MY YEAR IN RETROSPECT

It’s been about three months of no activity on my blog site, partially because I let it be that way while I indulged in other things. I spent part of my free time reading some interesting books which I still prefer to writing by the way. Well, am excited to be writing what I presume to be my last post of this year. 2015 has been an amazing year and am so thankful to God for the many fun moments and achievements I have registered.

One of the many things am grateful for this year is the slight diet change I made and the discipline to have carried through till end year.  I don’t usually make resolutions, but at the start of the year, I promised myself to cut off all sodas and processed juices from my beverage list. In the past I had something similar to a coke addiction; but having taken no coke/fizzy drinks all year through makes me so proud of myself. What an achievement towards clean eating!! Of-course am still struggling with my sweet tooth and cake cravings but am hopeful to only eat 10% of it next year; I know my friends will laugh at this- but I shall try.

To have my blog page up and running is also one of the stars that have brightened up my 2015.  It’s not a thought I carried for years or months, but am glad that when I did conceive the idea this year in July, I birthed it and wrote my first post in that very week. I think self congrats are in order here….

As we journey through life, I believe we getter better at understanding the surroundings around us and by this I mean people because we come into contact almost everyday of our lives. This year has particularly given me deep insight into people behaviour, their characters and what drives the things they do. When you get a fair or good understanding of this, you judge people less and not question their motives all the time.  It also positions you to know who people really are besides what they pretend to be. Am a believer of actions because they are what truly define a man; their words will only fool you. Some people will always harbour the worst of intentions, have the darkest of hearts and that may probably never change unless they work towards improving themselves. Like they say, not everyone deserves a seat on your table of life; and some have falsely occupied the seats for so long. Its never to late to create meaningful relationships in our lives and let go of the negative ones. Right now am more mindful of wolves in sheep’s skin.

For the very personal things/ experiences that I am thankful for, I wont mention here, BUT, I am grateful to GOD for my family and friends that have continued to believe in me and make life more meaningful. You are such a great support system.To my girlfriends, I wish nothing but the best for each and everyone of you. You make me look forward to spending another year with you. To my beautiful mummy, my dear nephew Joel and niece Michelle,  you guys shine brighter than all the stars in my sky. I am the happiest when in your company. Since you may probably not read this, I shall tell you all this and much more when I do see you just like I have always done. I LOVE YOU.

It’s  all not been rosy, 2015 presented extremely low moments in my life; some have passed and I am hopeful to sail through the storm. It’s the courage and hope for better things to come that gives me the joy to face each new day that GOD blesses me with. Thank goodness for this thing called FAITH.

To everyone reading this, I pray that 2016 shall  bring in loads of joy and fun in your life. I wish you a very sweet and warm New Year, and pray that GOD blesses you with his love, care and support. May you achieve big feats in the new year.  The New Year is the time of unfolding horizons and the realization of dreams, may you rediscover new strength and garner faith with you, and be able to rejoice in the simple pleasures that life has to offer and put a brave front for all the challenges that may come your way. To those of you that make new year resolutions, I pray you have the discipline to carry through