craved, to do as I choose to do, without the worry of people judging me. It is now that I realize that I genuinely have a clean slate to start with, to write on as I choose. My life, my ways, are my responsibility. I can mold myself, change and finally discover who I really am, and what I want to do.
In 2016, I want to consciously get to know myself, what I'm capable of, without anyone looking over my shoulder. It is my one chance to do things I would have never done before, to come out of my comfort zone, while being the best person I can possibly be. I want to go off on a solo back-packing tour, I want to work in a different country doing a job that I'm passionate about, discover what it is exactly that I am passionate about, live alone, fall in love, write a book....
This year is so full of possibilities and potential. I want to taste every minute of life, whether it be bitter or sweet. By the end of 2016, I want to look back on a rich, full, complete year.
I'd also applied to various universities for a chance at a Masters degree. I hadn't taken it completely seriously, as my focus was still on passing the Chartered Accountancy course, no matter how many attempts it took. But, I did end up getting selected in an excellent university, and suddenly my horizons changed, and I felt something which I hadn't in a really long time: hope. It had always been my dream to study in a university abroad, albeit after passing CA, but I guess life had different plans. The run-up to preparation and departure seems like a blur, but finally I was on my way out, and, for the first time, on my own.
I had imagined this moment several times in past years, but imagination did not even come close to the reality of finally being on my own. I have the freedom I've always craved, to do as I choose to do, without the worry of people judging me. It is now that I realize that I genuinely have a clean slate to start with, to write on as I choose. My life, my ways, are my responsibility. I can mold myself, change and finally discover who I really am, and what I want to do.
In 2016, I want to consciously get to know myself, what I'm capable of, without anyone looking over my shoulder. It is my one chance to do things I would have never done before, to come out of my comfort zone, while being the best person I can possibly be. I want to go off on a solo back-packing tour, I want to work in a different country doing a job that I'm passionate about, discover what it is exactly that I am passionate about, live alone, fall in love, write a book....
This year is so full of possibilities and potential. I want to taste every minute of life, whether it be bitter or sweet. By the end of 2016, I want to look back on a rich, full, complete year.
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