Five days into the
year 2016, I decided to look back at the year that was. Like always it was a
roller coaster, with its ups and downs. At some occasions time stood still while
at others I wished that time would stand still. But in general it was yet another
beautiful year which helped me grow up and changed me, hopefully for the
better.
2015 gave me a lot of
responsibilities, something which I’ve never had before. I royally fucked up
some of them while others I handled with perfect precision. I helped plan a
wonderful picnic for the teachers and classmates of my department. For the
college tech fest, I helped other event heads manage their events while I
couldn’t even attend mine. I blogged a lot, mostly upholding various social
issues and occasionally about me, like today! I am glad that however small, I
did make an impact and in some cases started arguments and brought important
issues to the notice of my readers. Thanks to that, I also got to lead the
editorial team of my college magazine. I played a major role in organizing the
first ever alumni meet of my department. I know my article today has too much
of ‘I’, ‘me’ and ‘my’ but I’ve learned that once in a while it’s good to write
about oneself.
Last year was filled
with a lot of firsts. I got my first real job, even though I haven’t yet
joined. I had my first boyfriend: it was long distance and lasted for less than
a day. A girl hit on me for the first time: I thought I was in love till I
realized that she was just kidding. And then I went on to have multiple
infatuations. I tried to have my first kiss but it didn’t work out either. Did
some more illegal shit! I embarrassed myself in front of one of my student’s
mother. I love weddings and I got to attend a very flashy one for the first
time. I went to a rock concert for the first time. I also got to see the
football legend Pele from up close. I bonded with my cousin after three years
of a distressed relationship and we are going stronger than ever. I got closer
to my baby sister than ever before. I proposed a guy to be my guy best friend: it
turns out that he felt the same way about me!
It was a brilliant year
and now that I look back I know how much it transformed me into who I am now. I
understand myself much better than I did last year and I hope 2016 also helps
me to grow as a person. My New Year resolution is to learn, have an open mind
to debatable issues, stand up for the right things and enjoy the little nuances of
life.
