New Year, new challenges



Another year comes to its end, and the final month of this calendar raises many questions, ambitions, dreams, goals, delusions, and broken hearts. This last year has been one of the most tough and challenging years I have ever lived.


From economic and health problems, ups and downs in my professional career, family issues, fake loves, unreliable people, facing the loose of my pets, my nephew's first words. The list is long and the lessons learned through this time have been tremendous.



Having to lose my two last dogs has been the hardest thing I have faced in my adult life. I still see them in my home, taking care of us. This year has been a challenging year in my professional career. I could finally land a good job with a healthy environment and a good salary.


My family has been through a series of changes. With some members reaching adulthood, the family started to crack and disperse. Now, I am starting to notice the time on some of their faces.



It was a year in which I could maintain my physical health, although I am now more aware of the importance of both physical and mental health. This year, I hope to finish my sleep deprivation treatment and reach a balance between my personal life and my health. Also, start my dental treatment as soon as possible.


I plan to invest some money in making some restorations in my home. Lately, my home has suffered over time, and now is my turn to take care of its maintenance.


Although last year I proposed to meditate at least two times per week, I could achieve it during the first half of the year. Then I was busy doing some other jobs. I plan to meditate at least one time per week.



This year I planned to study abroad, and now I know I am a step closer to achieving it, let's see how it goes with my last application process. It would be a breakthrough in my life and a dream came through.



However, what I most want this year is the health and well-being of all my family and friends, all I mentioned previously wouldn't have sense if one of them had gone.


Finally, I want to say thanks again to my pets, for all the love they gave to my family. You deserve all the best. I hope to see you again at another time. I love you all.


S.

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