.::. Goodbye 2012, Hello 2013 .::.

Looking back at 2012 resolutions…

Remove clutter – Partially done.  But there’s so much more de-cluttering to do.  It takes time.  A lot of time.  And energy.

Stay healthy and fit – The first half of the year was good, but I practically stopped exercising since switching to the new job, renovation and moving into our new place.  I was rushing to the new place right after work, overseeing renovation works, doing household chores and all.  I suppose that is some sort of exercise too?  Diet wise, it has become a habit to have fruits daily and avoid oily/fried unhealthy food.

Good skin – Haven’t been too diligent, though maintaining the basic. 

Clear 3 papers -  I only cleared one.  Renovation for our home has took up most of the time this year.

Worry less, enjoy more – I suppose it’s something I’ve made progress with.  I’m less worrisome, more laidback.  So much so that, it’s barely 3 weeks before the wedding and we’re barely prepared.  The supposedly most important event in my life.  Come what may.  We do whatever we can and whatever happens, happens.  No point worrying about not having a complete guest list or seating plan when it’s not exactly within my control.  And if the wedding turns out to be a disaster, well, at that will give us something to laugh about in the years to come.  No point start worrying about things I can’t control now right?

Be happy – I can’t be happier, although shit do happen.  But being happy is a conscious choice that requires constant effort.  So yes, I’m surrounding myself with things and people who makes me happy, doing things which make me happy.  Having a cozy place to call home helps. The other part of being happy is staying away from things and people who makes me unhappy, keeping them at arms’ length.

Be a better person – Always trying, but it’s not possible to please everyone and I’m not going to try.  Sometimes, things get worse when you try to please others against your own gut instincts.  

2012 went by in a flash.  It probably holds the record for the year which flew by the quickest in my life.  The year started with choosing our flats in January, going to Nepal in March, collecting keys in April, starting renovation in June, finally ending renovation in September, moving in October, getting settled in before celebrating our 8^th anniversary in December.  There goes 2012.  It’s been an eventful year, so much to be thankful for, so much to learn from.

It’s been a happy year in all, despite some less-than-pleasant experiences.  There’s so many firsts in this year as we step into another stage of our lives.

2012 summarized:

Amazing

Eventful

Intense

Pivotal

2013 resolutions

Stay healthy and fit – Without health, nothing matters.  I must be more disciplined to keep up with my weekly regime and start strength/stamina training again.  I miss feeling really agile and enjoying my kickboxing sessions. The last time I went, I was panting like a dog and had bad aches after that. I really don’t care much about how people tell me that I should be slimmer or lose some weight (apart from being annoyed and classifying them as rude and inconsiderate), but I find myself falling sick more often when I do not exercise regularly.  So, back to the gym I go.

Be happy – To cherish every moment and enjoy all that I have now, and stay away from unhappy things/people, not let unimportant people make any impact on me.  Nobody can make you unhappy unless you let them.

Follow my heart – Life is too short, and shit always happens when I do not follow my heart. Many important decisions to make.

Keep our home a happy and cozy place – It takes effort to keep our home clean and neat, and filled with beautiful things.  Part of me am worried that it’ll be as cluttered as my parents’ home, which is honestly a nightmare to me.  I hope the genes isn’t that strong and I do not stop keeping the home neat and clean.  The husband helps with the chores, but only when he’s ‘free’ and feels like it.  I complain about it, but whoever who couldn’t take the pile of dirty laundry or sticky floor first will just have to do it.

Finish ACCA – 4 more papers.  A tall order.  Time to sacrifice free time and hide at home to study during weekends.

Here's to a better year ahead.  More happiness, more memories, more goals accomplished, more to be thankful for.

Bring it on 2013.  =)