Thank you for being one hell of a year, one that I will always cherish. It is quite hard to describe the details because there are too many. But I can tell you this. From heartbreaks to countless blessings, you have managed to break me down at times I thought I wouldn’t. But you also taught me to hope for a better future; to forgive even when you hate; to hold on even when you feel like letting go and to be yourself even when the world demands you to be otherwise.
I cannot thank you enough for showing me my truest tribe for life – my loving family and the friends who’ve stood by me, in good times and in bad. And although you have made me grow a year older, you have also made me a year wiser (at least, I hope so). For that, I am grateful. Despite all the ups and downs, big or small, you have made this 365 day journey, one that has taught me few important things that I’d like to take long as 2016 approaches.
One, New Year resolutions can be kept for real, all you need is determination. One of my 2015 resolutions was to buy at least two books every month, so I can start stocking up for a mini library at home. Well, who cares if my resolution to lose weight did not work out! At least this happened.
Two, if there is anything a woman needs in life to make her feel “worth it” (not talking about L’Oreal or a boyfriend here!), it is her support system – her closest family and friends. Thanks to them for making you an extraordinary year to remember.
Three, every relationship needs space (and I do not mean it in the context of the universe!). For a relationship to bloom, respecting each other and giving each other space becomes very important and sometimes we fail to do so, at least I did. Lesson learnt.
Four, people will hurt you, and if it hurts CRY. Do not cry because you are weak or because you seek attention but because you are strong enough to get the damn negativity out of your system. If it makes you feel better, CRY, it is not a sign of weakness (although perceived as otherwise by many people in this world, which I think is stupid!)
Five, the reason we have ups and downs in life is because our heartbeats have them too. Our lives are bound to happen that way. A life without obstacles will only teach you to take things for granted. Sometimes we all need to fall down, to respect our lives and stand up for it.
Dear 2015, I can go on writing about the things you’ve taught me. But it will only be unfair to the people reading this note. So, thank you 2015 for all the good memories and the bad, you have been one hell of a year. You will be missed. Oh and before we say goodbye, please tell 2016 to be nice to me! Okay, thanks, I’ll go now.
Yours truly, S for Survivor!