I have to get this out of my chest and say this: 2011 WAS GOOD AS FUCK! Like every year, it’s a mixture of good and bad. But this time, it was more upfront about the good side!
The best parts will be mentioned towards the end of this post. But let’s get started!
I’m really young and a lot of people only see me as a person who’s just growing up. Well, I am growing up. With growing up comes change. But the difference between me and many people who share the same age is the level of maturity. I can be childish sometimes, I’ll give you that! But I think I learned so much so fast the past year that it’s somehow unrealistic. I absolutely hate it when an old “friend” or acquaintance, who has no right to judge you now and today, comes up to you after all this time and tells you how much you changed in a bad way. You can’t do that when you missed out on me the past 8 months of my life. You think you know, but you have no idea!
All, and I mean all, of my friendships were put under a test this year at a certain point. I eliminated the people that should be eliminated, I became more grateful towards the rest, and I got to know new people. I am so thankful for that. In 2010, I let in the bad people and this year they got a ticket out.
This year, I got in shape! I started taking care of my health, not only to “look” good, but to also have a healthier more dynamic life. That changed my attitude towards everything, and then everything started to gradually get better.
One thing I love about this year is how much I accomplished academically. As a Visual Communication student, it made me feel very accomplished. From posters and animation advertisement, to a short (and humble!) film that got first place, all of it made me feel good about myself and what I can do when I’m determined.
The only negative thing about this year is probably the fact that I feel a little under-accomplished when it comes to my personal work. But maybe that’s something to work on in 2012, right? 2011 couldn’t give me everything!
I have to admit that the BEST part of this year was me getting a chance to attend the final Harry Potter premiere in London. I can’t even explain how huge this is. I saw J.K. Rowling, a woman I will always admire and look up to for her courage and admirable passion for the series. It was the last appearance of the cast and crew at a Harry Potter premiere together and I was there. I was THERE. It feels so good saying it! PS: Bellow is footage I took during a press conference days before the premiere. I kept footage of the actual premiere for myself! :p
And last but not least, I got to see Britney at her concert in Dublin. To some people, it’s just like any other concert. Whatever. But I’ve been a fan of this woman since I was 8! It’s so surreal seeing a person you’ve been listening to the past 12 years right in front of you after all this time. Definitely an experience to remember!
All in all, I feel like I started to fit in my skin a little more this year. I feel good about who I am. I loved 2011 and everything it offered. July and October were my favorite. I hope 2012 is as spectacular in every aspect.
Happy Belated NEW YEAR..
Lol glad you had a great time and hope this year will be wonderful
Happy Belated New Year to you too!