Pre & Post

2015, a year full of challenges and obstacles. However it being a rather terrible year, it was a very beautiful year because of the new things I had the opportunity to experience and the inhibiting courage within me finally decided to make an appearance in my life. Like the quote says, what does not kill you just makes you stronger.  I would sum 2015 as a year where I was out of my comfort zone. I opened myself up into trying new things and some resulted  rather horribly but as for some of it, it was a success. Despite all the dramas and the bad parts of 2015, I am glad it happened. The last thing that I am truly grateful for has got to be, friends. I can not put into words on how blessed I am to have friends that has stuck by me and helped me to get through the rough patches of 2015. 

Since I am putting 2015 behind, I am going to write a list of things and do the typical cliche New Year's resolution. 

In 2016, I hope to be more altruistic 

Taking advantage -a bad habit of mine. I openly admit that I have a tendency to take people for granted especially people close to me. I hope to get rid of this and I also hope to be selfless in a way where I take pleasure in the little things in life, appreciating everything I have instead of complaining. 

In 2016, I hope to love myself 

To be frank, I am very tired of the life I am currently living. Living a life where my life is based on how people perceived of me and I came into realization that the whole world does not revolve around me. The likes on Instagram and the time spent on looking good does not define me. I should really stop being insecure about my appearance and accept the fact that God created me that way uniquely. 

In 2016, I hope to be more tolerant

If you are close to me, this is a rather obvious flaw. My tolerant span can be considered pretty low. I get annoyed easily and because of that, I sometimes tend to lash out at people (apologizing afterwards). I truly hope that I would be able to be more patient with other people and get rid of this bad habit of mine.

In 2016, I hope to give back more to society 

Volunteering. A word often used in my blog. I love volunteering and I hope in 2016, I will be given the opportunity to volunteer more. I can't believe that I sometimes have thoughts  that I am the unluckiest girl in this world when millions of people in this world has it much worse than me such as ISIS victims and all the Syrian immigrants. So in 2016, I hope to give a lending hand to those in need.

In 2016, I hope to voice out more.

I have strong beliefs and I stand strongly on them but whenever I get disparagement from individuals, I tend to sway hence complying and forcing myself to agree on their points. I hope that in 2016, I will be able to voice out more and standing up for what I believe in. 

Lastly, I think this is a rather typical New Year's resolution. 

In 2016, I hope to be healthier.

Among all the resolutions, this is the hardest to keep. Ever since I have started college, I barely had time for my studies let alone working out but deep down, I know these are all excuses. If I can make time to have fun with my friends, why is an hour of workout not doable? 

Looking at all these resolutions, I sound as if I hope to be perfect in 2016. I will never be perfect but if there are amendments that can be made to make us better individuals, why not? 

Wishing everyone a Happy New Year and hoping the year ahead will treat you well!